Taft Columbus Partner-in-Charge Janica Pierce Tucker was highlighted as an Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) member spotlight, which includes an overview of her practice, why community plays a key role in her career, and her advice for younger attorneys. “One piece of advice that I always hold true to my heart is one given to me by my grandmother,” shared Tucker. “She always says, ‘Every day you wake up, be the best you.” To view the complete member spotlight, click here.

Tucker is partner-in-charge in Taft’s Columbus office and serves as co-chair of Taft’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee, a team of attorneys and senior staff who collaborate to create initiatives that advance a comprehensive mindset of inclusiveness in the firm’s thinking and actions. Tucker focuses her practice on representing clients in all aspects of employment and labor law. She also represents primary and secondary schools and defends employers against a broad range of employment claims; including sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful discharge matters.