Taft partners David Thomas and Katie Wallrabenstein authored the article “Technology and Criminal Law: Leveling the Playing Field,” published in the Summer 2025 issue of the Columbus Bar Association’s Lawyers Quarterly. The article examines the intersection of technology and criminal defense and strategies to “better advocate for clients and uphold constitutional protections.”

Read the full article here.

Thomas is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and leads Taft’s Columbus Litigation group. He is recognized in Chambers USA for white-collar crime defense. He represents companies, executives, and public officials in high-stakes federal and state investigations, with a trial portfolio spanning public corruption, health care fraud, cryptocurrency, money laundering, and environmental crime.

Wallrabenstein, a partner in Taft’s Compliance, Investigations, and White Collar Defense practice group, advises individuals and entities facing prosecution in state and federal courts, with experience spanning health care fraud, narcotics, money laundering, and cyber-related offenses. Recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, she is also active in advancing women in law and skilled in eDiscovery management.