Allison A. Westfall

As a partner in the firm’s Business Representation & Transactions Group, Allie Westfall’s insight and proven analytical skills help translate the complexities of the often-challenging securities laws.  Allie’s counsel allows public and private companies to more efficiently raise money through both private and public offerings.

Allie focuses her practice in the areas of securities, mergers and acquisitions, and business planning. Her practice includes representing corporate clients in a variety of business transactions, as well as advising publicly-held clients on matters related to SEC reporting and compliance, the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market, and corporate governance matters. Allie has experience reviewing and preparing filings under the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934, preparing Section 16 beneficial ownership filings, and in Rule 144 transactions. Allie also has experience in the private placement of securities for both publicly-held and private companies and preparing related state "blue sky" filings.

Allie earned her J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 2013, where she served as an Article Editor on the University of Cincinnati Law Review. She served on the Editorial Staff of Human Rights Quarterly, as a Student Ambassador, and was also involved with Advocates for Children.

Allie currently serves as co-chair for the KMK Women's Initiative and is a member of the firm's Associate's Committee and Diversity Committee.

The Forgotten Provision:  How the Courts Have Misapplied Title VII in Cases of Express Rejection of Sexual Advances, 81 U. Cin. L. Rev. (2013)

What do you enjoy about being an attorney?
I enjoy that every day brings a new a challenge and that I get the opportunity to help clients navigate those challenges and offer solutions.

Where would we find you on a typical Saturday/Sunday?
Spending time with my husband and two kids, most likely at a park, on a hike, or at the pool in the summer!

What do you think is Cincinnati’s best-kept secret?
How to have a winning team!