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Alexandra C. Eckrich
Associate

Joining Weston Hurd in April 2023, Alexandra Eckrich is an experienced litigator representing clients in matters involving complex commercial litigation, large-scale discovery, ESI, labor and employment, and insurance defense.

Considered an independent, critical thinker, Alexandra handles all aspects of day-to-day case management of complex civil and business matters with high levels of client contact and counseling including discussion of risk and strategy.

Alexandra’s professional experience includes working as a law clerk for the United States Coast Guard Ninth District Legal Office, the United States Air Force 910th Airwing Legal Command, and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office.

Since 2021, Alexandra has been recognized by Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch in Labor and Employment Law (Management).

In 2023, Alex was a participant in the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) Deposition Skills Institute, an intensive training program specifically for litigators to hone their advocacy and trial skills.

Beginning in January 2024, Alex is participating in FDCC Ladder Down Cleveland, a year-long program that provides direct training and career development to empower women lawyers in three critical areas: leadership, business development, and mentoring.

Email

216-687-3220

Cleveland

Education

  • The Ohio State University, B.A.
  • University of Akron School of Law, J.D.

Press, Publications and Presentations

2024 -
Civil Rule 59 - The Motion for New Trial - Presentation before the Scanlon-Bell Inn of Court and University of Akron Law School
2022 -
IT and Use in Trial Preparation - Presentation for the Akron Bar Association
2021 -
Depositions 101 - Presentation at the Federal Trial Academy

Representative Matters

Handles complex commercial litigation

Experience with complex, large-scale discovery and ESI

Experience with large chemical manufacturer in asbestos litigation defense

Knowledgeable in ODOT-related claims

Defense of construction entities in high-dollar construction disputes

Professional Associations

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

Federal Bar Association

Member

Northern District of Ohio Chapter of the Federal Bar Association

Member

Honors, Awards and Civic/Community Involvement

Ohio Super Lawyer Rising Star - Business Litigation (2024)
Best Lawyers in America® - Ones to Watch in Labor & Employment Law-Management (2021-2024)
National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) Deposition Skills Institute in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (August 2023)
Federal Trial Academy, 2021 (Opening and Closing Arguments) and 2022 (Depositions)
Assistant Coach, University of Akron Trial Advocacy Program
FDCC Ladder Down Cleveland - Class of 2024

Bar Admissions

State of Ohio
United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio


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