Ms. Souder is a dedicated attorney with a practice primarily focused on insurance defense litigation, business litigation, construction litigation and general civil litigation.
Prior to joining MRR Law, Elaine served as associate counsel focused on Insurance Defense and Litigation. Previously, she served as law clerk for the Cincinnati Insurance Company focused on premises liability, employment liability, and car accident defense. An accomplished public speaker, she has successfully defended clients at hearings, depositions, mediation and trial.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Named to “Ones to Watch” by Best Lawyers for Insurance Law – Cleveland since 2024
- Recipient of CALI Excellence for Future Award in Trial Advocacy, The University of Akron School of Law
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Volunteer Coach: University of Akron School of Law Trial Team
- Volunteer, University of Akron School of Law, Summer Trial Academy.
PRESENTATIONS
- Best Practices for Mediation Preparation – Your House Counsel Webinar (August, 2026)
- Using AI to Ease the Labor Shortage – Your House Counsel (June, 2026)
- “Bad Faith” and How to Avoid It – Your House Counsel Webinar (October, 2025)
BAR ADMISSIONS
- Ohio
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U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
EDUCATION
- J.D., 2019, University of Akron School of Law
- cum laude
- B.A., 2016, Bowling Green State University
- magna cum laude
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Akron Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Stark County Bar Association