Schottenstein Zox & Dunn
Susan D. Rector
"No client wants a theoretical answer -
he or she wants a pragmatic and results-oriented solution that will help him or her today."
he or she wants a pragmatic and results-oriented solution that will help him or her today."
Education
- B.A., Wake Forest University, 1981, magna cum laude with honors, Phi Beta Kappa
- J.D., University of North Carolina, 1984
Bar and Court Admissions
- Ohio, 1984
Professional Associations
- American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law, Science & Technology Law Sections
- American Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
- Ohio State Bar Association, Intellectual Property Board of Governors, 1998 - 2003
- Columbus Bar Association, Civility Enhancement Program; Grievance Mediation Program
- Columbus Bar Foundation, Past President, Past Board, Fellow
- International Trademark Association, The Trademark Reporter Committee
- American Health Lawyers Association
- Enterprising Women magazine, Advisory Board
- American Advertising Federation
- Ohio TechAngel Fund II and III, Member
- Women Presidents' Organization
Honors and Awards
- Martindale-Hubbell AV® Peer Review Rated
- The Best Lawyers in America, Intellectual Property Law, Corporate Law, 2003-2010
- Women for Economic and Leadership Development (WELD), Twelve Women You Should Know, 2010
- Leadership Columbus, Hall of Fame, inducted 2010
- Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, Board Leadership Award, 2009
- Who’s Who in America
- Ohio Super Lawyer, Top 50 Ohio Women Lawyers; Top 50 Columbus Lawyers, 2004-2006
- American Cancer Society’s Babe Zaharias Golf and Tennis Classic - Volunteer of the Year, 2007
- Robert S. Crane, Jr. Young Philanthropist Award Honoree, 2001
- Columbus Bar Association Community Service Award, 1997
- Forty Under 40, Business First, 1994
- Ten Outstanding Young Citizens, 1993
- Harry S. Truman Scholar
Publications
- FTC Endorsement Guides Extended to Bloggers, Executive Counsel, April 2010
- Brand Promotion and Unauthorized Trademark Use in Virtual Worlds, WIPO Magazine, December 2007
- Copyright Issues in a Digital World... From Grokster to Google Print Project, Midwest In-House, January 2006
- Rolling Out the New .Pro Domain, Circle ID, May 7, 2003
- Use of Web Site Audits, Corporate Counsel's Guide to Web Site Agreements, Business Laws, Inc., 2002
Speaking Engagements
- Resources to Take Valuable Technology to Market, OSU Discovery, Innovation & Commercialization Workshop Series, OSU Medical Center and Fisher College of Business - July 30, 2010
- Protecting Your Intellectual Property in the 21st Century, The Advertising Federation, Black Hills Chapter, Rapid City, South Dakota - April 20, 2010
- The Secret of Rainmaking for Women Attorneys - February 23, 2010
- Virtual Worlds, Social Networks, Blogs and More, International Trademark Association's Trademark and the Internet Forum - February 9, 2009
- End of Cyberspace: Blending the Digital with the Physical, Community Research Partners, Change Happens! Seminar - April 28, 2008
- Trademark, Copyright and Other Legal Considerations in the Advertising World, The Advertising Federation of Fargo-Moorhead, ND - April 15, 2008
- Copyright, Contract and Other Legal Considerations for Artists, Columbus College of Art & Design - February 2008
- Legal Issues in an Online World, AdFed Columbus - September 21, 2007
- Legal Considerations for Advertising in an Online, Interactive World, Coastal Advertising and Marketing Professionals, Myrtle Beach, SC - January 18, 2007
- Board Leadership: A Mosaic of Perspectives, The Columbus Foundation - October 25, 2006
- Updates for Corporate Counsel on Intellectual Property and Information Technology, Central Ohio Chapter, Association of Corporate Counsel - May 17, 2006
- Copyright Issues in the Digital Age and Information Technology Trends for Corporate Counsel, Central Ohio Chapter, Association of Corporate Counsel - May 17, 2006
- The Technology Factor: Web Site and Intellectual Property Issues for Nonprofit Organizations, GroundWork Group - May 5, 2006
Community Leadership
- Columbus Zoo, Board of Trustees, Association Board, Past President
- Children's Hunger Alliance, Board of Trustees, Executive Committee, Incoming Vice Chair
- Women for Economic and Leadership Development (WELD), Board of Trustees, Secretary, Executive Committee
- Stewart Alternative Elementary, Tutor
- International Center for the Preservation of Wild Animals (the Wilds), Past Board
- Junior League of Columbus, Past President, Past Board
- Hands On Columbus (formerly FirstLink, Inc.), Past President, Past Board
- United Way of Central Ohio, Past Board, currently Resource Development Committee, Women's Leadership Council
- Leadership Columbus, 1989
Partner
250 West Street Columbus, OH 43215 614.462.2219 Fax: 614.222.3481 srector@szd.com
Software Acquisition Client(s): Major Hospital System more
Trademark Prosecution and Maintenance Client(s): Clients of varying sizes across industries more
Columbus
Arena District250 West Street Columbus, OH 43215 614.462.2219 Fax: 614.222.3481 srector@szd.com
Practice Areas
Industries
EXPERIENCE
E-Commerce Transaction Client(s): National Insurance Company moreSoftware Acquisition Client(s): Major Hospital System more
Trademark Prosecution and Maintenance Client(s): Clients of varying sizes across industries more
- Arena District
250 West Street - Columbus, OH 43215
- 614.462.2219
- Fax: 614.222.3481
- srector@szd.com
EXPERIENCE
Client(s): Major Hospital System Representation: Software Acquisition Principal Professional(s): Susan D. Rector
Summary: Assisted $1.7B hospital system in acquiring multiple enterprise-wide software solutions delivered to its affiliated entities in over 40 locations.
Experience
E-Commerce TransactionClient(s): National Insurance Company
Software Acquisition
Client(s): Major Hospital System
Trademark Prosecution and Maintenance
Client(s): Clients of varying sizes across industries











