Irene A. Rennillo
Attorney at Law
Phone:
216.600.1331
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Cuyahoga County, Ohio
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ABOUT
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Irene is an attorney, seasoned entrepreneur and trained mediator.
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She became a licensed attorney in 1983 at the age of twenty-three. She worked as a litigator, in solo and law firm environments, and is the former President and COO of a litigation support firm. She served as start up counsel for New Life Serenity Center, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to the support the needs of sober women. She is current counsel for the NEO Chapter of the Ukrainian-American Youth Association.
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In her current practice, Rennillo Law, LLC, Irene focuses exclusively on family law and related areas. A self described problem solver, her practice is dedicated to providing focused attention to people navigating both the financial and emotional aspects of divorce. She believes careful strategy, focus on client goals, and personal, confidential attention are paramount. Focused planning, at the outset, leads to amicable resolutions. "Where do you see yourself in two years?" is the start of her inquiry. ​
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She brings her significant business administration and litigation support experience to the needs of her clients. She is the former President and COO of Rennillo Deposition and Discovery, a national litigation support firm. She oversaw the growth of her family business to become the largest litigation support firm in Ohio, serving attorneys throughout the United States. Her firm was acquired by Veritext Solutions, where she continued as a consultant, driving transitional processes and spearheading over Five Million Dollars in revenue growth. ​
EXPERIENCE
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2014-present
Attorney
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RENNILLO LAW LLC
Private practice. Family Centered Legal Counsel. Serving individuals and family businesses to navigate conflict resolutions in family matters and complex property division. Bringing mediated resolutions and effective problem solving to conflict resolution.
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2010-2012
Consultant
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VERITEXT Legal Solutions
Consultant. Transitioned family business to join largest national litigation support firm. Responsible for complex case management and over Five Million Dollars in revenue growth.
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1998-2010
President and Founder
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RENNILLO DEPOSITION & DISCOVERY
Incorporated and grew litigation support firm, including infrastructure growth, service line development, process and policy design, business acquisition, marketing, sales and case management. Managed merger and transition.
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1984-1996
Attorney and Litigator
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CLIMACO, CLIMACO, SEMINATORE & GAROFOLI
Experience in all aspects of pleading, discovery and trial. Served as Special Counsel to the Ohio Attorney General, appeared before state and federal courts, and the Senate Subcommittee on Investigations.
EDUCATION
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1980-1983
Juris Doctor Degree
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CLEVELAND MARSHALL COLLEGE OF LAW
Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio, November 1983. Moot Court Board of Governors, National Moot Court Competition.
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1976-1980
Bachelor's Degree
OHIO UNIVERSITY
BA in Political Science. Concentration in politics, social sciences, engineering graphics, and design.
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1973-1976
High School Diploma
NORMANDY HIGH SCHOOL
Accelerated completion of public high school program with concentration in theater, performance, art and art history.
DISTINCTIONS
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New Life Serenity Center
2019-2024
​Treasurer and Board Member
Secured 501(c)(3) status for start-up charitable foundation dedicated to providing support services for sober women.
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Rennillo Foundation
2000-2013
Established charitable foundation focused on educational initiatives in inner city preschools, high school internships and urban community schools.
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Cuyahoga Court of Common Pleas
Grand Jury Foreman, 2012
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Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Member, Visiting & Development Committees, 2006-2009
Recipient, George B. Davis Award, 2010
Dean's Award, 2012
Mock Trial Courtroom Consultant, 2009
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Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
Board Member, 2014-20017
Women in Law Section Chair, 2010-2011
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Ohio Women's Bar Association
Leading with Style Fundraising Platform, Committee Chair and Lead Sponsor, 2008, 2009
President's Award, 2008
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Society for the Technological Advancement of Reporting
President, 2005
Vice-President and Board Member, 2001-2004
Professional association of over 500 national reporting firms.
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Crain's Cleveland Magazine
Woman of Note, 2003
CERTIFICATIONS
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Attorney at Law
Licensed to practice law by the State of Ohio since November 1983.
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Mediator
Completion of training and certification in 2014.
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Guardian ad Litem and Parenting Coordinator
Complex Case Management
Process and Policy Design
Service Line Development
Business Acquisition
Infrastructure Growth
Ukrainian Fluency
