Rachael Mains is a government relations attorney with professional experience working in Ohio legislative and administrative environments. She collaborates with clients to monitor laws and regulations and represents their interests before legal and regulatory decision-makers.

Rachael is closely familiar with the legislative process and knows what it takes to effectively communicate with legislators and their staffs. She utilizes her unique experiences from the legislative and executive branches to analyze and conclude the practical implications of pending legislation.

Having worked side-by-side with area legislators and commissioners, Rachael has participated in several important statewide initiatives. In her role as an aide to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) commissioner, she was involved in the drafting and launch of “PowerForward: A Roadmap to Ohio’s Electricity Future,” PUCO’s grid modernization effort. Rachael collaborated with others to creatively determine solutions for regulatory issues. Likewise, she has served as a senior legislative aide, legislative aide, and office page within the Ohio Senate, performing research and analysis of pending legislation. Additionally, in her Senate roles, Rachael assisted in the drafting and amending of legislation.

Rachael regularly represents the Ohio Hospital Association in electric cases before the PUCO and advises hospitals regarding rate-making proceedings, energy efficiency, energy procurement, distributed energy resource opportunities, and all PUCO regulatory matters that potentially impact the unique needs of healthcare providers.

Rachael works with clients on campaign finance and election law questions. Additionally, Rachael represents candidate committees, candidates, political action committees, and other entities in front of the Ohio Elections Commission and other relevant regulatory bodies.

Education

Capital University Law School (J.D.), 2019; Dean’s List

Wittenberg University (B.A. in Political Science), 2015

Distinctions

Ones to Watch, The Best Lawyers in America® – Administrative / Regulatory Law; Government Relations Practice; Insurance Law (2025)

Professional Activities

Member, Red Shoes Society - Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio

Member, Class of 2020, Jo Ann Davidson Ohio Leadership Institute

Member, Ohio Women in Government (OWIG)

Member, Ohio State Bar Association

News

Blog Posts

Speaking Engagements

Publications

Additional Items

• Speaker “ Primacy: An overview of the status of state primacy applications to implement the Class VI well permit program and an update on state carbon capture regulatory schemes.” Energy and Mineral Law Foundation Virtual Conference ( November 2023)
• Speaker “The Road to Run: Ohio Law Basics for Candidates.” Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association ( April 2021)

Rachael‘s mom would always chant “Pay attention, pay pay attention” and tell her that it would get her far in life. So, Rachael quickly learned that paying attention and remembering details are the keys to success. If she focused and noticed small details during high school classes, college courses, summer jobs, and even personal and professional relationships she could succeed. Rachael is kindly thought of as an elephant because she remembers details and conversations that most people forget, whether it be your cat’s birthday or your best friend’s name, Rachael will remember it. Those details may seem quirky or strange to remember, but it is Rachael’s way of caring for people in her life.