BMCO - Baasten McKinley & Co LPA

10/25/2026

This past week we welcomed 60+ members and guests at our annual ECOEA legal update. Thanks to Rachel Reight Harrod for presenting an informative message over legal issues educators face these days!

10/24/2026

Educators deserve to feel safe, supported, and protected in the workplace.

BMCO is pleased to have Attorney Rachel Reight Harrod present Protected to Teach: Understanding Educator Legal Rights, hosted by North Eastern Ohio Education Association.

This virtual session will explore educators' legal rights and workplace protections, including student aggression, difficult parent interactions, workplace safety, and when to take action.

Tuesday, November 10, 2026
5:30-6:30PM
Via Zoom

We look forward to helping educators better understand and advocate for their rights!

Find all the details here -- https://neoea.org/files/PD-Legal-1.pdf.

10/21/2026

Staying Informed. Navigating Change. Supporting Education.

We are pleased to share that East Central Ohio Education Association requested BMCO present at its Fall Update!

BMCO's presentation, “Legal Update,” addressed important legal developments, emerging issues, and practical considerations impacting Ohio's education community.

As the legal landscape continues to evolve, staying informed is essential. We enjoyed sharing insights, discussing current challenges, and connecting with education professionals dedicated to serving their schools and communities.

Thank you to the East Central Ohio Education Association for the opportunity to participate in this valuable event!

10/16/2026

Attorney Rachel Reight is looking forward to presenting at National Business Institute's upcoming course, "Ohio IEP and 504 Plan Legal Workshop" on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. Join us!

Register here: https://nbi-sems.com/products/102434

Use promo code RSVPNBI at checkout to save $50!

Hope to see you there!

Business Institute

10/10/2026

Baasten, McKinley & Co., L.P.A. is pleased to share that Partner Rachel M. Reight will be presenting at the Ohio Association of Education Support Professionals (OAESP), an affiliate organization of the Ohio Education Association (OEA) and the National Education Association (NEA), on October 10, 2026.

Her presentation, “Trends & Legal Update,” will examine emerging issues, recent legal developments, and significant trends affecting Ohio’s educational support professionals, including the rights and protections of public school employees.

At BMCO, we are committed to advocating for the professionals who help keep Ohio’s schools running every day. We appreciate the opportunity to share our knowledge and support the important work of educational support professionals across the state.

09/11/2026

Rachel Reight is looking forward to presenting at Business Institute's upcoming course, "Ohio IEP and 504 Plan Legal Workshop" on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. Join us!

Register here: https://nbi-sems.com/products/102434

Use promo code RSVPNBI at checkout to save $50!

Hope to see you there!

09/04/2026

BMCO was grateful for the opportunity for Rachel Reight Harrod, 2025 OSBF Fellow, to join our colleagues from the Ohio State Bar Foundation for a day of service at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. It was wonderful to volunteer alongside other OSBF fellows and Brian Harrod from Renner Otto, as we worked together to support families across our region.

A big thank you to the Akron-Canton Foodbank for everything they do to combat hunger, and to the Ohio State Bar Foundation for organizing such a meaningful outreach effort!

09/01/2026

Today, Tuesday, September 1, Partner Rachel M. Reight, Esq. will serve as a panelist at the 2026 State Personnel Board of Review Conference in Dublin, Ohio.

Rachel will join Vanitha Zacharias, Head of Technology Governance and Chief Artificial Intelligence Strategist for the Ohio Department of Administrative Services, and Richard A. Bales, Esq., Professor, Arbitrator, and former Dean of the Ohio Northern University College of Law, for the session, “Citizen & Work-Centered AI: Designing and Using Artificial Intelligence With and For the Public.” Justin Brown, MBA, PMP, CSM, Research Administrator for the State Employment Relations Board, will moderate the discussion.

We are proud that Rachel will contribute her labor and employment law perspective to this timely conversation about designing and using artificial intelligence responsibly in public service.

08/26/2026

Baasten, McKinley & Co. is pleased to share that Attorney Rachel Reight will present the East Central Ohio Education Association Fall Legal Update on Monday, October 19, at Hartville Kitchen.

The program is open to all ECOEA members and will provide timely legal information relevant to Ohio educators and local association leaders.

Registration begins at 5:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 5:30 p.m. and the program at 6:30 p.m. A professional development hour will be available.

ECOEA members may register by scanning the QR code in the graphic. We appreciate the opportunity to support Ohio educators by helping them understand the legal developments affecting public education and employee rights.

Join us for an informational evening regarding legal updates for educators presented by OEA Attorney Rachel Rachel Reight!

Register today using the 🔗 posted below in the comments

08/21/2026

As summer comes to a close, we are saying goodbye to two great members of the BMCO team, Gabby Johnson and Holden Harrod.

Gabby brought a thoughtful and professional approach to her internship and spent the summer getting an inside look at the day to day work of a labor and employment law practice. We appreciated her willingness to learn, take on new assignments, and contribute wherever she was needed.

Holden helped us with projects involving office templates and workflows while also learning that practicing law involves far more than what happens in a courtroom. His curiosity, attention to detail, and willingness to tackle whatever we put in front of him made him a valuable part of the office this summer.

Thank you, Gabby and Holden, for your hard work and for spending your summer with BMCO. We enjoyed having you as part of our team and wish you both a successful school year and all the best in what comes next.