Marissa Peirsol’s practice focuses on defense of companies and their directors and officers in securities class actions, shareholder derivative litigation and consumer class actions. Marissa also represents and advises companies and individuals in corporate litigation and corporate investigations. Her substantial experience includes securities and finance-related cases, matters governed by the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and complex contract disputes. She has played a critical role in managing large-scale discovery and developing and implementing strategy for cases in which the liability threatens a company’s ability to do business.
Marissa’s background contributed to her versatility. After graduating from Northwestern University, she worked as a television morning news anchor for a handful of years. “Good Morning Central Texas” led Marissa to Dallas, Texas, where she started and managed a real estate company. She also served as judicial clerk for two federal district courts. The combination of these experiences culminated in Marissa's skill and understanding as a lawyer.
Marissa serves on the firmwide Women’s Committee, as well as on the Columbus office's Business Development and Recruiting Committees. She also holds a board seat on the Ohio Women’s Board Association and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio.