Rachel Ford works with employers in a wide range of workplace-related matters, from research regarding the newest updates to employment laws to handling employee-related disputes.
Before joining Thompson Coburn, Rachel was a litigator at a St. Louis law firm, handling insurance defense for employment, medical malpractice, and transportation cases. Her responsibilities included legal research, drafting key documents, and representing clients in state and federal courts. She also was a judicial extern in the United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio.
Rachel brings an educational background in human resource issues to her labor and employment practice: Before earning her law degree, she double majored in human resource management and marketing at McKendree University, where she also was a member of the women’s soccer team. She also is a member of the McKendree Alumni Association Board of Directors.
- Eugene M. Corbin Award for excellence in tax and litigation courses
- CALI Award
Community
- Member, McKendree University Alumni Association Board of Directors
I like to challenge myself with a variety of physical activities such as running, cycling, and HIIT, with my proudest accomplishment being the feat of the 2023 Chicago Marathon. When I’m not working out, I enjoy reading a variety of genres. You’ll find me most weekend mornings cheering on my favorite English Premier League team.