Rachel Harris

Rachel combines the precision of a technical writer with the advocacy of a plaintiff's attorney to help clients tackle complex legal problems.

She helps clients in the healthcare, technology, financial services, life sciences, and other industries navigate government investigations, regulatory compliance, privacy issues, tax controversies, contract disputes, and complex commercial litigation.

She has helped clients successfully respond to government investigations involving the False Claims Act, comply with privacy regulations, appeal $1 million in sales and use tax refunds, and resolve multi-million dollar default judgments. She has also helped several nonprofit clients form legal entities, gain and maintain tax-exempt status, and resolve board governance issues.

Additionally, Rachel counsels clients on cybersecurity and privacy issues, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). She holds a CIPP/US certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals. She is also experienced at guiding complex electronic discovery, having led e-discovery committees for cases involving Fortune 500 pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and biotechnology companies.

Before joining Thompson Coburn, Rachel litigated pharmaceutical MDLs with a leading plaintiff's firm, drafted corporate documents for closely-held companies, and worked as a writing consultant at Missouri State University. She also built websites for small businesses and nonprofits, drawing on coding courses she took in college.

Rachel currently serves on the editorial boards for several flagship publications of the American Bar Association. She also serves as a pro bono attorney for Legal Services of Eastern Missouri and Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts.