Mackenzie Rini
Senior Managing Associate
Overview
Mackenzie is a seasoned attorney with a focus on representing clients in both state and federal courts. Her practice spans a wide array of cases, including those involving Title VII, FLSA, ADA, ADEA, FMLA and OSHA. She is also uniquely experienced in business litigation, particularly in matters concerning the enforcement of restrictive covenants and protection of trade secrets.
Mackenzie’s experience extends to defending employers in administrative proceedings before various agencies, such as the EEOC, OCRC and NLRB. She is adept at navigating the complexities of these proceedings. Additionally, Mackenzie has a robust background in crafting various employment agreements tailored to meet the unique needs of her clients. This includes the preparation of severance agreements, arbitration agreements, non-competition agreements and last chance agreements.
Notably, Mackenzie goes beyond the courtroom, actively engaging with clients to provide counsel on day-to-day employment matters. Her proactive approach ensures that clients receive comprehensive guidance in navigating the intricacies of employment law.
What I Do
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Experience
Represented Bluestone Equity Partners on its strategic investment in Selkirk Sport, the leading pickleball equipment manufacturer.
Represented a staffing company in actions against its former president and employees who joined a competitor and solicited a major client in violation of one-year restrictive covenants, and against the client for tortious interference. Benesch achieved favorable settlements covering a year of lost profits and all legal fees.
Represented the buyer in its acquisition of a manufacturer of aerospace and aviation components.
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- Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- Listed, The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation; Labor & Employment Law – Management, 2024-2026
- Listed, Ohio Super Lawyers – Rising Star, 2021, 2024-2025
Related News & Insights
Benesch Advises Bluestone Equity Partners in Strategic Investment in Selkirk Sport
Benesch advised Bluestone Equity Partners, an institutionally-backed global private equity firm focused on the Sports, Media & Entertainment industry, on its strategic investment in Selkirk Sport, the leading pickleball equipment manufacturer and innovator. Selkirk, founded in 2014, has established itself as the leading brand in the rapidly growing sport of pickleball.
Benesch Partners Publish Law360 Article on Evolving Harassment Liability in the 6th Circuit
Benesch is pleased to announce that Partners Eric Baisden, Adam Primm, and Mackenzie Rini have co-authored the Law360 article, “Tips …
Eric Baisden, Adam Primm and Mackenzie Rini Published in Law360 | “Tips As 6th Circ. Narrows Employers’ Harassment Liability”
129 Benesch Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers® Rankings
Benesch is proud to announce that the firm has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America®. …