Rachael Downey Glasoe
Counsel
As a member of the Governmental Practice Group, Rachael focuses her practice on providing legal services to school districts, municipalities and public authorities.
Rachael has 16 years of experience in various county government roles, including in Pennsylvania and Texas. She has served in both District Attorney and Public Defender offices, including active participation on advisory boards and bar associations. She is a graduate of the University of San Diego School of Law and Alfred University.
Practice Areas
- University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., Honors, Lawyering Skills II (trial advocacy) & Children's Advocacy Clinic, Spring 2004; Michael Mohr Scholarship for Intramural Sports, 2003-2004; Student Executive Editor, Journal of Contemporary Legal Issues, 2003-2004
- University of Houston Law Center, Visiting Student, Spring 2005 & Fall 2005
- Alfred University, B.A., cum laude, National Merit Scholarship, Dean's Award for Outstanding Contribution to Student Life, 2002
- Pennsylvania
- Advised a public school district through School Director vacancy process that required court appointment
- Assisted a municipal sewer authority in legal proceedings to successfully collect delinquent fees on multiple properties
- Appeared for prosecution or defense in approximately 100 jury trials, including juvenile delinquency (Texas), serious felonies (Texas and Pennsylvania), and misdemeanors (Texas and Pennsylvania)
- While practicing law in Texas, was certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Juvenile Law
- Served as Snyder County, Pennsylvania Chief Public Defender
- Served on Snyder County Children’s Roundtable, Family Engagement Initiative, and Treatment Court Team
- Crawford County School District
- North East School District
- Meadville Market Authority
Community and Professional Service
- Attorneys and Kids Together 5k Planning Committee
- Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (WELCA) Anti-Racism Network, Educator/Presenter, 2011-2015
Professional Affiliations
- Erie County Bar Association, Member
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member
Speaking Engagements
- Erie County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education, January 2026: "Self-Care for Women Lawyers: Evidenced-Backed Strategies for Raising Your Baseline"
- Harbor Creek High School, May 2025: Huskies Chat-n-Chew speaker on legal careers
- Firm's Annual Municipal Law Symposium, April 2025: "Mock Public Meeting" panelist and topic: Once More Unto the [Data] Breach, Dear Friends: Navigating the Legal Notice Requirements
- Firm's Annual Municipal Law Symposium, 2024: "Tell It To the Judge" panelist; and Municipal Law Roundtable panelist