Rachel counsels clients on securities law compliance, public and private securities transactions, registration of securities, legal strategy and general corporate procedures. She spends a substantial amount of her time representing clients on securities matters, including the preparation of periodic filings under the ’34 Act and registration of securities under the ’33 Act, including initial and secondary public offerings. Rachel regularly advises boards of directors and corporate management on corporate governance and reporting obligations. She has represented public and private companies of all sizes in a variety of industries in connection with private placements of securities, spin-offs and tender offers.

Rachel also advises clients on corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, complex contracts and business structuring, formation and reorganization. Her focus on corporate transactions involves the structuring, documenting, reviewing and negotiating of a variety of deals including asset and stock purchase transactions, merger agreements, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, operating agreements and other corporate transactional agreements. She also provides general corporate advice for corporations, limited liability companies and other businesses in a variety of industries.

Rachel holds several leadership positions within the firm's Chicago office. In addition to serving as the chair of the Women's Leadership Forum, she is a member of the office Recruiting Committee and the firm's Opinion Committee. Rachel participated in the Advanced Leadership Program at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management in 2010.