Jillian Rich

Assistant General Counsel at Axos

Jillian Rich has a diverse range of work experience in the legal field. Jillian started their career in 2010 as a Legal Research Assistant at the University of Cincinnati. Jillian then worked as a Law Clerk at Adam Baker Attorney & Counselor at Law, LLC, where they gained experience in litigation and various areas of law.

In 2014, Jillian joined Casper & Casper as a Law Clerk, focusing on personal injury and workers compensation issues. Jillian conducted legal research, drafted various legal documents, and attended client meetings, depositions, and mediations.

From 2014 to 2016, Jillian worked at Hameline & Eccleston, LLP as a Law Clerk, primarily handling oil and gas contracts and title matters. Jillian prepared drilling, lease acquisition, and division order title opinions, and provided advice on oil and gas contracts and title issues.

In 2015, Jillian served as a Legal Intern at the Ohio Environmental Council, gaining experience in environmental law. Jillian then joined the Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic as a Legal Intern. In this role, they incorporated small businesses, drafted agreements, and provided legal assistance to local entrepreneurs.

From 2016 to 2019, Jillian worked as a Real Estate Attorney at Phillips Edison & Company. Jillian managed transaction due diligence, reviewed and negotiated contracts, and dealt with national and local tenants throughout the U.S.

In 2019, Jillian joined Waypoint Real Estate Investments as an In-House Counsel. Jillian focused on acquisitions, dispositions, and directed 1031 transactions. Jillian also interfaced with capital markets and investor relations.

Currently, Jillian is working at Axos Bank as an Assistant General Counsel. Jillian'sresponsibilities include handling income property lending banking, single family banking transactions, managing outside counsel, and researching and circulating public policy related to corporate matters. The exact end dates for their roles at Axos Bank are not provided.

Jillian Rich holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Law, which they obtained from 2013 to 2016. Prior to that, they pursued their undergraduate studies at Ohio University from 2009 to 2013, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English Pre-Law, with a minor in Political Science. Jillian also had the opportunity to study English Literature (British and Commonwealth) as part of their educational journey at Imperial College London in 2011.

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  • Assistant General Counsel

    May, 2020 - present