Allen Rutz

Allen Rutz, P.E., Esq. serves as General Counsel at Guild Associates, Inc. since August 2023, following a distinguished career as a Partner at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP from September 1998 to August 2023. Notable accomplishments include leading national construction claims, resolving complex construction disputes across various infrastructure and commercial projects, and achieving significant legal victories in complex litigation. Allen's expertise extends to teaching, with experience in engineering ethics, construction law, and architect/engineer liability, including adjunct teaching at Capital University Law School. Earlier in career, Allen was a Project Manager at Battelle, overseeing research projects in the natural gas sector while contributing to numerous technical publications. Allen holds a Juris Doctor degree from Capital University Law School, a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati.