Niki Schaefer

Niki Schaefer has a strong background in the legal field, with experience at various companies. Niki currently serves as the Vice President and General Counsel at ReliabilityFirst Corporation, a position they have held since April 2020. Prior to this, they worked at Eaton, where they held several roles including Counsel - Electrical Sector and Litigation from August 2018 to April 2020, Counsel - Electrical Sector from August 2017 to August 2018, and Senior Attorney - Litigation from August 2015 to August 2017. Before joining Eaton, Niki worked as the Managing Enforcement Counsel at ReliabilityFirst Corporation from June 2013 to August 2015. Niki also gained legal experience as an Attorney at Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff from August 2006 to May 2013, and at Gallagher Sharp LLP from August 2005 to July 2006.

Niki Schaefer pursued their education by first attending Cornell University from 1998 to 2002. During this time, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a focus on American Studies. Following their undergraduate studies, they enrolled at Case Western Reserve University School of Law from 2002 to 2005. Niki Schaefer successfully completed their legal education, earning a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree with a concentration in International Law.