Rachel Kerner is a senior associate in the litigation department who brings a sharp, business-minded approach to complex disputes and government enforcement matters. She represents individuals and corporate clients in state and federal government investigations, enforcement actions, and high-stakes civil litigation, with particular depth in healthcare fraud, securities enforcement, False Claims Act defense, and unfair and deceptive business practices.
Rachel's practice is defined by her ability to see the full picture. She loves learning the complexities of each client's business and industry, enabling her to craft litigation strategies that are not only legally rigorous but also commercially practical.
Rachel has experience litigating at both the state and federal level. Rachel has managed all phases of complex litigation—from early-stage internal investigations and subpoena responses through discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal—and is adept at identifying pressure points that drive favorable resolutions.
Rachel is also deeply committed to her pro bono practice. She represents survivors of domestic violence and partners with legal services organizations on a wide range of civil rights matters, including excessive force litigation and criminal defense advocacy.
Rachel earned her J.D. with a concentration in Business and Commercial Law. During law school, she interned with the Women's Bar Foundation, Family Law Project; a Boston-based pharmaceutical company; and a Boston-based litigation firm. She also served as a Teaching Assistant for Torts and Contracts and was a student attorney in Northeastern University's Domestic Violence Clinic.
