Rachael Guastella is a government relations and energy attorney who advises clients navigating Ohio's legislative, regulatory, and political landscape. She collaborates with clients to monitor laws and regulations and represents their interests before legal and regulatory decision-makers.

Rachael has a deep understanding of the legislative process and knows how to communicate effectively with legislators and their staff. She utilizes her unique experiences from the legislative and executive branches to analyze and conclude the practical implications of pending legislation. Her previous service as both a legislative aide and senior legislative aide in the Ohio Senate enhances the practical value of her counsel.

Having worked closely with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) commissioners on significant statewide initiatives, Rachael brings valuable firsthand regulatory experience to her PUCO practice. She regularly represents clients and their interests before the PUCO and advises clients regarding rate-making proceedings, energy efficiency, energy procurement, distributed energy resource opportunities, and all PUCO-regulatory matters that potentially impact the unique needs of clients. Rachael combines her knowledge of Ohio’s legislative, political, and regulatory space to advise clients on critical issues.

Complementing her regulatory and compliance experience, Rachael also advises clients on important questions in the areas of campaign finance and election law. She represents candidate committees, candidates, political action committees, political parties, and other entities in front of the Ohio Elections Commission, board of elections, and state and federal courts.

In addition, she advises public and private sector clients on complex ethics matters involving conflicts of interest, gifts, travel, and revolving-door restrictions.

Education

Capital University Law School (J.D.), 2019; Dean’s List

Wittenberg University (B.A. in Political Science), 2015

Distinctions

• Recognized by Best Lawyers® as “Ones to Watch" in Administrative / Regulatory Law; Government Relations Practice; Insurance Law (2026)
• Listed, Columbus CEO’s Top Lawyers – Government Relations Practice (2025)
• Recognized by Best Lawyers® as “Ones to Watch" in Administrative / Regulatory Law; Government Relations Practice; Insurance Law (2027)

Professional Activities

Member, Red Shoes Society - Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio

Member, Class of 2020, Jo Ann Davidson Ohio Leadership Institute

Member, Ohio Women in Government (OWIG)

Member, Ohio State Bar Association

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Speaking Engagements

Past Events

Publications

• Co-Speaker, "Legislative Session," Ohio Economic Development Association Annual Summit (October 2025)
• Speaker “ Primacy: An overview of the status of state primacy applications to implement the Class VI well permit program and an update on state carbon capture regulatory schemes.” Energy and Mineral Law Foundation Virtual Conference ( November 2023)
• Speaker “The Road to Run: Ohio Law Basics for Candidates.” Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association ( April 2021)

Rachael‘s mom would always chant “Pay attention, pay pay attention” and tell her that it would get her far in life. So, Rachael quickly learned that paying attention and remembering details are the keys to success. If she focused and noticed small details during high school classes, college courses, summer jobs, and even personal and professional relationships she could succeed. Rachael is kindly thought of as an elephant because she remembers details and conversations that most people forget, whether it be your cat’s birthday or your best friend’s name, Rachael will remember it. Those details may seem quirky or strange to remember, but it is Rachael’s way of caring for people in her life.