Aretta K. Bernard
About Aretta K. Bernard
Aretta K. Bernard is a lawyer based in Akron, OH and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Aretta K. Bernard is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Akron, Ohio
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Roetzel & Andress
Education: The University of Akron, J.D., graduated 1987
Location: Akron, OH
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