About Stefanie Lynn
Stefanie Lynn Coe is a companion at Arnold & Clifford LLP, positioned in Columbus, Ohio. Specializing in commercial litigation, employment law, school law, and juvenile regulation, she brings an experience to her practice. Licensed to practice in Ohio since 2004, Ms. Coe has built a strong career that spans various legal sectors. Her talent is particularly precious in navigating complex legal matters for agencies and educational institutions. Before her tenure at Arnold & Clifford, Ms. Coe served as a Senior Attorney within the City Attorney's workplace in Columbus. In this role, she targeted on labor and employment matters, offering legal counsel to metropolis departments.
Additionally, she held meaningful positions at MPW Industrial Services Group, Inc., the place she used to be Secretary, General Counsel, and Director of Corporate Health and Safety till November 2018. Her responsibilities covered legal proceedings control, corporate governance, contract review, and compliance with regulatory affairs—abilities which have confirmed instrumental in her recent practice. Ms. Coe earned her Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University's Michael E — Moritz College of Law in 2004. Prior to that, she finished her Bachelor of Arts in Communication, with minors in Political Science and Women's Studies, at the University of Dayton in 2001. Her educational background laid a strong basis for her legal career, equipping her with crucial thinking and verbal exchange abilities important for effective advocacy. In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Coe is pursuing a Ph.D.
at The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology, focusing on Educational Policy. This educational endeavor helps her knowing and influencing instructional structures. She is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, in addition to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, broadening her capacity to represent clients in various jurisdictions. Recognized for her professional achievements, Ms. Coe has been included within the Ohio top-rated attorneys list list for Business Litigation in 2025 and 2026. Furthermore, she has been named among the Best Lawyers in Columbus for Labor & Employment Law by Columbus CEO Magazine from 2024 to 2026.
Beyond her accolades, she is deeply committed to volunteer legal work. Since 2003, she has served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate and, since 2019, as a Surrogate Parent for Special Education. Ms. Coe is likewise a member in good standing of numerous expert institutions, which includes the Columbus State Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association. The Education Law Association, among others. Her commitment to both her clients and the network shows her multifaceted contributions to the legal career.
