Tasha K. Schaffner

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Tasha K. Schaffner Managing Partner

About

Asked six different ways why she became an attorney, Ms. Schaffner has the same answer. It’s about helping people get justice.

“I come from a divorced family,” she explains, “and I have been through the divorce process myself. So, I get this process from all angles.” Her experience has made her passionate about the benefits of Collaborative Divorce. She has seen the difference this approach can provide for families, especially when children are involved. “I truly believe it is a better way to move forward.”

Clients describe Tasha as competent, experienced, and intelligent. She knows that putting your future in the hands of a stranger is stressful and hard. That’s why she puts her skills to work strategizing to resolve challenges and analyzing tough emotional issues to find solutions. But if you need her to fight, she will.

Her practice focuses on all aspects of family law, including collaborative divorce, adoption, and assisting clients in reaching mediated resolutions that work for their family. She has litigated several cases through the appeals process, resulting in changes to Kentucky law affecting families.

Early in her career, Tasha litigated civil and criminal matters from traffic tickets to murder jury trials before choosing to focus solely on family law.

She is crazy about horses. When not riding or helping clients, Tasha relishes the opportunity for adventure traveling and trying out new wine varieties.

Education

Santa Clara University School of Law, Santa Clara, California

  • J.D. – 2000
  • Honors: Top 10% of Class

University of Akron

  • B.A. summa cum laude – 1995

Licenses and Bar Admissions

  • California, 2000
  • Kentucky, 2002
  • Ohio, 2020
  • Eastern District of Kentucky, 2003
  • United States Supreme Court, 2026

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Academy of Northern Kentucky Collaborative Professionals, Board of Directors, 2010 – 2014; Member,  2010 – present
  • International Association of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), 2020 - present
  • Cincinnati Academy of Collaborative Professionals 2020 - present
  • Kentucky Bar Foundation, Board of Directors, 2007 – 2016; Fellow 2007-present
  • Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member, Board of Directors, 2003 – 2012
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Kentucky Bar Association
  • California Bar Association
  • Ohio Bar Association
  • American Bar Association

Honors, Committees & Awards

  • Northern Kentucky Bar Association, 2003 - Present

    • Board Member 2025 to Present

  • Kentucky Bar Association, 2001 to Present

    • Ethics Committee, member 2021 to Present

    • Annual Convention Planning Committee, 2014

  • Kentucky Bar Foundation, Life Fellow, 2007 to Present

    • Board Member, 2007-2016

    • President, 2015-16

  • Academy of Northern Kentucky Collaborative Professionals, 2009 to Present

    • Board Member 2010-2014

  • Salmon P. Chase Inns of Court, 2004 - 2015

  • Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2003-2012

    • Board member, 2003 to 2012

  • National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2003-2010

  • Clarence Darrow Prodigy Award, Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2005

  • Excellence in Advocacy Award, Department of Public Advocacy, 2002

  • Horton Award, Department of Public Advocacy, 2002

Speaking Engagements

  • Northern Kentucky Bar Association, Lunch and Learn Series, Preparing Your Cross-Examination, 2026
  • Kentucky Justice Association, Understanding Domestic Violence: Your Role as a Domestic Violence Advocate, 2026
  • Northern Kentucky Bar Association, Domestic Forms and Changes to Kentucky Domestic Violence Law, 2016
  • Radio Show Guest Speaker, Cooney, Faulkner and Stephens, The Effect of Obergefell v. Hodges, 2014
  • Kentucky Bar Association, Kentucky Law Update, Bar Foundation Update, 2014, 2015
  • Radio Show Guest Speaker, Mary Ann Zeleznik Show, Helping Teens Understand Financial Literacy, 2012
  • Kentucky New Lawyer Training, 2012
  • Kentucky Bar Foundation, CARE Program, speaker 2009-2013
  • Northern Kentucky Bar Association, Criminal Dockets in Kenton, Boone and Campbell counties, 2009

Publications

  • Blog, Schaffner Family Law
  • Vlog, Schaffner Family Law

Public Service

  • Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road -- Troop Co-leader, Parent Volunteer, Camp Leader
  • Beechwood Elementary School Santafest, Parent Volunteer and Volunteer Coordinator
  • Beechwood Parent Teacher Student Association, Volunteer
  • Ronald McDonald House, Volunteer

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