Experience
Amily “Ami” Imbrogno is a strategic, client-centered attorney whose success stems from her ability to connect with people, identify legal risks before they escalate, and guide clients to optimal outcomes. With deep experience in litigation and compliance, Ami serves governmental entities, businesses, and individuals across complex areas of public and private law, including:
- Employment & Labor Law
- Governmental Tort Liability — including U.S. and Ohio Constitutional law (First, Second, Fourth, Fourteenth Amendments)
- Ohio Sunshine Laws — Open Meetings Act & Public Records Act
- Local Government Law — municipal, county, and quasi-governmental entities
- Energy Law & Regulation
- Non-profit law
Her combination of courtroom skill and policy fluency enables her to deliver both strategic litigation and proactive guidance.
Presentations and Thought Leadership
- Ami regularly shares her expertise at legal conferences and continuing education sessions:
- FMLA and ADA Basics, Firm Client, 2024
- Turning the Tables: Minimizing Risk in Government Litigation, Ohio Municipal Attorneys Association, 2023
- Parks & Rec: Public Recreation Liability & Immunity, NEO Law Directors Association, 2023
- Section 1983 Litigation Duties & Indemnity, NEO Law Directors Association, 2019
- Employment Law Overview, Independent Electrical Contractors, 2017 & 2018
- Digital Evidence in Court, Municipal Court CLE, 2017
- Fourth & Fifth Amendment Updates, CMBA & Ohio Mayor’s Courts, 2014-2016
Publications
- “Feeling Vexed: How Officials Can Respond to Harassing Litigators”, Cities & Villages Magazine, 2022
- “Changing Roles: Transgender Law in Ohio”, CMBA Journal, 2016
- “The Changing Face of Gender Discrimination”, For the Defense, 2016
- “SCOTUS Goes Digital: Carpenter v. United States”, CMBA Journal , 2018
- Contributor, Ohio Driver’s License Suspensions and Restatement Handbook
- Co-Author, OVI Handbook
Professional and Civic Engagement
- Member, LawPact®
- Licensed in U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern districts, and all Ohio state courts
- Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- Magistrate, Willoughby Municipal Court (part time)
- Member, NOIA
- Steering Committee, Defense Research Institute, Civil Rights & Government Liability and Appellate Skills subcommittee
- Former Volunteer Magistrate, Garfield Heights Municipal Court
- FDCC Ladder Down Cleveland, Class of 2020
Recognition and Honors
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers®, 2023, 2024
- Service-Before-Self Award, 2013
- Outstanding Editor of the Year, Journal of Law & Health
Ami lives in Cleveland with her husband, Joe, and dog, Macchiato. She enjoys CrossFit, golf, travel, and quality time with her nieces.
Contact Info
Education
J.D., magna cum laude, Cleveland State University – Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
B.A., cum laude, Malone University
