Rachel Wilhite

Rachel Wilhite is an Adjunct Professor and Assistant Director of Academic Success and Bar Preparation at Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University. She supports students through academic guidance and bar exam preparation, leveraging her experience as a former Chase student, trial team coach, and practicing attorney.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD), Salmon P. Chase College of Law
• Bachelor of Arts (BA), Northern Kentucky University

Her research and professional focus spans legal education, bar preparation, and clinical legal training, with an emphasis on practical skill development for law students. She also contributes to academic success programs designed to enhance student performance.

Ms. Wilhite's career includes roles as a practicing attorney in family law, criminal law, real estate, probate, and general civil litigation, followed by founding her own firm specializing in family law, criminal law, and estate planning. She remains actively engaged in legal advocacy through pro bono work as a board member of Northern Kentucky Volunteer Lawyers.

Teaching & Leadership:

• Lectures on Legal Analysis, Problem Solving, Legal Methods, and Legal Studies
• Coaches the Chase trial team