Morgan Denee Prince

Juris Doctorate

Biography

My name is Morgan Prince, and I am a prelitigation attorney here at Spitz. I attended Southeast Missouri State University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology with dual minors in criminal justice and Spanish. After graduation, I completed my master’s degree in forensic psychology at Arizona State University before attending the University of Cincinnati for my Juris Doctor. While at UC, I was the 1L Representative, Vice President, and President of the Labor and Employment Law Club. I also served as the Communications Chair for Women in Law.

In my free time, I like to lift weights and spend time with my cats and my dog. I also have been a competitive cheerleader since grade school, and I would eventually like to return to coaching part-time in the evenings. I always root for the underdog, and I can’t wait to continue working with Spitz to fight for workers’ rights!

About Me

Tell me about a time when you felt discriminated against, picked on, or bullied and how that impacts how you do your job?

Being a young woman in a traditionally male field, I have had many people approach me with cynicism and hesitation. While searching for graduate programs, an advisor said to me, “good luck getting into that program. I went there and it is VERY competitive.” In addition, a close family member advised me not to become a “power-hungry woman seeking a meaningless piece of paper.” To me, these experiences have emphasized the importance of looking beyond the physical characteristics of a person to determine their attributes. While these were negative interactions at the time, I believe that they allow me to connect with clients on a deeper level, as I can begin to empathize with their struggles with discrimination.

Why did you decide to practice employment law?

I decided to practice employment law because I was heavily involved with labor unions during my undergraduate and graduate years. This involvement gave me a firsthand look into the essential nature of worker’s rights and protections. Because of this experience, I gained a deep passion for enforcing these rights. Without enforcement, these rights are simply empty promises.

Why is it important to you to represent real people instead of companies?

I think that it is important to represent real working people instead of companies because of the vast disparity in financial resources between the two. While many companies have a legal department at its fingertips, individual employees usually cannot afford this luxury. To me, working for plaintiff-employees helps to balance this inequity and keep employers from exploiting it.

Education

University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati, Ohio
- J.D.
- Honors: Dean’s List
Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- B.S.
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Honors: Dean’s List
- Honors: With High Honors

Professional Associations

Cincinnati Bar Association (Member)
Cincinnati Employment Lawyers’ Association (Member)