Aimee Rankin founded Rankin Legal, formerly Zundel Law, in 2022. Prior to opening her own practice, Aimee was a Partner at Weiss Burkardt Kramer, a leading Pittsburgh education law firm. From 2008 to 2022, Aimee represented WBK's public school district clients. As a career long education attorney, Aimee takes great pride in employing a collaborative, student-centered approach to all of her cases.  

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Aimee has represented clients at all levels of state and federal court, as well as administrative agencies such as the Pennsylvania Office for Dispute Resolution (ODR), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC). Aimee has expertly handled special education cases, student discipline matters, employment matters, and Title IX investigations. She also has extensive experience advising on day-to-day school operational matters, school policies, and compliance with new laws affecting educational entities.

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Aimee was proudly raised in Fayette County and currently lives in the South Hills area of Pittsburgh. In Aimee's other calling, she is the mom of two school-age daughters. They are her greatest teachers. 

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Aimee believes in bringing her whole self to the table in service to others, particularly families who face challenges in getting the educational services their children need. 

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Education

University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 2008       

Law Review Senior Research Editor, Volume 69

 

University of Mount Union, 2005

B.A. in Sociology, Criminal Justice Concentration 
Minors: Legal Studies, Spanish

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Professional Recognitions

Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Stars List (2020-2022) 

Vice Chair, Pennsylvania's Exceptional Childrens' Committee

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