Overview
Marissa is an experienced litigator who enjoys the challenge of finding the right solutions for her clients. She represents individuals, businesses, and organizations facing a wide range of personal and business-related claims. Her business practice includes helping employers with contract disputes and employee or policy issues. With a focus on general defense litigation, Marissa also handles employment claims, business tort issues, personal injury claims, insurance disputes, and civil and constitutional rights violations.
In addition, Marissa advises clients in the sports industry on matters such as athlete representation, agent and collective agreements, and issues arising from the evolving landscape of collegiate athletics. Her experience as a former NCAA Division I student-athlete and member of the Indiana University women’s soccer team taught her discipline, perseverance, and the importance of teamwork—qualities that inform her commitment to excellence on behalf of her clients.
Experience
Membership & Involvement
Member: Columbus Bar Association; Ohio State Bar Association
Greater Columbus Sports Commission: Emerging Leaders Board, 2026
Ohio State Bar Association: Leadership Academy, 2024
Columbus Bar Association: Barrister Leadership Program, 2023; Assessment Committee, 2024
Sports Lawyers Association: College Content Committee, 2023- Present
ShadowBox Live: Board Member, 2024; Governance and Nomination Committee, 2022-Present
Honors
- Selected to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in Commercial Litigation: 2025, 2026, 2027
- Selected to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants: 2025, 2026, 2027
Resources & Insights
In the Media
Alerts
Speaking Engagements
Published Works
Blog Posts
Education on Demand
Firm News
- 137 Amundsen Davis Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2027 in America
137 Amundsen Davis Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2027 in AmericaWe are proud to congratulate 137 of our attorneys on being recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2027 in America.
- 117 Amundsen Davis Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2026 in America
117 Amundsen Davis Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2026 in AmericaWe are proud to congratulate 117 of our attorneys on being recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2026 in America.
- The Countdown to Columbus Pay Transparency: What Employers Should Be Doing Now
The Countdown to Columbus Pay Transparency: What Employers Should Be Doing NowIn their article, “The Countdown to Columbus Pay Transparency: What Employers Should Be Doing Now,” Chris Green and Marissa Borschke provide insight into the upcoming changes and key considerations for employers preparing for compliance.
- When Identity Becomes Currency: Why Athlete Intellectual Property Is the Most Undervalued Asset in Sports
When Identity Becomes Currency: Why Athlete Intellectual Property Is the Most Undervalued Asset in SportsIn “When Identity Becomes Currency: Why Athlete Intellectual Property Is the Most Undervalued Asset in Sports,” Luke Fedlam and Marissa Borschke examine the growing importance of protecting and maximizing athlete intellectual property in today's evolving sports landscape.
Services
Education
Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., 2020
Indiana University Kelley School of Business, B.S., 2016
Admissions
- Ohio
