Although born in Bristol, Tennessee, Tera's father was an Air Force Chaplain and she moved frequently, living in Florida, Maine, Michigan.  She graduated from high school in Great Falls, Montana, and attended Milligan College in Johnson City, Tennessee, where she completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and psychology.  Tera obtained her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, graduating cum laude in 1996.  While in law school, Tera was a member of the University of Tennessee Law Review and also worked part-time for a Knoxville law firm. 

After graduating from law school, Tera moved to Louisville and served as a Jefferson County Public Defender for two years, representing indigent clients charged with offenses ranging from misdemeanor theft to murder.  After leaving the Public Defender's Office, she joined a small firm specializing in domestic relations and also did appellate advocacy work for the Department of Public Advocacy. 

From 1999 until 2003, Tera was an associate at Woodward Hobson & Fulton, practicing primarily products liability defense and medical malpractice defense.  She was actively involved in defending Wyeth in the Phen-Fen national litigation. 

Tera joined PPOM in July of 2003 and currently focuses her practice on medical malpractice defense.  She has had the opportunity to defend individual and corporate clients in 20 criminal and civil jury trials, many of which resulted in defense verdicts. 

Tera is married to Jason Rehmel, who is the Creative Director at Northside Christian Church in New Albany, Indiana, where they are both active.  She enjoys traveling, playing piano, hiking, camping, and spending time at home.