• Employment and Labor Law
• Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Litigation
• FMLA Compliance and Litigation
• Wrongful Termination Litigation
• Employment Contracts and Severance Agreements
• Policy and Handbook Drafting
• Workers' Compensation Representation

Has successfully represented the following:

• A large publicly traded telecommunications company defending against claims of sex and age discrimination during a reduction-in-force. (All claims against our clients were dismissed, and the dismissal was affirmed on appeal).
• A large publicly traded provider of wireless communication services defending against claims of age and sex discrimination by multiple plaintiffs in a reduction-of-force. (All claims against our clients were dismissed, and the dismissal was affirmed on appeal).
• A large publicly traded provider of components for telecommunications equipment defending against claims of race and disability discrimination. (All claims against our clients were dismissed, and the dismissal was affirmed on appeal).
• A large publicly traded energy supplier defending against claims of sexual harassment and retaliation. (All claims against our client were dismissed, and the dismissal was affirmed on appeal).
• A large publicly traded telecommunications company defending against claims of race, disability and age discrimination, conspiracy to interfere with civil rights, promissory estoppel, and negligent retention and supervision. (All claims against our client were dismissed, and the dismissal was affirmed on appeal).
• A large publicly traded supplier of petroleum products defending against a pregnancy discrimination claim.
• A large hospital defending against a religious discrimination claim.
• A large publicly traded telecommunications company defending against claims of sexual harassment and retaliation by multiple plaintiffs.
• A large publicly traded provider of components for telecommunications equipment defending against claims of disability and age discrimination, a violation of the Equal Pay Act, retaliation, a violation of the Family Medical Leave Act and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
• A real estate developer defending against claims of same-sex sexual harassment.

Regularly provides counseling to employers and training to HR managers, business owners and employees regarding anti-discrimination laws and compliance with the Family Medical Leave Act and other employment-related statutes.

Publications
"Recent Cases Highlight the Mutuality of Obligations Placed on Both Employers and Employees Under the Family Medical Leave Act," Employment Law Letter, summer 2000

"The Wisdom and Constitutionality of Race-Based Decision-Making in Higher Education Admission Programs:  A Critical Look at Hopwood v. Texas," 48 Case Western Reserve University Law Review 133

Presentations
“Ohio’s Minimum Wage; No-Smoking Law; How to Terminate Lawfully; Discrimination and Harassment,” ACE Hardware regional meeting for Northwest Ohio & Southern Michigan (September 2007)

"Compliance in a Digital Age: Telecommuting Employees and the New E-Discovery Rule Changes," Employment & Labor Seminar (March 2007)

"Are Chronically Sick and Tardy Employees Costing You Money? Practical Tips on Increasing Your Bottom Line by Dealing with Attendance-Challenged Employees," Rockwell Automation Employment & Labor Seminar (August 2006)

"Employment Arbitration: Procedures and Practical Advice," The Fourth Annual Employment and Labor Law Conference, The Cleveland Bar Association

"Goodbye? See You Later. Termination Without Consequence," Council on Education in Management

"Avoiding New Legal Twists and Pitfalls in Your Public Sector Hiring and Promotion Policies," Council on Education in Management

"Redefining Your ADA Responsibilities Following Recent Supreme Court Cases and New EEOC Guidelines," Council on Education in Management

"Tips for Developing an Evacuation Plan which Provides Assistance to Disabled Employees," Employers Resource Council

"How to Terminate Employees Without Prompting a Lawsuit," Council on Education in Management

"Preventing Post-September 11th Backlash in the Workplace," Council on Education in Management

"Adapting Your FMLA Policies and Practices to Take Account of the Latest Pregnancy, Maternity and Fertility Leave Issues," Council on Education in Management

"The FMLA - Using Recent Court Decisions as a Guide to Help You Accurately Identify Serious Health Conditions," Council on Education in Management

"Sex, Lies, and Lie Detector Tests - How to Conduct an Effective Internal Investigation," HR Issues for Housing Providers, Northeast Ohio Apartment Association

Cleveland Entrepreneurship Preparatory School (Board of Directors, Secretary)