At a Glance Recipient of the “Best Lawyers in America” recognition and designated one of the Top 50 Women Attorneys in the state of Ohio, Top 25 Women Attorneys in Cleveland and an Ohio Super Lawyer, Stephanie is a certified specialist in employment and labor law. She handles claims in state and federal courts and before agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC), Department of Labor, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). She counsels businesses regarding all aspects of employment including executive contracts, severance agreements, avoidance of employment lawsuits and disputes involving sexual harassment, retaliation and discrimination based on age, sex, disability, religion, race, gender and national origin, compliance with wage and hour laws governing overtime pay, exemptions, leaves of absence, COBRA, ERISA and the Family and Medical Leave Act. Stephanie provides legal advice regarding structuring of independent contractor and consulting agreements. She litigates commercial disputes and engages in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as an advocate and by serving as an arbitrator and mediator.
Education University of Toledo (B.A., magna cum laude and with college honors, 1978)
DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1982)
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