Employment Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Dayton.
Karen T. Dunlevey
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Karen T. Dunlevey is a principal in the Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio, offices of Jackson Lewis P.C. She focuses her practice on employment litigation.
Karen has successfully defended her clients in a wide variety of employment litigation matters including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, contract disputes, intentional torts, wage and hour disputes and enforcement of non-compete agreements. Karen additionally advises her clients on litigation avoidance through the development and implementation of effective employment policies, procedures and contracts. She has been certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Specialist in Labor and Employment Law since 2002.
Overview
- University of Dayton, J.D., graduated 1996
- Clarion University of Pennsylvania, BS, graduated 1992
- Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association
- American Bar Association - Member
- Ohio State Bar Association - Member
- Victoria Theatre Association and Arts Center Foundation - Board of Trustees
- Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association
- American Bar Association - Member
- Ohio State Bar Association - Member
- Victoria Theatre Association and Arts Center Foundation - Board of Trustees
- University of Dayton, J.D., graduated 1996
- Clarion University of Pennsylvania, BS, graduated 1992
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Employment Law - Management, Dayton (2026)
- Litigation - Labor and Employment, Dayton (2021)
- Employment Law - Management, Dayton (2018)
- Litigation - Labor and Employment, Dayton (2016)
- Employment Law - Management, Dayton (2015)
- Litigation - Labor and Employment, Dayton (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Special Focus:
- Covenants Not to Compete
- COVID-19
- Discrimination
- Individuals
- Litigation
- Management
- State and Federal
- Title VII Litigation
- Wrongful Discharge
Awards:
- Certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Specialist in Labor and Employment Law since 2002
- AV Rated and Preeminent Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell
- Listed in Ohio Super Lawyers, Rising Stars
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Other Court Admissions
- U.S. Supreme Court
- 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
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