Best Lawyers in Ohio, United States for Labor and Employment Law - Management

The uncertainty employers experienced during the pandemic is one of the reasons Jade L. Robinson focuses her practice on efficiently resolving legal issues employers encounter as well as methods that can mitigate or prevent the issues from occurring in the first place. Ms. Robinson, an associate in our Labor & Employment and Workers’ Compensation Practice Groups, concentrates her practice in the areas of: diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives; employee handbooks; employment di...

Katie Tinnel (née Epperson) focuses her practice on civil litigation , insurance defense , and labor and employment law. She has a proven track record of successfully defending clients in various courts throughout Ohio including the Northern and Southern Federal District Courts of Ohio, the Court of Appeals, county courts throughout Ohio, the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Katie has investigated claims of harassment, wrongful termination,...

Adair M. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Labor and Employment Law - Management. Adair M., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adair M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Trevor M. Nichols is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Trevor M., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Trevor M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lauren A. Kemp is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Lauren A., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lauren A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Anthonia Ogbechie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Anthonia, who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anthonia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian P. FitzGerald is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Brian P., who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alessandro Botta Blondet is an associate in the Cincinnati, Ohio, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on representing employers and institutions in workplace law matters, including litigation, preventive advice, and counseling. Alessandro defends small, mid-size, and large employers in federal and state court and before administrative agencies in cases involving unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, whistleblower/public policy claims, FMLA, wage and hour viola...

Rachel L. Hazelet is an Associate in Hahn Loeser’s Cleveland office, where she is a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment practice. She assists clients with complex workplace disputes, and guides clients through legal issues that may arise during the employment relationship, from hiring through termination. Additionally, Rachel has experience with pre-filing investigation and negotiation, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation and appeals.

Lindsey K. Self is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Lindsey K., who practices law in Pepper Pike, Ohio, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lindsey K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard L. Hilbrich is an associate in the Cleveland, Ohio, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including litigation and preventive advice and counseling. After graduating law school, Richard began his career as in-house counsel to large non-profits and healthcare institutions in Northeast Ohio, focusing on employment law. In these roles, he developed a passion for employment defense litigation and came to understand effective ...

John M. Milligan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. John M., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.