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

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,...

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.

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

Matthew Hauer 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. Matthew, who practices law in Dayton, Ohio, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew 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...

Sunshine J. Thomas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Sunshine J., 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 Sunshine J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Azure'D Metoyer Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Azure'D, who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Azure'D is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mary E. Dennison works closely with business owners, individuals and organizations as a member of Hahn Loeser’s Labor & Employment practice area in the Firm’s Cleveland office. Mary guides clients through a variety of legal issues, including employment agreements, confidentiality agreements, Worker’s Compensation, business formation and business operating agreements. Mary also has professional problem-solving experience in commercial litigation, appellate advocacy, warra...

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.

Shawna M. Sorrell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Shawna M., who practices law in Dayton, Ohio, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shawna M. 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 ...