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Labor & Employment - Ohio

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What the Team is Known For

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart is an experienced practice that is well versed across all labor and employment matters. It has vast experience in class action litigation, wage and hour claims, different wrongful termination claims, and disputes relating to discrimination. The law firm works with clients from a range of industries, including healthcare, transport, education and manufacturing.

Work Highlights

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  • Ogletree represented the Cleveland Orchestra in all of its union negotiations.

Strengths

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"The firm has exceptional scope for employment matters and a strong depth to properly staff cases."

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"The firm has great attorneys who understand the client's needs."

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"They are able to help anywhere and are always efficient."

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Notable Practitioners

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John Gerak
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John Gerak
Head of Labor & Employment
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Band 3
John Gerak is the managing director of Ogletree Deakins' employment practice. He provides expert counsel to employers on class action claims around discrimination allegations and wage and hour issues, as well as advising on reductions of workforce and terminations.
"John is very practical. He is super-responsive and gives good practical advice."
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Wade M Fricke
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Wade M Fricke
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Band 3
Wade Fricke offers experience across the breadth of traditional labor law work, while also advising on matters such as handbook drafting and review, and employee relations auditing.
"Wade is a well-regarded lawyer who clients like."
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Ellen Toth
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Ellen Toth
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Ellen Toth is known for defending employment discrimination lawsuits for clients in both the public and private sectors.
"She is very thorough and has a very strong understanding of how clients think and their appetite for risk, and tailors her service accordingly."
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Amanda Quan
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Up and Coming
Amanda Quan is experienced in litigation pertaining to employment law, claims of discrimination and retaliation. Her expertise extends to ERISA litigation and collective bargaining.
"Amanda is one of the hardest workers I know."
"Amanda is an expert on anything and everything – she can do it all. She is approachable, quick and responsive."
"People like being around her and she gets the job done."
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John Gerak
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John Gerak
Head of Labor & Employment
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Wade M Fricke
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Wade M Fricke
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Band 3
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Ellen Toth
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Ellen Toth
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Amanda Quan
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Up and Coming
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Members

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Amanda T. Quan

John Gerak

John Gerak

Head of Department

K. Ellen Toth

Robert C. Petrulis

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Education

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