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Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : Ohio: South & Central


Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP

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About

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Through each stage of the employment cycle, an organization must proactively manage one of their most valuable assets – their workforce. From routine matters to the most complex challenges, our Labor & Employment team works with clients to help them achieve their business goals through a strong and well-managed workforce. Clients rely on our advice for recruiting, hiring, training, discipline, termination and retirement, and trust us to protect their trade secrets and competitive advantage through employment agreements and enforcement. We regularly provide counsel to employers in union and non-union settings across multiple industries in Ohio and across the nation.

Our labor and employment attorneys advise as to best practices to avoid litigation, but, if necessary, we call on our years of successful courtroom experience to defend your interests in employment litigation. We base our representation on a solid understanding of our clients’ businesses, workforce policies and practices, and business goals. To be as effective and affordable as possible, we partner with in-house counsel, human resources personnel, managers and supervisors. At the same time, we proactively manage how current cases or matters may affect policy considerations and employee relations in the future.

To help HR teams minimize risk and ensure compliance, Porter Wright offers HR Audits that allow leaders to choose the level of legal review they need from a tailored menu of relevant services.

Industries (5)

  • Manufacturing
  • Financial Services
  • Technology
  • Health Care
  • Education

Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - Ohio: South & Central

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP is a diverse practice representing clients from the financial, transportation, energy and technology sectors. It advises employers on all aspects of employment law compliance and best practice, including assisting clients with investigations. The team provides expert counsel in wage and hour, discrimination and wrongful discharge disputes, as well as employee compensation claims. It is also called upon to assist with issues concerning negotiating collective bargaining agreements and employment contracts, as well as immigration issues and union relations.

Work Highlights

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  • Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP represented Teasdale Latin Foods in a strike by the Grain Millers union in Illinois.

Strengths

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  • The firm understands our industry well and learns quickly, providing a common-sense approach.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleCharles C Warner
    Senior StatespeopleCharles C Warner

    Charles C Warner

    Charles Warner is a well-recognized name in the Ohio labor and employment market. His vast experience includes tort claims and discrimination actions, as well as large-scale class actions, and is complemented by wider civil litigation experience.
  • Band 2Fred G Pressley Jr
    Band 2Fred G Pressley Jr

    Fred G Pressley Jr

    Fred Pressley defends management against a range of claims, including wage and hour and discrimination suits. He is also sought out for his handling of employee impropriety investigations.
    • He expresses concepts well and is very able to bring the business component to the discussion.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 3Jennifer E Edwards
    Band 3Jennifer E Edwards

    Jennifer E Edwards

    Jennifer Edwards' labor and employment practice spans both the public and private sectors, helping clients navigating complex matters. She is noted for her experience in dealing with internal investigations, labor negotiations and litigation.
    • She is incredibly sharp, strategic and responsive.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 4Christopher Russell
    Band 4Christopher Russell

    Christopher Russell

    Christopher Russell is experienced in workers' compensation and has represented clients before state and federal court. He has also handled complex labor arbitration and workplace safety issues.
    • He consistently provides clear, practical guidance that helps us minimize risk and ensure compliance.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP (4)

Ohio: South & Central

Members

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  • Hikaru Tokuda

  • Diane C. Reichwein

  • Jourdan D. Day

  • Theodore R. Walters

  • Karl J. Sutter

  • Mark S. Stemm

  • Richard J. Helmreich

  • Javier A. Pacheco

  • Fred J. Pompeani

  • Christopher C. Russell

    Head of Department

  • Thomas A. Holton

  • Rebecca Kopp Levine

  • David T. Croall

  • Greg M. Daugherty

  • David A. Tumen

  • Alvin J. McKenna

  • Carolyn A. Taggart

  • Tracey L. Turnbull

  • John Carney

  • James Curphey

  • Steven Goodin

  • Brian Hall

  • Jennifer Huelskamp

  • Darcy Jalandoni

  • Laura Jurcevich

  • Nicole Mayo

  • RIchard McQuown

  • Fred G Pressley Jr

    Head of Department

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  • Deborah A Boiarsky

  • Terry Posey

  • Hoyt Prindle

  • Kirk Roessler

  • John Shapiro

  • Mark Snider

  • Sarah Squillante

  • John Stephen

  • Robert Tannous

  • Megan West

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