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.

Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - Ohio: South & Central

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Porter Wright Morris & Arthur 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

  • Porter Wright Morris & Arthur assisted the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in investigating alleged improprieties conducted by the CEO and CFO.

Notable Practitioners

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Charles C Warner
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Charles C Warner
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Senior Statespeople
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.
Fred G Pressley Jr
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Fred G Pressley Jr
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Band 2
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.
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Christopher Russell
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Band 4
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.

Chris is super knowledgeable.

Chris puts the client first.

Chris Russell is an excellent employment law attorney.

Jennifer E Edwards
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Jennifer E Edwards
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Band 4
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.

Ranked Lawyers at
Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP

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Ohio: South & Central

Labor & Employment

Charles C Warner
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Charles C Warner
S
Senior Statespeople
Fred G Pressley Jr
2
Fred G Pressley Jr
2
Band 2
4
Christopher Russell
4
Band 4
Jennifer E Edwards
4
Jennifer E Edwards
4
Band 4

Members

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Alvin J. McKenna

Brian Hall

Carolyn A. Taggart

Christopher C. Russell

Head of Department

Darcy Jalandoni

David A. Tumen

David T. Croall

Diane C. Reichwein

Fred G Pressley Jr

Fred G Pressley Jr

Head of Department

Fred J. Pompeani

Greg M. Daugherty

Hikaru Tokuda

Hoyt Prindle

James Curphey

Javier A. Pacheco

Jennifer Huelskamp

John Carney

John Shapiro

John Stephen

Jourdan D. Day

Karl J. Sutter

Kirk Roessler

Laura Jurcevich

Mark S. Stemm

Mark Snider

Megan West

Nicole Mayo

RIchard McQuown

Rebecca Kopp Levine

Richard J. Helmreich

Robert Tannous

Sarah Squillante

Steven Goodin

Terry Posey

Theodore R. Walters

Thomas A. Holton

Tracey L. Turnbull

Industries

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Education

Financial Services

Health Care

Manufacturing

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