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Thompson Hine LLP

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : Ohio: North


Thompson Hine LLP

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About

Provided by Thompson Hine LLP

Thompson Hine’s Labor & Employment practice advises employers of all sizes in virtually every industry on a broad range of work-related matters. We offer preventive counseling and aggressively defend employers in individual and class litigation that arises in the workplace, consciously integrating strategic advice with our defense services to help clients avoid litigation where possible. Our lawyers also represent employers in administrative proceedings and provide guidance on matters involving traditional labor and union relations, immigration, affirmative action plans, non-competes/trade secrets, and OSHA.

With more than 20 professionals dedicated to providing employers with customized, forward-thinking solutions to their workplace issues, we take the approach of a trusted adviser, focusing on efficient problem-solving and proactive risk management. We seek to understand our clients’ objectives and plan our projects to achieve their goals. We regularly publish alerts, newsletters and articles on trending legal and regulatory issues. We invest in our client relationships and provide educational programs and training sessions to help clients navigate the rapidly changing legal landscape.

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Labor & Employment - Ohio: North


What the Team is Known For

Thompson Hine LLP is a strong choice to handle high-stakes employment litigation and administrative proceedings. It offers experience in handling restrictive covenant disputes and discrimination claims, and is also well-versed in workplace safety and traditional labor issues. It acts for a range of clients, including companies in the transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, and food and beverage sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Thompson Hine LLP defended Lyft in a wrongful death lawsuit.

Strengths

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  • We trust their counsel and appreciate their thoroughness as well as responsiveness.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Deborah S Brenneman
    Band 3Deborah S Brenneman

    Deborah S Brenneman

    Deborah Brenneman is noted for her expert representation of clients in employment discrimination, wrongful discharge litigation and termination agreement cases.
    • When I need her assistance, I know I am in expert hands, and she always delivers.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 3Nancy Barnes
    Band 3Nancy Barnes

    Nancy Barnes

    Nancy Barnes leads the firm's labor and employment practice. She has a wealth of experience in handling contentious matters on behalf of employers, with recent experience including wage and hour claims and discrimination allegations.
  • Band 4Scott Young
    Band 4Scott Young

    Scott Young

    Scott Young is a labor & employment partner based in Thompson Hine's Cincinnati office. He successfully litigates for his clients across the country and is knowledgeable labor & employment matters. His particular specialisms include negligence claims, wrongful termination, and breach of contracts.

Ranked Individuals at Thompson Hine LLP (3)

Ohio: North

Ohio: South & Central

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