Department profile
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : Ohio: South & Central


Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

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Vorys represents employers of all sizes in the full spectrum of labor and employment matters, from serving as national counsel in high-stakes class action litigation to advising on day-to-day employment and traditional labor issues impacting businesses’ local, regional and national operations. We have built decades-long relationships with our clients by ensuring responsiveness and providing pragmatic, customized service at the highest levels. 

We also have led dozens of internal investigations throughout the U.S. and internationally, and have been called upon to handle civil and criminal government investigations for employers. We regularly conduct pre-litigation investigations, both as neutral investigators and to mount employers’ defenses to anticipated claims.

When disputes arise, we mobilize our coast-to-coast team of labor and employment litigators with vast experience in single-plaintiff cases and complex, high-stakes class and collective actions. We have defended clients against all kinds of labor and employment claims, ranging from individual lawsuits under statutes such as the American Disabilities Act to high-risk class actions asserting wage and hour or discrimination claims. We also represent clients in labor arbitrations and administrative proceedings in jurisdictions across the country.

Industries (28)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • Chemicals
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Sports
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - Ohio: South & Central

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP defends clients in state and federal courts, including public sector organizations, Fortune 500 companies and local businesses. The law firm is experienced across the full range of labor and employment matters, with a fine reputation in wage and hour class actions and in litigation pertaining to discrimination and harassment. The team offers further expertise in wrongful termination and retaliation allegations.

Work Highlights

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  • Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP assisted a luxury clothing retailer with an internal investigation due to allegations of pregnancy and sex discrimination.

Strengths

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  • They understand the business and are very good at advising on what course of action we should take.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Mark Knueve
    Band 2Mark Knueve

    Mark Knueve

    Mark Knueve is a go-to litigator for employers facing matters such as wage and hour collective and class actions, offering notable expertise in issues of class certification.
    • Mark is very consistent and experienced.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 4Andrew Smith
    Band 4Andrew Smith

    Andrew Smith

    Andrew Smith maintains a strong contentious practice, which includes defending against discrimination and retaliation claims.
    • He has a way of using the English language in a very persuasive way.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 4Janay M. Stevens
    Band 4Janay M. Stevens

    Janay M. Stevens

    Janay Stevens handles a range of labor and employment matters for employers. She frequently defends clients against allegations of wrongful discharge, discrimination and wage and hour violations.
    • She is very responsive, very pragmatic and understands both our business and the employment landscape.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP (3)

Ohio: South & Central

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