Daniel J Guttman

Career

Dan Guttman represents private and public entities in a variety of litigation, internal investigation, risk management, organization governance, and traditional labor matters. His clients range from Fortune 500 companies to entrepreneurs to sophisticated political subdivisions. He currently serves as retained general or special counsel for several clients, advising on both transactional and day-to-day issues, and as the Chief Labor Negotiator for the State of Ohio.

Dan’s engagements include protecting important business interests involving noncompetes and trade secrets; handling sensitive internal investigations involving discrimination, harassment, whistleblower and retaliation allegations; and high-stakes litigated matters such as class action defense. Dan also has extensive traditional labor experience. He serves as lead spokesperson at the collective bargaining table and represents management in arbitrations, hearings and organizational campaigns. He regularly assists in-house counsel and human resources professionals on a wide variety of issues, including compliance assessments before problems arise.

Professional Memberships

The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, National Council of Advisors

University of Toledo: Trustee

State of Ohio Thoroughbred Racing Advisory Council: Chairman

The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business: Guest Lecturer

Ohio Public Employer Labor Relations Association, Statewide Legislative Committee

The Ohio State Journal On Dispute Resolution: Managing Editor