LAWYER PROFILE

John Gerak

USA 2026

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC

Ranked in 1 practice area

Labor & Employment

Ohio: North

2 years ranked

About

Provided by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC

USA

Practice Areas

Practice Groups: Traditional Labor Relations, Employment Law, Wage and Hour, Compliance and Whistleblower Response, RIF/WARN, Higher Education

Industry Groups: Healthcare, Hospitality, Manufacturing

Career

John Gerak focuses his practice on employment counseling, including employment policies and practices, reductions in force, executive hires/terminations, and issues arising out of mergers and acquisitions. John also has significant experience handling complex employment litigation, including class and collective action litigation and non-compete matters.

Professional Memberships

National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) (2017-present)

Employment Law American Inn of Court

APG Alumni Board for the Penn State University Labor Studies and Employment Relations Department

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Labor & Employment - Ohio: North

Band 1

Individual Editorial

John Gerak provides expert counsel to employers on class action claims around discrimination allegations and wage and hour issues, as well as advising on reductions of workforce and terminations.

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