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Provided by Richard S Cleary
Collective Bargaining & Arbitrations, Employee Safety & OSHA, Employment Discrimination & Wrongful Termination, Trade Secrets & Covenants Not to Compete, Union Avoidance/Campaigns.
A consistently ranked first-tier in Chambers USA® for labor and employment law practitioners, Rich represents employers in collective bargaining; the litigation of labor claims before the courts, the National Labor Relations Board and arbitral forums; the defense of employment and wage and hour actions; and counseling concerning the labor and employment law implications of corporate restructuring.
He is a fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and been selected for inclusion in Kentucky Super Lawyers® since 2007, and The Best Lawyers in America© since 2003.
American Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section, Council Member, 2006-2014
Employers Counsel Network, Kentucky representative, 1989-present
American Bar Association, Co-Chair (Management), Committee on the Development of the Law Under the National Labor Relations Act, Labor and Employment Law Section, 1999-2002
American Bar Association, Program Co-Chair (Management), Committee on the Development of the Law Under the NLRA, 1996-1999
Kentucky Bar Association
Louisville Bar Association, Member; Former Chair, Labor and Employment Law Section
NLRB Region 9 Practice and Procedure Committee, Member, 2002-2008
JD, Georgetown University Law Center; B.A., Washington and Lee University
Provided by Chambers
Richard Cleary is an acknowledged leader in both employment law mandates and labor concerns. He offers expertise in contentious proceedings such as NLRB actions and courtroom disputes as well as issues arising from corporate transactions.
Provided by Chambers
"He has a strong understanding of the client's capabilities, culture and legal needs."
"He provides very commercial advice and is able to balance legal capabilities and the commercial requirements of our business."
"He has a strong understanding of the client's capabilities, culture and legal needs."
"He provides very commercial advice and is able to balance legal capabilities and the commercial requirements of our business."
