Ranking tables
Labor & Employment | USA
Ohio
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 2
Littler Mendelson, PC 17 Years Ranked
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC 16 Years Ranked- Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Band 3
Band 4
Benesch 14 Years Ranked
Epstein Becker & Green PC 3 Years Ranked
Fisher Phillips 17 Years Ranked- Ice Miller LLP 7 Years Ranked
Jones Day 17 Years Ranked
Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter 17 Years Ranked
Thompson Hine LLP 4 Years Ranked
UB Greensfelder LLP 3 Years Ranked- Bricker Graydon LLP
- Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Band 2
Ronald G Linville BakerHostetler LLP16 Years Ranked
William A Nolan Barnes & Thornburg LLP19 Years Ranked- Mark KnueveVorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Band 3
- Eric Baisden Benesch10 Years Ranked
Fred G Pressley Jr Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP14 Years Ranked
James Petrie Epstein Becker & Green PC11 Years Ranked- Jill S Kirila Squire Patton Boggs9 Years Ranked
John Gerak Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC10 Years Ranked
John R Cernelich Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP11 Years Ranked
M Scott McIntyre BakerHostetler LLP9 Years Ranked
M.J. Asensio BakerHostetler LLP11 Years Ranked
Michael N Chesney Frantz Ward LLP7 Years Ranked
Richard A Millisor Fisher Phillips17 Years Ranked
Todd H Lebowitz BakerHostetler LLP11 Years Ranked
Wade M Fricke Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC14 Years Ranked- Marie-Joëlle C. KhouzamBricker Graydon LLP
Band 4
Brendan Feheley Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter12 Years Ranked- Catherine Strauss Ice Miller LLP6 Years Ranked
Daniel J Guttman BakerHostetler LLP10 Years Ranked
Deborah S Brenneman Thompson Hine LLP1 Years Ranked
Ellen Toth Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC5 Years Ranked
Gregory Parker Rogers Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP17 Years Ranked- James E Davidson Ice Miller LLP8 Years Ranked
Jeffrey B Keiper Jackson Lewis P.C.13 Years Ranked
Jeffrey S Dunlap UB Greensfelder LLP3 Years Ranked
Keith P Spiller Thompson Hine LLP12 Years Ranked
Kevin Griffith Littler Mendelson, PC14 Years Ranked
Mark J Stepaniak Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP19 Years Ranked
Nancy Barnes Thompson Hine LLP3 Years Ranked
Shannon Patton Littler Mendelson, PC2 Years Ranked
Steven Seasly Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP3 Years Ranked
Todd F Palmer Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP3 Years Ranked- Andrew SmithVorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
- Bill WahoffSteptoe & Johnson PLLC
- Jan E HenselDinsmore & Shohl LLP
- Michael HawkinsDinsmore & Shohl LLP
Up and Coming
Amy Wentz Littler Mendelson, PC1 Years Ranked
Christina Niro Frantz Ward LLP2 Years Ranked
Jill Bigler Epstein Becker & Green PC3 Years Ranked
Patrick Peters Jackson Lewis P.C.2 Years Ranked- Janay M. StevensVorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 BakerHostetler LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedBakerHostetler is a highly esteemed practice covering all areas of labor and employment law for significant clients within Ohio and nationwide. Its areas of expertise include wage and hour class action disputes and advising on noncompete and trade secret matters. Further strengths of the law firm lie in handling unfair dismissal claims and representing clients in harassment and discrimination disputes, as well as negotiating collective bargaining agreements. The team represents employers from a wide range of industry sectors, including railroad, manufacturing and healthcare, as well as public sector clients.
1 Frantz Ward LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedFrantz Ward is a distinguished labor and employment practice that is regularly sought after to advise on collective bargaining agreements and to represent clients in litigation proceedings. The law firm is highly regarded for its work covering trade secrets disputes, harassment and discrimination allegations, the termination of individual employees, plant closures and union-organizing campaigns. The team is particularly noted for its excellent track record acting on behalf of clients in the healthcare sector. Its client base includes well-known names from the construction, media and education sectors.
Band 2
2 Littler Mendelson, PCLabor & Employment2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedLittler Mendelson is an excellent boutique that is widely regarded for its work across the field of labor and employment law, with a considerable national footprint. The law firm is highly regarded for its expertise in disputes concerning discrimination, retaliation and wage and hour collective actions. The team acts for a wide variety of clients in areas including the energy and manufacturing industries.2 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PCLabor & Employment2023 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedOgletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart is an experienced practice that is well versed in matters across the spectrum of labor and employment law. The law firm excels in class action litigation, including wage and hour claims, and is also recommended for its expertise in disputes relating to discrimination, wrongful termination and hostile working environments. It works with clients from a broad range of industries, including healthcare, transport, education and manufacturing.
Band 3
3 Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedCalfee, Halter & Griswold is proficient in the handling of a wide range of labor and employment matters. The law firm's areas of strength include defending clients against allegations of discrimination, plant closures, the misappropriation of trade secrets and retaliation claims. The team additionally advises on breach of contract matters, wrongful dismissal claims and non-solicit agreements.
3 Frost Brown Todd LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedFrost Brown Todd is a well-regarded practice providing counsel on a wide range of labor and employment matters, including collective bargaining agreements, discrimination, harassment and wage and hour disputes. The law firm maintains an excellent reputation for its work on matters relating to noncompete litigation. The team's other areas of expertise include workers' compensation claims.
3 Jackson Lewis P.C.Labor & Employment2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedJackson Lewis is a nationwide boutique acting for prominent Ohio clients in a number of industries, including automotive, pharmaceuticals and financial services. The law firm maintains particular strengths in harassment, discrimination and wrongful discharge disputes and represents a fine choice of counsel in class action litigation. It offers a strong presence throughout the state, with offices in Cincinnati, Cleveland and Dayton.
3 Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedPorter Wright Morris & Arthur is a diverse practice representing clients drawn from the financial, transportation, energy and technology sectors. The law firm advises employers on all aspects of employment law compliance and best practice, including assisting clients with investigations. The team provides expert counsel in wage and hour, discrimination and wrongful discharge disputes, as well as employee compensation claims. It is also called upon to assist with issues concerning negotiating collective bargaining agreements and employment contracts, as well as immigration issues and union relations.
3 Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedTaft Stettinius & Hollister is a well-regarded firm engaged by a diverse clientele, ranging from small and mid-sized employers to Fortune 500 companies in both the public and private sectors. The firm's areas of particular strength include immigration compliance work, retaliation suits, discrimination allegations and unfair labor practice matters.
Band 4
4 BeneschLabor & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedBenesch is a well-known team that maintains a fine track record in employment litigation, including wrongful discharge, discrimination and harassment claims. The law firm is additionally noted for its advice on collective bargaining agreements. The team's further strength lies in trade secrets and noncompete matters.4 Epstein Becker & Green PCLabor & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedEpstein Becker & Green complements its extensive labor and employment capabilities across the US with a recent expansion into Columbus, Ohio. The group brings to bear impressive management-side capabilities, which include large-scale employment disputes, as well as expert counsel on areas such as policy and contract review.4 Fisher PhillipsLabor & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedFisher Phillips is an established practice that is well versed in a wide range of labor and employment matters and is highlighted for its strength in collective bargaining and unfair labor practices. The firm enjoys a fine reputation for its work in collective actions, employer liability cases, harassment and discrimination allegations and wage and hour claims. The firm's clients include those in the healthcare and technology sectors.4 Ice Miller LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedIce Miller represents an array of clients from the public and private sectors, providing expert employment law counsel on policies and compliance. The law firm also litigates a broad range of claims, including discrimination, work and hours claims and termination cases.4 Jones DayLabor & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedJones Day is highlighted for its work on behalf of large national clients in wage and hour class actions and collective actions. It is also noted for its litigation expertise across the spectrum of discrimination cases. The law firm is regularly sought after for its strength in collective bargaining matters and internal investigations. The team is experienced in advising employers in the technology, logistics, telecommunications and financial sectors.4 Kegler, Brown, Hill & RitterLabor & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedKegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter continues to be a go-to practice for labor and employment matters concerning assisted care facilities, while also being recognized for its work in the food and services and education arenas. The law firm is frequently engaged to provide counsel in discrimination, harassment, wage and hour cases. It is also highlighted for its strength in OSHA and NLRB matters.4 Thompson Hine LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedThompson Hine is a strong choice to handle high-stakes employment litigation and administrative proceedings. The law firm offers experience handling restrictive covenant disputes and discrimination claims. The team 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.4 UB Greensfelder LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedUlmer & Berne LLP's group expertly represents both public and private employers across the full spectrum of labor and employment matters. The team adeptly handle wrongful termination and FLSA, OSHA, and ERISA non-compliance. Also assist clients in unlawful discrimination and workers’ compensation claims,.