About

Provided by Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

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.

Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - Ohio
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease 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 has represented Big Lots in several disputes pertaining to wage and hour disputes and class action litigation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mark Knueve
2
Mark Knueve
2
Band 2

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 has the ability to provide practical legal advice that helps drive business-oriented solutions."

Andrew Smith
4
Andrew Smith
4
Band 4

Andrew Smith maintains a strong contentious practice, which includes defending against discrimination and retaliation claims.

"Andrew is outstanding."

"Andrew is an experienced counselor with excellent judgement, discretion and risk assessment skills."

Janay M. Stevens
U
Janay M. Stevens
U
Up and Coming

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.

"Janay is extremely smart, very strategic and hardworking."

Ranked Lawyers at
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

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Ohio

Labor & Employment

Mark Knueve
2
Mark Knueve
2
Band 2
Andrew Smith
4
Andrew Smith
4
Band 4
Janay M. Stevens
U
Janay M. Stevens
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Adam Rocco

Allen Kinzer

Andrew Kaplan

Angela Gibson

Ashley Manfull

Benjamin Shepler

Cory Catignani

Daniel Cianchetta

Daniel Clark

David Campbell

Donald Slezak

Elizabeth Cramer

George Stevens

Gregory Scheiderer

J. Alexander Bluebond

Jesse Meade

Jonathan Norman

Jonathan Vaughn

Kelly Yeoman

Liana Hollingsworth

Michael Ball

Michael O'Brien

Michael Shoenfelt

Mike Griffaton

Natalie McLaughlin

Nelson Cary

Robert Harris

Thomas Crookes

Industries

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Aerospace & Defence

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Commercial & Professional Services

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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

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