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
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
- Vorys has represented Big Lots in several disputes pertaining to wage and hour disputes and class action litigation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Vorys is consistent with delivering quality and timely work, and does an excellent job in contemplating the needs of our business."
"The team has an ability to put themselves in their clients’ shoes and tailor their advice accordingly, avoiding a 'one size fits all' mentality."
"Vorys is consistent with delivering quality and timely work, and does an excellent job in contemplating the needs of our business."
"The team has an ability to put themselves in their clients’ shoes and tailor their advice accordingly, avoiding a 'one size fits all' mentality."
Notable Practitioners
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 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 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
Ohio
Members
Provided by Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
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
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Charities / Not for Profit
Chemicals
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
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
Utilities