John Gerak
USA Guide 2024
Band 3 : Labor & Employment
Contact number
216-274-6917Share profile
Band 3
About
Provided by John Gerak
Practice Areas
Traditional Labor Relations, Employment Law, Wage and Hour, Ethics Compliance and Whistleblower Response, RIF/WARN, Higher Education
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
USA
John Gerak is the managing director of Ogletree Deakins' employment practice. He 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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"John is very practical. He is super-responsive and gives good practical advice."
"John is very practical. He is super-responsive and gives good practical advice."