William D. Edwards Partner Chair, Employment & Labor
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1 Overview Chair of the Employment & Labor Group, Bill routinely represents employers in all aspects of the employment relationship. Bill has extensive experience representing employers in matters ranging from EEOC collective action litigation to single-plaintiff wrongful termination claims. As a seasoned trial lawyer, Bill also assists employers in taking proactive steps to stay out of the courtroom through, among other efforts, advice and training on employeedisciplinary issues. He has been recognized among The Best Lawyers in America in Employment Law Management and has been named to the Ohio Super Lawyers list West 2nd Street, Suite 1100 Cleveland, OH wdedwards@ulmer.com Practices/Industries Employment & Labor Employment & Labor Litigation Experience A national credit card company, accused of breach of fiduciary duty under ERISA for failing to provide spousal death benefit coverage to an employee (obtained dismissal of all claims, affirmed on appeal). A regional transportation authority accused of non-compliance with the ADA s Accessibility provisions (obtained dismissal of all claims). A regional housing developer/builder accused by six different families and the Ohio Civil Rights Commission of discrimination on the basis of race by not offering favorable purchase terms to African-American buyers (obtained dismissal of all claims). Fair Housing Complex Business Litigation Education Wittenberg University (B.A., cum laude, 1989) Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 1993) A regional multi-family housing provider accused of gender discrimination in connection with the termination of a female employee (obtained dismissal of all claims, affirmed on appeal). A national multi-family housing provider accused of race discrimination in the leasing of apartment units to fair housing testers (obtained dismissal of all claims). A national multi-family housing developer accused of constructing apartment buildings in non-compliance with the Fair Housing Act s Accessibility provisions (obtained dismissal of all claims). A national television company accused of unlawful retaliation in response to an employee complaint of same-sex sexual harassment. A regional multi-family housing provider accused of unlawful retaliation in the eviction of plaintiff tenant (favorable jury verdict, affirmed on appeal). A national broker-dealer accused of unlawful race discrimination by a former employee (obtained reversal of $2.2 million jury verdict on appeal). A national apartment management company accused of the wrongful termination of an employee in violation of public policy (obtained dismissal of all claims). Page 1
2 Experience (Cont) A global manufacturing company accused of improper denial of an employee promotion in violation of the FMLA and the Labor Management Relations Act (obtained dismissal of all claims). Reported Cases Yeager v. FirstEnergy Generation Corp., 777 F.3d 362 (6th Cir. 2015) (Religious Discrimination). Ross v. Rockwell Automation, Inc. et al., United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, 2015 WL , June 30, 2015 (Sexual harassment, Hostile Work Environment). Morrissette v. DFS Services LLC, 2013-Ohio-4336, 2013 WL (10th Dist. App. Ct.) (Age Discrimination). Veltri v. DFS Services LLC, United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, 2011 WL , August 22, 2011 (Disability Discrimination, Wrongful Termination). Fredebaugh v. Rockwell Automation/Reliance Electric Technologies, Case No. 1:08-CV-621, United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, 2010 WL , October 28, 2010 (ERISA) Osadciw v. Ganley Chrysler Jeep, Case No. 1:09-CV-486, United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, 2010 WL , September 24, 2010 (Age Discrimination) Fields v. NCR Corp., 683 F.Supp.2d 980 (S.D. IA 2010) (Enforceability of Arbitration Agreements) Eppert v. Swank, Case No. 3:07-CV-221, United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, South Bend Division, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 11804, February 14, 2008 (ERISA, Wrongful Termination) Meeker v. Vitt, Case No. 1:04-CV-1318, United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15009, March 31, 2006 (Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination) Showe Mgmt. Corp. v. Kerr, Case No , Court of Appeals, Eighth Appellate District, 2004 Ohio App. LEXIS 2272, May 20, 2004 (Directed Verdict Affirmed on Appeal) Rucker v. Everen Secs, Case No , Court of Appeals, Eighth Appellate District, 2003 Ohio App. LEXIS 1103, March 13, 2003 (Promissory Estoppel) Page-Walters v. Discover Financial Servs., Case No. 02AP-899, Court of Appeals, Tenth Appellate District, 2003 Ohio App. LEXIS 1811, April 15, 2003 (ERISA) Elliot v. Sterling Mgmt., 744 N.E.2d 560 (Ind. Ct. App. 2001) (Gender Discrimination) Presentations Conducting Internal Investigations the Right Way: Learning From the Mistakes of Others, webinar, Ohio Chamber of Commerce HR Academy (September 2017) Ohio s Medical Marijuana Law: Everything an Employer Needs to Know in 20 Minutes, Ohio Valley ABC: Legal Update (March 2017) Background Checks, References, and Pre-Employment Testing: Best Practices for Employers, webinar, Ohio Chamber of Commerce HR Academy (October 2016) "Understanding and Complying with the New Final EEOC Wellness Program Regulations," webinar, Ohio Chamber of Commerce HR Academy (August 2016) Page 2
3 Presentations (Cont) Best Practices for Responding to an EEOC or OCRC Charge of Discrimination," presenter, Effective Strategies for Managing Employment Litigation Pre-Trial Practice and Discovery seminar presented by Ulmer & Berne (March 2016) "Avoiding Legal Pitfalls in the Interview Process," 10,000 Small Businesses Legal Clinic, Goldman Sachs (November 2014) Minimizing Liability in Problematic Civil Cases (Rule 68 Offers of Judgment & Other Methods), Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Federal Court Training Seminar (June 2013) "Proactive Strategies for Managing Your Workforce," Cohen & Company's Annual CPE Half-Day Seminar (June 2013) ADAAA Update/Final EEOC Regs, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association s 12th Annual Northern Ohio Labor & Employment Law Conference (May 2012) Downsizing the Right Way How to Avoid Reduction in Force Litigation, Hot Topics: Financial Services Update 2008 (December 2008) "Winning Employment Discrimination Cases," PriceWaterhouseCoopers General Counsel Forum (August 2008) Practical Tips When Dealing with Allegations of Discrimination in the Workplace, ACCA Seminar (August 2008) Effective Interviewing and Hiring, Hiring and Orientation from A to Z (October 2006) Retaliation Claims: When Two for One Is No Bargain, Rockwell Automation (August 2006) "Employment Litigation Update," Hot Topics: Financial Services Update 2006 (May 2006) "Working Your Way From the Courtroom Backward: Developments in Employment Discrimination Litigation," Hot Liability Topics for Financial Service Providers (March 2005) "Hiring and Firing Landmines," ERC 2004 Employment Litigation Series (June 2004) "Workplace Surveillance and Employee Privacy... Is Anything Private?," Best Practices in Employment Law 2003 (July 2003) "Criminal Background Checks and The Fair Credit Reporting Act - How to Reject Applicants and Not Get Sued," The Northeast Ohio Apartment Association, (February 2003) Accommodating Disabled Residents and Potential Tenants with an Eye Towards the Requirements of the Fair Housing Act and ADA Recent Developments," National Multi-Housing Council Lawyer's Forum (April 2002) The National Multi-Housing Council (April 2001) "Batson Challenges Is The Judge's Intuition Sufficient?," Lucent Technologies Inc. (August 2000) "Proactive Counseling How to Avoid a Wrongful Termination Lawsuit," The Cleveland Bar Association (March 2000) Page 3
4 Presentations (Cont) "Funneling Your Way From the Courthouse Backwards: Advanced Tips on Conducting an Effective Internal Investigation," NASA (March 1999) Act in Haste, Repent in Leisure: Investigating a Sexual Harassment Complaint," The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business (February 1998) Publications Let the Employer Beware Defining the Decisional Unit in a Reduction in Force, Ohio Chamber of Commerce Newsletter (September/October 2017) "Facts and Fallacies About Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act," National Retail Tenants Association Newsletter (November 2014) Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower Protection Expanded, Ulmer & Berne LLP, Client Alert (March 2014) "Employment Practices Liability Insurance: You Better Shop Around," The Employment Law Strategist (April 1999) "Stating Preferences Under the Fair Housing Act: What You Say (or Advertise) Can Hurt You," Suites Magazine - Northeast Ohio Apartment Association (Fall 1998) "Marketing Critical in Fair Lending Cases," Crain's Cleveland Business (October 1998) "Think Before You Offer: Rule 68 Offers of Judgment," The Cleveland Bar Journal (May 1998) Involvement Professional Affiliations American Bar Association (Litigation Corporate Counsel and Employment Sections) Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (Labor and Employment Law Section) National Institute for Trial Advocacy Northeast Ohio Apartment Association Community Involvement Wittenberg University (Vice-Chair, Board of Directors) Little Italy Redevelopment Corporation (Board of Directors) NE Ohio Chapter, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation (Former Board Member) NE Ohio Affiliate, The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (Former Board Member) Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, 3 R s Program (Volunteer) Cleveland Foodbank (Volunteer) Firm Involvement Employment & Labor Litigation, Chair Page 4
5 Honors & Distinctions Named a Labor & Employment Star by Benchmark Litigation (2019) Named to The Best Lawyers in America, Employment Law Management ( ) Named to the Ohio Super Lawyers list (2011; ; ) Named a Labor & Employment Star by Benchmark Litigation (2019) Honors & Distinctions (Cont) Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation (Fellow) Admissions U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan State of Ohio Page 5
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Marko J. Mrkonich. Focus Areas. Overview
Shareholder 1300 IDS Center 80 South Eighth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 main: (612) 630-1000 direct: (612) 313-7650 fax: (612) 630-9626 mmrkonich@littler.com Focus Areas Class Actions Litigation and Trials
RICK GRIMALDI. Partner, Philadelphia Washington, D.C. Metro Philadelphia t: f:
RICK GRIMALDI Partner, Philadelphia Washington, D.C. Metro rgrimaldi@fisherphillips.com Philadelphia t: 610.230.2136 f: 610.230.2151 Washington, D.C. Metro t: 703.682.7096 is a partner in the Philadelphia
Nathan M. Berman. Partner. Nathan M. Berman maintains a broad litigation practice, representing clients in Florida and throughout the country.
Nathan M. Berman Partner Nathan M. Berman maintains a broad litigation practice, representing clients in Florida and throughout the country. Nate represents individuals and institutions in civil disputes,
Elizabeth J. Hampton Partner
Elizabeth J. Hampton Partner Princeton, NJ Tel: 609.895.6752 Fax: 609.896.1469 EHampton@foxrothschild.com Elizabeth has spent more than 20 years assisting clients with various business-related litigation
Angie Davis. Overview. Representative Matters. Shareholder
ANGIE DAVIS Shareholder Angie C. Davis, a shareholder in the Firm's Memphis office and vice chair of the Labor & Employment Group, partners with clients on all aspects of employment issues. Overview provides
Bradford K. Newman. Palo Alto. Practice Areas. Admissions. Partner, Employment Law Department
Bradford K. Newman Partner, Employment Law Department bradfordnewman@paulhastings.com Bradford Newman founded and leads Paul Hastings International Employee Mobility and Trade Secret practice. According
Memberships. Speeches
Partner Employment Law Sacramento (916) 329-7914 Profile Lauri Damrell, a Partner in the Sacramento office, is a member of the employment law group. Ms. Damrell s practice focuses on employment litigation
Christopher D. Lonn. Member. Overview
Christopher D. Lonn Member Overview Christopher D. Lonn is a Member of Jennings Strouss whose legal practice is focused on complex commercial litigation, arbitration and administrative law, with a specific
Patricia L. Glaser Century City Constellation Blvd. 19th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90067
Patricia L. Glaser Partner and Chair of the Litigation Department 310.282.6217 PGlaser@GlaserWeil.com Century City 10250 Constellation Blvd. 19th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90067 PRACTICE AREAS Litigation Business
ROGER E. BARTON. Managing Partner
ROGER E. BARTON Managing Partner Roger E. Barton is the Managing Partner of Barton LLP. He applies his management expertise and almost 30 years of experience to leading a firm that is dedicated to providing
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Merton A. Howard Partner
Mert's practice covers all aspects of civil litigation and business risk management. He is experienced in legal project management and strategic planning, alternative dispute resolution, trials and appeals.
1,700. Workplace Harassment:
Workplace Harassment: Board and Management Counseling, Risk Mitigation, Crisis Management, Labor and Employment, Investigative and Litigation Capabilities Fall 2018 1,700 attorneys 22 offices Beijing /
ERIC S. CASHER. Eric S. Casher Principal th Street, Suite 1500 Oakland, CA T: F:
ERIC S. CASHER Eric Casher has been assisting public and private clients with legal and regulatory matters throughout California for over 10 years. His comprehensive experience ranges from public law and
ERIC S. CASHER. Eric S. Casher Principal th Street, Suite 1500 Oakland, CA T: F:
ERIC S. CASHER Eric Casher has been assisting public and private clients with legal and regulatory matters throughout California for over 10 years. His comprehensive experience ranges from public law and
ERIC S. CASHER. Eric S. Casher Principal th Street, Suite 1500 Oakland, CA T: F:
ERIC S. CASHER Eric Casher has been assisting public and private clients with legal and regulatory matters throughout California for nearly 10 years. His comprehensive experience ranges from public law
Richard M. Zielinski. Director. Accolades. Boston:
Richard M. Zielinski Director rzielinski@goulstonstorrs.com Boston: +1 617 574 4029 Richard Zielinski is a nationally known bet the company trial lawyer who handles a wide range of complex, high-stakes
WILLIAM M. OJILE, JR.
WILLIAM M. OJILE, JR. PARTNER Denver, CO 303.575.4000 bojile@armstrongteasdale.com Bill Ojile has over 30 years of experience advising, counseling and trying cases on behalf of companies. He also serves
Mark W. Schneider. Practice Areas. Overview
Shareholder Co-Chair, Traditional Labor Law Practice Group 1300 IDS Center 80 South 8th Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 main: (612) 630-1000 direct: (612) 313-7634 fax: (612) 630-9626 mschneider@littler.com
Tedrick A. Housh III, CIPP/US
Tedrick A. Housh III, CIPP/US Partner thoush@lathropgage.com KANSAS CITY 2345 Grand Blvd. Suite 2200 Kansas City, MO 64108 T: 816.460.5642 F: 816.292.2001 Assistant Kirsten Hollstrom 816.460.5601 PRACTICE