| Admission Details | 1987, Ohio; U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio |
| Education | Kenyon College, B.A., Political Science, 1984; The University of Akron, School of Law, J.D., 1987 |
| Birth Information | Akron, Ohio, June 27, 1962 |
| Languages | Fluent in Greek |
| Associations & Memberships | Akron Bar Association; Ohio State Bar Association (Member, Labor and Employment Committee). |
| Awards & Recognition | AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
Selected as an "Ohio Super Lawyer" by Law & Politics magazine and Cincinnati Magazine (2006) |
| Speaking Engagements | Presented at the Ohio State Bar Association's 2006 Midwest Labor and Employment Seminar on the topic of Trade Secrets.
"Who Let The Spies In?: Protecting the Value of Your Confidential Information and Intellectual Property (September 2006)
Presented at numerous seminars on employment law topics including non-compete / trade secret litigation, sexual harassment training / investigations and public policy claims.
Presented at a property manager conference on housing discrimination litigation and avoidance. |
| Reported Cases | Served as lead counsel in multi-party racial discrimination / hostile environment trial.
Served as lead counsel in multi-party practice and pattern sexual discrimination / sexual harassment housing discrimination trial.
Served as lead counsel on behalf of a municipality in a housing discrimination matter.
Served as lead counsel on behalf of a municipality in ADA accessibility matters.
Served as lead counsel in numerous federal and state courts relating to employment law matters.
Lead Counsel in responding to administrative charges of discrimination in both the State (OCRC) and Federal (EEOC) context. |
| Publications | "No Smoking" Smart Business Akron/Canton (January 2007)
"Caution Key to Avoiding Trouble with Competitors' Employees, Practices," Crain's Cleveland Business (July 2006) |
| Additional Bio Details | Ms. Bernard focuses her practice on labor and employment litigation, with significant experience in: equitable relief matters, non-compete agreements and trade secret violations; age, handicap, and race discrimination; sexual harassment and sex discrimination; and, wrongful discharge/public policy; housing discrimination; administrative (federal, EEOC and state, OCRC) and court matters. Ms. Bernard's representation has included serving as lead counsel in numerous employment law matters for local and national clients. |