| Admission Details | 1980, Ohio; U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio |
| Education | Ohio Wesleyan University, B.A., 1977; The University of Toledo College of Law, J.D., 1980 |
| Birth Information | Columbus, Ohio, October 11, 1954 |
| Associations & Memberships | Columbus Bar Association; Ohio State Bar Association. |
| Awards & Recognition | AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
Central Ohio's Top Lawyers, Columbus CEO Magazine (2009-2010)
Selected as an "Ohio Super Lawyer" by Law & Politics magazine and Cincinnati Magazine (2005-2007)
Listed in Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition (2008) |
| Speaking Engagements | Lectures annually at seminars involving trial practice, Workers' Compensation, and Labor and Employment issues |
| Representative Clients | Represents management in all areas of Labor and Employment Law up to and including litigation, dealing with issues such as wrongful discharge; intentional torts; sexual, racial, and disability based discrimination and harassment; severance, employment and non-compete agreements; workers' compensation claims and VSSR investigations; and claims involving the ADA, FMLA, OSHA, EEOC, and the Ohio Civil Rights Commission.
Managed litigation involving defense of hospitals, physicians, and nursing homes in negligence cases, as well as pharmacists and pharmacies in mis-filled prescription matters.
Represents manufacturers and companies in asbestos claims and other product liability litigation.
Litigated cases in over 50 of Ohio's 88 counties as well as in federal courts throughout Ohio |
| Civil Associations | Athletic Club of Columbus, President (2009) and member of Board of Directors
Dublin Coffman Quarterback Club, former Vice President of Operations
Dublin Coffman Lacrosse Boosters, former Treasurer
Dublin Community Church, United Church of Christ, Former member of Governing Board and co-chair of Building Committee
Ohio Wesleyan University, Alumni Admissions Advisor |
| Publications | "How to Manage Employee Absences - Legally: High Court Restricts Policies" Smart Business Columbus
"Ohio Closes The Door On Family Medical Leave Act Wrongful Termination Claims"
"Will Your Non-Compete Agreement Withstand a Court Challenge?"
"Carrying a Concealed Weapon in Ohio - Employers Rights, Duties and Obligations" |
| Additional Bio Details | Mr. Kennedy focuses his practice on wrongful discharge, employee benefits, regulatory compliance, discrimination, and negligence issues. Mr. Kennedy's clients include a broad spectrum of employers ranging from closely held corporations to Fortune 500 companies, all of whom face daily issues involving employees and hiring and firing, discipline, workers' compensation, and potential litigation before courts and/or state and federal agencies. |