Mike Glassman, a Partner in Dinsmore & Shohl's Labor and Employment department, chairs the Employment Law Practice Group and recently completed a term on the Firm's Board of Directors. He has practiced management side labor and employment law for over 30 years. Mike represents employers regionally and nationally in employment disputes and matters of all types in federal and state courts, administrative agencies and in arbitral forums. He advises on matters involving traditional labor and union issues, collective bargaining, discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, OSHA, wage-hour, leave and other issues which involve the employer/employee relationship. Mike represents a wide range of clients where he partners with management, corporate counsel, and human resource personnel to develop strategies and cost-effective approaches to employment issues. Mike is a frequent speaker and trainer on labor and employment law topics and previously taught labor and employment law as an adjunct professor at Xavier University. He has been recognized by his peers as an Ohio Super Lawyer, is listed in Best Lawyers in America, and is recognized as a Leading Business Lawyer by Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Business Attorneys. Mike serves as the Ohio representative of the Employment Law Alliance (ELA), a comprehensive global network of employment and labor attorneys. Memberships & Affiliations · Former Member of Firm's Board of Directors · National Register's Who's Who in Executive and Professionals · American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section, Litigation Section · Cincinnati Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Committee · Ohio State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section · Industrial Relations Research Association, past President · Xavier University, former Adjunct Professor, Labor and Employment Law · Employment Law Alliance, Ohio Representative · Adath Israel Synagogue, past President · Jewish Vocational Services, former Chairman of the Board of Trustees · Ohio Management Lawyers Association · Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center, Board of Trustees Distinctions · Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell · Selected for the Ohio Super Lawyers® List · Listed in The Best Lawyers in America · Recognized as a Leading Business Lawyer by Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Business Lawyers · Outstanding Service Award from federal district court for service as a Mediator Experience William Niles v. National Vendor Services, Inc.
National Vendor Services, Inc.
Successful defense of suit alleging age discrimination and violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act Hanifen, et al. v. Ball Corporation, et al.
Ball Corporation
Obtained summary judgment in class action litigation involving issues related to ERISA denial of benefits, LMRA Archie Allen v. Superior Beverages and Wine Distributors
Superior Beverages and Wine Distributors
Successfully defended suit alleging age and race discrimination; obtained judgment against plaintiffs for breach of severance agreements Publications September 27, 2006, Critical Policies in the Workplace Presentations May 18, 2011, "Employment Law Changes and the Medical Practice--Part 2," Miami Valley Medical Group Management Association - Monthly Meeting March 9, 2011, "Employment Law Changes and the Medical Practice," Miami Valley Medical Group Management Association - Monthly Meeting |