Mark Chumley has experience representing clients in all aspects of labor and employment law. He has handled numerous cases before state and federal courts and state and federal civil rights agencies, including claims involving allegations of sexual harassment, race, age, gender and disability discrimination, wrongful discharge, FMLA, trade secret and non-compete cases, wage-hour claims and various common law claims. Mark represents clients in labor arbitration and mediation, and is experienced in litigating the enforceability of arbitration agreements.
Mark has expanded his practice to handle mediation of complex labor & employment and civil matters. Mark is certified in mediation by Northwestern University and has completed Advanced Mediator Skills Training with the Cleveland Mediation Center.
In addition to litigating employment claims, Mark is actively involved in advising clients on employment and severance agreements, employee handbooks, policies and practices designed to avoid employment claims and minimize liability. He also advises clients on matters such as employee discipline, discharge, investigations of allegations of harassment, discrimination and employee misconduct, and issues arising from the use of social media and the internet.
Mark serves as practice group leader of the firm's Labor & Employment Group.
Professional and Community Involvement
Cincinnati Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
Cincinnati Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Group - Vice Chair
ALFA Labor & Employment Steering Committee
University of Cincinnati, Adjunct Professor of Employment Law (2000-2008)
Awards & Recognition
OSBA Certified Specialist in Labor & Employment Law
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