Emily is an associate in KJK’s Cleveland office, where she works within the firm’s Labor & Employment group. She counsels employers on a full range of matters, including workplace terminations, reductions in force, union negotiations, non-compete agreements, employee handbooks, offer letters, and litigation involving FLSA, employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, and non-compete claims. Her focus is centered on providing clients practical solutions to mitigate business risk and providing valuable insight both from a legal and a business perspective.
After spending a number of years as a paralegal at an AmLaw 100 firm in Chicago prior to attending law school, Emily returned to Cleveland after law school and practiced at mid-size regional firms prior to joining KJK. Emily resides in Chagrin Falls with her husband, three sons, and two dogs.
When an employee requests extended medical leave, employers often wonder how long they must wait before it is no longer “reasonable.” The Fourth Circuit recently addressed this in Coffman v. Nexstar Media, offering clarity on the limits of leave as a reasonable...
In a recent decision that reinforces the importance of consistent policy enforcement, the Sixth Circuit upheld the dismissal of an age discrimination lawsuit filed by a nurse terminated from the Cincinnati VA Medical Center (the “VA Hospital”), against the Secretary...
What Employers Need to Know On April 28, 2025, the Cleveland City Council passed Ordinance No. 104-2025, introducing significant changes to hiring practices for employers within the city. This legislation mandates pay transparency and prohibits salary history...
