Jenni Edwards is an employment litigator, labor negotiator, and trusted counselor to public- and private-sector executives and their teams. Her experience in arbitrations and the courtroom informs her approach to counseling clients on the workplace risks presented by Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and various related state and federal laws. Additionally, she has successfully defended charges of discrimination and harassment, obtained summary judgment, negotiated favorable settlements, represented clients at trial, and argued at the appellate level, all while efficiently managing legal spend for clients.
Jenni has acted as the lead labor negotiator for several public-sector clients over the years and has significant experience leading teams through negotiations, mediation, fact-finding, and conciliation. She regularly advises public-sector clients on their ethical obligations under Ohio law and on compliance obligations regarding public records and open meetings.
In addition to her roles as advocate and negotiator, Jenni is frequently called upon to conduct workplace investigations in response to employee allegations of unlawful conduct and general employer concerns regarding corporate culture. She frequently investigates claims alleging misconduct by C-suite executives and their teams.