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For years prior to joining the firm, Matt taught at a number of different educational institutions serving diverse and unique communities. He draws on this experience in working with clients and human resources personnel to develop practices that best serve the needs of clients and an ever-evolving workforce.  

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J.D., The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law, 2020, 

M.Ed., The Ohio State University, 2013

B.A., The Ohio State University, 2012, 

Cleveland

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<li>Represented and defended client in novel ERISA class action lawsuit alleging millions of dollars in damages for breach of fiduciary duties, which resulted in summary judgment for client and dismissal of all claims.</li>
<li>Led bargaining team for manufacturing client in successfully negotiating successor Collective Bargaining Agreement.</li>
<li>Successfully represented management clients at labor arbitrations regarding employee discharge.</li>
<li>Regularly represents clients defending against claims for wrongful denial of employee benefits under ERISA.</li>
<li>Regularly works with employment litigation team representing clients in class and collective actions for alleged wage and hour violations.</li>
<li>Advises clients on employee issues, including discipline, termination, leave, workplace harassment and discrimination.</li>
<li>Routinely investigates EEOC and state commission charges on behalf of clients and handles responses to applicable agencies.</li>
<li>Defended private school in action challenging student’s expulsion for racially insensitive social media post in state court.</li>
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Matthew F. Somogye

Matthew F. Somogye

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