Attorney and owner of a boutique law firm in downtown Cincinnati practicing labor & employment, workers’ compensation, family law and general civil litigation. Major practice area is labor & employment law (70%), which encompasses representing both employees and some of the region's largest employers in all aspects of employment discrimination and wrongful termination claims under the ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, LMRA, USERRA, and Title VII, in state and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. The firm currently represents one of the nation's largest public utility companies and has also represented the region's largest bank and the nation's largest student transportation company in employment matters. Additionally, the employment practice includes advising clients on HR matters such as terminations, employee discipline, ADA and FMLA compliance, pre-employment screening, drug testing, drafting and reviewing employee policies and handbooks, and conducting HR trainings and investigations. The workers’ compensation practice focuses on representing employers in all aspects of workers’ compensation claims before the Ohio Industrial Commission and in Ohio trial and appellate courts. The family law practice involves representing clients in custody, visitation, and child support matters. The general civil litigation practice handles high-stakes personal injury, products liability, and wrongful death cases, as well as various commercial disputes, business torts, and church disputes.

RCCC is one of eighteen Community Based Correctional Facilities (CBCF's) presently operating in the State of Ohio. The CBCF is a local alternative to prison with the primary purpose of rehabilitation for non-violent, felony offenders. The River City Correctional Center can accommodate 220 residents, consisting of 165 male and 55 females. The average length of stay is five months, depending upon the treatment needs of the individual. The maximum length of stay is six months.

The Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce is the largest African American Chamber in the State of Ohio. We are as committed to inclusion as we are to business development; and as focused on advocacy as we are on building capacity. We leverage regional partnerships and collaborate with organizations and supplier diversity and inclusion experts to empower businesses to succeed. The African American Chamber is your business advocate providing business education series, marketing programs and networking events to grow your business.

The Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati (BLAC) is a professional non-profit bar association that is committed to seeing that all lawyers in the Cincinnati area are given the opportunity to share equally in the legal profession, regardless of their race, color, creed, religion or sex.

Board Member for a non-profit organization with a mission to increase the volume, value, and significance of corporate legal work managed, billed, and performed by minority attorneys. Co-Chair of GCMCP CLE Committee and member of GCMCP Annual Meeting Committee.

Part-time Law Professor teaching Ohio and Kentucky Workers' Compensation Law to second and third year law students.

Of-Counsel attorney (with her own book of business) representing some of the largest employers in the country, and in the Cincinnati region, regarding all aspects of employment litigation, including claims for wrongful termination, promissory estoppel, breach of contract, enforcement of non-compete agreements, wage and hour claims under the FLSA, and discrimination claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and various other state and federal laws. Also frequently advised employers on various HR matters such as reviewing employee handbooks, terminations, employee discipline, ADA and FMLA compliance, conducting investigations, pre-employment screening and drug testing, and HR training. Revised handbook for nationwide employer to comply with the laws in all 50 states. Represented one of the nation's largest public utility companies, one of the region's largest banks, and the nation's largest student transportation company in employment law matters. Also represented employers in workers’ compensation matters, including one of Ohio’s largest employee staffing and leasing companies.

Senior Associate in the Labor and Employment & Litigation practice group (with her own book of business) representing some of the region's largest employers in the areas of employment discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Ohio Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family Medical Leave, and wage and hour claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also frequently advised employers on various HR matters, drafted various employment policies including USERRA policies, and served as the main point of contact and manager of the entire background check, pre-employment screening, and drug testing process for one of the region’s largest employers with locations nationwide. Also represented employers in workers’ compensation matters, including one of Ohio’s largest employee staffing and leasing companies.

Attorney practicing employment law, workers' comp., personal injury, antitrust and other commercial litigation matters.

Assistant Attorney General in the Workers' Compensation Section of the Ohio Attorney General's Office. Handled all aspects of Ohio Workers' Compensation cases before the Ohio Appellate Court and the Ohio Supreme Courts, as well as settlement negotiations.