Portrait of William J. Barath

William J. Barath

Senior Counsel

Bill's practice is concentrated in helping businesses deal with employees and employee-related issues. This includes both day-to-day human resource guidance, as well as defending employers against lawsuits asserting discrimination or other wrongful activity.   

Bill has had first chair responsibility in numerous jury trials and other proceedings before state and federal courts in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa, as well as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, U.S. Department of Labor, National Labor Relations Board, and the Ohio Civil Rights Commission.

    Education

    • Indiana University (B.A., 1983)
    • Valparaiso University (J.D., 1987)

    Admissions

    • Ohio
    • United States District Court - Northern District of Ohio
    • United States District Court - Southern District of Ohio
    • United States Court of Appeals - Sixth Circuit

    Professional Affiliations

    • American Bar Association
    • American Bar Association, Section on Labor and Employment Law
    • Past-Chair, Ice Miller Paralegal Evaluation Committee

    Awards & Recognition

    • The Best Lawyers in America®, Employment Law - Management, 2012-2026
    • AV-Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell, Peer Review Ratings
    • 20 People to Know in Law, Columbus Business First, November 2014

    Community Involvement

    • Board Member, Goodwill Columbus, 2014-present

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