Karina R. Conley

Overview

Karina is a trusted advisor and experienced litigator. As a Member in the firm’s Labor and Employment; Executive Compensation and Governance; and Government Compliance, Investigations and White Collar Defense practice groups, Karina helps clients navigate both day-to-day workplace issues and complex disputes. A former college athlete, Karina draws on the competitive strategy, conflict resolution, and leadership skills she developed on and off the court to achieve the best possible results for her clients.

Karina represents employers and management in a broad range of labor and employment and workplace injury matters, including claims of discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation, as well as matters arising under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the False Claims Act, Title IX, and federal and state wage and hour laws. She defends clients in state and federal court and before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. Department of Labor, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and state agencies such as the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. Her NLRB experience includes representing employers in unfair labor practice charges and unit clarification petitions, and sitting with clients at the bargaining table during collective bargaining negotiations.

In addition to her litigation practice, Karina advises employers on employment law compliance and policy development, drafting policies and procedures for clients across the United States and preparing and reviewing employee handbooks. She frequently counsels employers on employee accommodation and leave issues under the FMLA, the ADA, and comparable state laws, and she conducts wage and hour compliance audits.