Amy S. Glesius has advocated for workers' rights since she entered the legal profession. While many attorneys represent employees, Ms. Glesius is one of the first fifty lawyers in Ohio certified as a Specialist in Labor and Employment Law by the Ohio State Bar Association.

Employment lawyers representing individuals are the primary enforcers of most anti discrimination statutes and other laws that protect employees.  Through her practice, professional, and volunteer activities, Ms. Glesius works to protect and advance individual rights. 

Ms. Glesius believes that a person’s employment is one of the most important parts of life and often a fundamental part of identity.  She represents individual employees because she prefers to develop a relationship with each client and represent them against the greater resources of employers. 
 

Experience:

The firm represents employees in an array of employment-related actions.  In the last several years, the firm has brought cases against major U.S. corporations such as National City, Columbia Gas, and Black & Decker.  The firm routinely litigates against the largest management-side firms in the state.

The firm has substantial experience with the mediation of employment disputes, and when necessary, negotiates directly with employer representatives. Ms. Glesius also helps individuals develop and implement negotiation tactics and strategies. 

Ms. Glesius' broad experience includes bench and jury trials on behalf of individual employees in state and federal court.  In addition to her jury trial experience, she has argued numerous cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and administrative bodies.  Ms. Glesius also has experience in class action litigation. 

Background:

A native of Cleveland, Ms. Glesius earned her J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and holds a B.Phil from Miami University. Admitted to practice in Ohio in 1996, she is also admitted to practice in each federal court in Ohio, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.  A former union organizer, she continues to be involved with numerous community and political organizations, volunteering her time and serving on boards of non-profit organizations.