Laren is dedicated to representing individuals in the area of labor and employment law, and access to public facilities for the disabled. She has litigated numerous wrongful discharge cases, Family Medical Leave Act ("FMLA”) cases and retaliatory wrongful discharge. She assists those who have been injured in the workplace through intentionally unsafe practices - “employer intentional torts.” Laren also assists disabled persons in non-employment situations through litigation based on Titles II and III of the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”).
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Emory & Henry College, 1990
Master of Science in Social Work, University of Tennessee, 1994
Juris Doctor, Ohio Northern University School of Law, 1998
Admitted to Practice:
States of Ohio and Tennessee, the U.S. Supreme Court and Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals,
and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio
Memberships:
National Employment Lawyers Association
Ohio Employment Lawyers Association
American Bar Association (Labor and Employment Law Section)
Ohio State Bar Association (Labor and Employment Law Section)
Columbus Bar Association (Labor and Employment Law Section)
Honors and Speaking Engagements:
Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law, Ohio State Bar Association
Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2007-Present
Ohio “Rising Star” Super Lawyer, 2006-2008 Cincinnati Magazine
Chairperson, Columbus Employment Lawyers Association, 2008-Present
Secretary and Chair of Newsletter Committee, Ohio Employment Lawyers Association, 2006-Present
Speaker on Employer Intentional Torts, Ohio Employment Lawyers Association annual seminar, 2006
