Lisa Kathumbi represents and advises companies, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, in a broad range of labor and employment matters arising under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Title VII, Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), and state employment laws. Lisa also represents employers as defense counsel approved by Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) and Directors and Officers Liability Insurance (D&O) carriers.

Lisa has represented clients in litigation across the United States and has handled matters involving allegations of race, gender, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, military, religious and/or political discrimination or harassment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, breach of contract, wrongful termination in violation of public policy, and alleged violations of ERISA.

In addition to her litigation practice, Lisa serves as a strategy partner, helping clients achieve their goals, minimize risk and maximize results. She routinely trains and advises companies regarding day-to-day employment issues, including leave and accommodation, wage and hour, and performance management, and prepares employment agreements, separation agreements, independent contractor agreements, releases, and employee handbooks, policies and procedures.

Formerly, Lisa was senior legal counsel to the Ohio Department of Health where she managed litigation and served as primary advising counsel to the agency regarding both labor and employment and health regulatory matters. She also served as adjunct faculty, teaching alternative dispute resolution and business law, at Columbus State Community College.