Columbus News

Vorys Partner Ben Shepler was quoted in a Columbus Dispatch article titled "Some large Ohio Employers Pause Vaccine Requirements Pending Legal Battle Over Biden Rule".

Vorys Partner James Wilson was quoted in a Columbus Dispatch article titled "Crane Family to be Recognized".

A Colorado federal court issued a first-of-its-kind partial summary judgment against an unauthorized gray market seller after Vorys attorneys argued the case on behalf of Otter Products, LLC and TreeFrog Developments, Inc. (collectively “Otter”).

Vorys attorney Jon Stock was recently appointed by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to a three-year term on the Third Frontier Commission.

Vorys Partner Daren Garcia was quoted in an article for The Fashion Law titled "Decision Over Unauthorized Sales of iPhone Cases Has Takeaways for Fashion’s Gray Market Fight".

Bob Harris and Ben Shepler, partners in the Vorys Columbus office, were quoted throughout a Columbus Business First story titled “Columbus labor lawyer: Court challenges shouldn’t stop businesses from planning for, implementing Biden workplace vaccine, testing policy.”

Vorys is pleased to welcome 14 new associates to the firm across our Columbus, Washington, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Akron and Houston offices.

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP is proud to announce the firm’s inclusion on the 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list.

Vorys attorney Eve Stratton authored an article for the Daily Dayton News "SB 256 Provides Balance Between Needs of Juveniles and Rights of Victims".

Jill Tangeman, a partner in the Columbus office, was quoted in a Columbus Dispatch story about the City of Columbus’ zoning code.

Vorys attorney Eve Stratton was quoted by Sentinel-Tribune in a story regarding how mental illness law is changing Ohio death row.

Vorys announced today that Michael Petrecca has joined the firm’s Columbus office as of counsel in the taxation and probate group. Prior to joining Vorys, he spent 20 years as the managing partner of the PricewaterhouseCoopers Columbus office. 

Vorys announced today that Linda Mendel has accepted a job with U.S. Department of Treasury.  Mendel, who has been with Vorys for almost 30 years, will become an attorney advisor in the Office of Benefits Tax Counsel, where she will work on tax policy impacting employment-based health benefits.

Vorys Partner Elizabeth Smith was recently featured on the High Heels & Politics podcast hosted by Mary Anne Christie.

Vorys announced today that the firm has earned the Mansfield Rule 4.0 Certification.  To become “Mansfield Certified,” participating firms are asked to affirmatively consider at least 30% historically underrepresented lawyers  - including women, lawyers of color, LGBTQ+ lawyers, and lawyers with disabilities - when making decisions on leadership and governance positions (including firm management roles and certain committee roles), formal pitch opportunities, senior associate and lateral partner openings, and equity partnership promotions.

Ben Shepler, a partner in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of the labor and employment group, was quoted throughout a Columbus Business First article about an emergency rule being developed by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration that will require all employers with 100 or more employees to ensure their workforce is fully vaccinated or require any unvaccinated employees to produce a weekly negative test in order to come to work.

Adam Rocco, a partner in the Vorys Columbus office, was quoted in a Law360 about recent decision from two U.S. circuit courts that limit the ability of plaintiffs to bring nationwide collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP recently advised M/I Homes, Inc. in connection with its Rule 144A/Regulation S offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of 3.950% senior notes due 2030.

One hundred and sixteen lawyers from Vorys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America^® 2022 edition. In addition, 34 Vorys attorneys were named to the 2022 Best Lawyers in America “Ones to Watch” list.

Ten Vorys attorneys have been named 2022 Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers. Each year, only a single lawyer in each specialty in each community is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year.”