Speaker: Marie-Joëlle Khouzam , Attorney, Bricker & Eckler
Khouzam counsels and defends management and business owners in labor and employment law matters, including discrimination and harassment, intentional torts, breach of contract, non-compete/restraint of trade, and other issues affecting the employment relationship. Her focus includes providing day-to-day advice on personnel issues, helping management develop and implement policies, and representing clients before various state and federal agencies and courts. Khouzam is also a firm believer in the value of mediation and has been retained to serve as a mediator (neutral). She conducts frequent in-house training to help management ensure compliance and avoid litigation, and is a frequent author and speaker on developing employment-law topics. Most recently, she has been advising employers on the legal impact of Ohio’s marijuana initiatives on workplaces. Khouzam has also served as the city attorney for Grandview Heights since 2006. She chairs Bricker & Eckler’s Diversity & Inclusion committee. She is active in numerous community activities, including bar association work. She has been recognized by international, national, and local organizations for her service and leadership.
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