Steven joined Stoll Keenon Ogden in 2015 and is a Member of the Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits practice. He helps employers develop workplace policies and procedures, assists employers with workplace issues and conflicts, and represents employers when lawsuits arise. Clients rely on his prompt and thorough approach to navigate difficult situations.

Steven represents a diverse range of clients, including employers in the manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, and retail industries. Whether representing a small, local business or a national company, he gives careful consideration to the client’s business and organizational culture, allowing him to offer advice that embodies the client’s values.

Whether an employer needs urgent advice on a sensitive workplace matter or a proven advocate in the courtroom, Steven understands the stakes involved and works closely with employers to reach the best possible outcome.

Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits: Steven routinely advises employers on day-to-day labor and employment issues, such as FMLA leave matters, workplace harassment, and ADA reasonable accommodations. He also drafts employer policies and handbooks, trains employees and managers on anti-harassment policies, advises on independent contractor issues, and drafts employment contracts and severance agreements.

In litigation matters, Steven has extensive experience defending against employment discrimination (Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act), wage-and-hour, wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, and whistleblower claims. He has significant trial and appellate experience.

Steven represents employers before administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights, the Department of Labor, and the National Labor Relations Board.

Employment and Non-Competition Agreements: Steven has experience drafting and reviewing employment agreements and noncompetition agreements for employers. When noncompetition agreements are breached, Steven has experience going to court to obtain injunctions that prevent further violations of the agreements and protect employers.

Class Action Defense:  Steven has years of experience defending employers against class and collective actions involving complex employee pay, overtime, meal and rest break, and hours-related lawsuits.