Minneapolis, MN (November 14, 2011) - Jackson Lewis LLP, one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing workplace law firms, announced that Randall Ohm has joined the firm’s Minneapolis office as Of Counsel. Mr. Ohm has over 32 years of experience practicing in all aspects of traditional labor law and labor-management relations focused primarily on the Railway Labor Act.
David J. Duddleston, Managing Partner of the firm’s Minneapolis office, said, “Besides adding significant labor expertise to our growing transportation industry capabilities, Randall’s arrival brings added breadth and depth to our already strong Minnesota team. We are pleased to be able to better serve our clients, and are very happy to have him on board.”
Prior to joining Jackson Lewis, Mr. Ohm served as Labor Counsel and Senior Labor Counsel for 28 years at Northwest Airlines, Inc., and Delta Air Lines, Inc., handling all aspects of labor-management relations: advising management at all levels regarding the contractual/legal ramifications of key policy decisions as well as daily company actions subject to the collective bargaining agreements, labor and employment laws; investigating employee misconduct and recommending appropriate disciplinary action; developing and conducting management training seminars, and resolving employee complaints through the grievance process and arbitration.
Mr. Ohm acted as a chief spokesman with the airline since 1991 in collective bargaining work rule negotiations with the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAM) representing certain large bargaining units and assisted as key technical advisor and contract expert in other rounds of negotiations with Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) which included a Presidential Emergency Board and later a 444 day labor dispute and strike settlement and ultimate voluntary decertification. His contract negotiations experience also included active participation in Sec. 1113(c) bankruptcy negotiations with the IAM leading to significant labor cost restructuring agreements. He served as management advocate in over 200 contract and disciplinary grievance arbitrations before the NWA/Air Line Pilots Association, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, AMFA, and IAM System Boards of Adjustment.
Prior to his airline experience, Mr. Ohm practiced in the labor law section of the litigation department at Dorsey and Whitney for four years, representing management clients primarily covered under the National Labor Relations Act.
He received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, with highest honors, and his law degree from the William Mitchell College of Law in 1979.
Jackson Lewis’ Minneapolis office can be reached by calling (612) 341-8131.
About Jackson Lewis
Founded in 1958, Jackson Lewis, dedicated to representing management exclusively in workplace law, is one of the fastest growing workplace law firms in the U.S., with over 670 attorneys practicing in 47 cities nationwide. We have a wide-range of specialized practice areas, including: Affirmative Action and OFCCP Planning and Counseling; Disability, Leave and Health Management; Employee Benefits, including Complex ERISA Litigation and Executive Compensation; Global Immigration; Labor, including Preventive Practices; Litigation, including Class Actions, Complex Litigation and e-Discovery; Trade Secrets, Non-Competes and Workplace Technology; Wage and Hour Compliance; Workplace Safety Compliance and Corporate Diversity Counseling. In addition, Jackson Lewis provides advice nationally in other workplace law areas, including: Reductions in Force, WARN Act; Corporate Governance and Internal Investigations; Drug Testing and Substance Abuse Management; International Employment Issues; Management Education, including e-Based Training; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Public Sector Issues; Government Relations; Collegiate and Professional Sports; and Privacy, Social Media and Information Management.
For the 10th consecutive year, Jackson Lewis has been recognized for delivering client service excellence to the world’s largest corporations. Representing a decade of excellence, we have once again earned a spot on the BTI Client Service A-Team. Jackson Lewis has also been recognized by in-house counsel of Fortune 1000 companies after a comprehensive survey, as “the single highest-ranked firm clients want by their side in employment battles.” In addition, Jackson Lewis is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the categories of both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms.” Jackson Lewis has one of the most active employment litigation practices in the United States, with a current caseload of over 5000 litigations and approximately 300 class actions; over 2100 litigations were brought to the firm in 2010 alone. And finally, Jackson Lewis is affiliated with L & E Global Employers’ Counsel Worldwide.
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Lara Hamm
T: (703) 483-8373
Email: hamml@jacksonlewis.com