DH&F Profile: Dolores F. Torriero
Email: dtorriero@dhflaw.com

A great source of personal pride is going beyond what is expected to provide long-term solutions to the issues at hand.

Lori's approach is simple: "translate the law into action so clients know how to respond in various situations". She will often role-play meetings or draft letters and other communication to help clients feel comfortable when facing difficult situations. With extraordinary experience and a leadership style to match, it's not surprising that Lori is gaining a national reputation as a speaker on labor topics. An attorney with DH&F since 1998, she received the 2006 OHPELRA Award of Excellence. She earned her Juris Doctor from The University of Akron, a Master of Public Administration from Kent State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the State University of New York, College at Oswego.

PRACTICE AREAS

Labor and Employment Law

Representation of public and private employers in all areas of labor and employment relations, including all facets of contract negotiations, mediation, conflict resolution procedures, arbitration, and the daily administration of internal policies, state and federal laws, and collective bargaining agreements.

Representation of employers before administrative agencies pertaining to personnel matters, including the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, U.S. Department of Labor, State Employment Relations Board, and State Personnel Board of Review.

Drafting of municipal civil service rules and advisement on compliance with both municipal civil service rules and Ohio civil service laws.

Preparation of employee handbooks, manuals, and policies for various clients. Lori advises clients on all issues relating to labor and employment relations and local government law, including FMLA, ADA and FLSA.

Human Resource Management

Classification and compensation systems development, including pay for performance systems. Compensation surveys and market analysis. Audit human resource functions, including audits for FLSA compliance. Training curriculum for managers and supervisors, tailored to your needs. Assistance with executive search process. Policy development and implementation.

Private-Sector Businesses

Preparation of employee handbooks, manuals, and drug testing policies for various clients.

Instruction

Instructor of numerous seminars at State and National seminars on the following topics: Labor Law; Collective Bargaining; Civil Service Law; Civil Rights; Discrimination including ADA; Family Medical Leave Act; Sexual Harassment; Employee Handbooks; and Absenteeism, FLSA, Discipline as well as internal training for supervisors.

BAR ADMISSIONS

Ohio - Registration No. 0064459
Florida
United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio
United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

The Ohio Public Employers Labor Relations Association (OHPELRA)
Former Member of Board of Directors of OHPELRA, National Public Employers Labor Relations Association
2006 Award of Excellence
The Ohio State Bar Association
Member of Labor and Employment and Alternative Dispute Resolution Sections
The Columbus Bar Association
Member of Labor Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution Committees