Seth P. Briskin

Experience

Seth P. Briskin is a member of Meyers Roman’s Management Committee and helps to lead the Firm’s business and development efforts. As Chair of the Firm’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, Seth serves as a strategic advisor to private companies, public entities, and nonprofit organizations. With deep roots in labor relations and employment law, Seth delivers pragmatic solutions to employers navigating union and non-union environments.

Drawing on his education at Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations and early experience with the National Labor Relations Board, Seth has built a distinguished career representing employers and executives in:

• Employment litigation
• Wage and hour disputes
• Non-compete and trade secret matters
• Workers’ compensation claims
• Labor arbitrations

He regularly appears before agencies including the NLRB, OSHA, EEOC, OCRC, OFCCP, BWC, and the Department of Labor.

Seth counsels highly compensated professionals and companies on:

• Executive employment agreements
• Severance packages
• Confidentiality and non-competition contracts
• Affirmative action compliance

Notable Results

• Sixth Circuit Victory- Reversed an NLRB decision involving union election propaganda
• Union Contract Negotiations- Successfully negotiated agreements with major labor organizations, including Teamsters, UAW, UFCW, Steelworkers, IAM, SEIU, OEA, AAUP, AFSCME, and FOP
• Strike Management- Guided a manufacturer through a high-profile strike, maintaining operations and securing improved contract terms
• Employment Litigation Defense- Defended an age discrimination and FMLA retaliation case brought by a pilot
• OSHA Litigation- Secured favorable settlements in multi-million-dollar OSHA disputes

Presentations and Thought Leadership

Known for his engaging presentation style and subject matter expertise, Seth is a sought-after speaker on employment law topics and is a frequent guest speaker at human resources events.

• “Employment Law Nightmares,” Ohio Society of CPAs
• “Wage & Hour Changes – Are You Ready?” Institute of Management Accountants
• “Impact of President Trump on Employment Law,” American Payroll Association
• Contributing Editor, Elkouri & Elkouri: How Arbitration Works, 6th Edition

Professional & Civic Involvement

• Member, LawPact®
• Admitted to practice in U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, U.S. District Courts, Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, and all Ohio state courts
• Member, Ohio State and Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Associations
• Executive Committee Member, Cleveland Police Foundation Board
• Executive Committee Member, American Jewish Committee
• Former Board Member, Cleveland Leadership Center, Cleveland Jewish News
• Former Chairman, Cleveland Bridge Builders

Recognition & Honors

• Top 50 Ohio Super Lawyers^®, 2023–2024
• Ohio Super Lawyers^®, 2015–2024
• AV Preeminent^® rated by Martindale-Hubbell
• Ohio Super Lawyers^®, Rising Star, 2005–2007, 2009
• Best Lawyers^® in America, Labor Law/Management, 2020
• Crain’s Cleveland Business “40 Under 40”, 2005