PRACTICE AREA AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

Prior to joining Morrow & Meyer LLC, Ms. Chae was associated with Buckingham Doolittle & Burroughs LLP and Black, McCuskey, Souers & Arbaugh LPA where she focused her practice in the areas of Labor and Employment, Health Law, and Civil Litigation.

Ms. Chae’s practice includes providing legal advice and aggressive representation to employers of all sizes, including Fortune 500 companies, public employers, medical practices, and individuals. Ms. Chae has special expertise in defending employers against EEOC and OCRC discrimination charges and in actions and investigations initiated by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Additionally, Ms. Chae assists employers in litigation matters, labor arbitrations, HIPAA compliance, developing affirmative action programs, and preparing employment policies, manuals, and contracts.

EDUCATION

Santa Clara University School of Law, Santa Clara, CA (J.D., 1998)
Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA (M.A., 1994)
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (B.A. 1992)

PUBLICATIONS

"Ohio Encourages 'Good Samaritans' with New Law," (M.D. News).
"Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Self-audits under the Fair Labor Standards Act," (Benefits & Compensation Solutions).

PRESENTATIONS

Frequently speaks on Employment Law, Workplace Diversity, HIPAA, Drug Testing Policies, Labor Law under NLRB and SERB, and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace.

COURTS & BAR ASSOCIATIONS

Ohio Bar (1999)
California Bar (1998)
United States District Court, Northern District
Stark County Bar Association

PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC AFFILIATIONS

Angel Auction Committee: Aultman Women’s Board Member, Selection Committee: Leadership Stark County United Way, Young Leaders