Brooke E. Niedecken advises and represents clients in a broad range of labor and employment law matters arising under federal and state laws, including:

• Discrimination
• Harassment
• Retaliation
• Wrongful termination
• Unfair competition

Additionally, Brooke assists clients with union related matters, such as:

• Collective bargaining
• Labor arbitrations
• Mediations
• Election campaigns
• Proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board
• Section 301 Actions

Brooke regularly appears in state and federal courts, as well as before federal and state administrative agencies. She also advises, represents, and trains management clients in various employment law issues and provides preventative employer training and counseling. She has helped employers draft employee handbooks and policies. Brooke is a member of the firm's Retail, Traditional Labor Law, and Leaves and Disability Accommodation practice groups.

Prior to joining Littler Mendelson in 2006, Brooke was an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Columbus where she focused on union related matters.

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

• Member, Ohio State Bar Association
• Member, Columbus Bar Association