Matthew D. Whitman 

Experienced and Knowledgeable

Matt began his legal career with a keen interest for labor and employment law.  Today he has significant experience in the field, especially on the public sector side.

Prior to joining our team, he worked for the State Employment Relations Board as an attorney.  In this capacity, he often led trainings at professional conferences to employers and employee organizations on public sector labor relations and civil service law.   Along with drafting SERB opinions and Administrative Law Judge Orders, Matt mediated unfair labor practice cases, conducted legal research, and assisted in the administrative investigation process. In addition to his work at SERB, Matt also clerked for a local labor and employment law firm in Columbus during law school.

As a result of this diverse background, Matt offers clients exceptional proficiency in matters related to Ohio labor law, wage and hour disputes, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, FMLA, workplace privacy, and workers’ compensation. 

On the Personal Side

Matt is a member of Toastmasters International, an organization that prepares individuals to become superb leaders and public speakers.  Matt also enjoys kayaking, yoga, hiking, and volunteering at the local humane society.

Matt strives to be an accomplished attorney, who is also a friend and mentor to his clients.

Professional Memberships

  • The Ohio State Bar Association
  • The Columbus Bar Association
  • Toastmasters International

Presentations and Publications

  • “What’s the Use? Ohio Supreme Court Clarifies Limitations on the Information Obtained Via Threat,” published in the Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly, Summer 2010.
  • “Is MySpace a Good Kids’ Space? A Look at the Implications of the January 2008 MySpace–Attorneys General Agreement Concerning Online Age Verification,” published in 4 ISJLP 731 (2009).
  • “SERB Caselaw Update,” presented at the State Employment Relations Board’s Academy on March 25, 2010.  
  • “Chapter 4117 and Collective Bargaining,” presented at the Ohio Education Association’s Summer Leadership Conference, August 2, 2010.
  • Facilitation, “How a Hearing Works” – State Employment Relations Board’s SPBR Seminar, Fall 2010.

Practice Areas

  • Employment & Labor
  • Civil Litigation
  • Public Sector Labor Law

Education

The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law – JD (cum laude)
Ohio Wesleyan University – BA in History and Politics & Government (magna cum laude)

Bar Admissions

  • Supreme Court of Ohio
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio