Team Members

John W. Ferron
Managing Shareholder

Born in Appleton, Wisconsin, Jack obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and his law degree from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago. He is admitted to practice before the state and federal courts in Ohio and Illinois, and has been specially admitted to practice before many other courts. Jack enjoys employment litigation, including class action minimum wage and overtime cases, employment discrimination claims and complex trade secret claims and non-competition agreements.

Leslie Blair Graden
Associate

Leslie was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University's James Madison College, and his law degree from Case Western Reserve University. Leslie, who is admitted to practice before the state and federal courts in Ohio, has more than ten years' litigation experience, including extensive experience in labor and employment matters including employment discrimination and wrongful termination lawsuits, employee benefit (ERISA) claims, and workers' and unemployment compensation issues.

Lisa A. Wafer
Associate

Lisa, who hails from Marion, Ohio, obtained her undergraduate degree from Ohio Northern University and moved to Columbus to attend Capital University Law School. Admitted to practice before the state and federal courts in Ohio, Lisa has developed valuable experience in representing clients in a wide variety of labor and employment matters, including employment discrimination lawsuits and litigation regarding non-competition and confidentiality agreements.