Keating Muething & Klekamp Expands Labor & Employment Group with Addition of Partners Alison M. Huenefeld and Christopher M. Jones
The Cincinnati law firm of Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL (KMK Law®) is pleased to welcome new partners Alison M. Huenefeld and Christopher M. Jones to the firm’s Labor & Employment Group.
“With the addition of Alison and Chris to our Labor & Employment Group, we are not only strengthening our ability to offer best-in-class legal services to our clients but also reinforcing our commitment to growing and expanding this in-demand practice area. Their combined experience in employment law and employment litigation allows us to continue addressing the complex needs of today’s workforce, ensuring our clients receive the strategic guidance they need to succeed,” said Alan Fershtman, Managing Partner at KMK Law.
Alison M. Huenefeld assists clients in all stages of workplace disputes. She has extensive experience counseling clients regarding hiring and firing issues, disciplinary matters, and compliance questions related to Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and other state and federal laws governing the employment relationship. Huenefeld also assists employers with drafting policies and procedures, including employee handbooks, and provides labor and employment-related diligence in M&A transactions. She regularly defends employers against charges filed with the EEOC as well as other governmental agencies and represents employers in litigation matters in both state and federal courts. In addition to labor and employment matters, Huenefeld has experience assisting franchisors with drafting and registering franchise disclosure documents and ensuring compliance with the regulations governing the offer and sale of franchises. She also has experience litigating transportation claims. Huenefeld earned her J.D. from the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law in 2013 and her B.A. from the University of Kentucky in 2010. Huenefeld is licensed to practice law in Ohio and Kentucky.
Christopher M. Jones focuses his practice on litigating and advising clients regarding issues within the workplace. He counsels clients regarding hiring and firing issues, disciplinary issues, employment agreements, whistleblower complaints, and employment policies and procedures, including employment handbooks. Jones regularly defends employers against charges filed with the EEOC as well as state and local fair employment agencies. Jones also represents employers in litigation matters in both state and federal courts, including claims arising under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and other state and federal employment statutes and regulations. Jones has represented employers in arbitrations involving collective bargaining agreement disputes and grievances as well as administrative proceedings before MSHA and OSHA. In addition to labor and employment matters, Jones has experience representing clients in litigation matters involving transportation claims, multi-employer worksites, and deliberate intent matters. Jones earned his J.D. from West Virginia College of Law in 2011 and his B.A. from West Virginia University in 2008. Jones is licensed to practice law in Ohio and West Virginia.
About Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL
The law firm of Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL (KMK Law®), based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a nationally-recognized law firm delivering sophisticated legal solutions to businesses of all sizes—from Fortune 50 corporations to start-up companies. KMK Law has achieved Mansfield Certification Plus status. KMK Law has been awarded a Top Workplaces honor by The Enquirer Media since 2012. Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers® 2024 recognized KMK as a leading law firm in Ohio in Banking & Finance, General Commercial Litigation, and Real Estate and in Ohio: South Central in Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions. KMK Law earned four National Rankings in Corporate Law, Land Use & Zoning Law, Project Finance Law and Venture Capital Law and 37 Metropolitan Rankings in the 2024 “Best Law Firms” Report. Founded in 1954, KMK has approximately 135 lawyers and a support staff of 120 employees. Additional information is available at www.kmklaw.com.
