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Pamela S. Krivda
Partner Columbus
- E pkrivda@taftlaw.com
- T (614) 334-6159
- F (614) 633-1336
Summary
Pam represents and defends public and private employers in all aspects of employment and labor relations matters. She holds the distinction of being Board Certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Specialist in the practice of Labor and Employment law.
For her labor and employment law clients, Pam provides counsel covering:
- Solid, practical “what-to-do” advice to employers.
- Defense of harassment, discrimination and other employment-related lawsuits and administrative proceedings.
- Negotiations for private and public labor contracts, interpretation and arbitration.
- Employer representation at trial and before administrative agencies.
- Compliance experience in all employment/labor laws.
- Other services for employers, including handbooks and policies, leaves of absence, accommodation, wage and hour, non-harassment, termination, separation agreements, reductions in force and last chance agreements.
With more than 30 years’ experience, Pam creates and delivers practical management training how-to programs specifically designed to teach effective employee management, within the confines of the law, to executives, managers and supervisors.
Pam has been involved with a number of professional associations throughout her career. She is immediate past chair of the Ohio Management Lawyers’ Association. She is also a member of the Ohio State Bar Association: Labor and Employment Section and the National and Ohio Public Employer Labor Relations Associations.
Pam proudly serves her community as a board member of Recreation Unlimited and as a member of the Recreation Unlimited Human Resources Committee; as a community board member for the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), and as a Certified Master Gardner/Volunteer.
Pam received her undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and earned her J.D. from Capital University School of Law.
Awards
Honoree, Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers, Labor Law – Management, Columbus (2023)
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell (2024)
Most Powerful and Influential Women in Ohio Honoree, Ohio Diversity Council (2017)
Honoree, Best Lawyers in America (2011 – present)
Honoree, Ohio Super Lawyers, Employment & Labor (2007 – present)
Top 25 Women Columbus Honoree, Ohio Super Lawyers (2012 – present)
Top 50 Women Ohio Honoree, Ohio Super Lawyers (2013 – 2014)
Top Columbus Lawyers Honoree, Columbus CEO (2015)
Board Certified Specialist, OSBA, Labor & Employment Law
All Service Areas
Education
- Capital University Law School (1988)
- The Ohio State University (1974)
B.A.
Admissions
- Federal - Northern District of Ohio
- Federal - Southern District of Ohio
- Federal - 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
- State - Ohio
Speeches and Publications
Speaker, “Employment Hot Topics: Salary History Bans and Independent Contractors,” Ohio State Bar Association, April 2024
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Past Events
Professional Affiliations
- Ohio State Bar Association
Member, Labor & Employment Section
Former Section Chair, Labor-Employment Board of Governors (2008 – 2009)
Former Program Chair, Labor-Employment Board of Governors (2007 – 2008) - Ohio State Bar Foundation
Fellows, Class 2010
- Columbus Bar Association
Member, Labor & Employment Section
- Ohio Public Employer Labor Relations Association (OHPELRA)
Member (2011 – present)
- Ohio Management Lawyers Association
Member (2008 – present)
Member, Steering Committee (2013 – present) - OSBA Annual Midwest Labor & Employment Conference
Member, Planning Committee (2006 – present)
Former Program Chair (2007 – 2009) - Women Lawyers of Franklin County
Member
Community Involvement
- Recreation Unlimited
Board Member
Member, HR Committee - HandsOn Central Ohio
Pro Bono Employment Advice
- Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
Community Board Member (2014 – present)
- Ohio State University Extension
Volunteer, Master Gardener (2014 – present)