About Karen
Karen T. Dunlevey: Experienced Employment Law Attorney in Dayton, Ohio
As a principal attorney in the Dayton and Cincinnati offices of Jackson Lewis P.C., Karen T. Dunlevey focuses her practice on employment litigation. She has successfully defended clients in a wide variety of matters including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, contract disputes, intentional torts, wage and hour disputes, and enforcement of non-compete agreements. Additionally, she advises clients on preventing litigation through the development and implementation of effective employment policies, procedures, and contracts.
Practice Areas
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awards
- Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Management, Dayton (2026)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Dayton (2021)
- Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Management, Dayton (2018)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Dayton (2016)
- Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Management, Dayton (2015)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Dayton (2013)
Recognized By
- Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2009
- Certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Specialist in Labor and Employment Law since 2002
- AV Rated and Preeminent Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell
- Listed in Ohio Super Lawyers
Education & Credentials
- Firms: Jackson Lewis P.C.
- Affiliations: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2009, Lawyer of the Year for Labor and Employment - Dayton (multiple years), Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law by the Ohio State Bar Association
- Universities: University of Dayton, Clarion University of Pennsylvania
- Education:
- J.D., University of Dayton School of Law (2001)
- B.A. in Political Science and History, Clarion University of Pennsylvania (1997)
Bar Admissions & Languages
- Ohio State Bar Association (2001)
- National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) (2015)
Practice Areas
Case History
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Management, Dayton (2026)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Dayton (2021)
- Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Management, Dayton (2018)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Dayton (2016)
- Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Management, Dayton (2015)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Dayton (2013)
- Recognized: Employment Law - Management
- Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Special Focus: Covenants Not to Compete
- Special Focus: COVID-19
- Special Focus: Discrimination
- Special Focus: Individuals
- Special Focus: Litigation
- Special Focus: Management
- Special Focus: State and Federal
- Special Focus: Title VII Litigation
- Special Focus: Wrongful Discharge
- Certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Specialist in Labor and Employment Law since 2002
- AV Rated and Preeminent Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell
- Listed in Ohio Super Lawyers, Rising Stars