Michael D. Esposito

Michael D. Esposito is a Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors. Michael received his B.A. from Miami University (OH), and his J.D. from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. He is experienced in all aspects of personnel systems development, regulatory compliance, human resource management, and collective bargaining. With more than 200 sets of negotiations to his credit, his practice primarily consists of representing municipal, township, and county clients in complex labor negotiations and dispute resolution proceedings. His experience bargaining and guiding managers in some of the most labor friendly environments in the state of Ohio has made him particularly adept at achieving client objectives for dynamic change, while maintaining the critical relationships between the parties so they can function effectively after negotiations have concluded.

Away from the bargaining table, Mike regularly advises clients on matters involving general Ohio Civil Service, sensitive disciplinary matters, FMLA, FLSA, ADA, internal investigations, and other employment-related issues; provides representation in arbitrations and administrative appeals; and conducts management and supervisory development training on various public sector employment issues. A sought after speaker, Mike has lectured on selected public sector personnel and labor relations topics for the State of Ohio Auditor’s Office, OHPELRA, NPELRA, CCAO, OCMA, OML, Mayor’s Association of Ohio, Ohio Public Safety Director’s Association, Kent State School of Public Policy & Public Administration, and other statewide associations.

• B.A., Miami University (OH)
• J.D., Cleveland-Marshall College of Law