Robin L. Bell

As a Regional Manager with Clemans Nelson, Robin oversees the administrative operations of the Akron Region, and is a member of Clemans Nelson’s Board of Directors as well as serving as Director of Human Resources. Like all Clemans Nelson managers, however, she remains intricately involved in working with clients on various employment and human resource issues. She represents clients at labor negotiations and arbitration proceedings, and counsels clients on dealing with complex issues arising in the context of discipline, regulatory compliance, and allegations of discrimination. Robin also works with clients to develop and manage personnel systems components, (i.e., position descriptions, classification plans, personnel policies, etc.) so as to mitigate liability and provide a sound basis for the employment actions that our clients take.

A sought after speaker, Robin regularly conducts supervisory training on discriminatory harassment and contract administration for clients. She has lectured on selected public sector personnel and labor relations topics for the Labor Arbitration Institute, the Kent State School of Public Policy & Public Administration, and other statewide associations. Additionally, Robin was a contributing author to the revered labor arbitration text, Elkouri & Elkouri How Aribtration Works (6th Edition) 2008 Supplement.

Robin received her B.A. from Ohio University and her Juris Doctor from the University of Akron School of Law. Robin joined Clemans Nelson in 1999 after serving as General Counsel for one of the largest Sheriff’s Office in the State of Ohio. Prior to that, she was in private practice as a labor attorney in the State of California. As General Counsel, she was responsible for evaluating legal compliance in a highly regulated environment, and intricately involved in aspects of labor relations and human resources.

• B.A., Ohio University
• Juris Doctor, University of Akron School of Law