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Attorney
By
Attorney
Career Profiles of the Profession
Who?
Name:
Kim Ebert
What?
Primary Practice Area & Subspecialty Fields:
Labor and Employment Law, representing employers.
When?
Years in Practice Area:
Since 1976
Years in the Legal Profession:
Since 1976
Where?
Employer:
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
http://www.ogletreedeakins.com
Size/Sector:
170 attorneys
City/State:
Indianapolis, IN
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Law School:
Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington
Undergraduate School/Degree:
Wabash College, B.A.
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Why?
Pluses/Challenges of Practice Area:
Complex and evolving substantive area of law which requires the use of strategy and both written and oral skills to protect and advance the interests of clients.
Core Skills/Key Knowledge Needed in Your Practice Area:
Excellent written and verbal skills, combined with the ability to respond quickly to developments.
Advice to Lawyers and Law Students Interested in Your Practice Area:
Master your written and oral advocacy skills and be prepared for a constant learning experience.
How?
Career Path to Current Position:
Joined a mid-size law firm coming out of law school and migrated through a small labor law boutique and a large general practice firm, before settling on a national labor and employment firm.
Influences and Mentors:
I spent 15 years working with another labor lawyer, James Haramy, who served as editor of my written product, challenged and assisted my analysis of the proper response to problems, and taught me never to take myself too seriously or to lose my sense of humor.
Suggested Reading About Your Practice Area:
The Developing Labor Law (BNA); The Employment Law Journal; The Daily Labor Report (BNA).
Bar Affiliations and Activities:
American Bar Association:
Standing Committee on Continuing Education of the Bar (1997-2000),
Section of Tort and Insurance Practice,
Communication Coordinating Group, Chair (1999-2001),
Employer-Employee Relations Committee, Vice Chair (1995-2001),
CLE Board, Chair (1997-1999),
National Programs, Chair (1995-1997),
Member, Litigation and Labor and Employment Law Sections;
Indiana State Bar Association:
Council Member, Labor Law Section (1992-2001);
Indianapolis Bar Association:
Labor Law Section, Chair (1988).
Recent Professional Publications:
Author, “Sexual Harassment” Chapter, Guide to Equal Employment Practices (Warren, Gorham & Lamont, 1997).
Author, “Accommodating the Invisibly Disabled – Employer’s Perspective,” American Bar Association Annual Meeting, 1997.
Co-Author, ADA/FMLA Handbook, Indiana Chamber of Commerce (to be published May, 2001).
Recent Professional Presentations:
"Complying with OFCCP’s New Regulations on Affirmative Action Plans," (Ogletree Deakins Breakfast Briefing; February 2001)
"Making Workplace Harassment Disappear" (2000 Indiana State Conference, Society for Human Resource Management; August 2000).
Memorable Career Moment:
After jury returns defense verdict, being hugged by tearful decision-maker wrongly accused of age discrimination.
Intriguing Interests:
Scuba diving; distance running.
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