Vincent J. Tersigni

Vincent J. Tersigni is the Office Managing Principal in the Cleveland, Ohio, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Mr. Tersigni focuses exclusively on representing employers in both the public and private sectors in labor and employment law matters.

His experience includes employment discrimination, non-competition litigation, wage and hour, unemployment compensation, civil rights, union negotiations, arbitrations, union elections, State Employment Relations Board (SERB), National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) matters.

A significant part of Mr. Tersigni’s practice involves advising employers regarding compliance with state and federal employment laws, preventing labor-related disputes, whistleblower claims, conducting effective workplace investigations, and implementing effective personnel policies. He defends employers in single and class action employment litigation in state and federal courts and agencies.

Mr. Tersigni is certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a specialist in labor and employment law.

Mr. Tersigni is a frequent lecturer on labor and employment law topics for state and local bar associations, human resource organizations, and chambers of commerce. He has spoken on topics such the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, drug testing, sexual harassment, employment at-will, wage and hour, union avoidance, personnel policies, conducting effective workplace investigations, among others.

Mr. Tersigni has authored articles on labor and employment law issues which have appeared in multiple publications, including the Akron Beacon Journal, Smart Business, Midwest In-House, Business First, Crain’s Cleveland Business, and The Examiner Magazine.

Honors and Recognitions

•American Lawyer Media, Top Rated Lawyer in Health Care (2013)
•Inside Business Magazine, Northeast Ohio Leading Lawyer in labor and employment law (2002-present)

Pro Bono and Community Involvement

•Alzheimer’s Association, Greater East Ohio Area Chapter
•CYO & Community Services
•Family Services/Greenleaf Family Center
•Leadership Akron
•Mobile Meals
•OPEN M
•Rockynol Retirement Community
•Urban Vision, Inc.

Vincent J. Tersigni In the News

Jackson Lewis' Recently Elevated and Promoted Attorneys Spotlighted

April 28, 2020 • Law360

Jackson Lewis Announces Management Changes in Cleveland, Madison, Memphis and Pittsburgh Offices

February 25, 2020 • Jackson Lewis

The Best Lawyers in America 2020 Honors Jackson Lewis Attorneys

August 15, 2019 • Jackson Lewis

Vincent J. Tersigni Publications

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Ohio Issues Stay-At-Home Order; Non-Essential Businesses Ordered to Close

March 23, 2020

Vincent J. Tersigni Blog Posts

Employment Trial Report

How to Minimize Exposure to Jury Verdicts with Internal Investigations

August 23, 2018
Non-Compete & Trade Secrets Report

Selective Enforcement Not A Viable Defense to Non-Competition Agreements Under Ohio Law

February 12, 2017