Sara Jodka - Lawyer in Columbus, OH

Sara Hutchins Jodka

Employment and labor Attorney at Columbus, OH

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Not what I wanted to hear, but fair

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About Sara

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Employment and labor

50%

I am a management-side labor and employment law attorney. I have litigated and worked with companies of all sizes with respect to most labor and employment issues in the litigation and compliance texts.
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Privacy

35%

I consult with companies with respect to data privacy and cyber security, including HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, GLBA, etc.
Litigation

15%

I have handled various business and complex litigation matters, including deceptive trade practices, non-competes, products liability, among others.

Sara H. Jodka, CIPP-US / Member at Dickinson Wright, dedicates her practice to working with business-side clients to anticipate, identify, and resolve labor and employment; data privacy and cyber security issues, including preparing for and remedying data breaches; and litigation risks.

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Licensed for 19 years

State OH

Status Active

Acquired 2003

Updated 11/10/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Dickinson Wright, PLLC

150 E. Gay Streey

Suite 2400

Columbus, OH, 43215

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Posted by Ben | March 17, 2019

Not what I wanted to hear, but fair

I wanted to hear something different, that I had recourse to sue my employer for a certain reason, but Jodka very fairly and concisely pointed out that I wouldn't have a case. Thank you for saving me time, effort and money.

Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2017

Excellent

She answered my question quickly and concisely. Wasn't what I wanted to hear, but she knows the law. Exactly what you'd want in a good attorney. Cut and dry and to the point. Thank you Sara.

Posted by anonymous | October 4, 2016

Awesome

Attorney Judka answered my questions quickly. She clarified things for me in a way that allowed me to understand them immediately. Because of her I am able to make a decision based on facts instead of "what ifs". I'm grateful she was the one to answer my questions.

Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2016

Impressive

Attorney Jodka answered a question I had on AVVO. Ms. Jodka was so quick to reply to a follow up comment I was absolutely amazed. Her answers were right on point, clear, and understandable. Attorney Jodka is a lawyer I would seek out for representation if I had a legal matter within her specialties. Thank you Attorney Jodka for your clear and quick responses to my question.

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Posted by Chad | December 4, 2015

Completely took me by surprise

Sara does not fit the lawyer stereotype. She's polite, friendly, and goes out of her way to make you feel good about your case. I initially emailed Sara just asking for a second opinion regarding an EEOC mediation outcome and expected it to be days or weeks for a response. IT WAS 13 MINUTES! I was speechless and relieved to know she was making time the very next day to discuss my case with me. She provided me with information I never thought of and she listened to all my questions even if she had to dumb them down she never made me feel dumb. I mean it, if the word lawyer makes your stomach turn, call Sara and you'll be amazed! She's honest, if you're not getting what you deserve she'll tell you. If you are but don't think it's fair, she'll explain it in a way that makes sense and make you feel comfortable about the outcome! Her firm is VERY LUCKY to have her!

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Of Counsel
Dickinson Wright, PLLC
2016 - Present

Senior Counsel - Data Privacy and Labor and Employment
McDonald Hopkins
2015 - Present

Senior Associate Attorney
Porter Wright
2011 - 2014

Associate Attorney
Ogletree Deakins
2007 - 2011

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Education

Capital University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2003

The Ohio State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2000

Legal Cases

Harper v. Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District
Case dismissed on Motion to Dismiss and affirmed by 6th Circuit

Monica Ways v. Miami University of Ohio (S.D. Ohio)
Full defense judgment and attorneys' fees.

Associations

Ohio State Bar Association
Labor and Employment Executive Council, Secretary / Treasurer
2017 - Present

International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Member
2015 - Present

InfraGard
Member
2015 - Present

Uniform Law Commission Social Media Drafting Committee
Observer for Social Media Privacy Legislation
2015 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association
Labor and Employment Section Council
2014 - Present

Columbus Bar Association
Member, Labor and Employment Committee
2014 - Present

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
2013 - Present

Human Resources Association of Central Ohio (HRACO)
Chair Employee Relations Committee
2013 - Present

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Languages Spoken

English

Awards

Ohio Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2018

Top 25 Women Attorneys in Columbus
Super Lawyers
2018

Top 50 Women Lawyers in Ohio
Super Lawyers
2018

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2017

Top 25 Women Lawyers Columbus
Super Lawyers
2017

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2016

TOP Attorney Labor and Employment Law
Columbus CEO
2016

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2015

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Publications

Ohio State Bar Association
Twibel: Online Communications Bring New Legal Challenges,"
2015

Ohio Chamber of Commerce’s Ohio Matters
Twibel: The funny-sounding social media claim that’s not a laughing matter
2014

Paralegal Today Magazine
Not Your Grandfather’s Union
2014

Ohio Chamber of Commerce’s Ohio Matters
Surviving the holiday party without creating liability for your company
2014

ABA Labor and Employment Law Section
The Family Medical Leave Act 2011 Cumulative Supplement
2013

Law Practice Today
The Dos and Don'ts of Conducting a Legal, Yet Helpful, Social Media Background Screen
2013

Thompson's HR Compliance Expert Site
Absence and Notice Policies Help Mitigate FMLA Fallout
2012

Employer Law Report Blog
Top Holiday Headaches Series
2012

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Speaking Engagements

McDonald Hopkins Business Hour
Get your wage/hour house in order for 2016: New FLSA rules and IC guidance require employer action
2015

McDonald Hopkins Business Hour
EEOC activism in 2015: Insights for employer compliance
2015

webinar for Audiosolutionz
Avoiding Legal Pitfalls in a Social Media World
2015

Net Diligence Cyber Risk & Privacy Liability Forum
Protecting Trade Secrets
2015

webcast for Ohio State Bar Association
2015 Employment Law Update
2015

19th Annual Advanced Employment Issues Symposium
Solutions to Pre-Employment Background Screen & Drug Test Challenges
2014

19th Annual Advanced Employment Issues Symposium
Minimizing Data Breaches in the Workplace and HR’s Response to Security Leaks
2014

Association of Corporate Counsel America, Northern Ohio Chapter
Technology to think about—Social media and data breaches
2014

OHS/INFRAGARD: Cyber STRATEGIES FOR A SAFER OHIO
Preventing data leaks through workforce management
2014

Midwest Labor and Employment Conference
Social Media in Employment
2014

FMLA Workshop
How to Avoid FMLA Hot Spots
2014

BLR/HR Hero
Conducting Legally Sound Background Checks: FCRA Requirements, EEOC Guidance, FACTA and Other Recent Developments
2014

Porter Wright’s Employment Relations Seminar
The Voracious Appetite of the New NLRB: Protecting Your Company from the Newest Employer Predator—Unionized or Not
2014

Association of Corporate Counsel America, Northern Ohio Chapter, Cleveland, Ohio
Technology to think about—Social media and data breaches
2014

webinar for the Ohio State Bar Association
Social Media in Employment Law
2014

19th Annual Advanced Employment Issues Symposium in Las Vegas
Solutions to Pre-Employment Background Screen & Drug Test Challenges
2014

19th Annual Advanced Employment Issues Symposium in Las Vegas
Minimizing Data Breaches in the Workplace and HR’s Response to Security Leaks
2014

my Law CLE seminar
Holiday Workplace Law: Workplace Holiday Should Shine, Not Cause Legal Hangovers
2014

my Law CLE seminar
Social Media Ethics for Lawyers
2014

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Curt Bogen

Employment and labor Attorney | Mar 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sara has excellent legal skills and instincts. Ohio is a most difficult state in terms of Labor and Employment law-- so you need to bring skilled legal counsel to the table. Sara knows how to win. Period."

Andrew Jaffe

Employment and labor Attorney | Mar 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have read many of Sara Jodka's answers and find them to be accurate and understanding of the asker's issues. She does a good job of explaining why her answer is what it is. I endorse this lawyer."

Daniel Bryant

Employment and labor Attorney | Jul 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Jodka is prompt, highly knowledgeable in labor/employment issues, and will provide excellent legal representation."

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Can I make a legal contract for a sexual relationship?
12 Jan 2021
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Can your employer hire you, then fire you (months later) bc of your background?
08 Jan 2021
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If I’m considered a “salary” employee and have been quarantined but worked part of the week does my employer have to pay me?
07 Jan 2021

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