Sean Sobel is a Cleveland-based employment and Title IX attorney with 16 years of practice in Ohio. His work helps people navigate some of the most difficult moments of their professional and academic lives, whether that means challenging an unlawful termination, advocating in a Title IX proceeding, or pushing back when an employer refuses to honor pregnancy or leave protections.
Sean founded Sobel Law Solutions, LLC in March 2026 after more than a decade of plaintiff-side employment practice. At his firm, every matter is handled directly by Sean rather than passed down to a junior attorney or paralegal.
For Ohio employees, the firm represents workers in workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, FMLA, pregnancy discrimination, wrongful termination, severance agreements, non-compete disputes, and public employee constitutional claims, including Loudermill due process, First Amendment retaliation, and Section 1983.
In Title IX matters, Sean works every side of the table. He advises complainants and respondents in K-12 and higher education proceedings, conducts independent investigations and serves as a hearing officer for institutions, and litigates Title IX claims in federal court when administrative remedies fall short. Most Title IX practitioners pick a lane; Sean's experience spans all of them.
Recognized by Super Lawyers for 13 consecutive years, Sean is known for the depth of his preparation and the personal attention he brings to every case. Initial consultations are free, and clients reach him directly.
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Acquired: 2010
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1468 West 9th Street, Suite 100, Cleveland, OH, 44113
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Posted by Steven | March 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney
The Only Attorney I’ve Trusted Since 2018
I've had the privilege of working with Sean since 2018, and I can say without hesitation that he is one of the most dedicated and knowledgeable attorneys I've ever encountered. He doesn't just practice law — he genuinely invests in the people he represents. Sean has an incredible ability to break dow...
Employment and labor lawyer
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Legal Counsel: Labor and Employment Division
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Dean's List, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
2007
Dean's List, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
2026 - Present
Founder, Sobel Law Solutions, LLC
2017 - 2026
Partner, Sobel, Wade & Mapley, LLC
2014 - 2017
Associate Attorney, The Spitz Law Firm, LLC
2011 - 2013
Staff Attorney, Baker Hostetler
2010 - 2011
Associate Attorney, Javitch, Block & Rathbone
2009 - 2009
Office of Federal Operations Legal Intern, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
2008 - 2008
Judicial Extern for The Hon. Peter C. Economus, United States District Court For The Northern District Of Ohio
2010 - Present
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
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2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Reasonable Accommodations at Work
2018
I Just Got Let Go. Now What?
2018
Deaf Discrimination and Barriers to Effective Communcation
2017
Reasonable Accommodations at Work & School
2015
Employment Law Seminar
2018
2017
2012
English