Prominent Columbus attorney comes to Bricker Employment & Labor group

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Bricker & Eckler LLP welcomes Marie-Joëlle C. Khouzam, a prominent central Ohio attorney with significant experience in labor & employment and municipal law, to serve clients as a partner in the firm's Employment & Labor group.

Prior to her arrival at Bricker, Joëlle Khouzam practiced at Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP for 18 years, most recently serving as managing partner. She has more than 20 years of experience in labor & employment law and municipal law, concentrating on representing employers and management in labor and employment law matters, workers’ compensation, and municipal law. Joëlle received her Bachelor of Art degree, cum laude, from Bowling Green State University in 1985, attended Georgetown University while working at the U.S. House of Representatives, and received the Fulbright Fellowship to Universität Innsbruck in Austria. She received her law degree from the University of Toledo in 1991.

“Joëlle will be a tremendous asset for our clients and the firm,” said Bricker Managing Partner Kurt Tunnell. “She is well respected in the local community and we are pleased to be gaining an experienced employment lawyer with a great reputation and the respect of public and private sector leaders throughout central Ohio.”

“Stepping away from management will allow me to do more of what I love: serving my clients well,” said Joëlle. “Bricker offers an excellent environment in which to continue my practice, with a depth and breadth of experience that benefits clients.”

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