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Jzinae J.Jeanbaptiste

Managing Associate
Cleveland

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Jzinae J.Jeanbaptiste

Managing Associate

Jzinae (pronounced “Janay”) is a managing associate in the Labor & Employment practice group. She counsels employers on a broad range of labor and employment issues and defends their interests in litigation and administrative proceedings.

Jzinae represents various clients in employment litigation in federal and state courts. With experience as both first and second chair, she deftly manages cases from inception to resolution, ensuring her clients are well-prepared at every stage. Jzinae navigates complex workplace disputes, skillfully representing employers in matters such as employee benefits, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour issues, restrictive covenants, and trade secrets.

Jzinae's expertise extends beyond litigation; she adeptly handles contract and discharge arbitrations and negotiates collective bargaining agreements with labor unions. She also represents employers in administrative proceedings before federal and state agencies, providing a comprehensive approach to employment law.

In addition, Jzinae advises employers on the full spectrum of legal issues that may arise during the employment relationship and provides guidance on day-to-day employment issues. Her practice includes providing tailored guidance on employee policies and handbooks, as well as drafting a wide range of employment agreements, including severance, arbitration, and noncompetition agreements.

Super Lawyers 2025

Focus Areas

  • Defending employers in a broad range of discrimination, harassment, and wrongful discharge litigation in federal and state courts.
  • Defending employers against charges of discrimination filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and other state organizations.
  • Drafting a variety of workplace agreements, including employment agreements, restrictive covenants, and separation and release agreements.
  • Defending disciplinary decisions of public- and private-sector clients through various arbitration proceedings.
  • Representing employers in contract disputes and labor negotiations
  • Handling grievances and arbitrations for unionized employers and defending against unfair labor practice charges before the National Labor Relations Board and Ohio State Employment Relations Board.
  • Counseling employers on all aspects of employment law, including hiring issues, workplace investigations, wage and hour compliance, and termination and disciplinary issues.
  • Named to The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 list, 2025
  • Selected to the Ohio Rising Stars list, 2024-2025

Professional Associations

  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Community Activities

  • Volunteer, 3Rs Program, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
  • Co-Chair, Louis Stokes Scholars Program, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Education

  • Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 2018
  • Capital University, B.A., 2014,

    cum laude

Bar Admissions

  • Ohio

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit