Overview

With more than 40 years of practice in labor law, John "Jack" T. Billick defends clients in state and federal courts in matters alleging wrongful discharge and discrimination on the basis of age, national origin, sex, race and religion. He has practiced before the National Labor Relations Board in unfair labor practice trials, negotiations, arbitrations, and supervisor training. He also handles administrative issues, including:

  • Occupational Safety and Health trials
  • Wage and hour matters
  • Hearings before state and local civil rights agencies

A compelling lecturer, Jack frequently speaks on labor law topics, including:

  • Preventative labor relations
  • Supervisor training
  • Drug and alcohol abuse by employees
  • Wage and hour matters
  • Union organizing
  • Employment terminations

He also taught business law at Kent State University.

Jack has represented the following types of companies:

  • Metal fabricating
  • Rubber and plastics
  • Automobile
  • Electronics
  • Health care
  • Food processing
  • Ceramic
  • Transportation
  • Hotel and motel
  • Construction
  • Public sector
  • Packaging

Jack joined Littler Mendelson as a shareholder in 2004. He was formerly a principal member of another firm he helped to establish in 1996.

Professional & Community Affiliations

Member

Labor Law Section

Akron Bar Association

Member

Labor Law Section

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Member

Labor Law Section

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

Labor Law Section

American Bar Association

Former President

Board of Trustees

Walsh Jesuit High School

Former Member

Board of Trustees

Walsh Jesuit High School

President

Board of Trustees

Great Lakes Residential Services, Inc.

Former Member, Board of Directors

Hudson School

Recognition

Named, The Best Lawyers in America©

2009-2022

Speaking Engagements

2018 Ohio Regional Employer Conference

Cleveland, OH

October 18, 2018

Ohio Employer Conference

Cleveland, OH

October 25, 2012

OSHA Update: Compliance and Enforcement Agenda

Ohio Employer Conference

Littler Mendelson, Cleveland, OH

October 25, 2012

Collective Bargaining Strategies in a Challenging Economic & Regulatory Environment

The 2012 Executive Employer® Conference

Littler Mendelson, Scottsdale, AZ

May 10, 2012

Education

  • J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1973
  • B.A., John Carroll University, 1970

Bar Admission

Ohio