Pamela S. Krivda

Pam has a unique background in both employment/labor law and Human Resources, which has contributed to her now serving as both a partner at Taft and as Taft’s own Chief Human Resources Officer.

In her law practice, Pam represents and defends public and private employers in all aspects of employment and labor relations matters. She holds the distinction of being Board Certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Specialist in the practice of Labor and Employment law.

For her labor and employment law clients, Pam provides counsel covering:

• Solid, practical “what-to-do” advice to employers.
• Defense of harassment, discrimination and other employment-related lawsuits and administrative proceedings.
• Negotiations for private and public labor contracts, interpretation and arbitration.
• Employer representation at trial and before administrative agencies.
• Compliance experience in all employment/labor laws.
• Other services for employers, including handbooks and policies, leaves of absence, accommodation, wage and hour, non-harassment, termination, separation agreements, reductions in force and last chance agreements.

With more than 30 years' experience, Pam creates and delivers practical management training how-to programs specifically designed to teach effective employee management, within the confines of the law, to executives, managers and supervisors.

As Taft’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Pam has a senior role in human resources policies, procedures and initiatives. She is a member of the senior administrative team, advising on aspects of the human resources and employment law function.