Careers - Frantz Ward LLP

Welcome to Frantz Ward

Great lawyers, better people. We don’t just say it—we live it every day by building and encouraging a positive, supportive, and collaborative culture that attracts and celebrates those with an entrepreneurial spirit.

"We will protect our culture as we continue to grow."

Our success and nationwide recognition as a leading Ohio-based firm comes from the drive and dedication of our employees. We have been honored for the sixth consecutive year as a Top Workplace in 2024 by The Cleveland Plain Dealer.

“I brought a valued colleague with me to Frantz Ward and the firm made our move seamless. Before our start date and in the months that followed, the firm had a detailed plan in place to support every element of our transition. I could not be more impressed or grateful for the firmwide support.”

—Cynthia A. Lammert, Partner

“I originally joined the firm as an associate, and in less than a decade thanks to Frantz Ward’s support, have been able to establish and build a successful cannabis law practice and become nationally recognized as a leader in the field.”

—Thomas G. Haren, Partner I Chair, Cannabis Law Group I Management Committee

“After over twenty years of experience working with clients, I moved to Frantz Ward and have been continuously impressed with the tools the firm offers to empower lawyers for success at all stages of their career. This is a caring, literal open-door office environment, with excellent company benefits and a chance to grow personally and professionally.”

—Gina M. Ciani, Partner

“Frantz Ward is perfect for those who have an entrepreneurial spirt, want to make an impact, and enjoy firmwide support in your endeavors. I was once a lateral hire, and the firm’s culture of embracing laterals was an integral part of my election as the first-ever Managing Partner and the inaugural Management Committee.”

—Christopher G. Keim, Managing Partner I Management Committee

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We are committed to every employee’s success and personal well-being, from support staff to associates and partners.

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Of our more than 70 lawyers, 30 have been with the firm since its founding in 2000.

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Respect, genuine professional development and taking time for family and community are among our core founding principles.

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We host family-friendly firm events and team-building opportunities to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.

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Training and Development

We believe training and development is lifelong and essential to both individual and firm success.

All employees participate in a comprehensive orientation over several days at the beginning of their employment. Ongoing technology training, applicable technical skills training, and guest speaker opportunities contribute to the professional development of attorneys and staff.

The firm is committed to business development and cross-discipline marketing and regularly provides training for practice and professional development. We understand the importance of staying current with the legal profession and support maintaining the standards set by the Commission on Continuing Legal Education, with access and compensation for attorneys to attend CLE classes.

We give associates the opportunity to be on a partnership track and assign a mentor partner who supports the associate, including integrating them into the internal culture of the firm and helping them develop meaningful relationships in the community.

The firm also regularly hosts a Summer Associate Program to provide a multi-tiered experience for law clerks. In addition to traditional assignments such as performing legal research, drafting memoranda, and preparing briefs and motions, the firm gives summer law clerks the opportunity to attend, observe, and participate in a variety of activities outside of the office. Frantz Ward attorneys make every effort to ensure that summer law clerks attend client meetings, depositions, arbitrations, trials, and other related activities.

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits program for all full-time employees which includes:

Medical

Dental

Vision Discount Program

401(k) Retirement Savings Account

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical Expense and Dependent Care

Health Reimbursement Account

Free Virtual Care for Physical and Mental Health

Parking and Transportation Reimbursement Plan

Discounted Membership to Onsite Gym

ID Theft Protection Benefit

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Access to Discounted Theater Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets, and Other Travel Offers

Generous Vacation and Personal Time Off

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We understand that a diverse workplace enriches the personal and professional lives of each of our employees and clients. We are proud to have achieved the Midsize Mansfield Rule Certification, a certification process designed to ensure all talent at participating law firms have a fair and equal opportunity to advance into leadership.

A fundamental part of our DEI Committee is our Women’s Initiative, dedicated to recruiting, retaining, promoting, and mentoring our female attorneys through leadership, training, community networking, and community involvement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity is a fundamental principal at Frantz Ward LLP. In keeping with this principle, Frantz Ward does not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local law. Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all practices and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other term and conditions of employment.