July 1, 2025 Written by Shawn McLain & Ashley Wicks On June 27, 2025, the United States Supreme Court issued a significant decision in Mahmoud et al. v. Taylor et al., holding that parents, who were Muslim, Catholic, and Ukrainian Orthodox, challenging the...
Client Alert: Supreme Court Eliminates Higher Standard for “Reverse Discrimination” Claims
June 5, 2025 Written by Shawn McLain & Penney Rector On June 5, 2025, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services that eliminates a higher evidentiary burden previously imposed on "majority group"...
Mickes O’Toole Announces Promotions of Four Outstanding Attorneys
Jasmine Y. McCormick and Shawn M. McLain have both been named Partner. Jasmine is a versatile litigator representing businesses and public entities in a variety of commercial and employment disputes. She has successfully managed complex civil litigation, including...
Welcome to Our Newest Senior Counsel
We are excited to announce Shawn M. McLain has joined the firm's Labor & Employment and Education Law Groups. Shawn concentrates his practice on education, litigation, and labor and employment law. Shawn works directly with boards of education and administrative...