Patricia L. Ogden is a partner in Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s Indianapolis office and a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Law Department. Ms. Ogden exclusively represents management interests for a broad client base, including both private and public employers of varying size. On the litigation side of her practice, Ms. Ogden routinely defends allegations of wrongful discharge, wage and hour claims, discrimination, retaliation, sexual and other forms of harassment, whistleblower complaints, OSHA violations, worker’s compensation matters, and a variety of other employment claims. In addition to defending claims in federal and state court, Ms. Ogden has represented clients in a variety of administrative forums, including the Department of Labor, matters before the EEOC, federal and state OSHA matters, unemployment appeals, and worker’s compensation claims. With regard to OSHA matters, Ms. Ogden has assisted employers defend claims, including multiple fatality cases, in multiple jurisdictions and with regard to both federal and state plans.