Attorneys

Contact:
wade@swmlawfirm.com
216-223-7213

Claire Wade founded Sobel, Wade & Mapley to help ensure equality and fairness in the workplace for everyone, especially women. The majority of Claire’s work focuses on women who are paid less than their male counterparts, are discriminated against because they are women, and/or are victims of workplace sexual harassment or assault. Claire represents individuals who have experienced discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, and before state and federal courts.

Although not originally from Cleveland, Claire has become deeply involved in the Cleveland legal community over the years. She was recognized as the New Member of the Year by the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service in 2017 and was selected to the 2018 Ohio Rising Stars, 2020 Super Lawyers, and 2021 Super Lawyer’s lists. Claire recently finished a three-year term on the CMBA Labor and Employment Section, and currently serves on the CMBA Membership Committee. Claire is also presently serving as treasurer for the Cleveland Employment Inns of Court.

Claire graduated cum laude from Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law. While at Southern Methodist University, Claire was the Editor-in-Chief of The International Lawyer. Claire has also authored numerous law review and journal articles.