John Stember

John Stember is a Pittsburgh labor and employment lawyer at Stember Cohn & Davidson-Welling, LLC who represents employees, executives, unions, and retirees in workplace disputes. He handles sexual harassment, employee benefits, ERISA matters, employment contracts, severance agreements, and non-compete disputes. He has litigated benefit class actions involving retiree healthcare against major manufacturers and has represented unions in labor matters. His practice also includes unemployment compensation proceedings and complex cases involving employee rights, workplace protections, and claims.

John earned his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1976 and graduated cum laude from Ohio University in 1972. He is also admitted to the US Supreme Court, Pennsylvania courts, and numerous federal district and circuit courts. He previously worked as a Legal Services lawyer representing low-income workers. His early career also included service as a local union president and National Secretary of UAW Local 2320.

John has served as an adjunct clinical professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, directing its Unemployment Insurance Practicum. He has represented thousands of claimants in Pennsylvania unemployment compensation hearings and has frequently lectured attorneys on unemployment law. He also coauthored a Pennsylvania unemployment compensation manual and has written about employee benefits. His appellate work includes favorable decisions from federal circuit courts and the Court of International Trade.

John Stember has earned recognition for his employment and labor practice, including selection as a Super Lawyer and listing in The Best Lawyers in America. He has served as chairman of the Mon Valley Unemployed Committee, which assists displaced workers. He also helped found the Steel Valley Authority, an organization focused on industrial retention. His experience combines litigation, teaching, labor advocacy, and community service in support of workers and employees.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Stember Cohn & Davidson-Welling, LLC
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania

Education

• University of Pittsburgh School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Ohio University