Wrege, Jake S. → Spitz, The Employee's Law Firm

Biography

Jake Wrege earned his bachelor of arts in political science and bachelor of science in environmental science from Cleveland State University, graduating magna cum laude with honors. In 2025 Jake graduated from Cleveland State University College of Law. During law school, Jake gained valuable experience in employment and labor law when he interned for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Labor. Jake also competed in Mock trial team for two years, practicing trial advocacy at the national level. Jake joined the Spitz Law Firm in September of 2025. He is a Cleveland native, and the son of four generations of blue-collar workers. Jake is dedicated to help advocate for the hard-working members of his community.

About Me

Tell me about a time when you felt discriminated against, picked on, or bullied and how that impacts how you do your job?

During my undergraduate, I experienced a hostile work environment at a job that I was very passionate about and enjoyed very much. I thought it was a job that I would remain at throughout law school, and I had been led to believe that my previous employer cared about me on a personal level, and that they would have my back when it mattered most. Instead, I was thrown under the bus when there was a workplace conflict caused by the misconduct of my superiors. My employer forced me to resign after my years of dedication so that they could save face. This experience has made employment law my passion and helps me to have compassion and empathy for clients who have been wronged by their employers.

Why did you decide to practice employment law?

My father is a fourth-generation electrician in a local union. From an early age he taught me the importance of not only a strong, but respected work force. When I look around at the current issues in our country and our world today, I believe that the struggle to earn a living through honest work is one of the most pressing issues currently faced by the lower and middle class. I decided that advocating for employees would be the best way to improve the world around me and ensuring the promise of the American Dream for the hard-working members of our society.

What’s the most important aspect of the law to you?

We live in a world where there is rarely an even playing field. But, when our legal system functions properly, it is the one place where everyone can get a fair shake at telling their story and having their side of things heard.

Education

Cleveland State University College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio
- J.D. - 2025
- Major: Employment and Labor Law
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio
- B.A., B.S. - 2022
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Honors: With High Honors
- Major: Political Science and Environmental Science

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