Rod tries employment and intellectual property cases in state and federal court. Most recently, he was trial counsel for DuPont in its trade secret litigation against Kolon Industries, in which the jury awarded DuPont $919.9 million dollars. Best Lawyers in America has recognized Rod in the areas of Employment Law and Technology Law for the last five consecutive years.

Focusing his practice on trade secret and noncompetition laws, federal employment discrimination laws and the Family and Medical Leave Act, he has litigated claims in state, federal and administrative courts, including the U.S. Courts of Appeal for the 1st, 2nd, 4th and 6th circuits. He has also represented corporate clients in responding to administrative charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and in managing investigations conducted by that agency. In this context, Rod advises clients on hiring and termination decisions, drafting and implementing employment policies, and guarding intellectual property through employment agreements and trade secret policies. In all of these areas, he prosecutes or defends client interests in court.

Also experienced with issues relating to technology in the workplace and the courtroom, Rod advises clients on the legal issues relating to information systems and technology in the workplace, among them issues such as e-mail, social media and Internet privacy. He also helps clients develop effective solutions to the growing risks and costs associated with document retention and electronic discovery. Having served as McGuireWoods Chief Counsel for Knowledge Management for five years, he combines an in-depth understanding of technology with sensitivity to unique business needs and cost concerns.

Rod also assists clients in the application of technology to litigation management. He participates in the design and development of extranets that enable improved attorney-client collaboration and communication in litigation and transactional work. As a litigator and a former technology consultant, he draws on his experience in both areas to bridge the gap between technology and the practice of law. He can counsel companies on ways to improve efficiency in the delivery of legal services, such as the implementation of case management and litigation support systems.