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Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Premier client service, as outlined in the firm’s Client Pledge, is one of the firm’s top priorities and a cornerstone of its core values. U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for six consecutive years. In 2017, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Labor Law-Management category. Ogletree Deakins has 800 attorneys located in 50 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to Fortune 50 companies.

Premier client service is a firm tradition and remains our top priority.

Our attorneys pledge to:

  • Understand your business and objectives.
  • Focus on and anticipate your needs.
  • Collaborate to develop creative business solutions.
  • Harness technology and innovation to better serve your interests.
  • Communicate in a timely and effective manner.
  • Provide quality representation with exceptional value.

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Thomas R. Paxton, Employment lawyer, Ogletree
Thomas R. Paxton
Of Counsel
Since 1984, Mr. Paxton has tried over thirty cases involving most aspects of employment including age, sex and race discrimination; medical leave and whistleblowers for employers, insurers…
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William H. Payne, IV Labor & Employment Attorney Ogletree Deakins Law Firm New Orleans, LA
William H. Payne, IV
Of Counsel
Bill Payne has devoted his entire law career to litigating employment-related disputes in state and federal court and counseling clients on workplace matters.  With a background as a local…
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Nicholas Peixoto, Paris, Ogletree Deakins
Nicolas Peixoto
Counsel
Nicolas Peixoto serves as counsel in the the Ogletree Deakins Paris office. He specializes in employment and social security law and his practice has led him to work on all employment law…
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Phillip Pemberton, Ogletree Deakins Law Firm, Immigration and Construction Attorney
Phillip W. Pemberton
Associate
Phil brings multiple years of experience working with companies to find creative solutions to solve problems. Before law school, Phil worked in a project management role in the construction…
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Kelly Pena, Ogletree Deakins Law Firm, Employment Litigation Attorney
Kelly M. Peña
Associate
Kelly M. Peña is an associate attorney in the Miami office of Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. Ms. Peña’s practice focuses primarily on employment litigation.  Ms. Peña…
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Eric Penkert, Ogletree Deakins Law Firm, Greenville, Labor and Employment Attorney
Eric D. Penkert
Associate
Mr. Penkert graduated from the University of Florida in 2007. He received his J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School in 2010. In 2011, Mr. Penkert graduated from the University of…
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James C. Pennington Employment Attorney Ogletree Deakins Birmingham, AL
James C. Pennington
Office Managing Shareholder
Mr. Pennington is the Managing Shareholder and a founding member of the Birmingham Office of Ogletree Deakins. For more than two decades, he has represented employers in a wide range of…
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Corissa Pennow Labor & Employment Attorney Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart Law Firm Milwaukee Wisconsin
Corissa L. Pennow
Associate
Corissa Pennow is an associate attorney at Ogletree. Prior to joining the firm as an attorney, Corissa was a summer associate in 2019. While in law school, Corissa served in multiple…
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Lara Peppard, Ogletree Deakins Law Firm, Labor and Employment Litigation Attorney
Lara J. Peppard
Of Counsel
Lara Peppard advises and defends employers in labor and employment-related matters, including discrimination, retaliation, harassment, whistleblowing, reductions in force, and restrictive…
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Alejandro Perez Workplace Law Ogletree Deakins
Alejandro Perez
Associate
Alejandro represents employers in a wide array of workplace law matters, from day-to-day advice and counsel to litigation.
In his litigation practice, Alejandro defends employers of all…
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NLR Thought Leadership Award WinnerCoronavirus News
Ontario COVID-19 Restrictions

The National Law Review names Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. a 2022 Go-To Thought Leader for their coverage of coronavirus news in Ontario, Canada. Authors Michael Comartin and Gloria Ilunga detailed the complicated state of Ontario’s COVID-19 testing and lockdown guidance, including the landscape surrounding mandatory remote work, gathering limits, capacity limits, and more. The article saw upwards of 35,000 readers, demonstrating the ongoing importance and widespread need for thought leadership addressing COVID rules and regulations.

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