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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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When companies are threatened by employment-related claims, they turn to Ryan T. Warden. Clients trust Ryan to develop effective strategies to pursue the best course for each case, all…
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Since 1993, Mr. Warren has represented employers in the employment and labor law field, with an emphasis on litigation prevention counseling and employment litigation defense. Mr. Warren…
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Aaron Warshaw is an experienced, attorney who represents a diverse array of clients in labor and employment matters.  He is one of the founding attorneys of the New York City office.  Aaron…
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Liz Washko is a Shareholder in the Nashville office and the co-chair of the firm’s Pay Equity practice group. Ms. Washko represents management in a wide variety of employment matters both…
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As a member of the firm’s Cybersecurity and Privacy Practice Group, Lauren dedicates her practice to assisting clients with matters including data security incident response, data breach…
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Of Counsel
Suzanne Watson partners with employers of all sizes on a full range of labor and employment issues. Suzanne is an experienced and strategic litigator and devotes a substantial amount of her…
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Keith Watts is a founding shareholder of the firm's Orange County office.  Keith practices exclusively labor and employment law and has handled a wide variety of matters, including sexual…
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Valerie L. Weiss represents and advises management from a wide-range of industries, including hospitality, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and non-profit agencies, among others, in connection…
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Nicole Welch is an associate in the New York City office.  Ms. Welch has considerable experience litigating employment discrimination disputes, including matters arising under Title VII,…
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Kyle Wende is an associate in Ogletree Deakins’ Sacramento office. His practice focuses on employment litigation but includes a wide variety of issues. He has experience with class actions…
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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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