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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC

Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC

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With more than 1,100 attorneys in 60 offices worldwide, Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management. We handle all types of employment-related legal matters, including traditional labor and employment, workplace safety, employee benefits, and business immigration matters. Guided by our Client Pledge, we focus on understanding clients’ business and objectives, collaborating and anticipating needs, harnessing technology and innovation, communicating effectively, and providing quality representation with exceptional value.

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  • Construction & Materials
  • Health Care
  • Media
  • Transportation

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Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded - California

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC provides a full service for clients in all areas of labor and employment law, with a particularly busy litigation team. Its impressive client list includes numerous Fortune 500 companies from the full spectrum of sectors. The department has extensive experience with contentious labor issues, including wage and hour class actions, and also offers counsel on Cal/OSHA compliance.

Notable practitioners

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Work Highlights

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  • Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC successfully dismissed a class action and a PAGA claim on behalf of a national university.

Strengths

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  • Ogeltree's have strategic prowess. They get very favorable resolutions based on their research, collaboration and relentless advocacy.

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  • Their quality of service is outstanding. They tear apart cases and cut to the chase.

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  • The Ogletree lawyers are experts in the field. They are creative and always stay ahead of trends.

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