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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC

Labor & Employment

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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.

Industries (18)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Chemicals
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Forestry & Paper
  • Insurance
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Retail
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Transportation
  • Utilities

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Labor & Employment - Alabama

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart has a recognizable presence in Alabama, consisting of labor and employment law specialists, with a well-established Birmingham office. The firm has a particularly strong client base in the higher education market. It is well versed in traditional labor matters, assisting clients with collective bargaining and disputes. It regularly handles defense work against OFCCP claims as well as advising on discrimination, Title VII violations, trade secrets and retaliation mandates.
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Strengths

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  • I trust Ogletree to handle any matter, regardless of complexity.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • Ogletree provides excellent legal advice on matters both small and complex.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • The team has a deep bench of sophisticated attorneys capable of handling complex matters covering broad areas of expertise.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • James C Pennington
    James C Pennington

    James C Pennington

    James Pennington handles a wide variety of employment mandates, including large multistate actions, collective bargaining, discrimination and Title IX mandates.

    • James is a very accomplished attorney.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
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  • David Walston
    David Walston

    David Walston

    David Walston acts on a wide range of labor and employment matters, such as discrimination allegations, OSHA and EEOC charges.
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  • David Warren
    David Warren

    David Warren

    David Warren offers strong expertise in a variety of employment law mandates. His work in the field encompasses Title VII and EEOC claims, as well as discrimination and retaliation claims.
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  • Scott Kelly
    Scott Kelly

    Scott Kelly

    Scott Kelly is recognized for his expertise in employment investigations and audits for a broad client list which includes universities and media agencies.

    • Scott is one of the best and brightest attorneys I have partnered with.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

    • Scott provides an excellent client service and has strong substantive expertise. He is highly knowledgeable and thoughtful in his analysis.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
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