About

Provided by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC

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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Labor & Employment - Alabama

3
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.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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James C Pennington
2
James C Pennington
2
Band 2
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.

David Walston
4
David Walston
4
Band 4
David Walston acts on a wide range of labor and employment matters, such as discrimination allegations, OSHA and EEOC charges.
David Warren
4
David Warren
4
Band 4
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.
Scott Kelly
4
Scott Kelly
4
Band 4

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.

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

Ranked Lawyers at
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Alabama

Labor & Employment

James C Pennington
2
James C Pennington
2
Band 2
David Walston
4
David Walston
4
Band 4
David Warren
4
David Warren
4
Band 4
Scott Kelly
4
Scott Kelly
4
Band 4

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