Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Louisiana
Band 2
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Provided by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC
Ogletree Deakins’ affiliated Louisiana offices (New Orleans and Lafayette) are key players in the Louisiana labor and employment legal field, representing clients in the energy and construction industries, as well as banking, health care and retail, and handling a significant market share of work in this field when compared to our Louisiana competitors.
Our Louisiana offices have also been instrumental in shaping employment-related legislation in Louisiana, working closely with the Louisiana Association of Business & Industry on its state legislative initiatives. Additionally, we are highly regarded in the Louisiana legal community.
We currently have five attorneys named 2017 Best Lawyers in America; six attorneys named Louisiana Super Lawyers; and two Fellows in the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.
Chambers Review
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC is a highly regarded labor and employment boutique firm that serves an impressive roster of local and multinational clients. It represents companies in the construction, healthcare and energy sectors, among others. The firm acts across the breadth of labor and employment matters, including advising on discrimination and whistle-blower retaliation claims, as well as noncompete agreements. It is also a go-to firm for traditional labor law, both regionally and nationally.
Work Highlights
- Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC successfully represented DNOW in trade secrets litigation against a group of former DNOW employees.
Strengths
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"They have excellent knowledge of the unique Louisiana legal requirements and are very practical at the same time."
"They have excellent knowledge of the unique Louisiana legal requirements and are very practical at the same time."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Moore is a distinguished attorney who is noted by peers for his strong labor law practice. He offers clients the benefit of his extensive experience in handling wage and hour class actions, FLSA and breach of noncompete disputes.
"Chris has always been practical and excellent at balancing business and legal needs."
"Chris is a phenomenal resource."
Mark Mallery has considerable experience in handling single-plaintiff employment disputes, as well as traditional labor matters.
Monique Gougisha Doucette primarily focuses her practice on handling employment litigation matters for employers. She is particularly well-versed in workplace misconduct and sexual harassment cases.
Greg Guidry has a broad labor and employment practice, with experience in advising on wage and hour class matters, union issues and employment litigation.
Hal Ungar showcases broad litigation experience, including representing clients in wrongful termination and discrimination claims.
Ranked Lawyers at
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC
Louisiana
Members
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Andrew Burnside
Head of Department
Elvige Cassard
Greg Guidry
Jennifer Englander
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