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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC

Labor & Employment

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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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Labor & Employment - Maryland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart has a recognizable presence in the market, consisting of labor and employment law specialists. It is well-versed in traditional labor matters as well as complex employment litigation. 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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Work Highlights

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  • Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC represented The Walters Art Museum in a litigation before the Maryland Supreme Court.

Strengths

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  • The attorneys at Ogletree are very insightful and their work product has been outstanding. They routinely see issues and opportunities that others have missed.

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  • The firm is able to parse complicated matters into workable, business issues to be addressed.

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  • Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart has a very deep bench when it comes to lawyers; for pretty much any specialty there is always a lawyer the firm can tap.

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  • The team provides client-focused actionable legal analysis.

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  • Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart is very friendly, accommodating, and collaborative.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • J Michael McGuire
    J Michael McGuire

    J Michael McGuire

    Michael McGuire remains one of the more notable figures in Maryland's labor market. He provides expert representation to employers in labor arbitrations as well as collective bargaining negotiations.

    • Michael McGuire is great to work with, a great idea generator and expert in labor relations and union strategies. He's very plugged into the union world.

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    • Michael is great to work with on the labor relations side of things.

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  • Stephen Shawe
    Stephen Shawe

    Stephen Shawe

    Stephen Shawe continues to be sought out for his prowess in collective bargaining negotiations as well as contentious labor and employment matters. He has extensive experience representing management in labor and employment matters.
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  • Fiona Ong
    Fiona Ong

    Fiona Ong

    Fiona Ong provides high-level counsel on employment matters, both advisory and contentious in nature.

    • Fiona Ong is an excellent general employment attorney.

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  • Darryl McCallum
    Darryl McCallum

    Darryl McCallum

    Darryl McCallum handles a range of labor matters. He is well-versed in wrongful termination, age discrimination and retaliation cases.

    • Darryl McCallum is really good on client service and client focus and he has a real skill in getting to the heart of the matter.

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  • Eric Hemmendinger
    Eric Hemmendinger

    Eric Hemmendinger

    Eric Hemmendinger is a respected contentious practitioner who is particularly active representing clients in wage and hour disputes and cases related to the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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  • Mark Swerdlin
    Mark Swerdlin

    Mark Swerdlin

    Mark Swerdlin is highly regarded throughout the market. He handles a wide array of significant investigations into claims of harassment, abuse and discrimination. He has a notable focus on clients in the arts sector.

    • Mark Swerdlin is able to meet almost any need/question/issue that we are facing.

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    • Mark has excellent long-term understanding of our mission and employee base, coupled with strong overall labor and employment knowledge.

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  • Parker Thoeni
    Parker Thoeni

    Parker Thoeni

    Parker Thoeni has developed a notable reputation for his handling of employment disputes, including wage and hour, discrimination and wrongful dismissal claims.

    • Parker is extremely calm and collected under any circumstance and is also very well-versed in attorney client protocols which he uses to his advantage when representing us against a plaintiff's attorneys.

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    • Parker Thoeni is great to work with.

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  • Chad Horton
    Chad Horton

    Chad Horton

    Chad Horton is particularly adept at assisting clients with collective bargaining negotiations.

    • Chad Horton's knowledge in the labor realm is a great asset. His depth of experience and his obvious interest and enjoyment in the practice makes him a great partner for his clients.

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