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Labor & Employment - Maryland

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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.

Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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J Michael McGuire
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Senior Statespeople
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.

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

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Stephen Shawe
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Senior Statespeople
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
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Band 2
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
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Band 3

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
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Band 3
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
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Band 3
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.

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
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Band 3
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.

Parker Thoeni is great to work with.

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Chad Horton
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Band 4

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC

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Labor & Employment

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J Michael McGuire
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Senior Statespeople
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Stephen Shawe
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Senior Statespeople
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Fiona Ong
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Darryl McCallum
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Band 3
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Eric Hemmendinger
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Band 3
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Mark Swerdlin
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Band 3
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Parker Thoeni
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Band 3
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Chad Horton
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Band 4