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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.

Industries (14)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Forestry & Paper
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Travel & Leisure

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Labor & Employment - North Carolina

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart remains a popular choice for clients seeking standout employment litigation ability, with noted experience in matters such as trade secrets, employment termination and civil rights cases before state and federal bodies. The firm is noted for its strength in the labor law space, handling matters such as union avoidance and collective bargaining. Clients also benefit from the team's expertise in employee benefits and wage and hour issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart represented IAP Worldwide Service and won complete summary judgment in a case brought by two plaintiffs under the False Claims Act.

Strengths

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  • The attorneys in Ogletree's offices have a depth of knowledge. In addition, they are very responsive, particularly in urgent situations.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • The team at Ogletree provides concise responses within prompt time periods. The team does a good job of balancing the needs of the business and measured responses.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • The team at Ogletree has intellectual knowledge of all fields, institutional knowledge born from long tenures with the organization and client.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • C Matthew Keen
    C Matthew Keen

    C Matthew Keen

    Managing shareholder Matthew Keen comes highly recommended for his expert employment litigation practice. His caseload includes defending against high-value discrimination claims, as well as trade secrets and workplace injury mandates. He is also experienced in NLRB proceedings.

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  • Robert A Sar
    Robert A Sar

    Robert A Sar

    Robert Sar is an experienced practitioner in both employment disputes and traditional labor law mandates. He acts for clients from regulated industries such as healthcare, and also for those in the technology, retail and hospitality sectors.

    • Robert Sar is very responsive and I appreciate his strategic thinking on complex situations.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
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  • Michael McKnight
    Michael McKnight

    Michael McKnight

    Michael McKnight has notable experience in employment disputes, including arbitration, as well as OSHA work.

    • Michael McKnight is a great attorney and he takes the time to educate us.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
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  • Kelly S. Hughes
    Kelly S. Hughes

    Kelly S. Hughes

    Kelly Hughes has a broad practice that sees her act for clients on a range of employment issues. She is noted for her expertise on workplace flexibility matters.

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