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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : South Carolina

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC

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The South Carolina offices combine to provide every aspect of the labor and employment relationship, including employment litigation, employment advice and counsel, immigration, I-9, benefits, ERISA litigation, OFCCP, Occupational Safety and Health Association, labor campaigns, labor litigation, and affirmative action. Our offices represent most of the state’s largest employers and publicly traded companies.

Industries (13)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Retail
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Utilities

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Labor & Employment - South Carolina

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart has a superb group for labor and employment law, able to deploy extensive resources on a variety of matters. It is highly adept at handling employee benefits and labor disputes, and offers the benefit of a hugely impressive network of offices beyond South Carolina. The firm represents national and international employers across a range of sectors, including major energy, healthcare and manufacturing companies.
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Strengths

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  • The attorneys I have worked with have high attention to detail and are readily available to answer questions or assist when needed.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • Ogletree offers very good communication, provides good summaries of our open matters and a very good response time - just excellent advice and good results.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • The firm is responsive and able to provide ready guidance during a conference call or correspondence.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • They provide quality, practical advice incorporating the law.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • Everyone at the firm has been very prompt and detailed in their response to litigation matters, as well as more urgent needs for advice.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Mike M Shetterly
    Mike M Shetterly

    Mike M Shetterly

    Mike Shetterly handles a wide range of employment litigation, including harassment and discrimination claims. He also provides employers with compliance advice in relation to the ADA and FMLA.

    • Mike Shetterly is our go-to defense counsel in labor and employment matters.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

    • Mike is our main partner. He is very knowledgeable and an expert.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

    • Mike is a great sounding board, but also a fantastic connector. When he hears the issue, he can immediately identify and connect us with an expert in that space to give us a deeper dive.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
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  • Ashley Prickett Cuttino
    Ashley Prickett Cuttino

    Ashley Prickett Cuttino

    Ashley Prickett Cuttino is frequently sought out to advise employers on a variety of employment litigation matters, including EEOC charges and sexual assault claims.

    • Ashley is one of the most practical outside counsel I have met.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
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  • D. Michael Henthorne
    D. Michael Henthorne

    D. Michael Henthorne

    Michael Henthorne has considerable experience in defending employers in litigation, including wrongful termination cases.

    • In the trial we had Michael was extraordinarily prepared and meticulous, appropriately aggressive and was able to secure us a favorable verdict.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

    • Michael is wonderful to work with. He is extremely knowledgeable and brings that knowledge to the table in discussions.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

    • Michael Henthorne consistently demonstrates excellence in formal filings, everyday communications and advice. He is always budget conscious and communicates well with the client regarding strategy and status.

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  • Mark Stubley
    Mark Stubley

    Mark Stubley

    Mark Stubley represents clients in a range of industries, including construction, transportation, healthcare and manufacturing. He also defends union-organizing campaigns and advises on compliance and policy, as well as litigation.

    • We have worked with Mark for a number of years and he has a broad range of knowledge regarding labor matters with our industry and in general.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
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