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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : South Carolina


Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC

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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.

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

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.

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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  • Band 2Mike M Shetterly
    Band 2Mike 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
  • Band 3Ashley Prickett Cuttino
    Band 3Ashley 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
  • Band 3D. Michael Henthorne
    Band 3D. 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.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 3Mark Stubley
    Band 3Mark 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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