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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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  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Forestry & Paper
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Mining & Metals
  • Retail
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Transportation
  • Utilities

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Labor & Employment - Wisconsin

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC is a renowned national labor and employment firm with a strong Milwaukee practice. The firm handles the full range of advisory labor and employment matters, with notable depth of expertise in employment litigation, particularly in discrimination cases. The team also excels in traditional labor matters, including grievance arbitrations and union-organizing campaigns. It is also well-versed in conducting company pay equity audits.

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Strengths

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  • The team provides intuitive business insights, which makes the end product more valuable.

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  • They truly understand what our business is looking for and provide practical advice.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • They are always quick to respond.

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  • We never have concerns that the firm doesn't have the skill, knowledge, or experience to handle a matter.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Bernard J Bobber
    Bernard J Bobber

    Bernard J Bobber

    Bernard Bobber remains a highly sought-after attorney for his wealth of experience in all aspects of labor and employment, particularly traditional labor matters and disputes work. He is well-versed in matters concerning collective bargaining and retirement benefits.

    • Bernard has deep expertise and technical skills.

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  • Kevin J Kinney
    Kevin J Kinney

    Kevin J Kinney

    Kevin Kinney maintains an outstanding reputation for his abilities in labor and employment law, and regularly advises an array of major clients on both contentious and non-contentious matters.

    • Kevin is bright, passionate, reasonable and humble. His answers are based on a collection of data points that take into consideration the overall business and corporate politics.

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  • Timothy C. Kamin
    Timothy C. Kamin

    Timothy C. Kamin

    Timothy Kamin has a wide-ranging labor and employment practice which includes expertise in areas such as employment disputes and unionizing issues.

    • He is down to earth, reasonable, logical and willing to put in the extra mile.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

    • Tim builds very effective relationships with our unions. We receive good results when he is the lead negotiator.

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