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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : Ohio: North

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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.

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  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • Chemicals
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Sports
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure

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Labor & Employment - Ohio: North

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC is an experienced practice that is well-versed across all labor and employment matters. It has vast experience in class action litigation, wage and hour claims, different wrongful termination claims, and disputes relating to discrimination. The law firm works with clients from a range of industries, including healthcare, transport, education and manufacturing.

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Work Highlights

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  • Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC assisted Church & Dwight with global litigation and employment counsel.

Strengths

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  • The firm is responsive, collaborative and knowledgeable.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John Gerak
    John Gerak

    John Gerak

    John Gerak provides expert counsel to employers on class action claims around discrimination allegations and wage and hour issues, as well as advising on reductions of workforce and terminations.

    • He has top-shelf legal abilities and is able to apply them within the constraints faced by a business.

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  • Wade M Fricke
    Wade M Fricke

    Wade M Fricke

    Wade Fricke offers experience across the breadth of traditional labor law work, while also advising on matters such as handbook drafting and review, and employee relations auditing.
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  • Amanda Quan
    Amanda Quan

    Amanda Quan

    Amanda Quan is experienced in litigation pertaining to employment law, claims of discrimination and retaliation. Her expertise extends to ERISA litigation and collective bargaining.
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Ranked Individuals at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC (3)

Ohio: North

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