ATLANTA – August 15, 2015 – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced today that 195 of the firm’s attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017. The attorneys on the 2017 list were selected based on an exhaustive peer-review survey that examines the professional abilities, current practice, and experience of each lawyer.
Ogletree Deakins’ attorneys received recognition in several categories. Of the 195 attorneys named to the 2017 list, 151 were named under the Employment Law – Management category; 102 were named under the Labor Law – Management category; and 115 were named under the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins attorneys were also recognized in the Immigration Law, Qui Tam Law, and Employee Benefits categories, among others.
In addition, 13 Ogletree Deakins attorneys were named as a Best Lawyers® 2017 “Lawyer of the Year.” The publication awards this honor to a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area.
About Ogletree Deakins
Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Premier client service, as outlined in the firm’s Client Pledge, is one of the firm’s top priorities and a cornerstone of its core values. U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for five consecutive years. In 2016, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Employment Law – Management category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 750 attorneys located in 49 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to Fortune 50 companies.