COLUMBIA, S.C. – June 23, 2015 – Ogletree Deakins joins South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and countless leaders throughout South Carolina in the call for removal of the Confederate flag from the Statehouse grounds.
“I have joined with my community in mourning the loss of nine precious lives to this heinous act, and have been proud of the community’s loving and respectful response in support of these victims and their families,” said Ben Glass, managing shareholder of Ogletree Deakins’ Charleston office. “Now is a time for unity and reflection, and I fully support the growing and diverse range of voices calling for the flag’s removal.”
“Our hearts go out to all those impacted by this unspeakable act of violence,” said Kathy Dudley Helms, managing shareholder of Ogletree Deakins’ Columbia office. “We stand with our fellow South Carolinians in supporting the families of those lost and calling for a show of unity in the removal of the flag.”
“I join my colleagues in Charleston and Columbia in calling for the removal of the flag from the Statehouse grounds,” said Mike Shetterly, managing shareholder of the firm’s Greenville office. “Removing the flag that so many have found to be divisive from the grounds that are supposed to represent all our interests is appropriate as we continue to mourn the loss from this atrocious and shameful attack.”
Ogletree Deakins has strong roots in South Carolina. Founded in Greenville in 1977, the firm has maintained its deep commitment to South Carolina as reflected in growth that includes three law offices in the state, the main administrative office, and hundreds of employees who are proud to call South Carolina home.
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. The firm has more than 700 lawyers located in 47 offices across the United States, in Europe, and in Mexico. In addition to handling labor and employment law matters, the firm has practices focused on business immigration, employee benefits, and workplace safety and health law. Ogletree Deakins represents a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to Fortune 50 companies.