ATLANTA – May 29, 2015 – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm has been named the top firm for African-American attorneys on The American Lawyer’s 2015 Diversity Scorecard, an annual ranking of large U.S. law firms based on their percentage of minority attorneys and partners in U.S. offices. This is the second consecutive year that Ogletree Deakins has earned this ranking.
“Ogletree Deakins is proud to be named the No. 1 law firm for African-American attorneys for the second consecutive year,” said Kim Ebert, managing shareholder of Ogletree Deakins. “We have a focus on recruiting talented lawyers and making sure that we are representative of the clients we serve and their expectations with respect to diversity. This strategy is critical to our success.”
“Our ranking as the top law firm for African-American attorneys reflects our commitment to recruiting and retaining exceptional talent from diverse backgrounds,” said Michelle Wimes, director of Ogletree Deakins’ Professional Development & Inclusion group. “We look forward to continuing to attract talent from all backgrounds.”
The American Lawyer’s 2015 Diversity Scorecard tallies the number of black or African-American, Asian or Asian-American, Latino or Hispanic and multiracial/other attorneys in various law firm roles. Firms are ranked according to their diversity score, which is calculated by adding the percentage of minority lawyers in the firm’s U.S. offices to the percentage of U.S.–based minority partners.
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. Ogletree Deakins has been named a Law Firm of the Year four consecutive years by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” In 2015, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Labor Law – Management category. In addition to handling labor and employment law matters, the firm has thriving 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.