ATLANTA – September 20, 2016 – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm has earned a “Powerhouse” ranking in the Employment Litigation category in the BTI Litigation Outlook 2017: Changes, Trends and Opportunities for Law Firms report. The firm was also recognized as a “Standout” in the Class Actions and Commercial Litigation categories. This is the fifth consecutive year that the firm has earned top distinctions in the BTI Litigation Outlook report.
“We are honored to be recognized in the BTI Litigation Outlook report for five consecutive years,” said Matt Keen, managing shareholder of Ogletree Deakins. “Our continued inclusion in this report is a testimony to our commitment to efficient, innovative, and premier client service.”
The BTI Litigation Outlook report is an annual study of the litigation market, which trends data from more than 4,300 corporate counsel client interviews over the span of 17 years to access trends shaping litigation. The 2017 report examines trends in the litigation market and uncovers how client behavior—and spending—is changing in 2017. According to the BTI Litigation Outlook 2017 report, the three driving changes impacting how clients are approaching litigation in 2017 are fewer matters, little change in spending, and more complex work.
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.