ATLANTA – August 18, 2015 – 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 been named the Immigration Law Firm of the Year – USA by the Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards 2015. The Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards recognize the achievements of law firms and individuals who have delivered exceptional results for their clients over the past 12 months – whilst operating in a challenging business environment. The firms recognized in 2015 have dedicated their resources to innovation, built on their depth of experience, and performed outstandingly over the year.
“As one of the largest and most responsive business immigration practices in the U.S., our team provides a wide range of legal representation for employers seeking temporary business visas and permanent residence on behalf of foreign national employees,” said Andrew Merrills, chair of Ogletree Deakins’ Immigration Practice Group. “We are proud of our work in this area, and this recognition underscores our commitment to providing service and value to our clients with an increasingly global presence.”
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 750 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.