Ogletree Deakins Adds 35th Attorney in Dallas, Welcomes Marcus Brown as Shareholder

DALLAS – May 1, 2018 – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome Marcus Brown as shareholder in the firm’s Dallas office. Brown joins the firm from Winstead, where he was a shareholder. He is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Brown has more than a decade of experience in labor and employment law. He advises and represents in-house legal departments and human resources professionals in multi-national, national, and small businesses on issues including discrimination, claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) compliance, terminations, and wage and hour issues. He also drafts employment agreements, employment handbooks, and non-compete agreements, and conducts anti-harassment training programs.

“Marcus is a passionate attorney who has made quite a name for himself in Dallas and accumulated a tremendous amount of experience,” said Bryant McFall, managing shareholder of Ogletree Deakins’ Dallas office. “His approach to service mirrors our Client Pledge, and he is an excellent addition to the stellar team of attorneys we have in Dallas. We’re thrilled to have him join us.”

Brown is active in his professional and local communities. He is a member of the National Employment Law Council and the State Bar of Texas’ Diversity in the Profession Committee. He also serves as vice chair of the Board of Directors for Mental Health America of Greater Dallas. Brown earned his J.D. from University of Virginia School of Law and his B.B.A. from Southern Methodist University.

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 seven consecutive years. In 2018, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor & Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 850 attorneys located in 52 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. www.ogletree.com