Michelle Wimes Recognized by Missouri Lawyers Media’s Diversity & Inclusion Awards

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – July 25, 2018 – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that Michelle Wimes, who serves as Chief Diversity and Professional Development Officer for the firm, will be honored by Missouri Lawyers Media during the publication’s inaugural Diversity & Inclusion Awards next month.

Wimes is among a group of 20 attorneys, firms, and organizations recognized for “significantly advancing diversity, inclusion and the dignity of all people in Missouri’s legal profession and in communities in which exceptional legal work impacts justice for all.” She will receive her award during a ceremony August 15 at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis.

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 53 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