Ogletree Deakins Strengthens Seattle Bench, Welcomes Daniel Crowner as Shareholder

SEATTLE – March 11, 2025 – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome Daniel Crowner to the firm’s Seattle office as a shareholder. Daniel joins the firm from Jackson Lewis.

With a legal career spanning nearly two decades, Daniel brings a wealth of experience in employment law and litigation to the firm. He serves as counsel to a wide range of employers, from small businesses to large corporations, in the defense of complex and high-exposure litigation. Daniel is adept at navigating a myriad of workplace law matters, including disability and reasonable accommodations, unlawful discrimination, family and medical leave, hostile work environment, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, and breach of contract.

Daniel has experience representing employers before state and federal courts, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC), the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, and the Washington State Employment Security Department. He also handles mediations, alternative dispute resolutions, arbitrations, and workplace investigations.

“With the employment law landscape in Washington evolving rapidly, Daniel’s extensive knowledge and experience with the state’s laws and regulatory agencies make him a valuable addition to our Seattle team,” said Adam Pankratz, office managing shareholder in Seattle. “We are excited to welcome him and are confident that he will further enhance our capabilities in the Pacific Northwest.”

Daniel volunteers as a Civil Service Commissioner for the City of Bellevue. He holds a J.D. from the Seattle University School of Law and a B.S. from the University of Washington.

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. Best Law Firms^® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor and Employment Law category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1050 attorneys located in 59 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S. www.ogletree.com