Ogletree Deakins Expands Columbus Team with Addition of Shareholder H. Devon Collins

COLUMBUS, Ohio – February 2, 2026 – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that H. Devon Collins has joined the firm’s Columbus office as a shareholder. Collins joins Ogletree Deakins from Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, where he practiced since 2020.

Collins advises, counsels, and represents employers of all sizes across a wide range of issues, pulling from nearly a decade of labor and employment law experience. His practice focuses on managing compliance and litigation matters involving the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), and other federal and state employment statutes. He has substantial experience representing employers in litigation and trials before state and federal courts across the country, and he has defended countless charges filed with the Department of Labor (DOL), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and numerous state employment commissions.

Collins represents employers in matters involving discrimination, wage and hour compliance, breach of contract, defamation, and restrictive covenant disputes. He works closely with business executives and human resource leaders to proactively mitigate risk, consulting on appropriate strategies and leading workplace training.

“Devon is incredibly versatile, with substantial litigation experience and a strong reputation for exceptional client service,” said Samuel Lillard, office managing shareholder in Columbus. “Employers view him as a trusted partner, leaning on his advice and counsel to implement effective business practices and prevent issues from escalating. His depth and breadth of knowledge, paired with his practical, solutions-oriented approach, will be an instant value-add for our clients throughout Ohio and beyond.”

Collins earned his J.D., cum laude, from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and his B.A.  from Otterbein University in Ohio. He is a member of the Human Resources Association of Central Ohio and serves on the Section Council for the Ohio State Bar Association.

About Ogletree Deakins
With more than 1,100 attorneys in 60 offices worldwide, Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management. We handle all types of employment-related legal matters, including traditional labor and employment, workplace safety, employee benefits, and business immigration matters. Guided by our Client Pledge, we focus on understanding clients’ business and objectives, collaborating and anticipating needs, harnessing technology and innovation, communicating effectively, and providing quality representation with exceptional value. www.ogletree.com