ATLANTA – August 20, 2026 – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that more than 330 Ogletree Deakins attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Twenty-five of the firm’s attorneys are included for the first time at Ogletree Deakins.
Honorees named to the 2027 list were selected based on an exhaustive peer-review survey that examines the professional abilities, current practice, and experience of each lawyer. Ogletree Deakins attorneys received recognition in numerous categories, including Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Litigation – ERISA, Immigration Law, and more.
Additionally, 12 Ogletree Deakins attorneys were recognized as a Best Lawyers® 2027 “Lawyer of the Year”. The publication honors a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area.
Finally, more than 150 lawyers from Ogletree Deakins were selected to this year’s Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America list, which recognizes those who have been in practice for less than 10 years for their distinguished professional excellence.
“This year’s Best Lawyers recognition reflects the breadth and depth of talent across our firm,” said Liz Washko, managing shareholder of Ogletree Deakins. “We’re approaching 500 attorneys honored, which speaks to the consistent, high-quality representation and client-first approach our attorneys deliver across every practice area and office.”
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