Ogletree Deakins Included in AmLaw 200 List

ATLANTA – August 16, 2005 – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins) is proud to announce that, for the first time, it has been included on the prestigious “Am Law 200” list of top U.S. law firms. Ogletree Deakins ranked number 194 on the list, which is compiled and published by The American Lawyer magazine. The survey lists the nation’s law firms based on profits per partner, revenue per lawyer, value per attorney and gross revenues.

“This is great news for our firm. We had an outstanding year in 2004 in terms of our revenue and growth,” commented Ogletree Deakins’ managing shareholder Gray Geddie. “We attribute our good fortune to the talented group of attorneys we have on board. Their focus and dedication is what makes this firm successful.”

In 2004, Ogletree Deakins added new offices in Florida, New Jersey and North Carolina – boosting the number of attorneys within the firm to more than 250. This year, the firm has experienced further growth, opening offices in Kansas City and Phoenix. Ogletree Deakins now has nearly 300 lawyers nationwide, making it the third largest labor and employment law specialty firm in the country. Given this added growth, the firm anticipates an even higher ranking on next year’s Am Law 200 list.

About The American Lawyer

Designed for attorneys, The American Lawyer is a monthly magazine which covers significant legal business stories including profits, losses, mergers, and strategies of successful law firms across the nation. The magazine features a series of signature issues such as The Am Law 100, The Am Law 200, The Global 100, and Corporate Scorecard.

About Ogletree Deakins

Ogletree Deakins is the nation’s third largest labor and employment law firm, representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. The firm has nearly 300 lawyers located in 24 offices from Miami to Los Angeles. In addition to handling labor and employment law matters, the firm has thriving practices focused on business immigration, employee benefits, and workplace safety and health law. Ogletree Deakins represents a diverse range of clients, including more than half of the Fortune 50 corporations in the U.S.

For more information, please contact Karen Gonzales, communications manager, at 210-277-3606.