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ATLANTA, GA – December 21, 2009 – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), America’s third-largest labor and employment law firm, is pleased to announce that Jon Gumbel has joined its Atlanta office as a shareholder. Previously, Mr. Gumbel was a partner at the Atlanta office of Epstein, Becker & Green.
Mr. Gumbel is an experienced litigator who was named one of America’s Leading Attorneys by Chambers USA in 2008. During his career, he has represented clients in state and federal court in 25 states across the country. He advises management on all aspects of employment law issues including organizing campaigns, labor arbitrations and contract negotiations. In addition to his practice, he currently serves as the Legislative Chair for the Human Resources Management Association, Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Gumbel’s experience includes employment litigation, including race, gender, age, religious and disability discrimination claims, ADA, FMLA, OSHA, ERISA, preventive employment and labor advice, OWBPA, wage and hour issues, wrongful termination, WARN Act and FLSA Litigation, restrictive covenant litigation, labor arbitrations, ULPs and labor advice.
“We are very pleased to have Jon Gumbel join Ogletree Deakins,” said Bill Steinhaus, managing shareholder of the Ogletree Deakins’ Atlanta office. “Jon’s expertise across a spectrum of labor and employment issues is a real asset to his clients and to the collective experience here at Ogletree Deakins.”
Mr. Gumbel earned a B.B.A., with honors, from Western Illinois University in 1982 and his J.D., with honors, from the University of Florida in 1986.
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 450 lawyers located in 35 offices across the U.S. 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 Ryan King, public relations manager, at (404) 870-1742.