Ogletree Deakins Welcomes Grace Skertich to Jackson Office as an Associate

JACKSON, MS – January 4, 2010 – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), the nation’s third-largest labor and employment law firm, is pleased to announce that Grace Skertich has joined the firm’s Jackson office as an associate.  In her practice, Skertich defends employers in cases involving workplace injuries, sexual harassment, race discrimination, age discrimination, and disability discrimination.  Skertich also provides advice to employers regarding wage and hour issues, personnel policies, leave issues, discipline and discharge matters.  Additionally, she counsels human resources representatives regarding compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

While in law school, Skertich was the Articles Editor of the Editorial Board for the Mississippi College Law Review.  She was also a member of the Moot Court Board where she served as Shadow Counsel for the 2008 Wagner National Labor and Employment Law Competition team.  

Skertich earned her J.D. from the Mississippi College School of Law in 2009 and her B.A. from Millsaps College in 2006.

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 more than 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.