Ogletree Deakins Welcomes Tom Arn as a Shareholder

PHOENIX, AZ – February 2, 2010 – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the nation’s largest labor and employment law firms, is pleased to announce that Tom Arn has joined its Phoenix office as a shareholder.  Previously, Mr. Arn was a partner in the Phoenix office of Quarles & Brady LLP.

Mr. Arn’s practice includes litigating before federal and state courts in addition to numerous administrative bodies such as the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and the U.S. Department of Labor.  In his practice, he advises and represents management with respect to compliance with federal and state anti-discrimination laws, sexual harassment litigation, trade secret protection, restrictive covenant enforcement and defense, federal labor law compliance, affirmative action plans, and ERISA and whistleblower claims.

“Having Tom join Ogletree Deakins is an outstanding opportunity for the firm and our clients,” said Eric Dowell, the managing shareholder of Ogletree Deakins’ Phoenix office.  “Tom’s vast experience in labor and employment law will certainly assist businesses and management as they face changes and evolving trends in workplace laws and regulations.”

Mr. Arn earned a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1989, where he was Articles Editor for the Journal of Law and Politics, and a B.A., with distinction, from George Washington University in 1985.  He is admitted to practice in the U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit; U.S. District Court, District of Arizona.

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 37 offices across the United States.  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 United States.  For more information, please contact Ryan King, public relations manager, at (404) 870-1742.