Ogletree Deakins’ James Patton Elected to The Harbert Center’s Center Management, Inc. Board

BIRMINGHAM, AL – February 22, 2010 – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of America’s largest labor and employment law firms, is pleased to announce that  James (Jay) Patton, a shareholder in the firm’s Birmingham office, has been Elected to The Harbert Center’s Center Management, Inc. board.  

Joining Patton will be Colin Luke, of Balch & Bingham serving as 2010-2011 president of the board.  Other officers are Kent Graeve, Arlington Properties, immediate past president, Chip Pierce, Brown Mechanical Contracting, treasurer and Hal Jones, Latitude3 Media, secretary.  Board members include Charlie Regan, Gorrie Regan & Associates, Jon Whetsell, Ligon Industries, Scott Berte, Dixon Hughes, and Dan Bundy, Regions Bank.

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.    

About The Harbert Center

With its distinguished character, elegance and charm, The Harbert Center serves as a premiere downtown location for corporate, civic and social events. The Italian granite and mahogany structure sets the stage for sophisticated social affairs while comfortable surroundings and state-of-the-art meeting amenities provide the ideal atmosphere for productive business events.  http://www.theharbertcenter.com/