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DALLAS, TX – September 1, 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 John Brown as the newest shareholder to join the firm’s Dallas office. Previously, Brown was a partner in the Dallas office of Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP. Brown is board certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has vast experience in labor law, employment litigation and class action defense. In his practice, Brown represents employers in disputes involving anti-discrimination laws, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. He also advises clients on a variety of labor and employment issues, including employee contracts, handbooks, employee separations, and investigations.
“With his experience, John is uniquely positioned to make an immediate impact for employers and clients as the labor and employment law landscape continues to change,” said Bryant McFall, managing shareholder of Ogletree Deakins’ Dallas office. His depth of knowledge, particularly given the large increase in FLSA collective actions, adds to our firm’s class action bench strength and is a welcome addition to the Dallas office.”
In addition to his practice, Brown also presents to employers, managers and human resources professionals on topics including, harassment policies and investigations, managing employment risk, and wage and hour issues.
Brown earned his J.D. from Baylor University in 1995, where he was a member of the Order of Barristers, and a B.A. from Southern Methodist University in 1992.
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 500 lawyers located in 40 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.