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MORRISTOWN, N.J. – June 8, 2012 – 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 Sharon Margello, a Shareholder in the firm’s Morristown office, has been selected to receive one of the 2012 Distinguished Service Awards given by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE). The Distinguished Service Awards are given annually to attorneys in appreciation of outstanding contributions to continuing legal education and are based upon their ongoing commitment to enhance the profession. Margello was presented the award during a reception at the New Jersey State Bar Association Law Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey on June 7th.
Margello is a member of the Executive Committee of the Labor and Employment Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association. She is a frequent speaker at ICLE seminars, covering topics in the area of employment law. Margello represents management in all areas of employment law, including employment discrimination, restrictive covenant, collective actions, whistleblower and wrongful discharge litigation. She has over thirty years of experience litigating employment disputes on behalf of management.
About Ogletree Deakins
Ogletree Deakins is one of the nation’s largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. The firm has more than 600 lawyers located in 42 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. www.ogletreedeakins.com
About the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJ-ICLE)
NJICLE was established in 1962 to help lawyers and judges increase their general professional competence, keep abreast of developments in the law and become more proficient in selected areas of practice. NJICLE provides more than 275 live and online seminars annually throughout the State, offering audio and video CLE packages. The organization also develops software programs specifically designed for practicing attorneys and publishes comprehensive treatises and lecture handbooks. The institution’s lecturers, authors and advisors include attorneys from the bench and bar, representing every field of specialization and type of practice.