Ogletree Deakins Named Top Firm for African-American Attorneys on The American Lawyer’s Diversity Scorecard

ATLANTA – June 6, 2014 – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm has been named the top firm for African-American attorneys on The American Lawyer’s 2014 Diversity Scorecard, an annual ranking of large U.S. law firms based on their percentage of minority attorneys and partners.

“Ogletree Deakins is proud to be named a top firm for African-American attorneys, especially because the demographic is slowly declining in the legal profession,” said Michelle Wimes, director of Ogletree Deakins’ Professional Development & Inclusion group. “Our firm is committed to diversity and inclusion and continues to recruit and retain exceptional talent from diverse backgrounds.”

The American Lawyer’s 2014 Diversity Scorecard tallies the number of African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic, and multiracial/other attorneys in various law firm jobs. Firms are ranked according to their diversity score, which is calculated by adding the percentage of minority lawyers in the firm’s U.S. offices to the percentage of U.S.–based minority partners.

About Ogletree Deakins

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. The firm has 700 lawyers located in 45 offices across the United States and in Europe. Ogletree Deakins is the “Law Firm of the Year” in both the Employment Law – Management and Labor Law – Management categories in the 2014 edition of the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. 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, from small businesses to Fortune 50 companies.

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