Ogletree Deakins Expands Litigation Capabilities in Dallas, Welcomes Ellen Perlioni

DALLAS – August 8, 2016 – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is expanding its litigation capabilities in Texas by welcoming Ellen Perlioni in the firm’s Dallas office. Perlioni, a seasoned litigator with more than 20 years of experience, was previously a partner with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP. Perlioni has extensive experience defending clients in single-plaintiff, multi-plaintiff, and class action litigation, and also regularly counsels clients on a variety of compliance issues.

“Ellen’s commitment to delivering excellent client service and value aligns well with the tenets found in our Client Pledge,” said Bryant McFall, managing shareholder of Ogletree Deakins’ Dallas office. “She is a tenacious litigator with more than two decades of experience in complex litigation involving intricate and delicate issues.”

Perlioni has an active pro bono practice. She has served on the Dallas Suicide and Crisis Center’s board of directors and has handled multiple pro bono cases. Perlioni earned her J.D. from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law and earlier received a B.S. from Texas Christian University.

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. Premier client service, as outlined in the firm’s Client Pledge, is one of the firm’s top priorities and a cornerstone of its core values. U.S. News – Best Lawyers^® “Best Law Firms” has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for five consecutive years. In 2016, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Employment Law – Management category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 750 attorneys located in 49 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to Fortune 50 companies.