Ogletree Deakins Grows Litigation Practice in Sacramento, Welcomes Michael Nader as Shareholder

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – August 1, 2017 – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome Michael Nader as a shareholder in the firm’s Sacramento office. Nader, who was previously of counsel and later a shareholder with Ogletree from 2010-2013, joins the firm from E. & J. Gallo Winery, where he was associate general counsel. Since opening in January 2017 with three attorneys, Ogletree Deakins’ Sacramento office has doubled in size.

A highly skilled litigator, advisor, counselor, and trainer, Nader represents employers in employment-related litigation in federal and state courts, and before administrative agencies. He focuses his practice on wage and hour class action litigation, and on defending wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims. 

Nader regularly provides practical legal advice for employers on how to best achieve their business goals while managing risk under California’s employment laws. His counsel covers the full range of workplace issues, including wage and hour compliance, harassment prevention, performance management, disability accommodations and the interactive process, managing leaves of absence, adopting compliant policies and practices, and protecting trade secrets.

“We are thrilled to welcome Mike back to Ogletree Deakins,” said Tony DeCristoforo, managing shareholder of Ogletree’s Sacramento office. “Mike is a talented and hard-working employment lawyer with class experience who will add needed bench strength to our busy Sacramento office and the growing California class action practice.”  

Nader is also an engaging speaker who has trained thousands of managers, supervisors, and employees on how to maintain a respectful workplace that is free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, abusive conduct and bullying.

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 six consecutive years. In 2017, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Labor Law – Management category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 800 attorneys located in 52 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. www.ogletree.com