Ogletree Deakins Grows in Michigan, Welcomes Blue Cross Blue Shield Assistant General Counsel

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. – July 16, 2018 – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome Lori Adamcheski as Senior Counsel in the firm’s Detroit (Metro) office. She joins Ogletree Deakins from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, where she served for seven years as assistant general counsel in the Employee Relations Law group, as well as diversity inclusion and community service coordinator of the legal department.

“Lori is committed to providing exceptional representation for employers and embodies our Client Pledge.  She has established a phenomenal reputation in Detroit and we are excited to have her join us,” said Meg Alli, managing shareholder of the firm’s Detroit (Metro) office.

During her tenure at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Adamcheski concentrated on state and federal employment discrimination, wage and hour, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), labor law matters, and provided representation before a number of administrative agencies. She also advised executives, management, and human resources personnel on employment policies, procedures, and collective bargaining. Adamcheski regularly counsels clients on minimizing legal risk and exposure on employment issues, and has provided advice on topics including disability accommodations, pre-employment background screenings, employee misconduct, and employment terminations.

Adamcheski earned her J.D. from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and her B.A. from Wayne State 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 seven consecutive years. In 2018, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor & Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 850 attorneys located in 53 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