Ogletree Deakins Announces Inaugural Recipient of St. Louis Diversity Scholarship

ST. LOUIS – April 8, 2019 – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that Jairo R. Villalobos has been chosen as the inaugural recipient of a $2,500 diversity scholarship created to benefit a first-year law student in St. Louis and support the development of the recipient in order to make a positive impact on the St. Louis legal community.

During the scholarship year, Villalobos will be paired with a mentor from Ogletree Deakins and invited to attend a series of Lunch and Learns and seminars hosted by the firm. He will also have access to resume coaching and a mock interview by a member of the Ogletree Deakins’ national recruiting team based in Indianapolis.

Villalobos earned his B.A. from Yale University and is a Washington University School of Law first year student.

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 eight consecutive years. In 2019, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Employment Law – Management 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