Ogletree Deakins Expands European Capabilities, Welcomes Jacqueline Piran as Partner in Berlin

BERLIN – April 5, 2022 – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome veteran employment attorney Jacqueline Piran to the firm’s Berlin office as a partner. Prior to joining Ogletree Deakins, Jacqueline acted as founding partner of PIRAN Employment Law Offices, a labor and employment law firm she established more than 15 years ago. She began her career at Baker McKenzie in Frankfurt, Germany.

Jacqueline has more than 20 years of experience representing and advising German and international employers on the full spectrum of employment law issues, including mergers and acquisitions, employee contracts and collective agreements, redundancies, restructurings, transfer of undertakings, privatizations, and corporate transactions. An experienced litigator, she has appeared for many clients before all levels of German courts.

Jacqueline represents a range of clients from medium-sized companies and subsidiaries of international groups to startups and nonprofits. She has significant experience coordinating global employment law projects and advising clients on the implementation of international compensation schemes and HR policies.

“Jacqueline is a perfect fit for Ogletree Deakins. As a seasoned employment lawyer with a wealth of experience, strong entrepreneurial mindset, and proven devotion to providing premier client service, she has exactly the qualities we are looking for as an important addition to our successful Berlin office,” said Dr. Ulrike Conradi, managing partner of Ogletree Deakins’ Berlin office.

In addition to her legal prowess, Jacqueline is active in the German legal community and is a member of several professional groups, including the German Lawyers Association, Berlin Lawyers Association, and European Employment Lawyers Association. She regularly writes on employment law topics including discrimination, global employment, and termination. After completing both Legal State Examinations, Jacqueline became a Certified Employment Law Specialist in 2003.

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 11 consecutive years. In 2022, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Employment Law – Management category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 900 attorneys located in 53 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S. www.ogletree.com