Ogletree Deakins Strengthens Bench in Seattle, Welcomes Experienced Litigator Sherry Talton

SEATTLE – December 4, 2023 – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome Sherry Talton as a shareholder in the firm’s Seattle office. Talton joins the firm from Jackson Lewis, where she was a principal and member of that firm’s Disability, Leave and Health Management Practice Group.

With a legal career spanning more than two decades, Talton represents employers in every stage of disputes, from risk management to trial and appeal. She has extensive litigation and appellate experience, defending employers against allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and more before state and federal courts. Talton also handles high-profile workplace investigations, helps employers implement time-sensitive strategies for workplace violence and other crisis scenarios, and provides comprehensive sexual harassment, DEI, EEO, and other workplace trainings.

“Sherry has a proven track record of successfully litigating a full spectrum of employment-related lawsuits and handling complex workplace investigations,” said Adam Pankratz, office managing shareholder of Ogletree Deakins’ Seattle office, “Sherry’s depth of experience, paired with her collaborative approach to client service, make her an excellent addition to our Seattle office. We look forward to working with Sherry and witnessing her contributions to the firm.”

Talton is active in her legal and local communities, including serving on the Board of Directors for Camp Fire USA and as a member of the Association of Workplace Investigators, Society for Human Resource Management, and Washington Women Lawyers. She was named in The Best Lawyers in America^© 2024 guide in the Employment Law – Management category. Talton earned her J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law and her M.A. and B.A., magna cum laude, from Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

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. Best Law Firms^® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 13 consecutive years. In the 2024 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Employment Law – Management category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 950 attorneys located in 55 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