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Buffalo, N.Y. – June 17, 2024 – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm is expanding its New York presence with an office in Buffalo. This is the firm’s 56th office globally, after announcing a new office in Fresno, California, earlier this month. Richard Braden, who joined Ogletree Deakins in April, will serve as the Buffalo office managing shareholder. R. Scott DeLuca and Jeffrey Coren join Braden as the founding members of the Buffalo office.
“The employment law landscape in New York is rapidly evolving, with several new laws recently enacted or on the horizon. Our expansion into Buffalo reflects our commitment to providing clients with quality representation at their doorstep,” said Liz Washko, managing shareholder of Ogletree Deakins. “Rick, Scott, and Jeff have established practices in Buffalo and deep knowledge of New York employment law and the local business market, making them well-equipped to provide our clients in New York with excellent client service. This is an exciting move for the firm.”
Backed by nearly thirty years of experience, Braden is a trial attorney who counsels businesses in a wide variety of matters related to employment law and commercial litigation. He represents employers before administrative agencies and in state and federal court, including in employment discrimination lawsuits, employee benefits litigation, ADA Title III accessibility actions, and complex commercial cases. Braden regularly advises employers in many industries, including hospitality, manufacturing, and construction, on all aspects of the employment relationship.
“In my time at Ogletree Deakins, I have been able to utilize the firm’s deep knowledge base and global offerings to better serve my clients,” said Braden. “Our expansion into Buffalo will further strengthen our ties in New York, and I look forward to the firm’s continued growth and success.”
DeLuca is a seasoned labor and employment law attorney with more than 25 years of experience. DeLuca’s practice focuses on handling matters before the EEOC and New York Division of Human Rights as well as employment litigation in state and federal courts. He also counsels employers regarding employment discrimination, wage payment requirements, employee benefits issues, leaves of absence, disability and religious accommodations, restrictive covenants and employment agreements, and other issues impacting the employer-employee relationship. DeLuca is experienced representing employers in numerous industries, including restaurants/hospitality, health care, and higher education.
Coren’s practice focuses on complex business litigation, employment disputes, breach of contract, business fraud, and matters involving cybersecurity and data privacy laws. He regularly represents companies to protect trade secrets and other confidential and proprietary information. Coren is also experienced in international litigation, including international arbitration proceedings, disputes involving foreign parties, cross-border discovery, customs litigation, and enforcing foreign judgments.
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, including business immigration, employee benefits, and workplace safety. 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 975 attorneys located in 56 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