Ogletree Deakins Continues Global Expansion, Opens New Office in Calgary, Alberta

Calgary, Alberta – January 3, 2025 – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm is growing its Canadian footprint with an office in Calgary, Alberta, the firm’s 59^th office globally and third office in Canada. It follows the launch of four new Ogletree Deakins offices since June 2024. Shana Wolch will lead the Calgary office as managing partner. She will be joined by partner Justin Turc, who both arrive from Canadian law firm McCarthy Tétrault.

“Expanding our presence in Canada has long been a strategic goal for our firm. In 2024, we welcomed several additional talented lawyers to our offices in Toronto and Montreal, and we are now excited to extend our reach into western Canada,” said Liz Washko, managing shareholder of Ogletree Deakins. “Calgary is a growing business hub that offers a valuable opportunity for us to serve our clients more efficiently. Shana and Justin are well-respected labor and employment lawyers and are the ideal team to lead our charge into this market.”

Wolch and Turc bring deep experience spanning the full spectrum of labor and employment law issues, including occupational health and safety, workers’ compensation, disability management, alcohol and drug policies, human rights, workplace investigations, whistleblower hotlines, collective agreement compliance, and grievance arbitrations. They advise employers across various industries, including oil and gas, energy, utilities, transportation, retail, manufacturing, hospitality, education, and financial services.

Wolch has over two decades of experience, having worked in both in-house and in private practice settings. An active and respected member of her community, Wolch serves on the Board of Directors for the Mount Royal University Foundation and is the Board Secretary for the Rundle College Society. She has been recognized by Chambers Canada and Best Lawyers in Canada™ in Labour and Employment Law and is listed in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for Workplace Human Rights (Employer).

Turc is the recipient of the United Way of Calgary and Area’s “Power of One” award and has been recognized by Chambers Canada and Best Lawyers in Canada™ in Labour and Employment Law.

“I have dedicated my entire career to practicing in Calgary, and we are thrilled to introduce Ogletree Deakins’ vast experience and resources to local employers. Our vision and values are perfectly aligned, and we are committed to delivering unparalleled service to our clients from day one,” said Shana Wolch, office managing partner in Calgary.

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 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor and Employment Law category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1050 attorneys located in 59 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