Ogletree Deakins Welcomes Back Employment Litigator Michael Nacchio in Morristown

MORRISTOWN, N.J. – April 9, 2025 – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome Michael Nacchio back to the firm’s Morristown office as a shareholder. Michael returns to Ogletree Deakins after serving as Senior Labor and Employment Counsel at Mondelez International since 2023.

Michael has 15 years of legal experience, handling a diverse array of labor and employment matters for both private and public sector employers. He first joined Ogletree Deakins in 2017 as an associate and was elected as a shareholder in 2021 due to his leadership, mentorship, and extensive litigation experience. During his initial tenure, Michael ran a full litigation, advice, and counsel practice. In his role as senior in-house counsel for Mondelez International, Michael served as the primary labor and employment advisor for several business units, counseling on compliance investigations, employee separations, accommodations and leaves, and talent acquisition.

In addition to his extensive litigation experience, Michael’s practice includes advice on performance management, employment agreements, pay transparency, restrictive covenants, force reductions, and traditional labor issues. Michael also leads investigations, conducts workplace trainings, and creates client materials including contracts, handbooks, and workplace policies.

“Welcoming Michael back to the New Jersey office is a big win for Ogletree Deakins,” said Steven J. Luckner, office managing shareholder in Morristown. “Michael has a lengthy track record of litigation victories and favorable settlements for clients. His bench strength, paired with his fresh in-house perspective, is a valuable addition to our premier labor and employment law practice.”

In 2023, Michael was recognized by Best Lawyers in America^©. He earned his J.D. from the Fordham University School of Law and his B.A. from Georgetown University where he was a George F. Baker Scholar.

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 1,100 attorneys located in 60 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