Ogletree Deakins Strengthens its Pacific Northwest Labor Practice with the Arrival of Shareholder Erin O. Sweeney

PORTLAND, Ore. – June 2, 2025 – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome Erin O. Sweeney to the firm’s Portland, Oregon, office as a shareholder. Erin joins Ogletree Deakins from Littler, where she was a member of the firm’s Labor Management Relations Practice Group.

With a legal career spanning more than two decades, Erin brings invaluable experience in all facets of labor and employment law. Her traditional labor practice focuses on workplace activism and organizing campaigns, collective bargaining, grievance proceedings, and representing employers in petition hearings and unfair labor practice proceedings. Erin’s comprehensive experience also includes the defense of employment-related claims in state and federal courts and administrative forums.

Among her many accomplishments, Erin managed close to 50 National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) representation petitions over the past few years and has served as a key strategic adviser to numerous Pacific Northwest employers with newly organized workforces. She represents employers in many industries, including retail, healthcare, entertainment, cannabis, manufacturing, technology, and non-profits.

“Erin’s extensive traditional labor experience will both complement and enhance our ability to serve clients in the Pacific Northwest with unionized workforces and facing organizing campaigns,” said Elizabeth Falcone, office managing shareholder in Portland, Oregon. “Her strategic acumen and ability to navigate complex labor relations matters have been instrumental in delivering exceptional service to her clients. Erin’s dedication to providing comprehensive legal counsel underscores her commitment to excellence, and we are thrilled to welcome her to the firm.”

Erin is a member of the Oregon State Bar’s Labor and Employment Law Section, the Oregon Labor and Employment Relations Association, and Oregon Women Lawyers. She earned her J.D., cum laude, from the Seattle University School of Law and her B.A., cum laude, from Arizona State University.

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