Ogletree Deakins Adds Esteemed Litigator Gouri Sashital as Shareholder in Detroit

DETROIT, Mich. – September 2, 2025 – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome Gouri Sashital to the firm’s Detroit office as a shareholder. Gouri joins from Keller Thoma, where she has practiced since 2008, most recently serving as co-managing partner.

With more than two decades of legal experience, Gouri is a highly regarded employment litigator with a stellar record. She represents and advises private and public employers on a broad range of state and federal employment laws and regulations, appearing before administrative agencies and in state and federal courts. This includes defending against claimed civil rights violations, wrongful discharge, unlawful retaliation, discrimination, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) violations.

Gouri is also a seasoned labor attorney who serves as chief negotiator during collective bargaining and represents employers with respect to traditional labor matters, including union representation drives, contract negotiations, contract interpretation, grievance administration, arbitrations, and unfair labor practice charges. She also trains, counsels, and guides employers on a range of issues, including employment policies and handbooks, employee discipline, investigations, terminations, disability accommodations, and leaves of absence.  

“Adding an experienced litigator like Gouri immediately deepens our bench in the Detroit office,” said Donald Campbell Bulea, office managing shareholder in Detroit. “Her well-established practice and deep ties to the local community, combined with her sharp legal insight and strategic approach, make her an invaluable asset to our clients. We’re excited to welcome her to the team.”  

Gouri received her J.D., cum laude, from Wayne State University and her B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Michigan. In addition to her law practice, Gouri is a member of various professional organizations.

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