Employment Litigator Paul Rinnan Reunites with Ogletree Deakins in Houston

HOUSTON – October 27, 2025 – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome Paul Rinnan back to the firm’s Houston office as a shareholder. Paul returns to Ogletree Deakins after serving as Assistant General Counsel for David Weekley Homes since 2024.

Backed by more than 15 years of legal experience, Paul’s practice focuses largely on employment litigation, including restrictive covenant cases. Paul first joined Ogletree Deakins in November 2014 as an associate and was elected as a shareholder in 2022.

During his time in-house, Paul managed employment matters, including pre-litigation demands and settlements, mediations, and administrative charges. He also provided advice and counsel on company policies and practices, such as prehire assessments, background checks, investigations, leaves of absence, restrictive covenants, and compensation and benefits.

“We are thrilled to welcome Paul back to the Houston office,” said Carolyn A. Russell, office managing shareholder in Houston. “Paul is a proven strategic litigator and a trusted advisor to clients. His recent in-house experience further strengthens our already deep bench and brings valuable perspective to our team.”

Paul received his J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center and his B.A., summa cum laude, from Texas Christian 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