Ogletree Deakins Promotes 19 Attorneys to Shareholder Across Global Footprint

ATLANTA – December 16, 2025 – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that 19 of the firm’s attorneys have been elected to shareholder. The 2026 newly elected shareholder class comprises attorneys from 15 offices around the world, representing the firm’s continued growth across its global footprint.

“I am thrilled to congratulate our newest class of shareholders. This achievement reflects their exceptional talent, unwavering commitment to client service, and leadership within our firm and the legal community,” said Liz Washko, Managing Shareholder of Ogletree Deakins. “Their contributions have strengthened our culture of excellence and collaboration, and we look forward to the continued impact they will make as we advance our vision for growth and innovation.”

The new shareholders cover a wide array of labor and employment practice areas, including business immigration, class action, cross-border, disability access, drug testing, employee benefits, employment litigation, global reorganizations, leaves of absence, unfair competition, traditional labor, wage and hour, workplace safety, and more.

The 2026 newly elected shareholder class includes:

• Shirin Aboujawde – New York/Cross-Border
• Carmen M. Aguado – Los Angeles
• Ruhul K. Ayazi – London
• John M. Barcus – Dallas
• Ricardo R. Bours – Phoenix
• Cameron J. Davila – San Diego
• Andrew Drozdowski – Raleigh
• Meagan E. Dziura – Raleigh
• James N. Garilas – Greenville
• Stephanie C. Generotti – Tampa
• Andrew S. Haring – Cleveland
• Jeremy W. Hays – Dallas
• Noel M. Hernandez – Las Vegas
• Cristin J. Mack – St. Louis
• Nicole A. Naleway – Orange County
• Jordan D. Simon – Toronto
• Jody Ward-Rannow – Minneapolis
• Mallory S. Zoia – St. Louis
• Sarah M. Zucco – New York

About Ogletree Deakins
With more than 1,100 attorneys in 60 offices worldwide, Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management. We handle all types of employment-related legal matters, including traditional labor and employment, workplace safety, employee benefits, and business immigration matters. Guided by our Client Pledge, we focus on understanding clients’ business and objectives, collaborating and anticipating needs, harnessing technology and innovation, communicating effectively, and providing quality representation with exceptional value. www.ogletree.com