Ogletree Deakins Bolsters Sacramento Litigation Practice with Addition of New Shareholder Natalie Fujikawa

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – January 6, 2026 – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome Natalie Fujikawa to the firm’s Sacramento office as a shareholder. Natalie joins from Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP, where she served as a partner since 2020.

With over 17 years of experience in labor and employment law, Natalie is a seasoned litigator and trial attorney. She handles claims before state and federal administrative agencies and represents employers in a wide range of employment-related disputes throughout California, with a focus on wage and hour class actions and claims under the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). She works with organizations of all sizes, from local startups to Fortune 100 companies.

Natalie also advises employers on compliance strategies to navigate California’s evolving regulatory landscape. She regularly conducts management and HR training, develops workplace policies and procedures, and implements proactive measures to reduce litigation risk.

“Natalie brings a unique combination of litigation experience and practical compliance guidance to the team,” said Anthony DeCristoforo, office managing shareholder in Sacramento. “Her proven track record defending complex wage and hour class actions and PAGA claims, coupled with her proactive approach to policy development, makes her an invaluable resource for our clients.”

Natalie received her J.D. from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law and her B.A. from the University of Notre Dame. She recently concluded service as Board President of the Women Lawyers of Sacramento (WLS) in 2025 and is an active member of the Sacramento County Bar Association. Natalie has been recognized by Super Lawyers® in Employment Litigation and Employment & Labor each year since 2016.

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