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Ogletree Deakins Ranked No. 5 in BTI Client Service A-Team 2026 Report

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ATLANTA – June 18, 2026 – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that BTI Consulting Group has ranked the firm No. 5 in the BTI Client Service A-Team 2026 report. This is Ogletree Deakins’ twelfth appearance in this report, and the fifth time the firm has earned a spot in the top five of the BTI Client Service 30, reinforcing its position in the top 1% of all law firms.

The BTI Client Service A-Team 2026 report highlights Ogletree Deakins’ client service strength is driven by a “highly engaged, innovative forward model”, exceptional communication, and its status as a beloved primary firm. Ogletree Deakins earned “Best of the Best” recognition in nine categories BTI identifies as driving client development and relationships, including Commitment to Help, Client Focus, Value for the Dollar, Fields the Absolute Best Team, Meets Core Scope, Keeps Clients Informed, Handles Problems, Unprompted Communication, and Loved as a Primary Firm.

“Earning a top five ranking in the BTI Client Service A-Team report for the fifth time is a reflection of the exceptional attorneys and business professionals across this firm who make outstanding client service a daily priority,” said Liz Washko, managing shareholder of Ogletree Deakins. “Receiving this recognition from top legal decision makers is especially meaningful because it comes directly from the clients we serve. It reflects our Client Pledge built on the tenets of value, quality, innovation, collaboration, and communication.”

The BTI Client Service A-Team 2026 report includes feedback from more than 350 top legal decision makers and draws data collected in BTI’s ongoing Annual Survey of General Counsel. The research is independent and unbiased, meaning no law firm or organization other than BTI sponsors this study.

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

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