Brie M. Byrd is an associate in the Las Vegas office of Ogletree Deakins, where she represents employers in labor and employment matters. Having worked in both legal and organizational settings, Brie brings a unique understanding of the challenges employers face in navigating regulatory requirements, managing workplace relationships, and translating organizational policies into practice.
Before joining Ogletree Deakins, Brie practiced family law, representing clients in contested matters involving complex legal and factual disputes. She previously served in the Appellate Division of the Clark County District Attorney’s Office, where she conducted legal research, drafted appellate briefs, and addressed constitutional, procedural, and evidentiary issues in post-conviction litigation. These experiences strengthened her approach to legal analysis, written advocacy, and developing arguments in complex disputes.
Prior to practicing law, Brie held positions at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and Duke University, where she gained extensive experience in institutional compliance, policy development, equity and inclusion, and organizational leadership.
Brie is also a certified mediator with more than a decade of experience in conflict resolution. Her background in mediation and social work informs her approach to legal advocacy, particularly when navigating sensitive disputes, evaluating competing interests, and identifying practical solutions. She brings this combination of legal training, organizational experience, and conflict-resolution skills to her work helping employers address workplace challenges thoughtfully and effectively.
