Cullen McDonough is an associate in Ogletree Deakins’ Atlanta office. His practice focuses on all aspects of labor and employment law, with an emphasis on employment litigation.
Before joining Ogletree Deakins, Cullen represented school districts in employment and regulatory matters. He handled EEOC charges from start to finish and represented employers in administrative hearings. His work also included drafting motions and briefs in federal employment cases and taking and defending depositions.
Cullen earned his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law, where he served on the editorial board of the Journal of Intellectual Property Law and competed on the moot court team. During law school, he interned for Judge Christopher J. McFadden of the Georgia Court of Appeals. Before law school, Cullen earned his B.A. from Emory University and served as a Teach For America corps member, teaching high school math and coaching tennis.
Cullen serves on the State Bar of Georgia Young Lawyers Division Representative Council for the 2026–2027 term and volunteers with the Atlanta Humane Society. Outside of work, Cullen is an avid tennis player, enjoys board games and live theater, and spends his free time hiking, camping, and reading.
