Mark McNitzky has 15 years of experience representing management in labor and employment matters. Mark manages day-to-day labor and employment law issues with a focus on employment litigation. He represents employers in state and federal courts and in arbitration, serving as first-chair in matters involving discrimination, retaliation, and defamation; wage-and-hour violations; Equal Pay Act (EPA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) claims; and more. In addition, Mark routinely represents clients in investigations conducted by federal and state agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Department of Labor (DOL), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Mark also provides advice and counsel on employment laws at the local, state, and federal levels, assisting business leaders with proactive compliance. He develops workplace policies and protocols, analyzes employee classifications and pay structures, handles work separation matters, and drafts and reviews company handbooks and employment agreements.
Prior to rejoining Ogletree Deakins in 2026, Mark worked at a regional full-service civil defense firm in San Antonio leading the Labor and Employment Practice Group. He enjoys such hobbies as tennis, running, cross-training, attending Texas Tech University football games, and spending quality time with his wife Vanessa, son Grayson, daughter Colette, and Goldendoodle Penny.
