ATLANTA – January 29, 2018 – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, has elected 12 attorneys to the equity shareholder position. Half of the newly-elected equity shareholders are women, continuing the firm’s trend of promoting female attorneys ahead of the national legal industry average. In January, the firm announced its 2018 new shareholder class, which is more than 70 percent female.
The new equity shareholders include:
Ellen Toth – Cleveland
Adam Dougherty – Dallas
Sean Urich – Dallas
Leigh Ganchan – Houston
Maria Anastas – Los Angeles
Andrew Burnside – New Orleans
Justin Coffey – Raleigh
Elizabeth Ebanks – Richmond
Amy Pocklington – Richmond
Lara de Leon – San Antonio
John Stretton – Stamford
Timothy Garnett – St. Louis
“Our 12 newest equity shareholders all have made tremendous contributions to our clients and our firm,” said Ogletree Deakins’ managing shareholder Matt Keen. “These attorneys are leaders in their various practices—which include arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, business immigration, class action litigation, employment law, healthcare, labor relations, and training—and are committed to providing impeccable client service and value. We are fortunate to have them as members of our firm.”
About Ogletree Deakins
Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Premier client service, as outlined in the firm’s Client Pledge, is one of the firm’s top priorities and a cornerstone of its core values. U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for seven consecutive years. In 2018, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor & Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 850 attorneys located in 52 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to Fortune 50 companies. www.ogletree.com