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Ogletree Deakins is a law firm that provides legal services across all areas of labor and employment law, addressing various workplace legal issues. The firm serves employers of all sizes, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 50 companies. Ogletree Deakins operates through 61 offices located in 32 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, Mexico, and Europe.

The firm emphasizes client-focused representation, aiming to deliver cost-effective services, exceptional value, and quality representation tailored to client needs. They utilize technology and innovation to serve client interests and collaborate to understand business objectives. Alternative fee arrangements are routinely offered to clients.

Ogletree Deakins has received multiple accolades, including being ranked No. 5 in the BTI Client Service A-Team 2026 Report. The firm has also earned national and regional honors in publications such as U.S. News – Best Lawyers, Chambers and Partners, and Legal 500. Specific recognitions include national and regional honors for its Berlin and Munich offices in the 2027 Best Law Firms™ – Germany, and top marks for legal service excellence in the Chambers Canada 2027 Guide. Additionally, 13 of its attorneys were named in the 2027 Lawdragon Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers Guide. The firm also received multiple rankings in the BTI Litigation Outlook 2027 Report. Ogletree Deakins is committed to diversity, with its lawyers involved in numerous diverse bar associations and programs.