2017 U.S.News
Best Lawyers
in Employment Law
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 six consecutive years. In 2017, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Labor Law - Management category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 750 attorneys located in 49 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.
ATLANTA GREG HARE is the Office Managing Shareholder of Ogletree Deakins’ Atlanta office, where he represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law. Hare assists companies with human resources and employment-related litigation matters, including wrongful termination claims, sexual harassment, employment discrimination, employment contracts, trade secrets, and non-compete agreements. MARGARET CAMPBELL is a
shareholder in Ogletree Deakins’ Atlanta office, where she practices employment, litigation, and labor law. An all-around labor and employment lawyer, Campbell provides counsel in complex and collective action litigation, whistleblower investigations, and litigation including SarbanesOxley and Dodd-Frank cases, appellate practice, and restrictive covenant law. PATRICK CLARK is a shareholder in
Ogletree Deakins’ Atlanta office, where he concentrates his practice on advice and litigation in all areas of employment law. Clark regularly represents clients in the healthcare industry, but also has experience with insurance, paper/building products, and publishing companies.
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CRAIG CLELAND, a shareholder in Ogletree Deakins’ Atlanta office, defends employers in litigation—including class and collective actions—and counsels them in risk management and compliance. In addition to defending employers in litigation, Cleland serves as a mediator and settlement counsel in complex or difficult cases.
HOMER DEAKINS is the Chairman Emeritus of Ogletree Deakins and former Managing Shareholder. Deakins has extensive experience in all aspects of labor relations law, including handling some of the largest and most highly publicized union elections in the United States on behalf of employers.
DARA DEHAVEN is a shareholder in
Ogletree Deakins’ Atlanta office, where she advises and advocates for management. DeHaven helps clients develop, implement, and monitor employment policies, practices, and preventive maintenance programs to ensure regulatory compliance and assist in dealing with employment matters before they reach litigation.
KEVIN HISHTA is a shareholder in
Ogletree Deakins’ Atlanta office, where he represents employers in federal and state courts, including class actions and franchise and independent contractor misclassification litigation. Hishta’s practice also includes working with clients on preventative planning to avoid disputes and litigation.