Three Ogletree Deakins Attorneys Ranked in Chambers USA
May 20, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that three attorneys from the firm’s Columbia office have been included in the 2015 edition of Chambers USA, an annual ranking of the top U.S.-based law firms and lawyers in an extensive range of practice areas. Those from the Columbia office include: Kathy Dudley Helms, Leigh Nason, and Ted Speth. Ogletree Deakins’ South Carolina offices also earned a Band 1 ranking, the highest possible, in the Labor & Employment practice area. In total, the firm’s offices in 22 states and the District of Columbia, as well as 75 of the firm’s attorneys, have been included in the 2015 edition.
Chambers USA is widely used by firms and businesses for referral purposes, and many utilize the rankings and profiles of firms to find appropriate legal counsel. The guide reflects a law firm’s high level of performance in key areas including technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other various qualities stated as most valued by the client.
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. The firm has more than 700 lawyers located in 47 offices across the United States, in Europe, and in Mexico. Ogletree Deakins has been named a Law Firm of the Year four consecutive years by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” In 2015, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Labor Law – Management category. In addition to handling labor and employment law matters, the firm has thriving practices focused on business immigration, employee benefits, and workplace safety and health law. Ogletree Deakins represents a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to Fortune 50 companies. www.ogletreedeakins.com
