Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart
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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, founded in 1996 and based in San Diego, CA, is recognized for their exceptional employment litigation practice. Their proficiency includes defense of class actions, wage and hour lawsuits, discrimination claims, and trade secrets litigation. They represent employers in both state and federal courts, as well as arbitration and administrative bodies. Their commitment to defending employers against employment-related claims and advising on compliance with labor laws sets them apart in their field.
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Issue type
Discrimination, Harassment, Workers compensation, Wrongful termination, Pay and benefits, Social Security & Disability, Other type of issues
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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart
4660 La Jolla Village Dr Ste 900
San Diego, CA 92122-4608
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Work Experience
Managing Shareholder
Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart
2013 - Present
Board Member
San Ysidro Chamber of Commerce
2011 - Present
General Counsel
Neighborhood Market Association
2005 - Present
Partner
Fisher & Phillips
2011 - 2013
Partner
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
2005 - 2011
Partner
Schwartz Semerdjian Haile Ballard & Cauley LLP
2003 - 2005
Associate
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
1998 - 2003
Associate
Shea Stokes McNitt & Carter
1996 - 1998
Shareholder
Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart
2013 - Present
Attorney
Fisher & Phillips
2011 - 2013
Attorney
Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman, LLP
2009 - 2011
Law Clerk to the Hon. Richard M. Clark
United States Department Of Labor Oalj
2011 - 2013
Summer Law Clerk
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Office of General Counsel
2010 - 2010
Summer Law Clerk
United States Department Of Justice Civil Division
2010 - 2010
Law Clerk
United States Attorney's Office, Northern District Of California
2010 - 2010
Judicial Extern to the Hon. Stephen Reinhardt
United States Court Of Appeals, 9th Circuit
2009 - 2009
Attorney
Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart
2015 - Present
Education
University of San Diego School of Law
2011
University of California, Irvine
2007
McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific
Univ of California Irvine
Univ of California San Diego
Univ of San Diego SOL
Univ of California Davis
Univ of Connecticut
Univ of San Diego SOL
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Loyola Law School
1994
University of California, Berkeley
1991
University of San Diego School of Law
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
1997
University of San Diego
1993
University of Nebraska College of Law
2009
Brigham Young University
2006
Emory University School of Law
2007
Stanford University
2004
University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
Duke University
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law
University of California - San Diego
Washington & Lee Univ SOL
Bridgewater Coll
Univ Of California Santa Barbara
2005
California Western Sol
2008
Notre Dame Law School
1999
Temple University
1989
College of New Jersey
1987
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University of San Diego
2006
California Western SOL
University of San Diego School of Law
1993
Claremont McKenna College
1988
Washington & Lee Univ SOL
Bridgewater Coll
University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
Duke University
Univ of San Diego SOL
Univ of California San Diego
University of Nebraska College of Law
Law
2009
Brigham Young University
American Studies and Humanities
2006
University of San Diego School of Law
2011
University of California, Irvine
2007
Thomas M Cooley Law School
Univ of California Irvine
Loyola Univ
Emory University School of Law
Law
2007
Stanford University
2004
Notre Dame Law School
Law
1999
Temple University
Journalism and Mass Communication
1989
College of New Jersey
1987
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Univ Of California Santa Barbara
Political Science
2005
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
1997
McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific
University of San Diego
1993
California Western Sol
Law
2008
Univ of California Davis
California Western SOL
Loyola Law School
Law
1994
University of California, Berkeley
1991
Michigan State University
California Western School of Law
Washington & Lee Univ SOL
Univ of California San Diego
University of San Diego School of Law
Law
1993
Claremont McKenna College
1988
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law
University of California - San Diego
Associations & Affiliations
Neighborhood Market Association
General Counsel
American Bar Association, Class Actions and Derivative Suits Committee
Member
Association of Business Trial Lawyers
Member
Employment Law Section, State Bar of California
Member
San Diego County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
Co-chair
Association of Business Trial Lawyers
Member
Legal Committee and Small Business Advocacy Committee
Member
San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
Member
California Bar Employment Law Section
Member
San Diego County Bar Association
Member
San Diego County Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
State Bar of California
Member
J. Reuben Clark Law Society
Board Member
San Diego County Bar Association
Member
Lawyers Club of San Diego
Member
Hon. William B. Enright American Inn of Court
San Diego County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
Women Lawyers
Member
San Diego County Bar Association
Member
San Diego County Bar Association
Member
State Bar of California
Member
Maryland State Bar Association
Member
New Jersey State Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Sports Lawyers Association
Member
Academic All American Hall of Fame
Member
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
Women's Basketball Coaches Association
Member
National Fastpitch Coaches' Association
Member
San Diego County Bar Association, Legal Ethics Committee
Secretary
San Diego County Bar Association, Legal Ethics Committee
Vice Chair
Association of Corporate Counsel
Member
Hon. William B. Enright American Inn of Court
Master
Association of Business Trial Lawyers
Board of Governors
San Diego County Bar Association, Judicial Evaluation Committee
Member
Publications
Ogletree Deakins Blog
Employer Required to Reimburse Employees for Personal Cell Phone Use Despite Unlimited Minutes Plans
2014
SHRM Online
Federal Law Pre-Empts Calif. Break Rules for Interstate Drivers
2021
Law360
Hope For Employers On The PAGA Litigation Horizon
2020
PEO Insider
The New Overtime Regulations: Uncertainty Abounds Under the Trump Administration
2017
San Diego Daily Transcript
Iskanian and the Private Attorneys General Act
2014
San Diego Business Journal
Thinking Outside the Box: One Way to Avoid Bet-The-Company Litigation
2013
Martindale-Hubbell publication
Fighting Back Against Cybersmear
2012
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Avoiding Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
2005
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The Family Medical Leave Act for College Coaches
2005
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Updates in Immigration Law
2004
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Negotiating a College Sports Contract
2005
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Understanding California Employment Leaves
2003
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Updates in Immigration Law
2003
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Negotiating a College Sports Contract
2004
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Negotiating a College Sports Contract
2003
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Negotiating a College Sports Contract
2002
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Negotiating a College Sports Contract
2001
San Diego County Bar Association publication
Can an Attorney Who Represents Herself in Propria Persona Recovery Attorney's Fees When Simultaneously Representing Her Spouse
2012
San Diego County Bar Association publication
Is it Better to Seek Forgiveness or Ask for Permission?
2011
San Diego County Bar Association publication
Whether to Settle or Go to Trial - The Client's Decision
2011
Speaking Engagements
Eliminating Bias You Never Knew You Had
Elimination of Bias
2013
Continuing Education
Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession
2012
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession
2012
Deposition Seminar
"Mastering Deposition Skills"
2010
Bridgeport Continuing Legal Education
“Trial Preparation in Employment Litigation”
2009
Deposition Seminar
“Mastering Deposition Skills”
2009
Expert Discovery
Designating, Deposing and Defending Your Expert
2005
Preparing & Examining Expert Witnesses
Effective Direct and Cross-Examination of Experts
2004
Webinar
Compliance with California Sick Pay Law
2014
American Payroll Association So. Cal Focus Day
Employment Law Update 2014
2014
2010 Employment Law Update for Employers
New employment laws and cases for 2010
2010
Responding to EEOC and DFEH Investigations
Responding to EEOC and DFEH Investigations
2009
Employment Law For Human Resources Professionals
Employment law survey course for HR professionals
2009
Employee Leaves of Absence In California
Employee leaves of absence (FMLA, CFRA, PDL, etc)
2008
Ogletree Deakins Seminar
Wage and Hour Update
2022
Ogletree Deakins Seminar
AB 5: Implications for Using Independent Contractors in 2021 and Beyond
2021
Ogletree Deakins Seminar
Landmark 2018 Cases: Key Implications and Practical Tips
2018
Ogletree Deakins Seminar
Avoiding Independent Contractor Landmines
2015
Ogletree Deakins Seminar
The Right Things To Do To Avoid Wrongful Termination Claims
2015
California Employment Law & Cabernet
California Wage and Hour Quandaries: The Five Biggest Mistakes Employers Make (and Keep Repeating)
2020
Ogletree Deakins Seminar
Alphabet Leave - Managing the Convergence of FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, and WC LOA
2014
Ogletree Deakins Seminar
Arbitration Agreements: Long May They "Waive" - Understanding Class Action Waivers and Other Cutting-Edge Provisions in California Arbitration Agreements
2014
Association of Corporate Counsel (San Diego chapter)
You Have Exempt Employees But Can You Prove They Are Exempt In Court?
2014
Ogletree Deakins Seminar
Arbitration Agreements - Are They Right for Your Company?
2013
Services offered
Employment Law Attorney