About

Provided by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC

At Ogletree Deakins, the practice of labor and employment law is a priority, enhanced by a culture in which the firm’s lawyers readily share experience, work product, ideas and advice, and credit. The singular focus on the labor and employment practice, superior technical and administrative support, and a deep bench of labor and employment talent that works together in a collegial atmosphere combine to make a premier labor and employment practice that delights clients and achieves great results.   

One primary practice group is employment litigation, in which we provide advice and defend employers from claims of discrimination based under federal, state and local laws. We represent clients in a wide-range of industries, with a significant segment of our client base in industrial and consumer product manufacturing, food processing and distribution, and transportation. 

Our very deep bench of traditional labor lawyers, who can assist employers with contract negotiations, grievance arbitrations, union organizing campaigns, and strategies for remaining union-free, also distinguishes us in Milwaukee.

Chambers Review

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What the team is known for

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC is a renowned national labor and employment firm with a strong Milwaukee practice. The firm handles the full range of advisory labor and employment matters, with notable depth of expertise in employment litigation, particularly in discrimination cases. The team also excels in traditional labor matters, including grievance arbitrations and union-organizing campaigns. It is also well versed in conducting company pay equity audits.

Work Highlights

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  • Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC represented ArrMaz following claims brought by the NLRB alleging the company erroneously refused to recognize the International Chemical Workers Union Council as the workers’ bargaining representative of its Mulberry, Florida facility.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Bernard J Bobber
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Bernard J Bobber
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Bernard Bobber remains a highly sought-after attorney for his wealth of experience in all aspects of labor and employment, particularly traditional labor matters and disputes work. He is well versed on matters concerning collective bargaining and retirement benefits.

"Bernard Bobber is an outstanding lawyer."

Kevin J Kinney
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Kevin J Kinney
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Kevin Kinney has attained an outstanding reputation for his abilities in labor and employment law and regularly advises an array of major clients on both contentious and noncontentious matters.

"His legal expertise is the best in the industry and he is very resourceful."

Eric E Hobbs
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Eric E Hobbs
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Eric Hobbs is an accomplished employment practitioner, with notable courtroom experience. He is particularly adept at advising and litigating on workplace safety issues and unfair labor practice charges. He represents a range of local and national clients.

"I couldn't ask for a more competent, experienced and responsive representative. I am very satisfied with his guidance and overall performance."

"He is a real expert in Wisconsin law and has been a really solid partner."

Timothy C. Kamin
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Timothy C. Kamin
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Timothy Kamin has a wide-ranging labor and employment practice which includes expertise in areas such as employment disputes and unionizing issues.

"He is confident, sharp and level headed. He helps us to see the light at the end of the tunnel and always come out ahead. He's also sharp and fun to work with."

"Tim has great ideas and is very down to earth."

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Bernard J Bobber
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Bernard J Bobber
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Kevin J Kinney
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Kevin J Kinney
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Eric E Hobbs
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Eric E Hobbs
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Timothy C. Kamin
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Timothy C. Kamin
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