Ogletree Deakins adds employment litigators Timothy Pico and Brett Markson as Los Angeles shareholders. LOS ANGELES - November 3, 2026 - Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome Timothy Pico and Brett Markson to the firm's Los Angeles office as shareholders. Pico joins from Jackson Lewis P.C, and Markson joins from Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. Pico and Markson previously co-founded Markson Pico LLP, a Los Angeles employment litigation firm, and worked together there for nearly two decades. Together, they bring more than 60 years of combined legal experience to the firm. "Tim and Brett are accomplished litigators with deep roots in the California employment law community and a longstanding track record of working together on complex workplace disputes," said Jack Sholkoff, office managing shareholder in Los Angeles. "Tim's extensive counseling and litigation experience, combined with Brett's recent in-house perspective, further enhances our ability to help employers in California and beyond navigate the full spectrum of workplace challenges." Pico and Markson bring complementary employment litigation practices to Ogletree Deakins. Both represent employers in matters involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour disputes, and actions brought under California's Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). Pico also provides preventive advice and counsel on workplace issues, while Markson handles single-plaintiff, class, and collective actions and represents employers in leave and accommodation, whistleblower, privacy, and trade secret matters. "Ogletree Deakins is known for the premier client service it provides to employers, and its national platform will allow me to support our clients with additional resources," Pico said. "Brett and I have worked together throughout much of our careers, and I look forward to continuing that collaboration while contributing to the growth of Ogletree's presence in the Los Angeles market." Markson adds, "Having managed outside counsel and litigation strategy from the client side, I understand what in-house teams expect, and I look forward to bringing that perspective to the team. With Tim joining as well, we have an incredibly deep bench of top litigators here in Los Angeles." Pico earned his J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law and his B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles. Markson earned his J.D. from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, and his B.A. from the University of California, San Diego. The arrival of Pico and Markson reflects Ogletree Deakins' continued strategic growth in California, where they are the twelfth and thirteenth shareholders to join Ogletree Deakins in the state this year. More than 35 shareholders have joined Ogletree Deakins in 2026 in total, as client demand for labor and employment counsel continues to grow across the firm's international footprint. About Ogletree Deakins With more than 1,200 attorneys in 62 offices worldwide, Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management. Ogletree Deakins’ Immigration Practice Group handle all types of employment-related legal matters, including traditional labor and employment, workplace safety, employee benefits, and business immigration matters. Guided by its Client Pledge, Ogletree Deakins’ Immigration Practice Group focus on understanding clients' business and objectives, collaborating and anticipating needs, harnessing technology and innovation, communicating effectively, and providing quality representation with exceptional value. www.ogletree.com

Ogletree Deakins expands Chicago office with three attorneys, including shareholder Christina Wernick. * October 26, 2026 * 9:50 am CHICAGO, IL - Ogletree Deakins welcomed three attorneys from Laner Muchin Ltd. to the firm's Chicago office: Christina Wernick as a shareholder, Megan Wilkes as of counsel, and Emily Chramiec as an associate. Christina Wernick is a labor and employment attorney with more than 20 years of legal experience whose practice focuses on traditional labor and prevailing wage laws, including a particular emphasis on the construction industry. Megan Wilkes has more than 12 years of experience representing management in grievance actions and prevailing wage matters. Emily Chramiec handles a wide variety of labor and employment law matters, with a focus on discrimination.

Ogletree Deakins strengthens AI and privacy capabilities, adding Anne Yarovoy Khan as San Francisco shareholder. SAN FRANCISCO - October 22, 2026 - Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome Anne Yarovoy Khan to the firm's San Francisco office as a shareholder. Khan joins the firm from Fisher Phillips. Khan's arrival bolsters the firm's privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities as employer demand continues to grow amid evolving security requirements and the widespread adoption of AI in the workplace. With more than 17 years of legal experience and nearly 8 years serving as General Counsel for a tech-forward consulting firm, Khan partners with executives and in-house leaders with a practical, business-minded approach. Khan's practice focuses on AI governance, technology, and privacy matters, helping clients navigate rapidly evolving areas of the law. Khan advises employers on U.S. and international data privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and counsels businesses of all sizes navigating the intersection of AI and technology, regulatory compliance and consumer privacy. "Anne's background gives her a practical understanding of how privacy and AI questions arise in day-to-day business decisions," said Katherine Manuel, office managing shareholder in San Francisco. "Many of our clients in the Bay Area and nationwide are adopting new technologies and need legal counsel who can address those issues alongside their workforce concerns. Anne's experience will help us provide even better client service as we continue to meet that need, and we are pleased to welcome her to the San Francisco office." Khan supports multiple industries, with a focus on tech, healthcare, professional employer organizations (PEO), and staffing companies, assisting with multi-state compliance, risk management, and licensing. In addition, she counsels employers on general corporate, operational, and employment matters, including recruiting, onboarding, and employment policies, and delivers executive training. "Employers increasingly face privacy and AI questions that overlap with their workforce and operational decisions, and those challenges transcend national borders," Khan said. "Ogletree Deakins has the global reach and client-focused approach to address those questions together. I am thrilled to join my new colleagues and help clients manage these issues in a practical, scalable way." Khan holds a J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law, with a certificate of specialization in international law, and a B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She regularly authors industry articles and speaks on AI, privacy, and related topics. Khan is the tenth shareholder to join Ogletree Deakins in California this year. Her arrival follows that of Chicago shareholder Logan Booth, who also joined from Fisher Phillips last month and focuses his practice on cybersecurity and data privacy. Their moves to the firm reflect the continued expansion of the firm's cybersecurity and data privacy practice, which continues to add experienced attorneys to support growing employer demand for these legal services. About Ogletree Deakins With more than 1,200 attorneys in 62 offices worldwide, Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management. Ogletree Deakins’ Immigration Practice Group handle all types of employment-related legal matters, including traditional labor and employment, workplace safety, employee benefits, and business immigration matters. Guided by its Client Pledge, Ogletree Deakins’ Immigration Practice Group focus on understanding clients' business and objectives, collaborating and anticipating needs, harnessing technology and innovation, communicating effectively, and providing quality representation with exceptional value. www.ogletree.com