CHICAGO – October 19, 2016 – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome John Dickman as a shareholder in the firm’s Chicago office. John joins Ogletree Deakins from Winston and Strawn and has significant experience in the financial services and hedge fund, pharmaceutical and medical devices, and luxury consumer products industries. John’s practice is heavily focused on trade secret and non-compete litigation, representing employers seeking to enforce employment agreements, as well as employers seeking to hire employees who are subject to post-employment restrictions. John has litigated several matters involving ERISA claims and has experience conducting internal investigations concerning possible misappropriation of confidential information and trade secrets. He is also an experienced employment law litigator and counselor who represents employers in matters involving age, race, sex, and disability discrimination claims, as well as sexual harassment, retaliation, whistleblower, breach of contract, and common law tort claims.
“Clients count on John to efficiently prepare, advise, and, when necessary, defend them when it comes to protecting their confidential information and trade secrets,” said Rick Samson, office managing shareholder of Ogletree Deakins’ Chicago office. “Further, his blend of ERISA and employment litigation makes him a unique asset to employers grappling with the intersection of these complex issues.”
A frequent speaker, John delivers practical information to employers regarding outsourcing and independent contractors, social media issues in the workplace, and protecting company assets. John earned his J.D., cum laude, from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law and earlier received a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Iowa.
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. 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 five consecutive years. In 2016, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Employment 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.