Ogletree Deakins, the renowned labor and employment law firm, has announced the return of Jennifer Santa Maria as a shareholder in its San Diego office. Santa Maria brings extensive experience and expertise in employment law from her previous role as deputy attorney general for the employment and administrative mandate section at the California Department of Justice.
At Ogletree Deakins, Santa Maria’s practice will concentrate on providing employers with advice and counsel across various employment law areas. Her focus includes issues surrounding recruiting, hiring, compensation, performance management, and termination among others. Her role is expected to strengthen the firm’s capacity to support employers in managing complex workforce challenges.
This move represents a reunion for Santa Maria with Ogletree Deakins, where she was previously an associate before moving to the public sector. Her rejoining the firm was announced this past Tuesday. For more details, read the official press release by Ogletree Deakins.
The strategic recruit aligns with the firm’s ongoing efforts to expand its expertise and influence within the employment law sector. With Santa Maria’s in-depth knowledge and history in both public and private sectors, she is anticipated to play a pivotal role at Ogletree Deakins.
For further reading on this announcement, visit Bloomberg Law’s coverage.