Jazmyn J. Barrow
Shareholder – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Description of field of expertise
Jazmyn is an experienced management-side traditional labor attorney with clients based throughout the U.S. She advises clients in all aspects of labor and employment law, with a particular focus on traditional labor law and matters involving the National Labor Relations Act.
Jazmyn represents employers across various industries in collective bargaining and negotiations with labor unions, as well as in grievance, mediation, and arbitration proceedings. She defends companies in unfair labor practice (ULP), representation, and decertification proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Jazmyn also works with upper-level management and first-line supervisory staff to develop positive employee relations solutions in the face of union organizing activity by providing practical and effective advice and counsel. She also has experience representing employers in mergers, acquisitions, plant closures, and relocations and reductions in force.
In addition to her traditional labor practice, Jazmyn routinely advises companies and their executives, directors, managers, supervisors, and human resources professionals on sensitive labor employment issues. Jazmyn advises clients on employment handbooks, policies, procedures, and employment practices for legal compliance with applicable federal, state, and local law, compliance with federal and state discrimination statutes, employee retention and termination as well as high profile investigations. Jazmyn actively practices in both state and federal courts as well as in proceedings before administrative agencies, including the NLRB, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Department of Labor (DOL), state civil rights divisions, and other state and federal agencies.
What advice would you offer to new attorneys interested in your field?
Make yourself available to attorneys who have expertise in the areas that you are interested in and take the time to identify your own mentors. You are the driving force of your own career. It is up to you to identify subject matter experts who can help you develop the skills needed to maximize opportunities for your personal and professional development. Lastly, value relationships over transactions.
Final thoughts…
Work with colleagues that make the practice of law fun. What we do can be both difficult and time-consuming, but working with colleagues who are supportive of me personally has been a game-changer. Find your niche and your tribe!