[3] The firm advised the now-defunct Eastern Air Lines on negotiations with trade unions during strikes by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Transport Workers Union of America, and the Airline Pilots Association.

[6] Ogletree Deakins advised Nissan during prolonged unionization efforts by United Auto Workers from 1989 to 2001.

[3][7] Ogletree Deakins represents Hillcrest Country Club in an ongoing [8] lawsuit alleging racial discrimination.

[9][10] Ogletree attorney Lyne Richardson, representing Hillcrest, denies the allegations, calling them "entirely without merit.

[13] Controversial longtime Sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, Joe Arpaio has called Ogletree his "favorite law firm.