Leah S. Freed

Leah S. Freed

Employment Law - Management

5.0 (1 reviews)
Phoenix, Arizona
24+ years experience
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC
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Esplanade Center III, Suite 800, 2415 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016
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Bio

Ms. Freed is the Managing Shareholder of the Phoenix office. Ms. Freed has exclusively practiced management-side labor and employment law throughout her career. Ms. Freed is a skilled and experienced litigator who regularly defends employers against claims of race, gender, disability, and age discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, FMLA claims, and wage and hour violations before federal and state courts and various administrative agencies.In addition to her litigation practice, Ms. Freed regularly advises employers on day-to-day employment issues, litigation avoidance and compliance with state and federal employment laws. Ms. Freed has substantial experience advising employers on internal investigations, reasonable accommodations and leave issues, employee discipline and termination, wage and hour compliance, personnel policies and handbooks, reductions in force, drug testing, trade secrets, workplace torts, as well as negotiating and drafting employment, restrictive covenant and severance agreements.Ms. Freed is a truly national partner to her clients. Ms. Freed has handled lawsuits in a number of jurisdictions, including the state courts of Alabama, Arizona, California and Colorado, along with federal lawsuits in the following jurisdictions: the District of Arizona, the Southern District of California, the District of Colorado, the Eastern District of Louisiana, the District of New Mexico, the District of Ohio, the District of Oregon, the District of Minnesota, the District of South Carolina, the Western District of Tennessee, and the Southern District of Texas. She has also successfully handled multiple appeals before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Ninth Circuits.Ms. Freed currently serves on the firm's Management Committee. Ms. Freed is the Managing Shareholder of the Phoenix office. Ms. Freed has exclusively practiced management-side labor and employment law throughout her career. Ms. Freed is a skilled and experienced litigator who regularly defends employers against claims of race, gender, disability, and age discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, FMLA claims, and wage and hour violations before federal and state courts and various administrative agencies.In addition to her litigation practice, Ms. Freed regularly advises employers on day-to-day employment issues, litigation avoidance and compliance with state and federal employment laws. Ms. Freed has substantial experience advising employers on internal investigations, reasonable accommodations and leave issues, employee discipline and termination, wage and hour compliance, personnel policies and handbooks, reductions in force, drug testing, trade secrets, workplace torts, as well as negotiating and drafting employment, restrictive covenant and severance agreements.Ms. Freed is a truly national partner to her clients. Ms. Freed has handled lawsuits in a number of jurisdictions, including the state courts of Alabama, Arizona, California and Colorado, along with federal lawsuits in the following jurisdictions: the District of Arizona, the Southern District of California, the District of Colorado, the Eastern District of Louisiana, the District of New Mexico, the District of Ohio, the District of Oregon, the District of Minnesota, the District of South Carolina, the Western District of Tennessee, and the Southern District of Texas. She has also successfully handled multiple appeals before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Ninth Circuits.Ms. Freed currently serves on the firm's Management Committee. Ms. Freed is the Managing Shareholder of the Phoenix office. Ms. Freed has exclusively practiced management-side labor and employment law throughout her career. Ms.

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Phoenix (2021)
  • Recognized: Employment Law - Management
  • Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Star (2014)

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015

Education

  • University of California Los Angeles, J.D., graduated 2001

Reviews

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Robert Rivera

2 weeks ago

An indispensable partner for complex employment litigation

Our company faced a high-stakes, multi-plaintiff wrongful termination lawsuit that threatened significant financial and reputational damage. From our first consultation, Leah Freed demonstrated a command of the intricate details of Arizona employment law that was immediately reassuring. Her 24 years of exclusive management-side experience, particularly her deep knowledge of litigation strategy, was evident in every step. She didn't just react to the plaintiffs' claims; she proactively built a comprehensive defense that addressed both the legal and operational realities of our business. Her leadership as Managing Shareholder of Ogletree's Phoenix office meant she had immediate access to a vast network of resources, yet she remained personally and diligently hands-on throughout the entire process. The case concluded with a highly favorable settlement that protected our interests completely. Her recognition as a 'Lawyer of the Year' is well-deserved, but what truly sets her apart is her ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable business advice. She is more than an attorney; she is a strategic counselor who operates with unwavering professionalism and genuine dedication to her clients' success. We are profoundly grateful for her exceptional service and expertise.

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