Ogletree Deakins Adds Two Shareholders in LA
Timothy Pico and Brett Markson join the firm's Los Angeles employment litigation practice as shareholders.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Employment
Ogletree Deakins announced on Tuesday that it has added Timothy Pico and Brett Markson as shareholders in its Los Angeles employment litigation practice. Pico joins the firm from Jackson.
Why it matters
The additions expand the Los Angeles office's capacity to advise and defend employers in employment disputes. Both attorneys focus on litigation areas that affect many businesses operating in the region.
The announcement names two new shareholders in the Los Angeles employment litigation practice, with no headcount baseline provided for comparison. The source does not state the practice's size before or after the additions.
The players
Ogletree Deakins
Ogletree Deakins is a national management-side labor and employment law firm that represents employers across the United States.
Timothy Pico
Timothy Pico is an employment attorney who joined Ogletree Deakins from the firm Jackson and represents employers in employment litigation and PAGA matters.
Brett Markson
Brett Markson is an employment litigator who represents employers in wage-and-hour, discrimination, whistleblower and trade secret disputes.
The details
Timothy Pico represents employers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour disputes and actions under California's Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), and also provides preventive workplace counsel. Brett Markson handles single-plaintiff, class and collective actions, along with leave and accommodation, whistleblower, privacy and trade secret matters.
Timeline
Tuesday, November 4, 2026: Ogletree Deakins announces the addition of Pico and Markson as shareholders.
Economic Context
The additions reflect the continued demand for employer-side defense in California, where PAGA representative actions have made wage-and-hour exposure a major litigation concern for businesses. Adding attorneys with PAGA experience positions the Los Angeles practice to handle that caseload.
Employers in the Los Angeles area facing wrongful termination, wage-and-hour or PAGA claims now have additional shareholder-level litigation counsel available at Ogletree Deakins. Workers and businesses alike may see the practice's experience shape how employment disputes are handled locally.
The takeaway
Employers in Los Angeles should review wage-and-hour and PAGA exposure regularly, since these claims remain a frequent source of litigation. Consulting experienced employment counsel early can help address potential issues before they escalate.
Further reading
Explore more Los Angeles Employment coverage for context on the region's labor law developments.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Bloomberglaw.
