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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

8529 Six Forks Road
Primary Focus: Technology & IT
Very High Volume (4.08% US Market)
Handles Green Cards (PERM)
H1BIndex Grade i
A+
FY 2026
2023 A+
2024 A+
2025 A+
Total Labor Filings i
3,394
Managed in FY 2026
LCA Approval Rate i
99.70%
Official DOL Adjudication
Median Client Wage i
$149,365
Base salary of talent pool
Active Corporate Clients i
357
Companies represented

Market Security

Compliance tracking and operational velocity.

Firm Strategy Meta

Visa Filings: Looking at their active casework, 72.7% of cases are filed for technology & it, 9.2% for engineering & architecture, and 7.7% for business & financial operations.

Placement Footprint: This practice focuses strictly on direct-hire deployments, with 99.3% of workers stationed at their direct employer's internal offices.

Hiring Profiles: Employers partnered with this legal team hire primarily local talent, keeping their sponsored visa rate at just 0.1%.

Talent Pipeline Handled

Fresh Talent
(18.9%)
Transfers
(81.1%)

Active Residency Portfolio

721 PERM Filings

This firm currently manages 721 permanent residency (Green Card) sponsorships, indicating strong long-term retention strategies for their clients.

10-Year Median Wage Trajectory

The median salaries of the jobs handled by this firm over time.

Client Salary Levels: Businesses that use this law firm pay their international employees a median of 10.2% above the standard legal minimum.

Legal Specialization

Distribution of cases by industry (SOC).

10-Year Case Volume & Success

LCA approvals, denials, and overall certification rates.

10-Year Corporate Client Growth

The total number of unique businesses represented.

Historical Processing Speed

Median days taken to receive an official LCA decision.
Lead Attorney (Rainmaker)Total Cases Filed
Megan Kight227
Marquita Capers118
Ann Parks Minor107
James Garilas106
Sarah Collins95

Noticing a difference in dates? Salary metrics reflect real-time DOL filings, while approval metrics rely on finalized USCIS historical data. View timelines

Branch LocationTotal FilingsCertification RateAvg. SpeedTop Client
Raleigh, NC1,90195.6%8 DaysJpmorgan Chase & Co.
Austin, TX53397.0%8 DaysCvs Shared Services Resources LLC
Denver, CO25097.6%8 DaysCharles Schwab & Company, Inc.
Columbia, SC20188.1%7 DaysAmerican Airlines, Inc.
Tampa, FL17083.5%8 DaysElevance Health, Inc.
Atlanta, GA10097.0%8 DaysUbs Business Solutions Us LLC
San Diego, CA6193.4%7 DaysElevance Health, Inc.
Greenville, SC5198.0%7 DaysPenske Truck Leasing Co. Lp
Houston, TX4475.0%8 DaysCatalyst Brands LLC
Boston, MA3397.0%8 DaysHome Depot Management Company LLC
Washington, DC3096.7%7 DaysLpl Financial LLC
San Francisco, CA1687.5%7 DaysSamsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC
Raleigh, SC2100.0%10+ DaysFirst Citizens Bank And Trust Co.
Austin, CO1100.0%7 DaysOm Partners USA, Inc.
Austin, NC1100.0%7 DaysAdvanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Decision DateClient (Employer)Job TitleWorksite CityStatus
Dec 30, 2025Netskope, Inc.Software Engineer IvSanta Clara, CACertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Jpmorgan Chase & Co.Vice President, Capital Risk LeadBrooklyn, NYCertified
Dec 30, 2025First Citizens Bank And Trust Co.Sr. Software EngineerPhoenix, AZCertified
Dec 30, 2025Motorola Solution, Inc.Software Qa ManagerCulver, CACertified
Dec 30, 2025National Council For Air And Stream Improvement, Inc.Analytical Research ScientistNewberry, FLCertified
Dec 30, 2025Covenant Medical Center, Inc.Physician, Allergy & ImmunologyWaterloo, IACertified
Dec 30, 2025Jpmorgan Chase & Co.Vice President, Lead Software EngineerTampa, FLCertified
Dec 30, 2025Motorola Solutions, Inc.Sr Systems EngineerMatthews, NCCertified
Dec 30, 2025Jpmorgan Chase & Co.Vice President, Lead Software EngineerHouston, TXCertified
Dec 30, 2025Jpmorgan Chase & Co.Senior Associate, Investment SpecialistNew York, NYCertified
Dec 30, 2025Crown Equipment CorporationSenior Business Analyst - SapNew Bremen, OHCertified
Dec 30, 2025Southern Glazer'S Wine And Spirits LLCSenior Administrator, Basis SecurityMiramar, FLCertified
Dec 30, 2025Siemens Industry, Inc.Manager - Mechanical Design Engineering - LvWendell, NCCertified
Dec 30, 2025Klaviyo, Inc.Senior Software EngineerBoston, MACertified
Dec 30, 2025Penske Truck Leasing Co. LpSenior Salesforce DeveloperReading, PACertified
Dec 30, 2025Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.Senior Staff Engineer (Software Developer)Ann Arbor, MICertified
Dec 30, 2025Maryland Institute College Of ArtEnterprise Resource Planning DeveloperBaltimore, MDCertified
Dec 30, 2025M&T BankSenior Software EngineerFuquay Varina, NCCertified
Dec 30, 2025General MotorsAssociate Clay SculptorWarren, MICertified
Dec 30, 2025Mgm Resorts Satellite, LLCSr. Platform EngineerMelissa, TXCertified
Dec 30, 2025First Citizens Bank And Trust Co.Technical LeadPhoenix, AZCertified
Dec 30, 2025Jpmorgan Chase & Co.Associate, Infrastructure Engineer IiiColumbus, OHCertified
Dec 30, 2025Abc Fitness Solutions LLCSenior Director Of Product, CrmBrooklyn, NYCertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Chime Financial, Inc.Senior Data Analyst, Credit RiskSan Francisco, CACertified
Dec 30, 2025Security Finance Corporation Of SpartanburgSoftware Developer 3Greenville, SCCertified
Dec 30, 2025Covenant Medical Center, Inc.HospitalistWaterloo, IACertified
Dec 30, 2025Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLCEngineer IiAustin, TXCertified
Dec 30, 2025Cohnreznick Advisory LLCAssurance ManagerSan Francisco, CACertified
Dec 30, 2025Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC D/B/A Maker'S PridePlant ManagerDes Plaines, ILCertified
Dec 30, 2025Healthstream, Inc.Software DeveloperEverett, MACertified
Dec 30, 2025The Sherwin-Williams CompanySenior It Web DeveloperCleveland, OHCertified
Dec 30, 2025Novozymes North America, Inc.Scientist IiMorrisville, NCCertified
Dec 30, 2025Vertiv CorporationSolutions Mechanical Engineer Liquid CoolingWesterville, OHCertified
Dec 30, 2025Abc Supply Nsc, LLCIt Quality Assurance LeadHenrico, VACertified
Dec 30, 2025Fetch Rewards, Inc.Analytics EngineerSeattle, WACertified
Dec 30, 2025Wta Tour, Inc.Senior Director, On Site CommunicationsSt. Petersburg, FLCertified
Dec 30, 2025Netskope, Inc.Software Engineer, Qa IiSanta Clara, CACertified
Dec 30, 2025Charles Schwab & Company, Inc.Load Balancing EngineerSouthlake, TXCertified
Dec 30, 2025Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLCSenior Engineer TrAustin, TXCertified
Dec 30, 2025Akamai Technologies, Inc.Sr Ii Software Development Engineer In Test LeadWestford, MACertified
Dec 30, 2025General MotorsCae Analysis Engineer - Engine Performance & CalibPontiac, MICertified
Dec 30, 2025Akkodis, Inc.Ai TrainerNew York, NYCertified
Dec 30, 2025Resmed Digital Health Inc.Engineering, Software EngineerNorthlake, TXCertified
Dec 30, 2025First Citizens Bank And Trust Co.Senior Scrum MasterAustin, TXCertified
Dec 30, 2025Jpmorgan Chase & Co.Associate, Inv Product Specialist AssocBrooklyn, NYCertified
Dec 30, 2025Charles Schwab & Company, Inc.Manager, Software Development & EngineeringAustin, TXCertified
Dec 30, 2025Jpmorgan Chase & Co.Vice President, Lead Software EngineerPlano, TXCertified
Dec 29, 2025Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc.Vice PresidentNew York, NYCertified
Dec 29, 2025Zs Associates, Inc.Business Technology Solutions Associate ConsultantEvanston, ILCertified
Dec 29, 2025First Citizens Bank And Trust Co.Software Engineer ConsultantSanta Clara, CACertified

Firm Specific Intelligence (FAQ)

Common questions and insights regarding Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C..

Do they do permanent residency cases?
Yes, the legal team is equipped for long-term immigration, filing 721 PERM labor certifications within this tracking period.

Who are the biggest corporate clients for Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C?
While they represent multiple companies, Jpmorgan Chase & Co stands out as the most active client this cycle.

How long does it take this legal team to get an LCA certified?
Looking at recent casework, they average a processing turnaround of 8 days per application.