Raymond Deeny

Regarded as a dean of labor and employment law, Ray possesses an encyclopedic knowledge and nuanced understanding of L&E laws and regulations.

Representing management for more than 45+ years with Sherman & Howard and now with the national law firm Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, the firm has greatly increased the legal support for its clients.

Ray combines a robust advisory practice in traditional labor law with an impressive litigation practice defending businesses in employment-related claims in federal and state court jury trials throughout the nation. He excels at every stage of litigation, from discovery through trial and any appeals. He builds strong cases, delivers convincing arguments, and works tirelessly to achieve winning results.

Ray is recognized in Chambers USA for Labor & Employment Law and was twice named “Lawyer of the Year” for Labor Law Management (Denver, CO) by Best Lawyers in America. He arbitrates 50 or more cases across the country annually, participates in numerous National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) proceedings, and represents companies in three to four employment-related trials a year. He has been lead defense counsel in numerous class and collective actions and cases brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). 

Beyond the courtroom, Ray advises nationally known employers on labor- and employee-relations matters, including collective bargaining, discipline and discharge matters, and management practices and policies. Ray frequently presents on labor- and employment-related topics both in house for employers and public seminars.