Atty. Mark N. Mallery

Atty. Mark N. Mallery

Mark Mallery is the Managing Shareholder of the firm’s office in New Orleans, where he has practiced labor and employment law for over twenty-five years. A problem-solver for employers, Mark has acted as lead counsel on complex disputes, including Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower claims before the Office of Administrative Law Judges; pattern and practice and class based claims prosecuted by the EEOC; collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act; and class-based discrimination claims with the U.S.

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About Mark N. Mallery at a glance

Mark N. Mallery is a employment attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association. Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1986) and Mississippi State University (—, 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mark Mallery is the Managing Shareholder of the firm’s office in New Orleans, where he has practiced labor and employment law for over twenty-five years
  • A problem-solver for employers, Mark has acted as lead counsel on complex disputes, including Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower claims before the Office of Administrative Law Judges
  • pattern and practice and class based claims prosecuted by the EEOC
  • collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act
  • and class-based discrimination claims with the U.S
  • Department of Labor’s Civil Rights Center
  • Mark has also litigated a variety of “intellectual property” issues, including disputes involving non-compete covenants, trade secrets, non-solicitation of customer and employee agreements, confidentiality and proprietary obligations, fiduciary and loyalty duties, and the duty under the antitrust laws to refrain from “predatory hiring.”On the traditional labor side, Mark has represented management in union organizing campaigns, collective bargaining, work stoppages and unfair labor practice charges
  • As an advisor to employers, Mark has developed employment practices and systems, has written contracts and employment policies and has trained managers on their implementation
  • Mark was the Editor-in-Chief of the treatise, Employment Termination – Rights & Remedies (BNA and ABA, 2nd Ed
  • Supp. 2003), and has authored many other published articles on employment law issues during his career
  • He has spoken at dozens of national conferences on employment law issues, including the Georgetown Employment Law & Litigation Institute, the ABA Labor & Employment Law Section’s Annual CLE Conference, the ABA Annual Meeting, the Industrial Relations Research Association’s Annual Meeting, and the LIMRA/LOMA Compliance and Market Conduct Exchange
  • Mark is the youngest Louisiana Fellow in the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
  • He is also listed in Best Lawyers in America
  • Louisiana Super Lawyers
  • International Who’s Who of Management Labour and Employment Lawyers

Chambers USA

  • America’s Leading Business Lawyers
  • Corporate Counsel, The Business Magazine for the Chief Legal Officer
  • Louisiana Life Magazine’s Top Attorneys in Louisiana
  • and New Orleans Magazine’s Louisiana’s Top Lawyers

Practice Areas Explained

Mark N. Mallery's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark N. Mallery handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark N. Mallery

Where is Mark N. Mallery's law office located?
Mark N. Mallery's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark N. Mallery handle?
Mark N. Mallery focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
Where did Mark N. Mallery go to law school?
Mark N. Mallery earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (—, 1983).
How can I contact Mark N. Mallery for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Mark N. Mallery received?
Mark N. Mallery's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi
- 1986
Mississippi State University
- 1983

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Actions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Defense
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wage-Hour Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Whistleblowers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Louisiana Super Lawyer (2007-2013)
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association

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