Mark Ogden

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Mark Ogden has litigated nearly 600 employment lawsuits to conclusion, mostly in federal court, and has litigated 27 jury trials to verdict. Among his notable litigation successes are cases involving:

  • Discrimination on the basis of religion, age, and disability
  • Breach of contract issues
  • Whistleblower claims

In addition to his litigation practice, Mark provides employment training to employers of all sizes and regularly speaks on a variety of topics before a wide range of professional organizations. He is consistently recognized in  Best Lawyers in America©. He serves as a member of the firm’s Employment Practices Liability Committee. He is a former member of the firm’s Board of Directors and a former co-chair of the Complex Litigation and Trials Practice Group.

Prior to joining Littler in 1998, Mark was a trial attorney at the Department of Labor and a special assistant United States attorney in Los Angeles, representing the federal government in the litigation of employment cases.

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Columnist, Ask the Legal Professional

  • 2003-present
  • The Business Journal

Columnist, Career Builder, Ask the Experts

  • 2003-present
  • The Arizona Republic, Sunday Edition

Legal Pitfalls of Employee Wellness Programs

  • April 2010
  • HR IQ Column - Impact Magazine

Work Furloughs for Salaried Employees

  • August 2009
  • HR IQ Column - Impact Magazine

Layoffs, Furloughs Provoke More Claims of Worker Discrimination

  • June 26, 2009
  • Phoenix Business Journal

Cancel Worker EEO Training at Own Peril, Attorneys Say

  • June 16, 2009
  • Law360.com

5 Questions About Employer Law and the Stimulus

  • March 27, 2009
  • Phoenix Business Journal

Stimulus Package Includes Changes for Employers

  • March 27, 2009
  • Phoenix Business Journal

Forewarn Legislation

  • January 30, 2009
  • Phoenix Business Journal

Gays Urged To Join 'Call In Gay' Protest. Action Protests - Laws Banning Unions of Same Sex Couples

  • December 10, 2008
  • AZ Republic

Prepare Now for the Newly Amended Americans with Disabilities Act

  • November 17, 2008
  • Phoenix Business Journal

Corporate Communications, Ruling Attempts To Clarify Line Between Private, Business Text Messages

  • August 15, 2008
  • Phoenix Business Journal

Groundbreaking Opinion Could Be Catalyst for Policy Changes

  • August 15, 2008
  • Phoenix Business Journal

Employers Work To Ease Commuting Costs to Offset Gas Prices

  • August 12, 2008
  • AZ Republic

Caring for a Relative Injured in the Military Now Permitted Under FMLA

  • August 2008
  • AZ Business Magazine

Wage Gap Widens Along Ethnic, Geographical Lines

  • March 14, 2008
  • Phoenix Business Journal

Calif. Firm to Open Local Office, Add Littler Partners

  • February 1, 2008
  • Phoenix Business Journal

Sheriff, Prosecutor Ramp Up Sanctions Investigations

  • January 11, 2008
  • Phoenix Business Journal

Protect Intellectual Property with Employee Agreements – But Be Sure They're Enforceable

  • November 2, 2007
  • Phoenix Business Journal

When Diversifying Your Workforce, Be Sure to Play by the Rules

  • October 19, 2007
  • Phoenix Business Journal

Proposed State Rules Target Tax Evasion Schemes

  • September 14, 2007
  • Phoenix Business Journal

Workplace Compliance Training – It Isn't Required; It Is Recommended

  • August 17, 2007
  • Phoenix Business Journal

Independent Contractor Classification

  • July 2007
  • HR IQ Column - Impact Magazine

To Settle ... Or Not to Settle? Litigation Specialists Weigh Costs, Risks of Taking Clients' Cases to Court

  • June 8, 2007
  • Phoenix Business Journal

Employer's Responsibility Related to A Domestic Violence Protection Order

  • May 2007
  • HR IQ Column - Impact Magazine

EEOC Cracks Down On Hiring Practices

  • March 26, 2007
  • National Law Journal

Watch Out for the Many Legal Pitfalls of Affinity Groups

  • September 15, 2006
  • Phoenix Business Journal

Ruling Could Leave Firms More Vulnerable to Lawsuits

  • August 2006
  • Phoenix Business Journal

Reporting for Duty (Employers' Obligations for Returning Soldiers under USERRA)

  • July 2006
  • AzBusiness Magazine

When Johnny Comes Marching Home, Give Him Back His Job. It's the Law

  • May/June 2006
  • AzBusiness Magazine

The EEOC Turns 40, Suggestions for Change

  • May 2006
  • Human Resource Executive Magazine

Tools Available To Help Small Firms Tackle Meth Use

  • February 17, 2006
  • Phoenix Business Journal

Bird Flu Could Create Legal Nightmare for Businesses

  • December 2005
  • Phoenix Business Journal

Domestic Violence Can Dramatically Impact the Bottom Line

  • October 2005
  • Phoenix Business Journal

Religious Diversity at Work a Fine Line for Managers

  • October 2005
  • Phoenix Business Journal

Mark Ogden: Active In and Out of the Courtroom

  • October 2005
  • Profile - Phoenix Business Journal

The Last Supper (Serrano's Trial Victory Over the EEOC)

  • July 2005
  • Quote, Cover Story - Phoenix New Times

Serrano's Wins Lawsuit, Feels Business Backlash

  • June 2005
  • Quote - Phoenix Business Journal

Employers See Rise in Pregnancy Lawsuits

  • February 2005
  • Quote - Phoenix Business Journal

Class Action Lawsuits: Just an Internet Click Away; Take Action to Prevent Workplace Class Action Lawsuits

  • July/August 2004
  • Arizona Business Magazine

EEOC Announces Relief for Employers Providing Retiree Health Benefits

  • February 2004
  • Arizona Journal

The Department of Labor has Proposed Wide-Ranging Changes that Will in Some Ways Narrow and Other Ways Broaden the Overtime Exemptions Used by All Employers for White-Collar Employees

  • April 2003
  • Arizona Journal

The EEOC's 'Telework Fact Sheet' Reaffirms the Agency's Position that Employers Can Reasonably Accommodate Qualified Disabled Workers Through Telecommuting Program

  • February 2003
  • Arizona Journal

Failing to Train Managers on Preventing Discrimination in Employment Decisions can Establish an Employer's Willful Disregard of the Law Leading to an Award of Punitive and Liquidated Damages

  • January 2002
  • Arizona Journal

Supreme Court of the United States Clarifies Standards for Summary Judgments and Judgments as a Matter of Law in Employment Discrimination Cases

  • August 2000
  • Arizona Journal

The Punishment: EEOC Has Expanded the Scope of Liability for Harassment in the Workplace

  • May 2000
  • Arizona Journal

Directing Traffic: EEOC Guidelines on Harassment Leads Employers to Safety from Liability

  • April 2000
  • Arizona Journal

Employment Law Uncovered: The ADA May Not Protect Employees Who Were Addicted to Drugs or Alcohol

  • December 1998
  • Arizona Journal

Strong Shield: Employers Can Limit Liability by Developing an Effective Sexual Harassment Policy

  • July 1998
  • Arizona Journal

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