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Ogletree Deakins Expands West Coast Workplace Safety Practice
Law firm adds veteran OSHA litigators in San Francisco and Los Angeles offices
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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The national labor and employment law firm Ogletree Deakins has expanded its West Coast presence by adding veteran workplace safety attorneys Melissa Peters and Eric Compere as shareholders in its San Francisco and Los Angeles offices, respectively.
Why it matters
The hires reflect the growing importance of workplace safety and OSHA compliance as employers navigate an evolving regulatory landscape, particularly in California which has some of the nation's strictest workplace safety laws.
The details
Peters and Compere will represent employers in all phases of OSHA litigation, provide counseling on the impact of health and safety regulations, advise on compliance strategies, manage accident and fatality investigations, and represent employers and industry groups in OSHA rulemaking proceedings.
- Ogletree Deakins announced the new hires on February 10, 2026.
The players
Melissa Peters
A new shareholder in Ogletree Deakins' San Francisco office who represents employers in OSHA litigation and provides counseling on workplace health and safety regulations.
Eric Compere
A new shareholder in Ogletree Deakins' Los Angeles office who represents clients through the OSHA administrative hearing and appeal process and provides guidance on emerging OSHA regulations.
Ogletree Deakins
A national labor and employment law firm that has expanded its West Coast presence by adding the new workplace safety attorneys.
The takeaway
Ogletree Deakins' strategic expansion of its West Coast workplace safety practice underscores the increasing legal and compliance challenges facing employers, particularly in California, as workplace safety regulations continue to evolve.
