Ron Chapman, Jr.

Ron Chapman, Jr. is a nationally recognized labor and employment attorney based in Dallas. As a shareholder at Ogletree Deakins, he represents employers in high-stakes matters across the country, including litigation, appeals, and agency proceedings before the EEOC, DOL, NLRB, and OSHA. Known for his strategic counsel and trial advocacy, Ron helps businesses navigate complex employment law challenges, workplace disputes, and compliance risks.

Ron earned his B.A., cum laude, in behavioral sciences and political science from Rice University and his J.D., cum laude, from Southern Methodist University School of Law. Following law school, he clerked for Judge Robert M. Parker on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He is admitted to practice before the Texas state courts, multiple U.S. District Courts, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second, Fifth, and Tenth Circuits, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

With decades of experience, Ron’s practice spans appellate advocacy, arbitration, class actions, traditional labor relations, whistleblower claims, mergers and acquisitions, and compliance counseling. He regularly advises clients across industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, retail, trucking, logistics, and financial services. His proven ability to coordinate multi-state and multinational legal strategies has made him a trusted advisor to employers nationwide.

Ron Chapman, Jr. has earned extensive recognition, including repeated listings in The Best Lawyers in America® for employment law, labor law, and litigation, and honors from Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, and Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers. He is Board Certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, reflecting his standing as one of the nation’s leading attorneys in his field.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins
• Former Chairman, North Dallas Chamber of Commerce
• Former Chairman, City of Dallas Civil Service Board
• Member, Texas State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Southern Methodist University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Rice University
  BA in Behavioral Sciences & Political Science with Cum Laude

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