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Cynthia N. Sass - Tampa, FL
601 West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Tampa, FL 33603
Sass Law Firm
Tampa Labor and Employment Lawyer
Overview
Cynthia N. Sass has been practicing law in Florida over 35 years. She formed the Sass Law Firm in 1993 to exclusively focus on representing public and private sector employees in employment disputes. The mission of her firm is to provide the client with an honest assessment of each case, ensure each client is educated on the options and remedies available to them through the law, and strategize with the client to accomplish his or her goals. In doing so, her firm takes an individual approach to each case, advising clients as to the potential results, costs of litigation and other means of resolving their employee disputes. In order to provide her clients with the best service, Ms. Sass makes it a priority to keep current on the trends affecting employee rights, changes in rules and agency positions, and the most recent applicable case law.
Cynthia is often asked to write or speak on employment law-related topics, especially those related to representing employees. She is the current Editor-in-Chief for the national treatise, Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, published by the American Bar Association and Bloomberg. Starting in 2011, Cynthia served as the treatise's Southeast Regional Editor, while co-authoring the Florida chapter and its annual supplements. Ms. Sass authored a chapter on Discovery and Deposing the Alleged Harasser and Defense Witnesses: The Plaintiff's Perspective, for the TIPS book Sexual Harassment and Retaliation: A Practical Handbook for Plaintiff and Defense published by the American Bar Association in 2019. She was appointed by the Florida Supreme Court and served on the Standard Jury Instructions Committee - Civil Cases, a Special Committee of The Florida Bar. During her time on that committee, she was Chair of the Spoliation Subcommittee and a member of the Employment Subcommittee, as well as the Negligence Subcommittee. These committees were responsible for drafting the standard state jury instructions on spoliation, private-sector whistleblowing and the Florida Civil Rights Act. Cynthia Sass is also a successful litigator, with published opinions. Ms. Sass holds various national and regional leadership positions, along with committee appointments, and is an active Federal Mediator/Florida Supreme Court Mediator Circuit Civil. She is also a Board Member of the College of Labor and Employment Attorneys.
Sass Law Firm has been nationally recognized as a Best Law Firm in Employment Law for Individuals in Tampa by U.S. News & World Report since 2011. Cynthia Sass has been honored by various local, state and national independent sources including being AV Rated by Martindale-Hubble and listed by The Best Lawyers in America® in Employment Law - Individuals since 2007, and named its Attorney of the Year in 2017 in that category for Tampa. Cynthia has also been recognized by Super Lawyers® in Employment Law since 2006, and has made the Super Lawyers® Top 50 Women in Florida list, Top 100 and Top 50 Tampa Bay as published by Thomson Reuters. In addition, she has been recognized by Tampa Magazine as a Top Lawyer in Labor and Employment (Individuals) and Labor Law (Employees) in the Tampa Bay Area. Additionally, Ms. Sass is honored to be a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and one of the 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers as listed by Lawdragon. The various honors she has received accurately reflect Cynthia's reputation as an attorney, dedication to assisting her clients and high ethical values.
For a full list of Cynthia’s awards, publications, speaking engagement and associations, check out her Resume CV.
About Cynthia N. Sass
Practice Areas
- Labor and Employment
- Discrimination
- Wrongful Termination
- Wage and Hour Disputes
- Employment Contracts
- Severance Agreements
- Retaliation
Current Employment Position(s)
- Shareholder Attorney
Languages
- English
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1987
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1988
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1991
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 2005
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2006
Specialties and Certifications
- Federal Mediator/Florida Supreme Court Circuit Civil, Supreme Court of Florida, since 2002
Other Affiliations
- The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, 2011 - Present (Member of Board of Governors, 2021-2023; Fellow)
- Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2021 - Present (Employee Co-Chair of Technology Subcommittee)
- Labor & Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar, 1998 - Present (Executive Council Member)
- Lawyers for the Arts Committee, Tampa Museum of Art, 2019 - Present (Committee Member)
- Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2009 - Present (Committee Member)
- Employment-at-Will Subcommittee, Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2009 - Present (Committee Member)
- Technology Subcommittee, Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2018 - Present (Committee Member)
- Pro Bono and Community Outreach Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2021 - 2022 (Employee Co-Chair)
- 14th Annual Section Conference Planning Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2019 - 2020 (Emeritus Employee Co-Chair)
- Annual 11th Circuit Regional Program Planning Committee, The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers (Committee Member, 2019 - 2020; Co-Chair, 2013 - 2014)
- 13th Annual Section Conference Planning Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2018 - 2019 (Employee Co-Chair)
- Labor and Employment Section, Hillsborough County Bar Association, 2016 - 2019 (Co-Chair)
- ABA Liaison Committee, Labor and Employment Section, The Florida Bar, 2016 - 2019 (Co-Chair)
- 12th Annual Section Conference Planning Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2017 - 2018 (Employee Vice Chair)
- Webinar Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2016 - 2018 (Employee Co-Chair)
- National Programs Committee, Labor and Employment Law Section, American Bar Association, 2014 - 2016 (Employee Co-Chair)
- Trial & Litigation Section, Hillsborough County Bar Association, 2010 - 2016 (Executive Board Member)
- Standard Jury Instruction Committee – Civil Cases, a Special Committee, The Florida Bar, 2010 - 2015 (Florida Supreme Court Appointed Member)
- Spoliation Subcommittee, Standard Jury Instruction Committee - Civil Cases, a Special Committee, The Florida Bar, 2010 - 2015 (Chair)
- Employment Subcommittee, Standard Jury Instruction Committee - Civil Cases, a Special Committee, The Florida Bar, 2010 - 2015 (Committee Member)
- Technology Subcommittee, Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2009 - 2014 (Committee Member)
- Technology in the Practice & Workplace Committee, Labor & Employment Law Section, American Bar Association, 2009 - 2012 (Employee Co-Chair)
- Leadership Development Program, Section of Labor and Employment Law Section, American Bar Association, 2009 - 2012 (Participant)
- Negligence Subcommittee, Standard Jury Instruction Committee - Civil Cases, a Special Committee, The Florida Bar, 2011 - Present (Committee Member)
- Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar (Chair, 2006 - 2007; Chair-Elect, 2005 - 2006)
- Legal Education Committee, Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar (Chair, 2004 - 2005; CLE Chair, 2003 - 2004)
- Judicial Education Committee, Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar, 2002 - 2003 (Co-Chair)
- Florida Chapter, National Employment Lawyers Association (President, 1999 - 2000; President-Elect, 1998 - 1999)
- Individual Rights Committee, Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar, 1999 - Present (Co-Chair)
- The Florida Bar Labor and Employment Law Section (Member)
- National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) (Member)
- American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law (Member)
- The Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Sections (Member)
- Federal Bar Association (Member)
- Florida Chapter of National Employment Lawyers Association (Member)
- Hillsborough County Bar Association Trial & Litigation Section (Member)
- Hillsborough County Bar Association Labor and Employment Section (Member)
Education
- University of Richmond, School of Law, Richmond, Virginia, 1987
J.D. - Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts
B.A.
Classes and Seminars
- Current Trends in Technology, 12th Annual South Florida’s Premier Labor & Employment Law Conference, The Seminar Group, 2022 - Present
- Preparing for the Next Crisis: Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic, 15th Annual Section Conference, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2021 - Present
- Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) – What Senior Lawyers, Other Lawyers, and Law Firms Should KNow About the Protections and Obligations of This Law, Senior Lawyers Committee, The Florida Bar, 2021 - Present
- First Amendment in Public Employment, Continuing Legal Education, Florida Department of Health, 2020 - Present
- The Intersection of Employment Law and Criminal Law, Joint 4th, 5th and 11th Circuit Regional Program, The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, 2020 - Present
- Practicing at the Intersection of Criminal Law and Employment Law: A Panel Discussion Regarding Employees’ and Employers’ Criminal Activity in the Workplace – What employment counsel should consider when representing their clients who are accused of crimes in the workplace, CLE Crossover Luncheon, Labor and Employment Section, Hillsborough County Bar Association, 2019 - Present
- A View From the Bench: I Wish I Didn’t Know Now What I Didn’t Know Then, 12th Annual Section Conference, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2018 - Present
- Where’s the Witness? Preserving Witness Testimony Through Trial, Effectively Litigating Employment Cases from Inception Through Trial, Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar, 2018 - Present
- Strategic Use of Forensic Experts in Prosecuting and Defending Non Compete, Trade Secret and Business Tort Claims, Midwinter Meeting, Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2018 - Present
- Beyond Employment: ADA Compliance on Social Media and in Your Building, Advanced Labor & Employment Topics 2017, Labor & Employment Law Section and CLE Committee, The Florida Bar, 2017 - Present
- ADA Compliance Issues: What Happens When Websites & Apps are Inaccessible, ADA and Website Accessibility, Labor & Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar , 2017 - Present
- EEO – Procedural, 17th Labor and Employment Law Annual Update and Certification Review, Labor & Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar, 2017 - Present
- Workplace Challenges of Privacy, Social Media and Technology Issues, 16th Annual Employment Law: Rights, Benefits and Emerging Issues, Sterling Education, Inc., 2017 - Present
- Return to Work Issues, 10th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference, Labor & Employment Section, American Bar Association, 2016 - Present
- Emerging Issue of Website Compliance Under the ADA, Continuing Education Meeting, Sandspur Chapter, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 2016 - Present
- Employee Rights in the Workplace, Rights & Repairs, Money Talk 1010 AM Radio, 2016 - Present
- Is Your Website Compliant?, Up, Up and Away with Websites and Drones – Celebration: A Century of Service, Risk Management Committee, Florida Realtors, 2016 - Present
- Most Websites Are Not ADA Compliant, Is Yours One of Them?, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2016 - Present
- ADA/Website Accessibility, Fifth Annual 11th Circuit Regional Program, The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, 2016 - Present
- Hiring and Terminating Employees in the Current Economy, Essentials of Employment Law, Sterling Education, Inc., 2016 - Present
- Privacy and Today’s Technology in the Workplace, Essentials of Employment Law, Sterling Education, Inc., 2016 - Present
- Basics of Litigating Front Pay, Compensation and Punitive Damages Claims, 9th Annual Conference, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2015 - Present
- To Catch a Thief: Prosecuting, Defending and Insuring Claims for Cyber Espionage, Midwinter Meeting, Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2015 - Present
- Settlement Agreements, Fourth Annual 11th Circuit Regional Program, The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, 2015 - Present
- The Termination Process, Hiring and Terminating: The Ins and Outs of Employment Law, Sterling Education, Inc., 2015 - Present
- Overview of Confidentiality, Non-Compete, and Non-Solicitation Agreements, Hiring and Terminating: The Ins and Outs of Employment Law, Sterling Education, Inc., 2015 - Present
- Social Media, Employer Surveillance and Employee Privacy, Blazing the Trail: Courage | Challenge | Change, Annual Convention, National Employment Lawyers Association, 2014 - Present
- Workers’ Compensation Attorneys’ Fees for Claimant’s Attorneys and Relevant ERISA and Labor Law Issues, CLE Luncheon, Workers’ Compensation Section, Hillsborough County Bar Association, 2014 - Present
- Balancing Interests in a BYOD World, Midwinter Meeting, Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2014 - Present
- Employment Claims You Should Know About, Seminar Luncheon, Tampa Bay Paralegal Association, 2014 - Present
- Privacy and Social Media in the Workplace, 13th Annual Employment Law: Beyond the Basics, Sterling Education, Inc., 2014 - Present
- When and How to Discipline or Discharge, Employee Documentation, Discipline & Discharge, National Business Institute™, 2013 - Present
- Recruitment/Hiring Documents, Employee Documentation, Discipline & Discharge, National Business Institute™, 2013 - Present
- Ethical Issues Facing Attorneys in the Age of Technology, Annual CLE Seminar, Trial and Litigation Section, Hillsborough County Bar Association, 2013 - Present
- Social Media: The Separation of Work and Play, National Symposium on Technology in Labor and Employment Law, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2013 - Present
- Update on Ethical Issues and Social Media, Midwinter Meeting, Ethics and Professional Responsibility Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2013 - Present
- Electronic Dumpster Diving: The Legal Ethics of “TMI”, 6th Annual Conference, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2012 - Present
- Florida Update: Employment Law, National Business Institute™, 2012 - Present
- Non-Competes in the Electronic Workplace: Solicitation in the Age of Social Media, Section of Labor and Employment Law and ABA Center for Continuing Legal Education, American Bar Association, 2012 - Present
- Current Issues in Fair Labor Standards Act Litigation, 11th Circuit Regional Program, The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, 2012 - Present
- Employment Claims You Should Know About, CLE Luncheon, The Plant City Bar Association, 2011 - Present
- Building a Book of Business, 5th Annual Conference, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2011 - Present
- The Employment Lawyers' Speech: A Panel Discussion on Significant Cases, NLRB Changes and EEOC/DOL Developments from the Past Year, Labor and Employment Section, Hillsborough County Bar Association, 2011 - Present
- Valuing a Case, Clear Skies and Smooth Sailing for Employment Law Cases, Summer Conference, Florida Chapter, National Employment Lawyers Association, 2011 - Present
- Privacy and Social Media in the Workplace, Employment Law Update: Contemporary Challenges in a Changing Workplace, Sterling Education, Inc., 2011 - Present
- Shaping Your Client’s Expectations from Intake to Settlement, 22nd Annual Convention, National Employment Lawyers Association, 2011 - Present
- The Rise of the Machines: Discovery and Spoliation Issues in This Age of Technology, 2011 Advanced Labor Topics, Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar, 2011 - Present
- 10 Biggest Mistakes Employers Make From a Plaintiff Attorney’s Perspective, Emerging Legal Issues: Employment Lawyers and Corporate Counsel Seminar, Hillsborough County Bar Association, 2011 - Present
- Up In The Air and Everywhere: E-Discovery Beyond Email, Cloud Computing and Virtual Servers, 4th Annual Labor & Employment Law Conference, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2010 - Present
- Legal Issues Facing Job Seekers, Real Estate Live Seminar, Greater Association of REALTORS®, 2010 - Present
- It’s Not Just Email Anymore: E-Discovery and Technology-Derived Evidence and the Virtual Workplace, Technology in the Practice & Workplace Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2010 - Present
- Legal Issues Facing Job Seekers, Career Development Seminar, University of Phoenix, 2010 - Present
- lectronic Spoliation Sanctions: Delete at Your Own Risk, Employee Rights & Responsibilities Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2010 - Present
- Beachcombing on the Non-Compete Shores: A Primer for Developing Electronic Evidence, Midwinter Meeting, Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2010 - Present
- Case Assessment: Assessing, Valuing and Strategizing When Employment Law Claims Walk Through Your Law Firm Door, Winter Conference: Litigation Perspectives from Start to Finish, Florida Chapter, National Employment Lawyers Association, 2010 - Present
- Discrimination and Fair Labor Standards Act Claims, Employment Discrimination Law Training Program for Judicial Law Clerks, Federal Judicial Center, 2009 - Present
- Change You Can Believe In (Like It or Not!): Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, Paycheck Fairness Act, Family and Medical Leave Act Revisions, and Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments, President’s Showcase, 59th Annual Convention, The Florida Bar, 2009 - Present
- Settlement of Employment Cases, Fighting for the Rights of Florida Employees!, Fall Conference, Florida Chapter, National Employment Lawyers Association, 2007 - Present
- Fair Labor Standards Act: Update, HR Fever, Masters Program, 70th Annual Conference, Florida Public Personnel Association, 2006 - Present
- FMLA and 11th Amendment Immunity, Creative Lawyering: Winning Strategies in Employment Litigation, Florida Chapter, National Employment Lawyers Association, 2006 - Present
- FLSA/Wage and Hour Basics Compliance, Fundamentals of Employment Law, Sterling Education Services, 2006 - Present
- Terminating Employees, Fundamentals of Employment Law, Sterling Education, Inc., 2006 - Present
- How Do You Value Your Case?, Advanced Labor Topics, Continuing Legal Education and Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar, 2006 - Present
- Solving Unique Pay Questions, Wage and Hour Law: Answers to Everyday Questions, National Business Institute™, 2006 - Present
- Employment Discrimination Law Training Program for Judicial Law Clerks, Federal Judicial Center, 2006 - Present
- The Florida Civil Rights Act, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Seminar, 2005 - Present
- Wage and Hour Law: Compliance Under the New FLSA Overtime Regulations, Overtime: How the New Regulations Affect Your Clients or Your Company in Florida, National Business Institute™, 2005 - Present
- Wage and Hour Compliance Under the New FLSA Overtime Regulations, Suncoast Utilities Contractors Association, 2005 - Present
- Arbitration Pros and Cons from the Plaintiff’s Perspective, HR Tampa Fall Expo & Legal Conference, 2004 - Present
- Harassment and Discrimination Update for the Modern Workplace, Human Resources Law Update, Sterling Education, Inc., 2004 - Present
- Other Areas of Liability in Employment Discrimination: Age and Gender Discrimination, Fundamental Issues in Florida Human Resources Law, National Business Institute™, 2004 - Present
- I Can’t Possibly Be a Target, 2nd Annual Conference, WCEA Staffing, Inc., 2003 - Present
- Employment Laws in Florida, Delta Sigma Pi, Professional Business Fraternity, 2003 - Present
- Employment Laws in Florida: Hiring to Firing, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 2002 - Present
- Starting off Right: Client Intake, Case Evaluation and Selection, National Employment Lawyers Association, 2002 - Present
- Sexual Harassment: Employer and Employee Rights and Responsibilities, Fundamental Issues in Florida Human Resources Law, National Business Institute™, 2002 - Present
- Keeping Ahead of the Tidal Wave of Employment Discrimination Issues, Program Chair, Continuing Legal Education and Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar, 2001 - Present
- Laying a Good Foundation for Employment Practices, Larkin Contracting, Inc., 2001 - Present
- Wrongful Termination and Common Law Claims, American Bar Association and Stetson University College of Law, 2001 - Present
- Conducting the Interview, Selecting and Terminating Employees in Florida, National Business Institute™, 2001 - Present
- Round Table Discussions, Strategizing Under the Sun, Florida Chapter, National Employment Lawyers Association, 2001 - Present
- Employment Law Trial Skills Program, Stetson University College of Law, 2001 - Present
- The Pitfalls of Thinking of Clauses as Boilerplate (in non-competition agreements), Midwinter Meeting, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2001 - Present
- Mediation and Predispute Resolution and Investigation, Midwinter Meeting, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2001 - Present
- ex, Lies and Other Statutory Violations, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 2001 - Present
- Sex, Lies and Other Statutory Violations, Larking Contracting, Inc., 2000 - 2001
- Round Table Discussions: Panel Member on Employment Issues, Strategizing Under the Sun, Florida Chapter, National Employment Lawyers Association, 2000 - Present
- State Law Claims, Florida Chapter, National Employment Lawyers Association, 1999 - Present
- Practical Tips and Issues Involved in Employment-Related Settlements From an Employee’s Perspective, Tactics and Techniques, Florida Chapter, National Employment Lawyers Association, 1999 - Present
- Restrictive Covenants: Attacking The New Servitude, 10th Annual Convention, National Employment Lawyers Association, 1999 - Present
- Employment Law Trial Skills Program, Stetson University College of Law, 1999 - Present
- Overview of Employer’s Obligations Under Federal and State Law, Town & Country Chamber of Commerce, 1999 - Present
- Discovery Issues, EEO Basics Seminar, American Bar Association, 1999 - Present
- Employee Hiring: What Are Your Options?, Women’s Symposium, 1998 - Present
- The Family Leave Act & Equal Pay Issues, American Society of Women Accountants, 1998 - Present
- Issues Involved in Employment-Related Settlement Agreements from the Employee’s and the Employer’s Perspectives, Claim du Jour: Labor and Employment Law Issues for the Creative Practitioner, Labor and Employment Law Section, 1998 - Present
- New Traps and Sinkholes in the Florida Civil Rights Act, Florida Chapter, National Employment Lawyers Association, 1998 - Present
- Sex and Pregnancy Discrimination and Family and Medical Leave Act, Florida Legal Assistants, Inc., 1997 - Present
- Stress and Mental Disorder: New Responsibilities for Employers Under the ADA, Personnel Law Update, Florida Conference, Council on Education in Management, 1996 - Present
- New Responsibilities for Understanding Personnel Law, Council on Education in Management, 1995 - Present
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About Cynthia N. Sass
Included on the 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Florida Super Lawyers list
Honors
- Best Law Firms in Employment Law for Individuals – U.S. News & World Report, since 2011
- Best Lawyers® in Employment Law for Individuals – The Best Lawyers in America, since 2006
- Florida Super Lawyers® in Employment Law – Thomson Reuters, since 2006
- AV Preeminent® Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence – Martindale-Hubbell, since 2005
- 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment & Civil Rights Lawyers – Lawdragon, since 2019
- The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Law Firm – Martindale-Hubbell, since 2005
- The Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers – Martindale-Hubbell, since 2011
- Top 50 Women in Florida by Florida Super Lawyers® – Thomson Reuters, 2008-2014, 2016, 2017, 2020-present
- Top 50 Tampa Bay Attorneys by Florida Super Lawyers® – Thomson Reuters, 2014, 2020-present, 2020 - Present
- Top 100 by Florida Super Lawyers® – Thomson Reuters, 2023
- Top 3 Employment Lawyers in Tampa – ThreeBest Rated, since 2018
- Top Lawyers, Voted #1 by Peers – Tampa Magazine, since 2017
- Top Attorney, Superb 10.0 Rating – Avvo, since 2006
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers – National Trial Lawyers, since 2014
- Who's Who in American Law – Marquis Who's Who®, since 2009
- Legal Elite in Labor and Employment Law – Florida Trend magazine, 2005-2012, 2014-2016, 2018, 2022 - Present
- Client Champion Silver – Martindale-Hubbell, 2017, 2021 - Present
- Women in the Law | Labor and Employment – Best Lawyers®, Business Edition, 2019 - Present
- Lawyer of the Year | Employment Law | Individuals | Tampa – The Best Lawyers in America®, 2017 - Present
- Clients’ Choice – Avvo, 2015 - 2017
- Outstanding Service Award as Chair – Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar, 2006 - 2007
- Outstanding Faculty Member – Employment Law Trial Skills Program, Stetson University College of Law, 2001 - Present
Office Information
Address
601 West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Tampa, FL 33603
Fax
- 813.259.9797
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Publication
Articles
- Editor-in-Chief Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, Second Edition, Cumulative Supplement, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, and Bloomberg, 2021-present, Bloomberg and Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, Annual Update, 2022
- Current Trends in Technology, 12th Annual South Florida’s Premier Labor & Employment Law Conference, The Seminar Group, 2022 - Present, 12th Annual South Florida’s Premier Labor & Employment Law Conference, The Seminar Group, August, 2022
- Editor-in-Chief of Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, Bloomberg and Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, Annual Supplement, 2nd Edition, 2021
- Jurisdictional Questions Raised When Remote Workers Reside in Other States and Countries, Labor and Employment Law newsletter, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, Volume 49, No. 3, 2021
- Website Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities, Senior Lawyers Committee, The Florida Bar, October, 2021, Employment, Senior Lawyers Committee, The Florida Bar, October, 2021
- First Amendment as It Applies to Public Employees, Florida Department of Health, October, 2020
- Workplace Challenges of Privacy, Social Media and Technology Issues, 16th Annual Employment Law: Rights, Benefits, and Emerging Issues, Sterling Education, Inc., January, 2017
- Returning to Work: Fitness-for-Duty Exams and Elated Legal Issues, 10th Annual Conference, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, November, 2016
- Website Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities, 5th Annual 11th Circuit Regional Program, The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, January, 2016, 5th Annual 11th Circuit Regional Program, The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, January, 2016
- Privacy and Today’s Technology in the Workplace, Essentials of Employment Law, Sterling Education, Inc., January, 2016
- Hiring and Terminating Employees in the Current Economy, Essentials of Employment Law, Sterling Education, Inc., January, 2016
- The Basics of Litigating Front Pay, Compensation and Punitive Damages Claims (Plaintiff’s Perspective), 9th Annual Conference, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, November, 2015
- To Catch a Thief: Prosecuting, Defending and Insuring Claims for Cyber Espionage, Midwinter Meeting, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, March, 2015
- Settlement Agreements, 4th Annual 11th Circuit Regional Program, The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, January, 2015
- The Termination Process, Hiring and Terminating: The Ins and Outs of Employment Law, Sterling Education, Inc., January, 2015
- Overview of Confidentiality, Non-Compete, and Non-Solicitation Agreements, Hiring and Terminating: The Ins and Outs of Employment Law, Sterling Education, Inc., January, 2015
- A Primer for Workers Compensation Attorneys on Common Employment Claims, Hillsborough County Bar Association, April, 2014
- Employment Claims You Should Know About, Tampa Bay Paralegal Association, February, 2014
- Privacy and Social Media in the Workplace, 13th Annual Employment Law: Beyond the Basics, Sterling Education, Inc., January, 2014, 13th Annual Employment Law: Beyond the Basics, Sterling Education, Inc., January, 2014
- When and How to Discipline or Discharge, Employee Documentation, Discipline & Discharge, National Business Institute™, July, 2013
- Recruitment/Hiring Documents, Employee Documentation, Discipline & Discharge, National Business Institute™, July, 2013
- Ethical Issues Facing Attorneys in the Age of Technology, 6th Annual Conference, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, November, 2012
- Florida Update: Employment Law, National Business Institute™, September, 2012
- Current Issues in Fair Labor Standards Act Litigation, 11th Circuit Regional Program, The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, February, 2012
- General Practitioners Beware! Employment Claims You Should Know About, Continuing Legal Education Luncheon, The Plant City Bar Association, November, 2011
- Rainmaking: The Art of Increasing Business for Your Law Firm, 5th Annual Conference, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, November, 2011
- Privacy and Social Media in the Workplace, Employment Law Update: Contemporary Challenges in a Changing Workplace, Sterling Education, Inc., August, 2011
- The Rise of the Machines: Discovery and Spoliation Issues in This Age of Technology, Advanced Labor Topics, Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar, June, 2011
- Up In The Air and Everywhere: E-Discovery Beyond Email, Cloud Computing and Virtual Servers, 4th Annual Conference, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, November, 2010
- Legal Issues Facing Job Seekers, Real Estate Live Seminar, Greater Association of REALTORS®, September, 2010, Real Estate Live Seminar, Greater Association of REALTORS®, September, 2010
- Legal Issues Facing Job Seekers, Career Development Seminar, University of Phoenix, April, 2010, Career Development Seminar, University of Phoenix, April, 2010
- FLSA/Wage and Hour Basics Compliance, Fundamentals of Employment Law, Sterling Education, Inc., June, 2006
- Solving Unique Pay Questions, Wage and Hour Law: Answers to Everyday Questions, National Business Institute™, April, 2006
- The Florida Civil Rights Act, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Seminar, August, 2005
- An Overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act for the Non-Employment Lawyer, Lawyer magazine, Hillsborough County Bar Association, February, 2005
- Harassment and Discrimination Update for the Modern Workplace, Human Resources Law Update, Sterling Education, Inc., July, 2004
- Other Areas of Liability in Employment Discrimination: Age and Gender Discrimination, Fundamental Issues in Florida Human Resources Law, National Business Institute™, January, 2004
- I Can’t Possibly Be a Target, 2nd Annual Conference, WCEA Staffing, Inc., October, 2003
- Sexual Harassment: Employer and Employee Rights and Responsibilities, Fundamental Issues in Florida Human Resources Law, National Business Institute™, May, 2003, Fundamental Issues in Florida Human Resources Law, National Business Institute™, May, 2003
- Employment Laws in Florida, Delta Sigma Pi, Professional Business Fraternity, March, 2003
- Employment Laws in Florida: Hiring to Firing, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, December, 2002
- Sexual Harassment: Employer and Employee Rights and Responsibilities, Fundamental Issues in Florida Human Resources Law, National Business Institute™, May, 2002, Fundamental Issues in Florida Human Resources Law, National Business Institute™, May, 2002
- Conducting the Interview, Selecting and Terminating Employees in Florida, National Business Institute™, August, 2001
- Sex, Lies and Other Statutory Violations, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, February, 2001
- State Law Claims, Florida Chapter, National Employment Lawyers Association, December, 1999
- Department of Labor’s Regulation Requiring Notice Under the Family & Medical Leave Act Held Invalid by the Eleventh Circuit, Lawyer magazine, Hillsborough County Bar Association, November, 1999
- Offers of and Demands for Judgment, Tactics and Techniques, Florida Chapter, National Employment Lawyers Association, September, 1999
- Practical Tips and Issues Involved in Employment-Related Settlements From an Employee’s Perspective, Florida Chapter, National Employment Lawyers Association, September, 1999
- Employee Hiring: What Are Your Options?, Women’s Symposium, December, 1998
- The Family and Medical Leave Act and Equal Pay Act Issues, American Society of Women Accountants (n/k/a Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance), March, 1998
- New Traps and Sinkholes in the Florida Civil Rights Act, Florida Chapter, National Employment Lawyers Association, January, 1998
- Sex and Pregnancy Discrimination and Family and Medical Leave Act, Florida Legal Assistants, Inc., October, 1997
- Is Written Notice a Condition Precedent to Bringing a Whistleblower Cause of Action Against A Private Employer?, Lawyer magazine, Hillsborough County Bar Association, March, 1997
- Stress and Mental Disorder: New Responsibilities for Employers Under the ADA, Personnel Law Update, Florida Conference, Council on Education in Management, February, 1996
- Taxation of Recoveries Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act After Schleier, Lawyer magazine, Hillsborough County Bar Association, May, 1995
- Sexual Harassment: Psychological Injury No Longer Necessary to Prove Hostile Work Environment, The Checkoff magazine, Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar, 1993
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