Cynthia Sass

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Cynthia Sass

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination

601 West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Tampa, FL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Cynthia

Biography

Representing employees in workplace disputes since 1993.

Representing employees in workplace disputes

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 40%

40%
Discrimination 20%

20%
Sexual Harassment 20%

20%
Wrongful Termination 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2021 2017 2016
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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 38 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1987

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Sass Law Firm

601 West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Tampa, FL, 33603

employmentlawtampa.com/

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Cynthia Sass's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Exceptional Legal Team That Truly Cares

I had an outstanding experience with Sass Law Firm. From my very first conversation, I felt heard, respected, and supported every step of the way. The entire team was professional, compassionate, and extremely knowledgeable. They took the time to explain every part of the process and made sure I alwa...ys understood my options. Communication was exceptional; my questions were answered promptly, and I always felt like a priority. The attorneys and staff were not only skilled but also genuinely caring, which made a difficult situation much easier to navigate. I’m truly grateful for their dedication and integrity. I would highly recommend Sass Law Firm to anyone seeking experienced, trustworthy, and compassionate legal representation.

Posted by Alicia | July 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing Attorney, Amazing Person

Cynthia and her team were fantastic to work with. Going through employment issues and claims is a traumatic experience. She was empathetic, transparent, caring, and honest through the entire process. Cynthia, Adria, and her team not only represented me, but partnered with me which is where I feel... she is special. She was able to settle my case allowing me to move forward and regain peace in my life. They have decades of experience in employment and trial law, and I witnessed firsthand how skilled they are in representing their clients. I highly recommend Cynthia and her team and suggest calling her first if you need to consult with an employment attorney. I could not have gotten through my case without her by my side, and I consider her and her team friends for life.

Posted by Star | June 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney

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Amazing Experience

Cynthia Sass is an amazing caring person and a great attorney . She provided a realistic outcome and was very empathetic and caring. Cynthia took me through a brutal experience with best results possible.

Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney

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Excellent representation

I was in need of an employment attorney following what I believed to be was a wrongful termination. I of course Googled, "Best employment Attorneys in Florida," and this firm was listed. Without going into details, finding this firm was so fortuitous. Cynthia and her entire team, are AMAZING. She w...ill make you write up a full time-line of all factual events during your employment. Do not exaggerate. Give dates, full names and events. Have supporting documents if possible. So you better be ready for that. She will also need to interview you to go over your submission to her. Incredibly patient, and extremely knowledgeable of the law and your rights. If you have a case that she accepts to represent you, thank your lucky stars! Thank you Cynthia, your staff and your incredible firm. Thank god for firms like yours that represents the "people" and not the goliath corporations. Truly.........THANK YOU!!

Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wrongful Termination and Discrimination - Excellent representation

After wrongful termination and discrimination by my former employer, I contacted Cynthia Sass and her team of lawyers. Ms. Sass and her staff were quickly available for consultations, reviews of materials, and conversations around strategy and approach. They advised me of my various options and helpe...d me through negotiations. When my employer stalled, Ms. Sass stepped in and quickly resolved the situation. The dedication and professionalism of every attorney and staff member in her office gave me confidence and calmed my nerves in an otherwise very stressful situation. I strongly recommend Ms. Sass and her firm. They have excellent credentials and a track record that any employer will respect, and my personal experience with her was superb.

Cynthia Sass

Replied last June 29, 2023

Thank you for such kind words about the firm. We strive to provide a positive experience to our clients while attempting to accomplish their goals and make it as easy as possible under the circumstances. We appreciate your vote of confidence in the firm.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Florida Super Lawyers® in Employment Law, Thomson Reuters, 2006 - present

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Top Attorney, Superb 10.0 rating, Avvo, 2006 - present

2025

The Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, 2011 - present

2025

500 Leading Plaintiff Employment and Civil Rights Lawyers, Lawdragon, 2019 - present

2025

Top Lawyers - Employment Law, Individuals, TAMPA Magazine, 2017 - present

2025

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2014 - present

2025

Best Law Firms™ in Employment Law for Individuals, The Best Lawyers in America, 2007 - present

2025

Top 50 Women in Florida, Super Lawyers® by Thomson Reuters, 2008-2014, 2016-2017, 2020-present

2025

Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who®, 2009 - present

2025

Best Law Firms® - Employment Law for Individuals, U.S. News & World Report, 2011 - present

2025

The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Law Firm, Martindale-Hubbell, 2005 - present

2025

AV Preeminent® Peer Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2005 - present

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Top 50 Tampa Bay Attorneys, Super Lawyers® by Thomson Reuters, 2014, 2021 - 2024

2024

Outstanding Contributor, Bloomberg Law

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Legal Elite, Labor & Employment Law, 2005-2012, 2014-2016, 2018,, Florida Trend Magazine

2022

Lead Counsel Verified in Employment Law, since 2020, Thomson Reuters

2022

Top 3 Employment Lawyers in Tampa, 2016 - present, ThreeBest Rated

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Client Champion Silver, Martindale-Hubbell, 2017, 2021

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Appreciation Award, Labor and Employment Section, Hillsborough County Bar Association

2019

Women in the Law l Labor and Employment, Best Lawyers, Business Edition

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo, 2015-2017

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Lawyer of the Year - Employment Law: Individuals - Tampa, The Best Lawyers in America

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Outstanding Service Award as Chair, The Florida Bar, Labor & Employment Law Section

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2001

Outstanding Faculty Member, Employment Law Trial Skills Program, Stetson University College of Law

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Shareholder Attorney, Sass Law Firm

1990 - 1993

Associate, Alley and Alley, Chartered

1987 - 1990

Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit

Associations

2021 - Present

The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers

Board of Governors Member

2021 - Present

American Bar Association, Employment Rights & Responsibilties Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law

Employee Co-Chair of Technology Subcommittee

2018 - Present

American Bar Association, Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law

Member of Technology Subcommittee

2011 - Present

The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers

Fellow

2009 - Present

American Bar Association, Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee, Section of Labor & Employment Law

Member of Employment-at-Will Subcommittee

2009 - Present

American Bar Association, Section of Labor & Employment Law

Member of Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee

1998 - Present

The Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section

Executive Council Member

Federal Bar Association

Member

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Member of Trial & Litigation Section

Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section

Member

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Member of Labor and Employment Section

Florida Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section

Member

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

American Bar Association, Section of Labor & Employment Law

Member

2024 - 2024

The College of Labor and Employment Lawers

Board of Governors Office

2021 - 2022

American Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law,

Employee Co-Chair of Pro Bono and Community Outreach Committee

2019 - 2022

Tampa Museum of Art

Member of Lawyers for the Arts Committee

2019 - 2020

The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers

Member, Annual 11th Circuit Regional Program Planning Committee

2019 - 2020

American Bar Association, Section of Labor & Employment Law

Emeritus Employee Co-Chair, Annual Section Conference Committee

2018 - 2019

American Bar Association, Section of Labor & Employment Law

Employee Co-Chair of 13th Annual Section Conference Committee

2017 - 2018

American Bar Association, Section of Labor & Employment Law

Employee Vice Chair of Annual Section Conference Committee

2016 - 2018

American Bar Association, Section of Labor & Employment Law

Employee Co-Chair of Webinar Committee

2016 - 2019

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Co-Chair of Labor and Employment Section

2016 - 2019

The Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section

Co-Chair of ABA Liaison Committee

2014 - 2016

American Bar Association, Section of Labor & Employment Law

Employee Co-Chair of National Programs Committee

2011 - 2011

The Florida Bar, Standard Jury Instruction Committee

Member of Negligence Subcommittee

2010 - 2015

The Florida Bar, Standard Jury Instruction Committee

Chair of Spoliation Committee

2010 - 2016

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Executive Board Member of Trial & Litigation Section

2010 - 2015

The Florida Bar, Standard Jury Instructions Committee

Member of Employment Committee, Supreme Court Appointee

2009 - 2012

American Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law

Participant in Leadership Development Program

2009 - 2012

American Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law

Employee Co-Chair of Technology in the Practice & Workplace

2009 - 2014

American Bar Association, Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee, Section of Labor & Employment Law

Member of Technology Subcommittee

2006 - 2007

Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section

Chair

2005 - 2006

Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section

Chair-Elect

2004 - 2005

Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section

Legal Education Chair

2003 - 2004

Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section

CLE Chair

2002 - 2003

Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section

Co-Chair of Judicial Education Committee

1999 - 2000

Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section

Co-Chair of Individual Rights Committee

1999 - 2000

Florida Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association

President

1998 - 1999

Florida Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association

President-Elect

Education

1987

University of Richmond School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Smith College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2024

College of Labor and Employment Attorneys

AI in Employment Law: Powering Your Practice Today

2023

Advanced Labor Topics

What is the Latest on Remote Workers

2022

On the Record with Sarina Fazan

Empower, Advocate and Represent Employee Rights in the Workplace

2022

12th Annual South Florida’s Premier Labor & Employment Law Conference

Current Trends in Technology

2021

Local News

Employee Rights on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations

2021

Continuing Legal Education

Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) – What Senior Lawyers, Other Lawyers, and Law Firms Should Know About the Protections and Obligations of This Law

2021

15th Annual Section Conference

Preparing for the Next Crisis: Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020

Joint 4th, 5th and 11th Circuit Regional Program

The Intersection of Employment Law and Criminal Law

2020

Continuing Legal Education

First Amendment in Public Employment

2019

What employment counsel should consider when representing their clients who are accused of crimes in the workplace

Practicing at the Intersection of Criminal Law and Employment Law: A Panel Discussion Regarding Employees’ and Employers’ Criminal Activity in the Workplace

2019

45th Annual Public Employment Labor Relations Forum

First Amendment in Public Employment

2018

The Many Facets of Employment Discrimination

Discharge and Discipline

2018

Midwinter Meeting, Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee

Strategic Use of Forensic Experts in Prosecuting and Defending Non Compete, Trade Secret and Business Tort Claims

2018

Effectively Litigating Employment Cases from Inception Through Trial

Where’s the Witness? Preserving Witness Testimony Through Trial

2018

12th Annual Section Conference

A View From the Bench: I Wish I Didn’t Know Now What I Didn’t Know Then

2017

Good Morning Tampa Bay

s. Number of People Seeking Legal Advice Locally for Sexual Harassment Spikes Since National Headlines

2017

Good Morning Tampa Bay

Businesses Cutting Out Holiday Parties for Fear of Sexual Harassment

2017

Advanced Labor & Employment Topics

Beyond Employment: ADA Compliance on Social Media and in Your Building

2017

ADA and Website Accessibility

ADA Compliance Issues: What Happens When Websites & Apps are Inaccessible

2017

17th Labor and Employment Law Annual Update and Certification Review

EEO – Procedural

2017

16th Annual Employment Law: Rights, Benefits, and Emerging Issues

Workplace Challenges of Privacy, Social Media and Technology Issues

2016

Webinar

Most Websites are Not ADA Compliant, Is Yours One of Them?

2016

Up, Up and Away with Websites and Drones – Celebration: A Century of Service

Is Your Website Compliant?

2016

Rights & Repairs

Employee Rights in the Workplace

2016

Essentials of Employment Law

Privacy and Today’s Technology in the Workplace

2016

Essentials of Employment Law

Hiring and Terminating Employees in the Current Economy

2016

Continuing Education Meeting

Emerging Issue of Website Compliance Under the ADA

2016

5th Annual 11th Circuit Regional Program

ADA/Website Accessibility

2016

10th Annual Conference

Getting and Returning to Work: Fitness for Duty Exams and Related Legal Issues

2015

Midwinter Meeting, Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee

To Catch a Thief: Prosecuting, Defending and Insuring Claims for Cyber Espionage

2015

Hiring and Terminating: The Ins and Outs of Employment Law

Overview of Confidentiality, Non-Compete, and Non-Solicitation Agreements

2015

Hiring and Terminating: The Ins and Outs of Employment Law

The Termination Process

2015

Continuing Legal Education Program

Advanced E-Discovery: Database Issues in Employment Cases

2015

9th Annual Conference

Basics of Litigating Front Pay, Compensation and Punitive Damages Claims

2015

4th Annual 11th Circuit Regional Program

Settlement Agreements

2014

Tampa Whistleblower Session Program

SOX, OSHA, and Beyond: Litigating Whistleblower Claims at the U.S. Department of Labor

2014

Seminar Luncheon

Employment Claims You Should Know About

2014

Midwinter Meeting, Employment Rights & Responsibilities Section

Balancing Interests in a BYOD World

2014

CLE Luncheon

ERISA and Labor Law Issues

2014

Blazing the Trail: Courage | Challenge | Change, 2014 Annual Convention

Social Media, Employer Surveillance and Employee Privacy

2014

13th Annual Employment Law: Beyond the Basics

Privacy and Social Media in the Workplace

2013

Trial Technology and Ethics, Annual CLE Seminar

Ethical Issues Facing Attorneys in the Age of Technology

2013

National Symposium on Technology in Labor and Employment Law

Social Media: The Separation of Work and Play

2013

Employee Documentation, Discipline & Discharge

Recruitment/Hiring Documents

2013

Employee Documentation, Discipline & Discharge

When and How to Discipline or Discharge

2013

2013 Midwinter Meeting, Ethics and Professional Responsibility Committee

Update on Ethical Issues and Social Media

2012

Teleconference

Florida Update: Employment Law

2012

Live Webinar and Teleconference

Non-Competes in the Electronic Workplace: Solicitation in the Age of Social Media

2012

6th Annual Conference

Electronic Dumpster Diving: The Legal Ethics of "TMI"

2012

11th Circuit Regional Program

Current Issues in Fair Labor Standards Act Litigation

2011

Significant Cases, NLRB Changes and EEOC/DOL Developments from the Past Year

11th Circuit and the Supreme Court

2011

National Symposium on Technology in Labor and Employment Law

Discovery and Subpoenas for the Next Generation of Workplace Technology

2011

Employment Law Update: Contemporary Challenges in a Changing Workplace

Privacy and Social Media in the Workplace

2011

Emerging Legal Issues: Employment Lawyers and Corporate Counsel Seminar

10 Biggest Mistakes Employers Make From a Plaintiff Attorney’s Perspective

2011

Clear Skies and Smooth Sailing for Employment Law Cases, Summer Conference

Valuing a Case

2011

CLE Luncheon

General Practitioners Beware! Employment Claims You Should Know About

2011

5th Annual Section Conference

Building a Book of Business

2011

22nd Annual Convention

Shaping Your Client’s Expectations from Intake to Settlement

2011

2011 Advanced Labor Topics

The Rise of the Machines: Discovery and Spoliation Issues in This Age of Technology

2010

Real Estate Live Seminar

Legal Issues Facing Job Seekers

2010

Midyear Meeting, Technology in the Practice & Workplace Committee

It’s Not Just Email Anymore: E-Discovery and Technology-Derived Evidence and the Virtual Workplace

2010

Litigation Perspectives from Start to Finish, Winter Conference

Case Assessment: Assessing, Valuing and Strategizing When Employment Law Claims Walk Through Your Law Firm Door

2010

Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee, Midwinter Meeting

Beachcombing on the Non-Compete Shores: A Primer for Developing Electronic Evidence

2010

Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee

Electronic Spoliation Sanctions: Delete at Your Own Risk

2010

Career Development Seminar

Legal Issues Facing Job Seekers

2010

4th Annual Labor & Employment Law Conference

Up In The Air and Everywhere: E-Discovery Beyond Email, Cloud Computing and Virtual Servers

2009

President’s Showcase, 59th Annual Convention

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

2009

Employment Discrimination Law Training Program for Judicial Law Clerks

Discrimination and Fair Labor Standards Act Claims

2008

What Every Law Firm and Law Practice Needs to Know About Federal and Florida Employment Laws

Employment Laws Affecting Larger Law Firms: The Family and Medical Leave Act

2008

What Every Law Firm and Law Practice Needs to Know About Federal and Florida Employment Laws

Employment Laws Affecting Larger Law Firms: The Florida Civil Rights Act

2007

Preparedness in the Changing Environment of Employment Practice, 25th Annual Multi-State Labor & Employment Law Seminar

Drafting Considerations in Employment Settlement Agreements (Plaintiff's Perspective)

2007

Florida NELA Fall Conference: Fighting For The Rights Of Florida Employees!

Settlement of Employment Cases

2006

Wage and Hour Law: Answers to Everyday Questions

Solving Unique Pay Questions

2006

Preparedness in the Changing Environment of Employment Practice, 24th Annual Multi-State Labor & Employment Law Seminar

Current Legal Developments under the FMLA (Plaintiff's Perspective)

2006

Live Seminar

Employment Discrimination Law Training Program for Judicial Law Clerks

2006

HR Fever, Masters Program, 70th Annual Conference

Fair Labor Standards Act: Update

2006

Fundamentals of Employment Law

Terminating Employees

2006

Fundamentals of Employment Law

FLSA/Wage and Hour Basics Compliance

2006

Creative Lawyering: Winning Strategies in Employment Litigation

Current Legal Developments Under The FMLA-Plaintiff's and Defendant's Perspective

2006

CLE Conference

How Do You Value Your Case?

2005

Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Seminar

The Florida Civil Rights Act

2005

Overtime: How the New Regulations Affect Your Clients or Your Company in Florida

Wage and Hour Law: Compliance Under the New FLSA Overtime Regulations

2005

Live Seminar

Wage and Hour Compliance Under the New FLSA Overtime Regulations

2004

Human Resources Law Update

Harassment and Discrimination Update for the Modern Workplace

2004

HR Tampa Fall Expo & Legal Conference

Arbitration - Pros and Cons from the Plaintiff's Perspective

2004

Fundamental Issues in Florida Human Resources Law

Other Areas of Liability in Employment Discrimination: Age and Gender Discrimination

2003

WCEA Conference

I Can't Possibly Be a Target

2003

Live Seminar

Employment Laws in Florida

2003

Live Seminar

Employment Laws in Florida

2002

Live Seminar

Employment Laws in Florida: Hiring to Firing

2002

Fundamental Issues in Florida Human Resources Law

Sexual Harassment: Employer and Employee Rights and Responsibilities

2002

Annual Conference

Starting off Right: Client Intake, Case Evaluation and Selection

2001

Strategizing Under the Sun

Round Table Discussions

2001

Selecting and Terminating Employees in Florida

Conducting the Interview

2001

Live Seminar

Sex, Lies and Other Statutory Violations

2001

Live Seminar

Wrongful Termination and Common Law Claim

2001

Live Seminar

Laying a Good Foundation for Employment Practices

2001

Employment Law Trial Skills Program

Employment Law Trial Skills

2001

CLE Seminar

Keeping Ahead of the Tidal Wave of Employment Discrimination Issues, Program Chair

2001

2001 Midwinter Meeting

Mediation and Predispute Resolution and Investigation

2001

2001 Midwinter Meeting

The Pitfalls of Thinking of Clauses as Boilerplate (In Non-Competition Agreements)

2000

Strategizing Under the Sun

Round Table Discussions: Panel Member on Employment Issues

2000

Live Seminar

Sex, Lies and Other Statutory Violations

1999

Tenth Annual Convention

Restrictive Covenants: Attacking The New Servitude

1999

Tactics and Techniques

Practical Tips and Issues Involved in Employment-Related Settlements From an Employee’s Perspective

1999

Live Seminar

Overview of Employer’s Obligations Under Federal and State Law

1999

Florida NELA Seminar

State Law Claims

1999

Employment Law Trial Skills Program

Employment Law Trial Skills

1999

EEO Basics Seminar

Discovery Issues

1998

Live Seminar

The Family Leave Act & Equal Pay Issues

1998

Live Seminar

Employee Hiring: What Are Your Options?

1998

Florida NELA Seminar

New Traps and Sinkholes in the Florida Civil Rights Act

1998

Claim du Jour: Labor and Employment Law Issues for the Creative Practitioner

Issues Involved in Employment-Related Settlement Agreements from the Employee’s and the Employer’s Perspectives

1997

Employment Law Seminar

Sex and Pregnancy Discrimination and Family and Medical Leave Act

1996

Personnel Law Update 1996 Convention

Stress and Mental Disorder: New Responsibilities for Employers Under the ADA

1995

Live Seminar

New Responsibilities for Understanding Personnel Law

Publications

2025

Bloomberg and American Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law Editor-in-Chief of Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, since 2021

2022

12th Annual South Florida’s Premier Labor & Employment Law Conference, The Seminar Group Current Trends in Technology

2021

Continuing Legal Education, Senior Lawyers Committee, The Florida Bar Website Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities

2021

Labor and Employment Law newsletter, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, Volume 49, No. 3 Jurisdictional Questions Raised When Remote Workers Reside in Other States and Countries

2020

Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, Second Edition, Bloomberg and American Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law Cumulative Supplement, Southeastern Regional Editor and Florida Chapter Co-Author

2020

Florida Department of Health, Continuing Legal Education First Amendment as It Applies to Public Employees

2019

Sexual Harassment and Retaliation: A Practical Guide for Plaintiff and Defense, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section, American Bar Association Discovery and Deposing the Alleged Harasser and Defense Witnesses: Plaintiff’s Perspective, Chapter Author

2019

45th Annual Public Employment Labor Relations Forum, Labor and Employment Law Section and the City, County and Local Government Law Section, The Florida Bar First Amendment as It Applies to Public Employees

2019

Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, Second Edition, Bloomberg and American Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law Cumulative Supplement, Southeastern Regional Editor and Florida Chapter Co-Author

2018

Midwinter Meeting, Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association Employee Perspective on Strategic Use of Forensic Experts in Defending Non-Compete, Trade Secret and Business Tort Claims

2018

Cumulative Supplement to Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, Second Edition, Bloomberg and American Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law Southeastern Regional Editor and Florida Chapter Co-Author

2018

Effectively Litigating Employment Cases from Inception Through Trial, Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar Where's the Witness? Preserving Witness Testimony Through Trial

2017

Labor and Employment Law Newsletter, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association Recent Legislative Development of the New Administration

2017

Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, Second Edition, Bloomberg and American Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law Southeastern Regional Editor and Florida Chapter Co-Author

2017

16th Annual Employment Law: Rights, Benefits, and Emerging Issues, Sterling Education, Inc. Workplace Challenges of Privacy, Social Media and Technology Issues

2017

Beyond Employment: ADA Compliance on Websites and Physical Access, Advanced Labor & Employment Topics, Commission on Disability Rights, American Bar Association and Labor & Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar Website Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities

2017

17th Labor and Employment Law Annual Update and Certification Review, Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar EEO – Procedural

2016

10th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association Returning to Work: Fitness-for-Duty Exams and Elated Legal Issues

2016

Essentials of Employment Law, Sterling Education, Inc. Hiring and Terminating Employees in the Current Economy

2016

Essentials of Employment Law, Sterling Education, Inc. Privacy and Today’s Technology in the Workplace

2016

5th Annual 11th Circuit Regional Program, The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers Website Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities

2016

Up, Up and Away with Websites and Drones, Celebration: A Century of Service, Risk Management Committee, Florida Realtors Is Your Website Compliant?

2016

Cumulative Supplement to Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, Bloomberg and American Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law Southeastern Regional Editor and Florida Chapter Co-Author

2015

Hiring and Terminating: The Ins and Outs of Employment Law, Sterling Education, Inc. Overview of Confidentiality, Non-Compete, and Non-Solicitation Agreements

2015

9th Annual Conference, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association The Basics of Litigating Front Pay, Compensation and Punitive Damages Claims (Plaintiff’s Perspective)

2015

Hiring and Terminating: The Ins and Outs of Employment Law, Sterling Education, Inc. The Termination Process

2015

4th Annual 11th Circuit Regional Program, The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers Settlement Agreements

2015

Cumulative Supplement to Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, Bloomberg and American Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law Southeastern Regional Editor and Florida Chapter Co-Author

2015

Midwinter Meeting, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association To Catch a Thief: Prosecuting, Defending and Insuring Claims for Cyber Espionage

2014

Blazing the Trail: Courage | Challenge | Change, 2014 Annual Convention Social Media, Employer Surveillance and Employee Privacy

2014

Midwinter Meeting, Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association BYOD: An Employee's Perspective

2014

Tampa Bay Paralegal Association Employment Claims You Should Know About

2014

13th Annual Employment Law: Beyond the Basics, Sterling Education, Inc. Privacy and Social Media in the Workplace

2014

Cumulative Supplement to Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, Bloomberg and American Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law Southeastern Regional Editor and Florida Chapter Co-Author

2014

Hillsborough County Bar Association A Primer for Workers' Compensation: Attorneys on Common Employment Claims

2013

Annual Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Trial & Litigation Section Ethical Issues Facing Attorneys in the Age of Technology

2013

Midwinter Meeting, Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee Update on Ethical Issues and Social Media

2013

Employee Documentation, Discipline & Discharge Recruitment/Hiring Documents

2013

Employee Documentation, Discipline & Discharge When and How to Discipline or Discharge

2012

11th Circuit Regional Program Current Issues in Fair Labor Standards Act Litigation

2012

National Business Institute Seminar - Teleconference Florida Update: Employment Law

2012

Sixth Annual Conference, Labor & Employment Law Section, American Bar Association Electronic Dumpster Diving: The Legal Ethics of "TMI"

2011

Continuing Legal Education Luncheon General Practitioners Beware! Employment Claims You Should Know About

2011

Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, Bloomberg and American Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law Southeastern Regional Editor and Florida Chapter Co-Author

2011

Emerging Legal Issues: Employment Lawyers and Corporate Counsel Seminar 10 Biggest Mistakes Employers Make From a Plaintiff Attorney's Perspective

2011

5th Annual Conference Rainmaking: The Art of Increasing Business for Your Law Firm

2011

Clear Skies and Smooth Sailing for Employment Law Cases Valuing a Case

2011

Employment Law Update: Contemporary Challenges in a Changing Workplace Privacy and Social Media in the Workplace

2011

Advanced Labor Topics The Rise of the Machines: Discovery and Spoliation Issues in This Age of Technology

2010

Midyear Meeting, Technology in the Practice and Workplace Committee Electronic Discovery and Technology-Derived Evidence

2010

GTAR Real Estate Live Seminar and Career Development Seminar Legal Issues Facing Job Seekers

2010

4th Annual Conference Up In The Air and Everywhere: E-Discovery Beyond Email, Cloud Computing and Virtual Servers

2010

American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section Electronic Discovery and Technology-Derived Evidence

2009

Employment Law Overview for Law Firms and Law Practices, President's Showcase 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

2008

Employment Laws Affecting Larger Law Firms, What Every Law Firm and Law Practice Needs to Know About Federal and Florida Employment Laws, Presidential Showcase Current Legal Developments Under the FLMA

2008

The Many Facets of Employment Discrimination, EEOC and City of Tampa Division of Community Affairs Discharge and Discipline

2008

Employment Laws Affecting Larger Law Firms, What Every Law Firm and Law Practice Needs to Know About Federal and Florida Employment Laws, Presidential Showcase The Florida Civil Rights Act

2007

Fighting For The Rights Of Florida Employees!, Fall Conference Settlement of Employment Cases

2007

Preparedness in the Changing Environment of Employment Practice, 25th Annual Multi-State Labor and Employment Law Seminar Drafting Considerations in Employment Settlement Agreements (Plaintiff’s Perspective)

2006

Fundamentals of Employment Law FLSA/Wage and Hour Basics Compliance

2006

Wage and Hour Law: Answers to Everyday Questions Solving Unique Pay Questions

2006

Preparedness in the Changing Environment of Employment Practice, 24th Annual Multi-State Labor and Employment Law Seminar Current Legal Developments under the FMLA - Plaintiff’s Perspective

2006

Advanced Labor Topics, Continuing Legal Education and Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar How Do You Value Your Case?

2006

FMLA Update and 11th Amendment Immunity, Summer Conference Current Legal Developments Under The FMLA - Plaintiff’s And Defendant’s Perspective

2005

Overtime: How the New Regulations Affect Your Clients or Your Company in Florida Wage and Hour Law: Compliance Under the New FLSA Overtime Regulations

2005

LAWYER magazine, February issue An Overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act for the Non-Employment Lawyer

2005

Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Seminar The Florida Civil Rights Act

2004

Fundamental Issues in Florida Human Resources Law Other Areas of Liability in Employment Discrimination: Age and Gender Discrimination

2004

Human Resources Law Update Harassment and Discrimination Update for the Modern Workplace

2003

Delta Sigma Pi, Professional Business Fraternity Employment Laws in Florida

2003

Fundamental Issues in Florida Human Resources Law Sexual Harassment: Employer and Employee Rights and Responsibilities

2003

2nd Annual Conference I Can’t Possibly Be a Target

2002

Fundamental Issues in Florida Human Resources Law Sexual Harassment: Employer and Employee Rights and Responsibilities

2002

Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants Employment Laws in Florida: Hiring to Firing

2001

Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants Sex, Lies and Other Statutory Violations

2001

Selecting and Terminating Employees in Florida Conducting the Interview

1999

Florida Chapter, National Employment Lawyers Association Practical Tips and Issues Involved in Employment-Related Settlements From an Employee’s Perspective

1999

LAWYER magazine, November issue Department of Labor's Regulation Requiring Notice Under the Family & Medical Leave Held Invalid by the Eleventh Circuit

1999

Florida NELA Conference State Law Claims

1999

Tactics and Techniques Offers of and Demands for Judgment

1998

Claim du Jour: Labor and Employment Law Issues for the Creative Practitioner Practical Tips and Issues Involved in Employment-Related Settlements from an Employee’s Perspective

1998

American Society of Women Accountants The Family and Medical Leave Act and Equal Pay Act Issues

1998

Women’s Symposium Employee Hiring: What Are Your Options?

1998

Florida Chapter, National Employment Lawyers Association New Traps and Sinkholes in the Florida Civil Rights Act

1997

Florida Legal Assistants, Inc. Sex and Pregnancy Discrimination and Family and Medical Leave Act

1997

LAWYER magazine, March issue Is Written Notice a Condition Precedent to Bringing a Whistleblower Cause of Action Against A Private Employer?

1996

Personnel Law Update, Florida Conference, Council on Education in Management Stress and Mental Disorder: New Responsibilities for Employers Under the ADA

1995

LAWYER magazine, May issue Taxation of Recoveries Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act After Schleier

1993

The Checkoff Sexual Harassment: Psychological Injury No Longer Necessary to Prove Hostile Work Environment

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