Cynthia N. Sass
Work in Sass Law Firm
Top Rated Family Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
Employment, Discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Wage & Hour
601 West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33603
About Cynthia N. Sass
Practice Areas
- Employment
- Discrimination
- Wrongful Termination
- Wage & Hour
Education
- University of Richmond, The T.C. Williams School of Law, Richmond, Virginia, 1987J.D.
- Smith College, Northampton, MassachusettsB.A.
Languages
- English
Classes and Seminars
- 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
- First Amendment in Public Employment, 45th Annual Public Employment Labor Relations Forum, Labor and Employment Law Section and the City, County and Local Government Law Section, The Florida Bar (Orlando, Florida), 2019 - 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
- Advanced E-Discovery: Database Issues in Employment Cases, Continuing Legal Education Program, Section of Labor and Employment Law, Section of Science & Technology, and Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, 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
- SOX, OSHA, and Beyond: Litigating Whistleblower Claims at the U.S. Department of Labor, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association | National Employment Lawyers Association | Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar | Hillsborough County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section, 2014 - 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
- Discovery and Subpoenas for the Next Generation of Workplace Technology, National Symposium on Technology in Labor and Employment Law, Technology in the Practice & Workplace Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 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
- Discharge and Discipline, The Many Facets of Employment Discrimination, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the City of Tampa Division of Community Affairs, 2008 - Present
- Employment Laws Affecting Larger Law Firms: The Florida Civil Rights Act, What Every Law Firm and Law Practice Needs to Know About Federal and Florida Employment Laws, Continuing Legal Education and Labor and Employment Law Section, 2008 - Present
- Employment Laws Affecting Larger Law Firms: The Family and Medical Leave Act, What Every Law Firm and Law Practice Needs to Know About Federal and Florida Employment Laws, Continuing Legal Education and Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar, 2008 - Present
- Settlement of Employment Cases, Fighting for the Rights of Florida Employees!, Fall Conference, Florida Chapter, National Employment Lawyers Association, 2007 - Present
- Drafting Considerations in Employment Settlement Agreements (Plaintiff’s Perspective), Preparedness in the Changing Environment of Employment Practice, 25th Annual Multi-State Labor & Employment Law Seminar, Tulane University Law School, 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
- Current Legal Developments Under the FMLA (Plaintiff’s Perspective), Preparedness in the Changing Environment of Employment Practice, 24th Annual Multi-State Labor & Employment Law Seminar, Tulane University Law School, 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
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
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)
- Pro Bono and Community Outreach Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 2021 - Present (Employee Co-Chair)
- 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)
- 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)
Articles
Published Works
- 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
- Cumulative Supplement to Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, Second Edition, Southeastern Regional Editor and Florida Chapter Co-Author – Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, and Bloomberg, November, 2020
- First Amendment as It Applies to Public Employees, Florida Department of Health, October, 2020
- Cumulative Supplement to Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, Second Edition, Southeastern Regional Editor and Florida Chapter Co-Author – Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, and Bloomberg, November, 2019
- First Amendment as It Applies to Public Employees, 45th Annual Public Employment Labor Relations Forum, Labor and Employment Law Section and the City, County and Local Government Law Section, The Florida Bar, October, 2019
- Discovery and Deposing the Alleged Harasser and Defense Witnesses: Plaintiff’s Perspective, Chapter Author – Sexual Harassment and Retaliation: A Practical Guide for Plaintiff and Defense, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section, American Bar Association, April, 2019
- Cumulative Supplement to Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, Second Edition, Southeastern Regional Editor and Florida Chapter Co-Author – Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, and Bloomberg BNA, November, 2018
- Preserving Witness Testimony Through Trial, Effectively Litigating Employment Cases from Inception Through Trial, Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar, September, 2018
- Employee Perspective on Strategic Use of Forensic Experts in Defending Non-Compete, Trade Secret and Business Tort Claims, Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee Midwinter Meeting, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, March, 2018
- Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, Second Edition, Southeastern Regional Editor and Florida Chapter Co-Author – Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, and Bloomberg BNA, November, 2017
- Website Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities, 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, April, 2017
- orkplace Challenges of Privacy, Social Media and Technology Issues, 16th Annual Employment Law: Rights, Benefits, and Emerging Issues, Sterling Education, Inc., January, 2017
- Cumulative Supplement to Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, Southeastern Regional Editor and Florida Chapter Co-Author – Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, and Bureau of National Affairs, Inc., November, 2016
- 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
- Is Your Website Compliant?, Up, Up and Away with Websites and Drones, Celebration: A Century of Service, Risk Management Committee, Florida Realtors, August, 2016
- Website Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities, 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
- Cumulative Supplement to Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, Southeastern Regional Editor and Florida Chapter Co-Author – Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, and Bureau of National Affairs, Inc., November, 2015
- 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
- Cumulative Supplement to Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, Southeastern Regional Editor and Florida Chapter Co-Author – Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, and The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc., November, 2014
- Social Media, Employer Surveillance and Employee Privacy, Blazing the Trail: Courage | Challenge | Change, Annual Convention, National Employment Lawyers Association, June, 2014
- A Primer for Workers Compensation Attorneys on Common Employment Claims, Hillsborough County Bar Association, April, 2014
- BYOD: An Employee’s Perspective, Midwinter Meeting, Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, March, 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
- Cumulative Supplement to Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, Southeastern Regional Editor and Florida Chapter Co-Author – Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, and The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc., November, 2013
- 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
- Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, Southeastern Regional Editor and Florida Chapter Co-Author – Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, and The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc., November, 2011
- 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
- EEOC Developments from the Past Year , 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, October, 2011
- Valuing a Case, Clear Skies and Smooth Sailing for Employment Law Cases, Summer Conference, Florida Chapter, National Employment Lawyers Association, September, 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
- 10 Biggest Mistakes Employers Make From a Plaintiff Attorney’s Perspective, Emerging Legal Issues: Employment Lawyers and Corporate Counsel Seminar, Hillsborough County Bar Association, March, 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
- Current Legal Developments Under The FMLA: Plaintiff’s and Defendant’s Perspective , Creative Lawyering: Winning Strategies in Employment Litigation, Florida Chapter, National Employment Lawyers Association, August, 2010
- Electronic Discovery and Technology-Derived Evidence, Technology in the Practice and Workplace Committee Mid Year Meeting, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, April, 2010
- Legal Issues Facing Job Seekers, Career Development Seminar, University of Phoenix, April, 2010
- 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, Employment Law Overview for Law Firms and Law Practices, President’s Showcase, Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar, June, 2009
- Discharge and Discipline, The Many Facets of Employment Discrimination, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the City of Tampa Division of Community Affairs, August, 2008
- The Florida Civil Rights Act, Employment Laws Affecting Larger Law Firms, What Every Law Firm and Law Practice Needs to Know About Federal and Florida Employment Laws, Presidential Showcase, Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar, June, 2008
- Current Legal Developments Under the FLMA, Employment Laws Affecting Larger Law Firms, What Every Law Firm and Law Practice Needs to Know About Federal and Florida Employment Laws, Presidential Showcase, Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar, June, 2008
- Settlement of Employment Cases, Fighting for the Rights of Florida Employees!, Fall Conference, Florida Chapter, National Employment Lawyers Association, October, 2007
- Drafting Considerations in Employment Settlement Agreements (Plaintiff’s Perspective), Preparedness in the Changing Environment of Employment Practice, 25th Annual Multi-State Labor and Employment Law Seminar, Tulane University Law School, June, 2007
- Current Legal Developments Under The FMLA – Plaintiff’s and Defendant’s Perspective, FMLA Update and 11th Amendment Immunity, Summer Conference, Florida Chapter, National Employment Lawyers Association, August, 2006
- Current Legal Developments Under the FMLA – Plaintiff’s Perspective, Preparedness in the Changing Environment of Employment Practice, 24th Annual Multi-State Labor and Employment Law Seminar, Tulane University Law School, June, 2006
- FLSA/Wage and Hour Basics Compliance, Fundamentals of Employment Law, Sterling Education, Inc. , June, 2006
- Do You Value Your Case?, Advanced Labor Topics, Continuing Legal Education and Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar, May, 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
- 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™, February, 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
- 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
- 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
- Practical Tips and Issues Involved in Employment-Related Settlements from an Employee’s Perspective, Claim du Jour: Labor and Employment Law Issues for the Creative Practitioner, Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar, February, 1998
- New Traps and Sinkholes in the Florida Civil Rights Act, Florida Chapter, National Employment Lawyers Association, January, 1998
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- 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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