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Jennifer Williams has devoted her entire career to representing management in all facets of labor and employment law. Jennifer's experience includes representation of a broad range of local, regional, and national clients in Title VII, Fair Labor Standards Act, ADEA, and statutory whistleblower actions before federal and state courts and various government agencies. Jennifer has drafted, negotiated, and litigated several non-compete and restrictive covenant agreements. She conducts diversity and harassment training for multiple employers and provides consultation and advice to employers regarding personnel issues and policies. Jennifer is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Labor and Employment Law, and has been recognized by Chambers USA since 2006.
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Provides advice, counseling, and representation to private sector employers regarding labor and employment issues. Representation includes all facets of litigation through trial and appeal of actions in federal and state courts arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Florida Civil Rights Act, the Florida Whistleblower Act, and federal and state constitutional claims.
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Consults with and advises employers on a wide range of human resources issues, including personnel policies and procedures, discipline and discharge matters, drug and alcohol testing, employee privacy rights, and education and training programs for managers and supervisors.
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Representation of online university in multi-state Fair Labor Standards Act collective action alleging "off the clock" work.
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Representation of insurance industry company in FLSA collective action challenging the exempt status of their employees.
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Representation of restaurant clients in multiple FLSA actions challenging distribution of gratuities and tip credits.
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Representation of travel industry companies in FLSA actions challenging unpaid overtime and compensability of "on call" periods.
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Representation of retail industry clients in multiple FLSA actions challenging the exempt status of their employees.
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Representation of healthcare industry client in FLSA collective action challenging deductions for meal periods.
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Representation of national auto industry client in federal district and appellate court litigation challenging FLSA administrative exemption.
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Representation of international pharmaceutical company in jury trial regarding change of control provision in executive employment agreement.
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Negotiation and resolution of non-compete/non-solicitation agreement for cardiology practice against former physician.
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Representation of national waste collection and services company in jury trial under Florida private-sector whistleblower retaliation claim.
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Representation of large electric utility client in Florida private-sector whistleblower discrimination and retaliation claim on issue of joint employment.
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Representation of national education industry client in federal district and appellate court national origin discrimination and retaliation litigation.
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Representation of major cruise line in multiple federal court discrimination and retaliation lawsuits under Title VII, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and 42 U.S.C. § 1981.
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Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law, The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
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Chambers USA 2008-2013, Ranked in Florida for Labor & Employment
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The Best Lawyers in America 2013, Listed in Florida for Employment Law - Management
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South Florida Business Journal 2013, Recognized as one of the "40 Under 40"
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Super Lawyers Magazine 2010-2013, Listed in Florida as a "Rising Star" for Employment & Labor
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Outstanding Lawyers of Miami-Dade County 2012, Recognized as a "40 Under 40," Award Winner
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Chambers USA 2006-2007, Listed in Florida as an "Associate to Watch" for Labor & Employment
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Akerman Eighteenth Annual Labor & Employment Law Seminar, Presenter, "Mock Jury Trial of a Retaliation Claim," April 2013
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American Bar Association's 6th Annual Labor & Employment Law Conference, Speaker, "Wage and Hour Boot Camp," October 2012
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Akerman Labor & Employment Law Seminar, Presenter, "Conducting Workplace Investigations," August 2012
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Daily Business Review, Author, "Employers Should Focus Internships on Education," May 2012
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Akerman Seventeenth Annual Labor & Employment Law Seminar, Presenter, "The 'ABCs' of Labor & Employment Laws: An Overview of Relevant Statutes/Regulations You Need to Know," April 2012
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Human Resource Executive Online, Quoted, "Labor Abuse – Or Golden Opportunity?," April 2012
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Guide to Doing Business in Florida, Co-Author, "Labor and Employment," August 2011
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Akerman Labor & Employment Law Seminar, Speaker, "Independent Contractor Misclassification," January 2012
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Akerman Sixteenth Annual Labor & Employment Law Seminar, Presenter, "(Dis)Order in the Court! Mock Trial of a Sexual Harassment Case," April 2011
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Akerman Annual Labor & Employment Seminar, Speaker, "Employee vs. Independent Contractor: What's All the Fuss?," May 2010
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Akerman Annual Labor & Employment Seminar, Speaker, "Reductions-In-Force: Avoiding Legal Challenges," April 2009
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Greater Miami Society for Human Resource Management's Spring Legal Update, Presenter, "Are Reasonable Accommodations Unreasonable for You - How to Comply with the ADA," May 2007
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Council on Education in Management, Presenter, "Florida FMLA Update 2004," June 2004
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The Florida Bar, Labor & Employment Section, Member
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American Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section, Member; Federal Labor Standards Legislation Committee, Member
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American Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section Student Trial Advocacy Competition, Miami Regional Chair, 2008-Present
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Miami-Dade County Bar Association Minority Bar Passage Program, Member
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami, Board Member
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Greater Miami Society for Human Resource Management, Member
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Women's Chamber of Commerce of Miami-Dade County, Member
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Academy of Florida Management Attorneys, Member
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J.D., George Washington University Law School, 1999
B.A., University of Florida, 1996; with honors
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