Top Rated Employment Litigation Attorney in Plantation, FL

Bar/Professional Activity

•  Member of Florida Blue Key
• New York National Employment Lawyers Association
• Southern, Middle and Northern District of Florida, Southern, Eastern and Western District of New York, Second Circuit Court of Appeals and District of New Jersey
• New York
• New Jersey
• Florida
• Federal Bar Council, 2013
• American Bar Association
• New York State Bar Association

Honors/Awards

• , Hofstra University School of Law, Award for Excellence in Labor and Employment Courses.
• Maurice A. Deane Award Recognizing Highest GPA of Graduating Class, 2011
• , Super Lawyers Rising Stars list since 2014
• Graduation Award for Excellence in Tort Courses, 2011
• Marie Escarce Memorial Award Recognizing Contribution to Other Students’ Learning, 2011
• 2nd Place Best Respondent Brief and Quarterfinalist in Kaufman Securities Moot Court Competition, 2010
• Graduation Award for Excellence in Labor and Employment Courses, 2011
• Barbara A. Lukeman Annual Award for Excellence and Service as a Moot Court Staff Member, 2010

Newsletters

• Understanding Your Legal Rights Under the Family Medical Leave Act - Unlawful Interference and Individual Liability
• Does "Comp Time" Work For You?
• The Effect Of Administrative Agency Interpretative Materials In Litigation, The New York Employee Advocate, Vol. 17, No. 3 October 2015., The Effect Of Administrative Agency Interpretative Materials In Litigation, National Employment Lawyers Association
• The Prevalence of Smartphones: Implications For “Off-The-Clock” Work
• Second Circuit Declares That "Hispanic" Is a Race For Purposes of § 1981 and Title VII
• New York Paid Family Benefits Law: A Guide for Employees

Educational Background

• University of Florida, May 2008, cum laude, 3.97 GPA

Pro bono/Community Service

• Pro Bono Program Certificate for Completing 50+ hours, 2011

Scholarly Lectures/Writings

• Several decisions that came out of the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) the last term have significantly altered the landscape of labor and employment law, including decisions on the use of arbitration agreements for wage and hour class and collective actions (Epic Systems Corp.), mandatory union dues for public-sector employees (Janus) and discrimination against same-sex couples based on sincerely-held religious beliefs (Masterpiece Cakeshop). This course, presented by Bryan L. Arbeit, Senior Associate at Wigdor LLP, will provide employment lawyers and inside counsel with an in-depth review of these recent SCOTUS decisions as well as a discussion of the labor and employment issues to be decided by SCOTUS during the 2018-19 term., Presenter, SCOTUS Cases Impacting Labor & Employment Law, Lawline, 2018
• Author, A Franchisor 's FLSA Liability for its Franchisee ' s Workers: Why Operational Control over Employment Conditions Should Make a Franchisor a Joint Employer, Hofstra Labor & Employment Law Journal, Volume 32, Issue 2, 2015
• Lawline CLE, Presenter, Rethinking Confidentiality in Sexual Harassment Litigation: Practical Guidance for Employers, 2018
• Part of a panel session at the annual ACI Wage & Hour Claims and Class Action Conference on litigating "off-the-clock" wage and hour claims. , Panel Member, Successfully Litigating the Latest “Off-the-Clock” Claims: Devising Valuable Defense Strategies through Insights from Plaintiffs’ Counsel, 2018

Representative Clients

• Figueredo-Chavez v. RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. No. 21-cv-21733 (S.D. Fla) (FLSA misclassification class and collective action), 2021
• Sapien v. Wyndham, Ninth Judicial Circuit, FL, No. 2021-CA-4777 (whistleblower realiation), 2021
• Reeve v. Able Health Care Services, E.D.N.Y 2021 (FMLA and disability discrimination), 2021
• Ying v. Crystal Window & Door Systems, E.D.N.Y. 2021 (FMLA and disability discrimination), 2021
• Shaw v. Mount Sinai Hospital, N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2021 (represent three maintenance workers in connection with religious discrimination claims), 2021
• Calvente v. Children's Place at Home Safe, S.D. Fla. 2021 (FMLA retaliation/inteference and age discrimination), 2021
• Raimondi v. Avaya, 20-cv-06566 (W.D.N.Y.), 2020
• Donnell v. ProHealth Physicians, Inc., 20-cv-01744 (D. Conn.) , 2020
• Ferro v. Doctors Healthcare Plans, Inc. 20-cv-23449 (S.D. Fla.), 2020
• Pullen v. Bramshill Invs. LLC, 19-cv-18288 (D.N.J.), 2020
• Porti v. PM Pediatrics MGT Group, Index No. 0706941/2020 (retaliation), 2020
• Zilio v. Warner Bros. & TMZ, EEOC Charge, 2020
• Rampersad v. Dow Jones et al., 19-cv-11733 (D.N.J.), 2019
• Graham v. Barrier Technologies LLC, 20-cv-61080 (S.D. Fla.) , 2020
• Abernathy v. EmblemHealth, 17-cv-7814 (S.D.N.Y), 2020
• Morris v. Nextera Energy, 20-cv-80131 (S.D. Fla.), 2020
• Gordon v. Edward Feins, D.M.D. et al., 19-cv-13311 (D.N.J), 2019
• Pullen v. Bramshill Investments LLC et al., 19-cv-18288 (D.N.J.), 2019
• Sokola v. Harvey Weinstein et. al., Index No. 950250/2019 (N.Y. Sup. Ct.), 2019
• Khanna v. MUFG Union Bank, 18-cv-3031(ALC) (S.D.N.Y)(race and gender discrimination and retaliation claims), 2018
• Van Alphen v. Tocqueville Asset Management, 18-cv-4154(RA) (S.D.N.Y) (gender discrimination and retaliation claims), 2018
• Cacace v. Optum, Inc. et al, 18-cv-6856(ENV)(RER) (E.D.N.Y) (discrimination, retaliation and ERISA claims), 2018
• Savaria v. 2799 Broadway Grocery, LLC ("Cascabel Taqueria"), 12-CV-0730 (S.D.N.Y) (wage and hour class and collective action)
• Jane Doe v. The Weinstein Company LLC et al., 18-cv-5414(RA) (S.D.N.Y) (sexual assault and negligence claims), 2018
• Lawrence v. ESPN, Inc. et al, 18-cv-383 (SRU) (D. Ct.) (Sexual harassment and retaliation claims), 2018
• Arena v. Deluxe Transportation, 12-CV-1718 (E.D.N.Y.) (wage and hour)
• Castellanos v. Berkman Capital, LLC et al., No. 159768/2016 (N.Y. Sup. Ct)(pregnancy discrimination and hostile work environment), 2016
• Mazzocchi v. Windsor Owners Corp. et al., 110 A.D.3d 506 (1st Dept 2013)
• Simchi-Levi v. Kobra International Ltd et al., 17-cv-03724(DB)(S.D.N.Y.)(pregnancy discrimination), 2017
• B&R Consolidated, LLC v. Zurich American Ins. Co (Nassau Sup. Ct & Second Dep't) (Insurance indemnification, won summary judgment and affirmed on appeal in the Second Department)
• Mendoza v. Rana USA LLC d/b/a Rana Pastificio & Cucina, Index No. 157206/2017 (N.Y. Sup. Ct)(class action for unpaid wages), 2017
• Mazzocchi v. Windsor Owners Corp. et al., 11-CV-0793 (S.D.N.Y.) (Housing discrimination and conspiracy)
• Ehrlich v. NYC Leadership Academy, 12-CV-2565 (S.D.N.Y) (Rehabilitation Act and ADA retaliation)
• Campbell v. Self Initiated Living Options, 2015 NY Slip Op 9062, (2d Dept 2015) (oral argument), 2015
• Arena v. Plandome Taxi, Inc., 12-CV-1078 (E.D.N.Y.)(wage and hour)
• Milton v. Liberty Fabrics Ltd, 16-cv-5740 (S.D.N.Y.)(pregnancy discrimination), 2016
• Clogher v. New York Medical College, 112 A.D.3d 574 (2d Dept 2013)
• Cohen v. Speyer Legacy School et al., No. 157853/2016 (N.Y. Sup. Ct)(sexual orientation discrimination and retaliation) , 2016
• Ziscand v. Arthur Murray, 12-CV-1841 (E.D.N.Y.) (wage and hour, Defendant's summary judgment reserved and settled before trial)
• Yu v. New York City Housing Development Corporation, et al., 11-2738 (2d Cir.) (discrimination and retaliation appeal)
• Lester v. 9300 Realty Management Inc. et al., No. 17-cv-01033 (S.D.N.Y.)(pregnancy discrimination claim), 2017
• Kwame Boakye-Yiadom v. Hempstead Union Free School District, et al. 09-CV-0622 (E.D.N.Y) (discrimination and retaliation)
• Norton v. Town of Islip, 04-CV-3079 (E.D.N.Y.) (malicious prosecution)
• McIntosh v. City of New York, 15-civ-7194 (E.D.N.Y) (false arrest and discrimination), 2015
• Malkan v. Mutua, No. 12-CV-236-A (W.D.N.Y.) (due process)
• Hyun et al. v. Ippudo USA Holding, Inc. et al., 14-cv-8706 (S.D.N.Y.)(wage and hour class and collective action), 2016
• Kickertz v. New York University (briefed and argued before New York Court of Appeals)
• Goohya v. Daniel J. Edelman et al., No. 159906/2016 (N.Y. Sup. Ct)(retaliation), 2016
• D'Iorio v. Winebow, Inc., 12-CV-1205 (E.D.N.Y.) (ERISA equitable relief, defeated motion for summary judgment and settled before trial) 
• Lia v. Saporito, No. 12-4738-cv (2d Cir. Oct 17, 2013), (cert denied)
• Green v. Excusia Inc. et al., Index No. 151989/2017 (N.Y. Sup. Ct)(sexual harassment claim), 2017
• Ross v. New York City Department of Education, et al. 10-CV-4937 (E.D.N.Y.) (First Amendment retaliation)
• Nayak v. Jefferies Group LLC et al, No. 16-cv-06528 (S.D.N.Y.)(gender/pregnancy discrimination and constructive discharge), 2017
• Norton v. Town of Brookhaven, 13-CV-3520 (First Amendment Retaliation and Association, malicious prosecution, and due process)
• Shultz v. Congregation Shearith Israel of the City of New York et al., 15-cv-07473(JPO)(S.D.N.Y.) (pregnancy discrimination and retaliation), 2015

Verdicts/Settlements

• Assisted in almost six-figure settlement of disability discrimination claims against large accounting firm. , 2016