Florida licensed attorney, 1999-Present

Professional Experience

NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HEALTH SYSTEM             August 2018-Present

Deputy General Counsel, July 2019-Present
Associate General Counsel, August 2018-July 2019
Provide legal representation across the Health System on a variety of legal matters, and provide advice to senior leadership, management and other stakeholders that reflect sound judgment, strategic vision and substantive legal knowledge, and expertise in support of the Health System’s operations and objectives.  Assist with developing and providing legal education to leaders.  Manage and provide strategic direction on all claims and litigation involving the Health System and its subsidiaries and employees, including oversight of outside counsel and third-party administrator.  Manage the Health System’s corporate insurance program, including self-insured and captive insurance programs. Proactively monitor developments in relevant law and pending legislation, in conjunction with the Government Relations team, and advise Health System and collaborate in implementation of same. 

STEARNS WEAVER MILLER WEISSLER                  May 2005-Present

ALHADEFF & SITTERSON, P.A., Miami, FL
Shareholder, Labor and Employment Department
Represented employers in state and federal courts and before federal, state and local administrative agencies on legal issues involving employees and the employment relationship. Partnered with employers to provide practical, business-focused guidance and training on the full range of employment issues, including performance management, discipline and terminations, leaves of absence, ADA reasonable accommodations, and wage and hour compliance. Counseled federal contractors on development and maintenance of affirmative action programs and respond to federal agency audits of the programs. Frequent presenter (at firm and community events) and regular contributor to the firm’s labor and employment blog.

MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP, Miami, FL          September 1999-April 2005

Associate, Labor and Employment Practice Group
Represented employers in employment litigation in state and federal court, and in employee charges before federal, state and local administrative agencies. Counseled employers on employment laws and human resource issues.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW, Juris Doctor, Summa Cum Laude, May 1999
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, Bachelor of Arts (International Studies and Political Science), Cum Laude, May 1996

Professional Involvement and Recognitions

The Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Section and Health Law Section, Member
Academy of Florida Management Attorneys (AFMA), Member 2012-2018 and served on Membership and Website Committees
Human Resources Association of Broward County (HRABC), Member 2014-2018; Legislative Affairs Director, 2015 & 2016
Contributor, Florida Employment Law Manual, Florida Chamber of Commerce 2013-2016
Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2009-2015 (distinction awarded to less than 2.5% of lawyers each year)
Florida Trend Legal Elite, “Up and Coming Legal Elite”, 2004 and 2006