Jaclyn Rodriguez Lee

Jaclyn Rodriguez Lee represents employers in all aspects of employment law, including employment litigation and counseling. Ms. Lee defends clients in federal and state matters, including actions brought under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Section 1981, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, and related state law claims.

She also represents employers in litigation concerning non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. In addition, Ms. Lee has experience reviewing and creating employee handbooks and policies, drafting and negotiating employment agreements, and providing advice to employers regarding litigation avoidance.

Education:

• J.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Law School, 2011
• B.A. Economics, Duke University, 2007

Admitted to Practice:

• Florida
• Georgia
• U.S. District Court, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida
• U.S. District Court, Middle, Northern and Southern Districts of Georgia
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

Experience:

Ms. Lee has experience litigating cases for private and public employers of all sizes and from all industries. She has represented clients against allegations of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, failure to accommodate, defamation, breach of contract, and other violations of state and federal law. Ms. Lee has also defended clients against alleged violations of wage and hour laws.

Ms. Lee has additional experience advising employers on wage and hour compliance, employee handbooks, termination and job elimination, and family and medical leave. She also represents clients before administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.