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Cynthia N. Sass has been practicing law in Florida over 30 years. She formed the Sass Law Firm in 1993 to exclusively focus on representing public and private sector employees in employment disputes. The mission of her firm is to provide the client with an honest assessment of each case, ensure each client is educated on the options and remedies available to them through the law, and strategize with the client to accomplish their goals. In doing so, her firm takes an individual approach to each case, advising clients as to the potential results, costs of litigation and other means of resolving their employee disputes. In order to provide her clients with the best service, Ms. Sass makes it a priority to keep current on the trends affecting employee rights, changes in rules and agency positions, and the most recent applicable case law.
Cynthia is often asked to write or speak on employment law-related topics, especially those related to representing employees. She has been the southeast Regional Editor of the BNA Bloomberg treatise, Employment at Will, a State-by-State Survey and its annual supplements since 2011, including the Second Edition published in 2017. Ms. Sass authored a chapter on Discovery and Deposing the Alleged Harasser and Defense Witnesses: The Plaintiff’s Perspective, for the TIPS book Sexual Harassment and Retaliation: A Practical Handbook for Plaintiff and Defense published by the American Bar Association in 2019. She was appointed by the Florida Supreme Court and served on the Standard Jury Instructions Committee – Civil Cases, a Special Committee of The Florida Bar. During her time on that committee, she was Chair of the Spoliation Subcommittee and a member of the Employment Subcommittee, as well as the Negligence Subcommittee. These committees were responsible for drafting the standard state jury instructions on spoliation, private sector whistleblowing and the Florida Civil Rights Act. Cynthia Sass is also a successful litigator, with published opinions, including an affirmed Eleventh Circuit opinions against a government entity. Ms. Sass holds various national and regional leadership positions, along with committee appointments, and is an active Federal Mediator/Florida Supreme Court Mediator Circuit Civil.
Sass Law Firm has been nationally recognized as a Best Law Firm in Employment Law for Individuals in Tampa by U.S. News & World Report since 2011. Cynthia Sass has been honored by various local, state and national independent sources including being listed by The Best Lawyers in America® in Employment Law – Individuals since 2007, and named its Attorney of the Year in 2017 in that category for Tampa. Cynthia has also been recognized by Super Lawyers® in Employment Law since 2006, and has made the Super Lawyers® Top 50 Women in Florida list as published by Thomson Reuters. Additionally, Ms. Sass is honored to be a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100. The various honors she has received accurately reflect Cynthia’s reputation as an attorney, dedication to assisting her clients and high ethical values.
For a full list of Cynthia’s awards, publications, speaking engagement and associations, check out her Resume CV at https://www.employmentlawtampa.com/attorneys/cynthia-n-sass/cynthia-sass-resume-cv/.
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601 West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Tampa, FL 33603 |
| Website: | https://www.employmentlawtampa.com/ |
| Phone: | 813-251-5599 |
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association, Sectioin of Labor and Employment Law | Member | N/A |
| National Employment Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| Federal Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Florida Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association | Member, Labor and Employment Section | N/A |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association | Member, Trial & Litigation Section | N/A |
| Florida Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Federal Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| National Employment Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association, Section of Labor & Employment Law | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section | Member | N/A |
| The Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section | Executive Council Member | N/A |
| Florida Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association | President-Elect | 1998 - 1999 |
| Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section | Executive Council Member | 1998 - 2017 |
| Florida Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association | President | 1999 - 2000 |
| Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section | Co-Chair, Individual Rights Committee | 1999 - 2000 |
| Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section | Co-Chair, Judicial Education Committee | 2002 - 2003 |
| Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section | CLE Chair | 2003 - 2004 |
| Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section | Legal Education Chair | 2004 - 2005 |
| Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section | Chair-Elect | 2005 - 2006 |
| Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section | Chair | 2006 - 2007 |
| American Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law | Participant, Leadership Development Program | 2009 - 2012 |
| Florida Supreme Court, Committee on Standard Jury Instructions | Member, Employment Law Committee | 2009 - 2015 |
| American Bar Association, Section of Labor & Employment Law | Committee Member, Technology Subcommittee, ERR | 2009 - 1900 |
| American Bar Association, Section of Labor & Employment Law | Member, Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee | 2009 - 1900 |
| American Bar Association, Section of Labor & Employment Law | Member, Employment-at-Will Subcommittee. ERR Committee | 2009 - 1900 |
| American Bar Association, Section of Labor & Employment Law | Committee Member, Technology Subcommittee, ERR | N/A |
| American Bar Association, Section of Labor & Employment Law | Member, Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee | N/A |
| American Bar Association, Section of Labor & Employment Law | Member, Employment-at-Will Subcommittee. ERR Committee | N/A |
| American Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law | Employee Co-Chair, Technology in the Practice & Workplace | 2009 - 2012 |
| The Florida Bar, Standard Jury Instruction Committee | Chair, Spoliation Committee | 2010 - 2015 |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association | Executive Board Member, Trial & Litigation Section | 2010 - 2016 |
| The Florida Bar, Standard Jury Instructions Committee | Member, Employment Committee, Supreme Court Appointee | 2010 - 2015 |
| Florida Supreme Court, Committee on Standard Jury Instructions | Chair, Spoliation Subcommittee of the Employment Law Committee | 2010 - 2012 |
| American Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law | Employee Co-Chair, Technology in the Practice & Workplace | 2010 - 2012 |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association | Executive Committee Member, Trial and Litigation Section | 2010 - 2016 |
| American Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law | Employee Co-Chair, Employment-at-Will Subcommittee of the ERR | N/A |
| American Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law | Member, Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee | N/A |
| College of Labor and Employment Lawyers | Fellow | N/A |
| The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers | Fellow | 2011 - 1900 |
| The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers | Fellow | N/A |
| The Florida Bar, Standard Jury Instruction Committee | Member, Negligence Subcommittee | 2011 - 2011 |
| American Bar Association, Section of Labor & Employment Law | Employee Co-Chair, National Programs Committee | 2014 - 2016 |
| American Bar Association, Section of Lbor and Employment Law | Employee Co-Chair, National Programs Committee | 2014 - 2015 |
| American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section | Employee Co-Chair, Technology Subcommittee of the ERR | N/A |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association | Co-Chair, Labor and Employment Section | N/A |
| The Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section | Co-Chair, ABA Liaison Committee | 2016 - 2018 |
| American Bar Association, Section of Labor & Employment Law | Employee Co-Chair, Webinar Committee | 2016 - 2018 |
| The Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section | Co-Chair, ABA Liaison Committee | 2016 - 2019 |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association | Co-Chair, Labor and Employment Section | 2016 - 2019 |
| American Bar Association, Section of Labor & Employment Law | Employee Vice Chair, Annual Section Conference Committee | 2017 - 2018 |
| American Bar Association, Section of Labor & Employment Law | Employee Co-Chair, 13th Annual Section Conference Committee | 2018 - 2019 |
| American Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law | Co-Chair, 13th Annual Section Conference | 2018 - 2019 |
| The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers | Member, Annual 11th Circuit Regional Program Planning Committee | 2019 - 2020 |
| American Bar Association, Section of Labor & Employment Law | Emeritus Employee Co-Chair, Annual Section Conference Committee | 2019 - 2020 |
| The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers | Board of Governors Member | N/A |
| The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers | Board of Governors Member | 2021 - 1900 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Who's Who in American Law | Marquis Who's Who®, 2009 - present | 2021 |
| Client Champion Silver | Martindale-Hubbell, 2017, 2021 | 2021 |
| Top Attorney, Superb 10.0 rating | Avvo, 2006 - present | 2021 |
| The Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell, 2011 - present | 2021 |
| Top Lawyers - Employment Law, Individuals | TAMPA Magazine, 2017 - present | 2021 |
| Top 50 Tampa Bay Attorneys | Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2014, 2021 | 2021 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers, 2014 - present | 2021 |
| Top 50 Women in Florida | Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2008-2014, 2016-2017, 2020-present | 2021 |
| Best Law Firms - Employment Law for Individuals | U.S. News & World Report, 2011 - present | 2021 |
| The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Law Firm | Martindale-Hubbell, 2005 - present | 2021 |
| The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Individual | Martindale-Hubbell, 2005 - present | 2021 |
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell, 2005 - present | 2021 |
| Florida Super Lawyers - Employment Law | Thomson Reuters, 2006 - present | 2021 |
| Best Lawyers in Employment Law for Individuals | The Best Lawyers in America, 2007 - present | 2021 |
| Best Law Firms in Employment Law for Individuals | The Best Lawyers in America, 2007 - present | 2021 |
| 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers | Lawdragon, 2019 - present | 2020 |
| The Best Lawyers in America since 2005 | Best Lawyers in America | 2019 |
| Florida Super Lawyers - Labor and Employment Law since 2006 | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
| The Best Law Firms in America since 2005 | Best Lawyers in America | 2019 |
| AV Rated since 2005 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
| The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Individual since 2005 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
| The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Law Firm since 2005 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
| Best Law Firms - Labor & Employment Law since 2011 | U.S. News & World Report | 2019 |
| Top Lawyer - Employment Law, Individuals since 2017 | TAMPA Magazine | 2019 |
| Who's Who in American Law list since 2009 | Marquis Who's Who | 2019 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers since 2014 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2019 |
| Top 3 Employment Lawyers in Tampa | ThreeBest Rated | 2018 |
| Legal Elite, Labor & Employment Law, 2005-2012, 2014-2016, 2018 | Florida Trend Magazine | 2018 |
| 2017 Lawyer of the Year in Employment and Labor Tampa | Best Lawyers in America | 2017 |
| Top 50 Women in Florida, 2008-2014, 2016-2017 | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
| Lawyer of the Year - Employment Law: Individuals - Tampa | The Best Lawyers in America | 2017 |
| Client's Choice | Avvo, 2015-2017 | 2017 |
| Top 50 Tampa Bay Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
| Outstanding Service Award | The Florida Bar, Labor & Employment Law Section | 2007 |
| Outstanding Service Award as Chair | The Florida Bar, Labor & Employment Law Section | 2007 |
| Outstanding Faculty Member, Employment Law Trial Skills Program | Stetson University College of Law | 2001 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
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| Smith College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1984 |
| Smith College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1984 |
| University of Richmond School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1987 |
| University of Richmond School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1987 |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| FL | 691320 | Member in Good Standing | 1987 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Department of Health, Continuing Legal Education | First Amendment as It Applies to Public Employees | 2020 |
| 45th Annual Public Employment Labor Relations Forum, Labor and Employment Law Section and the City, County and Local Government Law Section, The Florida Bar | First Amendment as It Applies to Public Employees | 2019 |
| Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, Second Edition | Cumulative Supplement, Southeastern Regional Editor and Florida Chapter Co-Author | 2019 |
| Sexual Harassment and Retaliation: A Practical Guide for Plaintiff and Defense | Discovery and Deposing the Alleged Harasser and Defense Witnesses: Plaintiff’s Perspective, Chapter Author | 2019 |
| Sexual Harassment and Retaliation: A Practical Guide for Plaintiff and Defense | Discovery and Deposing the Alleged Harasser and Defense Witnesses: Plaintiff’s Perspective, Chapter Author | 2019 |
| Effectively Litigating Employment Cases from Inception Through Trial | Preserving Witness Testimony Through Trial | 2018 |
| Midwinter Meeting, Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee | Employee Perspective on Strategic Use of Forensic Experts in Defending Non-Compete, Trade Secret and Business Tort Claims | 2018 |
| Cumulative Supplement to Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, Second Edition | Southeastern Regional Editor and Florida Chapter Co-Author | 2018 |
| Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, Second Edition | Southeastern Regional Editor and Florida Chapter Co-Author | 2017 |
| Beyond Employment: ADA Compliance on Websites and Physical Access, Advanced Labor & Employment Topics | Website Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities | 2017 |
| 16th Annual Employment Law: Rights, Benefits, and Emerging Issues | Workplace Challenges of Privacy, Social Media and Technology Issues | 2017 |
| Cumulative Supplement to Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey | Southeastern Regional Editor and Florida Chapter Co-Author | 2016 |
| 10th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference | Returning to Work: Fitness-for-Duty Exams and Elated Legal Issues | 2016 |
| Up, Up and Away with Websites and Drones, Celebration: A Century of Service, Risk Management Committee | Is Your Website Compliant? | 2016 |
| 5th Annual 11th Circuit Regional Program | Website Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities | 2016 |
| Essentials of Employment Law | Privacy and Today’s Technology in the Workplace | 2016 |
| Essentials of Employment Law | Hiring and Terminating Employees in the Current Economy | 2016 |
| Cumulative Supplement to Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey | Southeastern Regional Editor and Florida Chapter Co-Author | 2015 |
| 9th Annual Conference | The Basics of Litigating Front Pay, Compensation and Punitive Damages Claims (Plaintiff’s Perspective) | 2015 |
| Midwinter Meeting | To Catch a Thief: Prosecuting, Defending and Insuring Claims for Cyber Espionage | 2015 |
| 4th Annual 11th Circuit Regional Program | Settlement Agreements | 2015 |
| Hiring and Terminating: The Ins and Outs of Employment Law | The Termination Process | 2015 |
| Hiring and Terminating: The Ins and Outs of Employment Law | Overview of Confidentiality, Non-Compete, and Non-Solicitation Agreements | 2015 |
| 13th Annual Employment Law: Beyond the Basics | Privacy and Social Media in the Workplace | 2014 |
| Midwinter Meeting, Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee | BYOD: An Employee's Perspective | 2014 |
| Blazing the Trail: Courage | Challenge | Change, 2014 Annual Convention | Social Media, Employer Surveillance and Employee Privacy | 2014 |
| Cumulative Supplement to Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey | Southeastern Regional Editor and Florida Chapter Co-Author | 2014 |
| 13th Annual Employment Law: Beyond the Basics, Sterling Education Services | Privacy and Social Media in the Workplace | 2014 |
| Tampa Bay Paralegal Association | Employment Claims You Should Know About | 2014 |
| Midwinter Meeting, Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association | BYOD: An Employee's Perspective | 2014 |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association | A Primer for Workers' Compensation: Attorneys on Common Employment Claims | 2014 |
| Blazing the Trail: Courage | Challenge | Change, 2014 Annual Convention, National Employment Lawyers Association | Social Media, Employer Surveillance and Employee Privacy | 2014 |
| Employee Documentation, Discipline & Discharge, National Business Institute | When and How to Discipline or Discharge | 2013 |
| Employee Documentation, Discipline & Discharge, National Business Institute | Recruitment/Hiring Documents | 2013 |
| Annual CLE Seminar, Hillsborough County Bar Association | Ethical Issues Facing Attorneys in the Age of Technology | 2013 |
| 2013 Midwinter Meeting, Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee, American Bar Association | Update on Ethical Issues and Social Media | 2013 |
| Employee Documentation, Discipline & Discharge | When and How to Discipline or Discharge | 2013 |
| Employee Documentation, Discipline & Discharge | Recruitment/Hiring Documents | 2013 |
| Annual Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Trial & Litigation Section | Ethical Issues Facing Attorneys in the Age of Technology | 2013 |
| Midwinter Meeting, Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee | Update on Ethical Issues and Social Media | 2013 |
| 11th Circuit Regional Program | Current Issues in Fair Labor Standards Act Litigation | 2012 |
| 11th Circuit Regional Program, The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers | Current Issues in Fair Labor Standards Act Litigation | 2012 |
| National Business Institute Seminar - Teleconference | Florida Update: Employment Law | 2012 |
| Sixth Annual Conference, Labor & Employment Law Section, American Bar Association | Electronic Dumpster Diving: The Legal Ethics of "TMI" | 2012 |
| Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, Bureau of National Affairs and American Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section | Regional Editor, Southeast Region | 2011 |
| Continuing Legal Education Luncheon, Plant City Bar Association | General Practitioners Beware! Employment Claims You Should Know About | 2011 |
| 5th Annual Conference, Labor and Employment Law Section, American Bar Association | Rainmaking: The Art of Increasing Business for Your Law Firm | 2011 |
| Clear Skies and Smooth Sailing for Employment Law Cases, Summer Conference, Florida Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association | Valuing a Case | 2011 |
| Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, Bureau of National Affairs and American Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section | Florida Chapter, Co-Author | 2011 |
| Employment Law Update: Contemporary Challenges in a Changing Workplace, Sterling Education Services | Privacy and Social Media in the Workplace | 2011 |
| Advanced Labor Topics 2011, Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar | The Rise of the Machines: Discovery and Spoliation Issues in This Age of Technology | 2011 |
| Emerging Legal Issues: Employment Lawyers and Corporate Counsel Seminar, Hillsborough County Bar Association | 10 Biggest Mistakes Employers Make From a Plaintiff Attorney's Perspective | 2011 |
| Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, | Southeastern Regional Editor and Florida Chapter Co-Author | 2011 |
| Continuing Legal Education Luncheon | General Practitioners Beware! Employment Claims You Should Know About | 2011 |
| 5th Annual Conference | Rainmaking: The Art of Increasing Business for Your Law Firm | 2011 |
| Clear Skies and Smooth Sailing for Employment Law Cases | Valuing a Case | 2011 |
| Employment Law Update: Contemporary Challenges in a Changing Workplace | Privacy and Social Media in the Workplace | 2011 |
| Advanced Labor Topics | The Rise of the Machines: Discovery and Spoliation Issues in This Age of Technology | 2011 |
| Emerging Legal Issues: Employment Lawyers and Corporate Counsel Seminar | 10 Biggest Mistakes Employers Make From a Plaintiff Attorney's Perspective | 2011 |
| American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section | Electronic Discovery and Technology-Derived Evidence | 2010 |
| 4th Annual Conference | Up In The Air and Everywhere: E-Discovery Beyond Email, Cloud Computing and Virtual Servers | 2010 |
| GTAR Real Estate Live Seminar and Career Development Seminar | Legal Issues Facing Job Seekers | 2010 |
| Midyear Meeting, Technology in the Practice and Workplace Committee | Electronic Discovery and Technology-Derived Evidence | 2010 |
| 4th Annual Conference, Labor and Employment Law Section, American Bar Association | Up In The Air and Everywhere: E-Discovery Beyond Email, Cloud Computing and Virtual Servers | 2010 |
| GTAR Real Estate Live Seminar and Career Development Seminar, University of Phoenix | Legal Issues Facing Job Seekers | 2010 |
| Technology in the Practice and Workplace Committee Mid Year Meeting, Labor and Employment Law Section, American Bar Association | Electronic Discovery and Technology-Derived Evidence | 2010 |
| Employment Law Overview for Law Firms and Law Practices, President's Showcase, Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar | 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 | 2009 |
| Employment Law Overview for Law Firms and Law Practices, President's Showcase | 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 | 2009 |
| Employment Laws Affecting Larger Law Firms, What Every Law Firm and Law Practice Needs to Know About Federal and Florida Employment Laws, Presidential Showcase | The Florida Civil Rights Act | 2008 |
| Employment Laws Affecting Larger Law Firms, What Every Law Firm and Law Practice Needs to Know About Federal and Florida Employment Laws, Presidential Showcase | Current Legal Developments Under the FLMA | 2008 |
| The Many Facets of Employment Discrimination, EEOC and City of Tampa Division of Community Affairs | Discharge and Discipline | 2008 |
| 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 | The Florida Civil Rights Act & Current Legal Developments Under the FLMA | 2008 |
| Fighting For The Rights Of Florida Employees!, Fall Conference, Florida Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association | Settlement of Employment Cases | 2007 |
| Preparedness in the Changing Environment of Employment Practice, 25th Annual Multi-State Labor and Employment Law Seminar, Tulane University Law School | Drafting Considerations in Employment Settlement Agreements (Plaintiff’s Perspective) | 2007 |
| Fighting For The Rights Of Florida Employees!, Fall Conference | Settlement of Employment Cases | 2007 |
| Preparedness in the Changing Environment of Employment Practice, 25th Annual Multi-State Labor and Employment Law Seminar | Drafting Considerations in Employment Settlement Agreements (Plaintiff’s Perspective) | 2007 |
| Fundamentals of Employment Law | FLSA/Wage and Hour Basics Compliance | 2006 |
| FMLA Update and 11th Amendment Immunity, Summer Conference | Current Legal Developments Under The FMLA - Plaintiff’s And Defendant’s Perspective | 2006 |
| Preparedness in the Changing Environment of Employment Practice, 24th Annual Multi-State Labor and Employment Law Seminar | Current Legal Developments under the FMLA - Plaintiff’s Perspective | 2006 |
| Wage and Hour Law: Answers to Everyday Questions | Solving Unique Pay Questions | 2006 |
| FMLA Update and 11th Amendment Immunity, Summer Conference, Florida Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association | Current Legal Developments Under The FMLA - Plaintiff’s And Defendant’s Perspective | 2006 |
| Preparedness in the Changing Environment of Employment Practice, 24th Annual Multi-State Labor and Employment Law Seminar, Tulane University Law School | Current Legal Developments under the FMLA - Plaintiff’s Perspective | 2006 |
| Advanced Labor Topics, Continuing Legal Education and Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar | How Do You Value Your Case? | 2006 |
| Wage and Hour Law: Answers to Everyday Questions, National Business Institute | Solving Unique Pay Questions | 2006 |
| Lawyer magazine, Hillsborough County Bar Association | An Overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act for the Non-Employment Lawyer | 2005 |
| Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Seminar | The Florida Civil Rights Act | 2005 |
| Overtime: How the New Regulations Affect Your Clients or Your Company in Florida, National Business Institute | Wage and Hour Law: Compliance Under the New FLSA Overtime Regulations | 2005 |
| LAWYER magazine, February issue | An Overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act for the Non-Employment Lawyer | 2005 |
| Overtime: How the New Regulations Affect Your Clients or Your Company in Florida | Wage and Hour Law: Compliance Under the New FLSA Overtime Regulations | 2005 |
| Human Resources Law Update | Harassment and Discrimination Update for the Modern Workplace | 2004 |
| Fundamental Issues in Florida Human Resources Law | Other Areas of Liability in Employment Discrimination: Age and Gender Discrimination | 2004 |
| 2nd Annual Conference | I Can’t Possibly Be a Target | 2003 |
| Fundamental Issues in Florida Human Resources Law | Sexual Harassment: Employer and Employee Rights and Responsibilities | 2003 |
| Delta Sigma Pi, Professional Business Fraternity | Employment Laws in Florida | 2003 |
| Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants | Employment Laws in Florida: Hiring to Firing | 2002 |
| Fundamental Issues in Florida Human Resources Law | Sexual Harassment: Employer and Employee Rights and Responsibilities | 2002 |
| Selecting and Terminating Employees in Florida | Conducting the Interview | 2001 |
| Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants | Sex, Lies and Other Statutory Violations | 2001 |
| LAWYER magazine, November issue | Department of Labor's Regulation Requiring Notice Under the Family & Medical Leave Held Invalid by the Eleventh Circuit | 1999 |
| Florida NELA Conference | State Law Claims | 1999 |
| Tactics and Techniques | Offers of and Demands for Judgment | 1999 |
| Florida NELA | Practical Tips and Issues Involved in Employment-Related Settlements From an Employee’s Perspective | 1999 |
| Lawyer magazine, Hillsborough County Bar Association | Department of Labor's Regulation Requiring Notice Under the Family & Medical Leave Held Invalid by the Eleventh Circuit | 1999 |
| Women’s Symposium | Employee Hiring: What Are Your Options? | 1998 |
| American Society of Women Accountants | The Family and Medical Leave Act and Equal Pay Act Issues | 1998 |
| Claim du Jour: Labor and Employment Law Issues for the Creative Practitioner | Practical Tips and Issues Involved in Employment-Related Settlements from an Employee’s Perspective | 1998 |
| Florida NELA | New Traps and Sinkholes in the Florida Civil Rights Act | 1998 |
| LAWYER magazine, March issue | Is Written Notice a Condition Precedent to Bringing a Whistleblower Cause of Action Against A Private Employer? | 1997 |
| Florida Legal Assistants, Inc. | Sex and Pregnancy Discrimination and Family and Medical Leave Act | 1997 |
| Lawyer magazine, Hillsborough County Bar Association | Is Written Notice a Condition Precedent to Bringing a Whistleblower Cause of Action Against A Private Employer? | 1997 |
| Personnel Law Update, Florida Conference, Council on Education in Management | Stress and Mental Disorder: New Responsibilities for Employers Under the ADA | 1996 |
| LAWYER magazine, May issue | Taxation of Recoveries Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act After Schleier | 1995 |
| Lawyer magazine, Hillsborough County Bar Association | Taxation of Recoveries Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act After Schleier | 1995 |
| The Checkoff | Sexual Harassment: Psychological Injury No Longer Necessary to Prove Hostile Work Environment | 1993 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Continuing Legal Education | First Amendment in Public Employment | 2020 |
| Joint 4th, 5th and 11th Circuit Regional Program | The Intersection of Employment Law and Criminal Law | 2020 |
| What employment counsel should consider when representing their clients who are accused of crimes in the workplace | Practicing at the Intersection of Criminal Law and Employment Law: A Panel Discussion Regarding Employees’ and Employers’ Criminal Activity in the Workplace | 2019 |
| 45th Annual Public Employment Labor Relations Forum | First Amendment in Public Employment | 2019 |
| 12th Annual Section Conference | A View From the Bench: I Wish I Didn’t Know Now What I Didn’t Know Then | 2018 |
| Effectively Litigating Employment Cases from Inception Through Trial | Where’s the Witness? Preserving Witness Testimony Through Trial | 2018 |
| Midwinter Meeting, Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee | Strategic Use of Forensic Experts in Prosecuting and Defending Non Compete, Trade Secret and Business Tort Claims | 2018 |
| The Many Facets of Employment Discrimination | Discharge and Discipline | 2018 |
| Advanced Labor & Employment Topics | Beyond Employment: ADA Compliance on Social Media and in Your Building | 2017 |
| ADA and Website Accessibility | ADA Compliance Issues: What Happens When Websites & Apps are Inaccessible | 2017 |
| 17th Labor and Employment Law Annual Update and Certification Review | EEO – Procedural | 2017 |
| 16th Annual Employment Law: Rights, Benefits, and Emerging Issues | Workplace Challenges of Privacy, Social Media and Technology Issues | 2017 |
| 10th Annual Conference | Getting and Returning to Work: Fitness for Duty Exams and Related Legal Issues | 2016 |
| Continuing Education Meeting | Emerging Issue of Website Compliance Under the ADA | 2016 |
| Rights & Repairs | Employee Rights in the Workplace | 2016 |
| Up, Up and Away with Websites and Drones – Celebration: A Century of Service | Is Your Website Compliant? | 2016 |
| Webinar | Most Websites are Not ADA Compliant, Is Yours One of Them? | 2016 |
| 5th Annual 11th Circuit Regional Program | ADA/Website Accessibility | 2016 |
| Essentials of Employment Law | Hiring and Terminating Employees in the Current Economy | 2016 |
| Essentials of Employment Law | Privacy and Today’s Technology in the Workplace | 2016 |
| 9th Annual Conference | Basics of Litigating Front Pay, Compensation and Punitive Damages Claims | 2015 |
| Midwinter Meeting, Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee | To Catch a Thief: Prosecuting, Defending and Insuring Claims for Cyber Espionage | 2015 |
| Continuing Legal Education Program | Advanced E-Discovery: Database Issues in Employment Cases | 2015 |
| 4th Annual 11th Circuit Regional Program | Settlement Agreements | 2015 |
| Hiring and Terminating: The Ins and Outs of Employment Law | The Termination Process | 2015 |
| Hiring and Terminating: The Ins and Outs of Employment Law | Overview of Confidentiality, Non-Compete, and Non-Solicitation Agreements | 2015 |
| CLE Luncheon | ERISA and Labor Law Issues | 2014 |
| Tampa Whistleblower Session Program | SOX, OSHA, and Beyond: Litigating Whistleblower Claims at the U.S. Department of Labor | 2014 |
| Seminar Luncheon | Employment Claims You Should Know About | 2014 |
| Midwinter Meeting, Employment Rights & Responsibilities Section | Balancing Interests in a BYOD World | 2014 |
| CLE Luncheon, Worker's Compensation Section | Worker's Compensation Attorneys' Fees for Claimant's Attorney and Relevant ERISA and Labor Law Issues | 2014 |
| Blazing the Trail: Courage | Challenge | Change, 2014 Annual Convention | Social Media, Employer Surveillance and Employee Privacy | 2014 |
| 13th Annual Employment Law: Beyond the Basics | Privacy and Social Media in the Workplace | 2014 |
| National Symposium on Technology in Labor and Employment Law | Social Media: The Separation of Work and Play | 2013 |
| Employee Documentation, Discipline & Discharge | Recruitment/Hiring Documents | 2013 |
| Employee Documentation, Discipline & Discharge | When and How to Discipline or Discharge | 2013 |
| Annual CLE Seminar | Ethical Issues Facing Attorneys in the Age of Technology | 2013 |
| 2013 Midwinter Meeting | Update on Ethical Issues and Social Media | 2013 |
| Trial Technology and Ethics, Annual CLE Seminar | Ethical Issues Facing Attorneys in the Age of Technology | 2013 |
| 2013 Midwinter Meeting, Ethics and Professional Responsibility Committee | Update on Ethical Issues and Social Media | 2013 |
| Live Webinar and Teleconference | Non-Competes in the Electronic Workplace: Solicitation in the Age of Social Media | 2012 |
| 11th Circuit Regional Program | Current Issues in Fair Labor Standards Act Litigation | 2012 |
| Teleconference | Florida Update: Employment Law | 2012 |
| 6th Annual Conference | Electronic Dumpster Diving: The Legal Ethics of "TMI" | 2012 |
| CLE Luncheon | General Practitioners Beware! Employment Claims You Should Know About | 2011 |
| 5th Annual Section Conference | Building a Book of Business | 2011 |
| Significant Cases, NLRB Changes and EEOC/DOL Developments from the Past Year | 11th Circuit and the Supreme Court | 2011 |
| Clear Skies and Smooth Sailing for Employment Law Cases, Summer Conference | Valuing a Case | 2011 |
| Employment Law Update: Contemporary Challenges in a Changing Workplace | Privacy and Social Media in the Workplace | 2011 |
| 22nd Annual Convention | Shaping Your Client’s Expectations from Intake to Settlement | 2011 |
| 2011 Advanced Labor Topics | The Rise of the Machines: Discovery and Spoliation Issues in This Age of Technology | 2011 |
| National Symposium on Technology in Labor and Employment Law | Discovery and Subpoenas for the Next Generation of Workplace Technology | 2011 |
| Emerging Legal Issues: Employment Lawyers and Corporate Counsel Seminar | 10 Biggest Mistakes Employers Make From a Plaintiff Attorney’s Perspective | 2011 |
| 4th Annual Labor & Employment Law Conference | Up In The Air and Everywhere: E-Discovery Beyond Email, Cloud Computing and Virtual Servers | 2010 |
| Real Estate Live Seminar | Legal Issues Facing Job Seekers | 2010 |
| Midyear Meeting, Technology in the Practice & Workplace Committee | It’s Not Just Email Anymore: E-Discovery and Technology-Derived Evidence and the Virtual Workplace | 2010 |
| Career Development Seminar | Legal Issues Facing Job Seekers | 2010 |
| Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee | Electronic Spoliation Sanctions: Delete at Your Own Risk | 2010 |
| Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee, Midwinter Meeting | Beachcombing on the Non-Compete Shores: A Primer for Developing Electronic Evidence | 2010 |
| Litigation Perspectives from Start to Finish, Winter Conference | Case Assessment: Assessing, Valuing and Strategizing When Employment Law Claims Walk Through Your Law Firm Door | 2010 |
| Employment Discrimination Law Training Program for Judicial Law Clerks | Discrimination and Fair Labor Standards Act Claims | 2009 |
| President’s Showcase, 59th Annual Convention | 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 | 2009 |
| What Every Law Firm and Law Practice Needs to Know About Federal and Florida Employment Laws | Employment Laws Affecting Larger Law Firms: The Florida Civil Rights Act | 2008 |
| What Every Law Firm and Law Practice Needs to Know About Federal and Florida Employment Laws | Employment Laws Affecting Larger Law Firms: The Family and Medical Leave Act | 2008 |
| Preparedness in the Changing Environment of Employment Practice, 25th Annual Multi-State Labor & Employment Law Seminar | Drafting Considerations in Employment Settlement Agreements (Plaintiff's Perspective) | 2007 |
| Florida NELA Fall Conference: Fighting For The Rights Of Florida Employees! | Settlement of Employment Cases | 2007 |
| 25th Annual Multi-State Labor & Employment Law Seminar | Drafting Considerations in Employment Settlement Agreements (Plaintiff's Perspective) | 2007 |
| Florida State Bar Association | How Do You Value Your Case? | 2006 |
| Florida Public Personnel Association | Fair Labor Standards Act | 2006 |
| Florida NELA | FMLA and 11th Amendment Immunity - Current Legal Developments Under The FMLA-Plaintiff's and Defendant's Perspective | 2006 |
| 24th Annual Multi-State Labor & Employment Law Seminar | Current Legal Developments under the FMLA (Plaintiff's Perspective) | 2006 |
| Creative Lawyering: Winning Strategies in Employment Litigation | Current Legal Developments Under The FMLA-Plaintiff's and Defendant's Perspective | 2006 |
| HR Fever, Masters Program, 70th Annual Conference | Fair Labor Standards Act: Update | 2006 |
| Preparedness in the Changing Environment of Employment Practice, 24th Annual Multi-State Labor & Employment Law Seminar | Current Legal Developments under the FMLA (Plaintiff's Perspective) | 2006 |
| Fundamentals of Employment Law | FLSA/Wage and Hour Basics Compliance | 2006 |
| Fundamentals of Employment Law | Terminating Employees | 2006 |
| CLE Conference | How Do You Value Your Case? | 2006 |
| Wage and Hour Law: Answers to Everyday Questions | Solving Unique Pay Questions | 2006 |
| Live Seminar | Employment Discrimination Law Training Program for Judicial Law Clerks | 2006 |
| Overtime: How the New Regulations Affect Your Clients or Your Company in Florida | Wage and Hour Law: Compliance Under the New FLSA Overtime Regulations | 2005 |
| Live Seminar | Wage and Hour Compliance Under the New FLSA Overtime Regulations | 2005 |
| Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Seminar | The Florida Civil Rights Act | 2005 |
| Human Resources Law Update | Harassment and Discrimination Update for the Modern Workplace | 2004 |
| HR Tampa Fall Expo & Legal Conference | Arbitration - Pros and Cons from the Plaintiff's Perspective | 2004 |
| Fundamental Issues in Florida Human Resources Law | Other Areas of Liability in Employment Discrimination: Age and Gender Discrimination | 2004 |
| Live Seminar | Employment Laws in Florida | 2003 |
| Live Seminar | Employment Laws in Florida | 2003 |
| WCEA Conference | I Can't Possibly Be a Target | 2003 |
| Live Seminar | Employment Laws in Florida: Hiring to Firing | 2002 |
| Annual Conference | Starting off Right: Client Intake, Case Evaluation and Selection | 2002 |
| Fundamental Issues in Florida Human Resources Law | Sexual Harassment: Employer and Employee Rights and Responsibilities | 2002 |
| 2001 Midwinter Meeting | The Pitfalls of Thinking of Clauses as Boilerplate (In Non-Competition Agreements) | 2001 |
| CLE Seminar | Keeping Ahead of the Tidal Wave of Employment Discrimination Issues, Program Chair | 2001 |
| Live Seminar | Laying a Good Foundation for Employment Practices | 2001 |
| Live Seminar | Wrongful Termination and Common Law Claim | 2001 |
| Selecting and Terminating Employees in Florida | Conducting the Interview | 2001 |
| Strategizing Under the Sun | Round Table Discussions | 2001 |
| Employment Law Trial Skills Program | Employment Law Trial Skills | 2001 |
| Live Seminar | Sex, Lies and Other Statutory Violations | 2001 |
| 2001 Midwinter Meeting | Mediation and Predispute Resolution and Investigation | 2001 |
| 2001 Midwinter Meeting | Moderator - The Pitfalls of Thinking of Clauses as Boilerplate (In Non-Competition Agreements) | 2001 |
| Live Seminar | Sex, Lies and Other Statutory Violations | 2000 |
| Strategizing Under the Sun | Round Table Discussions: Panel Member on Employment Issues | 2000 |
| EEO Basics Seminar | Discovery Issues | 1999 |
| Tactics and Techniques | Practical Tips and Issues Involved in Employment-Related Settlements From an Employee’s Perspective | 1999 |
| Employment Law Trial Skills Program | Employment Law Trial Skills | 1999 |
| Live Seminar | Overview of Employer’s Obligations Under Federal and State Law | 1999 |
| Tenth Annual Convention | Restrictive Covenants: Attacking The New Servitude | 1999 |
| Florida NELA Seminar | State Law Claims | 1999 |
| ABA EEO Basics Seminar | Discovery Issues | 1999 |
| Florida NELA Seminar | New Traps and Sinkholes in the Florida Civil Rights Act | 1998 |
| Live Seminar | Employee Hiring: What Are Your Options? | 1998 |
| Live Seminar | The Family Leave Act & Equal Pay Issues | 1998 |
| Claim du Jour: Labor and Employment Law Issues for the Creative Practitioner | Issues Involved in Employment-Related Settlement Agreements from the Employee’s and the Employer’s Perspectives | 1998 |
| Employment Law Seminar | Sex and Pregnancy Discrimination and Family and Medical Leave Act | 1997 |
| Personnel Law Update 1996 Convention | Stress and Mental Disorder: New Responsibilities for Employers Under the ADA | 1996 |
| Live Seminar | New Responsibilities for Understanding Personnel Law | 1995 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant State Attorney | State Attorney of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit | 1987 - 1990 |
| Assistant State Attorney | State Attorney of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit | 1987 - 1990 |
| Associate | Alley and Alley, Chartered | 1990 - 1993 |
| Associate | Alley and Alley, Chartered | 1990 - 1993 |
| Shareholder Attorney | Law Offices of Cynthia N. Sass, P.A. | N/A |
| Shareholder Attorney | Sass Law Firm | 1993 - 1900 |
| Shareholder Attorney | Sass Law Firm | N/A |
