Employment Law Attorney in Miami | Ena T. Diaz
A bilingual and bicultural approach to Florida law
Miami employment law attorney Ena T. Diaz has a Hispanic heritage which is central to her communication with Florida business clients. She grew up in an environment that taught her to appreciate cultural differences and perspectives. This understanding allows her to see multiple points of view when representing businesses and workers.
Her solid employer-side background is an asset when Ms. Diaz represents individual employees as a Miami employment lawyer. This experience allows her to quickly assess the strengths and weaknesses of potential cases. Whether you are an employer, employee, or an attorney seeking a certified civil mediator, you can expect an honest assessment of your legal position when you speak to her firm.
A balanced view of employment law in Florida
Ena T. Diaz offers a practical, straightforward approach to resolving employment and business law disputes without extensive litigation, when possible. Florida business owners or employees are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Ena T. Diaz, P.A. for an initial consultation.
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Bar and Court Admissions
- State of Florida, 1996
- U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Florida, 1997
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2007
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 1998
Education
- Southern Methodist University School of Law, J.D., 1996
- Dean's List
- Arthur I. and Jeannette M. Ginsburg Merit Scholarship
- Duke University, B.A., Political Science and Spanish Literature, 1993
- Alumni Association, South Florida Chapter, Director, 2001
Bar Associations
- The Florida Bar, Labor & Employment Law Section
- American Bar Association
- Section of Litigation
- Labor and Employment Law Section
- Woman Advocate Committee
- Dade County Bar Association, Business Outreach Committee
- Hispanic National Bar Association
- Cuban American Bar Association (CABA)
- Vice President, 2003
- Director, 2000–2002
- Editor of CABA Briefs, 2000–2001
- Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL)
- Miami-Dade Chapter
- Director, 2001 and 2004–2008
- Newsletter Editor, 2006–2007
- State Chapter—co-chair, Gender Bias study
- Miami-Dade Chapter
Certifications
- Florida Supreme Court, Certified Civil Court Mediator.
- Florida Supreme Court, Certified Family Law Mediator.
Other Professional Memberships
- American Inns of Court, Spellman-Hoeveler Chapter
- Florida Supreme Court, Standing Committee on Fairness & Diversity
- Appointed by Chief Justice Pariente
- Appointed to a second term by Chief Justice Lewis
- Florida Humanities Council, Director, 2003–2007
- Appointed by Gov. Jeb Bush
- Miami-Dade County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board, Director, 2003–2006
- Leadership Miami
Lectures
- Andres Oppenheimer Presenta television program, panelist, discussion of Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
- Miami Daily Business Review, Labor & Employment Roundtable, speaker
- Lorman Educational Services, speaker
- Employee Discharge and Documentation
- FMLA's Notification and Recordkeeping Requirements
- Council on Educational Management, speaker, FMLA and Serious Health Condition
- ADP, Wage and Hour seminar
- ADP, "How to Hire and Fire in a Rollercoaster Economy"
- The Florida Bar, Basic Labor and Employment Law seminar
Published Articles
- "Social Media: A Growing Concern for Sexual Harassment in the Workplace," Attorney at Law Magazine, May 2012
- "Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009: Congress Speaks Out on Pay Discrimination Claims," ABA, Woman Advocate Committee Newsletter, Fall 2009
- "Wage Watchers," Hispanic Trends
Reported Decisions
- Williams v. Worldwide Flight Svcs., Inc., 877 So. 2d 869 (Fla. 3d DCA 2004)
- Mantilla v. U.S. Carriers, 62 Fed. Appx. 920 (11th Cir. 2003)
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