- Employment Law
- Wage & Hour - FLSA
- Workplace Investigations
- Corporate employee disputes
- Discrimination, Harassment
- Retaliation & Whistleblower
Karly Wannos is a highly accomplished and respected employment attorney, arbitrator, mediator and workplace investigator for employment law and business matters.
The Wannos Law Firm, PA (attorney, neutral arbitrator and mediator for employment law matters)
Ms. Wannos mediates employment law and related business matters. Ms. Wannos is a Florida Supreme County Certified Circuit Civil Mediator and US District Court for the Middle District Certified Mediator.
Prior to becoming a mediator, Ms. Wannos litigated employment and business disputes involving claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, unpaid wage and overtime, breach of contract, non-compete and other workplace matters under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Title VII, Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA) and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). <br/><br/>She has represented both employers and employees in state and federal court and before the US Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Labor (DOL). Ms. Wannos also has substantial experience dealing with matters where insurance defense counsel or an insurance claims professional is involved.<br/><br/>Ms. Wannos has also prepared, reviewed and negotiated for both employer and employee relative to various employment agreements, severance agreements, independent contractor agreements, noncompete agreements and employee handbooks.
Ms. Wannos is an American Arbitration Association (AAA) Panel Member for employment law matters.
Ms. Wannos mediates all matters involving employment and related business disputes. Recent matters include claims of race, gender, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin discrimination, harassment and retaliation, whistleblower, defamation and workers compensation retaliation.
Ms. Wannos uses her substantial litigation experience to encourage parties to reach an amicable resolution without court intervention through mediation. Her strong litigation background and presence as a community leader serves to establish trust among the parties and their counsel. Ms. Wannos is known for her proficiency in identifying underlying issues, generating creative solutions and her ability to adapt strategies and approaches to suit the dynamics of the mediation. Her firm, yet empathetic and composed demeanor, helps guide the parties to a successful resolution even in the most complex and hostile situations.
Highly proficient in Zoom, Teams, Loop Up, GoToMeeting, etc.
University of Florida, B.S., Finance (2003)<br/>Barry University, School of Law, J.D. (2007)
Florida Bar (2007)<br/>US District Court- Southern, Middle, Northern<br/>Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator<br/>Certified US District Court Mediator, Middle District of Florida<br/>AAA Panel Arbitrator<br/>Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI) Certificate Holder
Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Section of The Florida Bar <br/>Labor and Employment Section of The Florida Bar<br/>Florida Academy of Professional Mediators<br/>
Ms. Wannos is a highly requested public speaker on workplace and employment law compliance issues. She provides employment law training to both employers and employees on important workplace topics. She also appeared on several podcasts to discuss employment law and workplace issues affecting both employers and employees, such as Wealthy Woman Lawyer; HR Talk Podcast; I’m the Boss Now; Bringing the Human Back to Human Resources; Berkley Sweetapple Law; Female Founders; HR Signature Links
$450 Per Hour
English
United States of America
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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The information contained in this resume has been supplied solely by the individual mediator and may, or may not, be a complete recitation of their experience. The AAA assumes no responsibility for the content, completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the information contained in a mediator’s resume. If you have any questions about a mediator’s experience or background, you are encouraged to contact your case manager.
Mediators on the AAA Roster are not employees or agents of the AAA.
The information contained in this resume has been supplied solely by the individual mediator and may, or may not, be a complete recitation of their experience. The AAA assumes no responsibility for the content, completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the information contained in a mediator’s resume. If you have any questions about a mediator’s experience or background, you are encouraged to contact your case manager.
Mediators on the AAA Roster are not employees or agents of the AAA.
