Alicia M. Chiu, Co-Chair of the Orlando Litigation Group, has a wide range of experience representing employers in all areas of the employment relationship. Alicia is an experienced employment litigator, having defended employers in single-plaintiff, multi-plaintiff and class action litigation involving defense of discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, and whistleblower claims, as well as wage and hour and employee misclassification litigation, trade secret disputes, and enforcement of restrictive covenants. She regularly represents employers in both federal and state courts, as well as before administrative agencies and in employment arbitrations.

In addition to litigation, Alicia provides advice on all aspects of the employment relationship, including advising on performance and leave management, terminations, and reductions in force. Alicia partners with employers of all sizes to help them pursue their legal goals while developing practical strategies with the aim of minimizing litigation risk. She has deep experience conducting internal investigations on behalf of employers across a variety of industries. Alicia regularly conducts compliance training for management on a broad array of issues, including harassment, discrimination, and managing employee leaves of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act and Americans with Disabilities Act.