Stephanie C. Generotti

Of Counsel | Tampa

Stephanie is a uniquely skilled litigator who effectively bridges the gap between labor and employment litigation and immigration compliance. In labor and employment matters, she serves as a strong advocate for her clients, working efficiently to deliver practical and thoughtful solutions, ranging from employer-focused counseling to employment litigation. Stephanie collaborates closely with her clients to determine the best strategies to achieve their goals, such as developing employment policies, negotiating early case resolutions, or vigorously defending them against claims in state or federal court. To assist her clients with immigration compliance, Stephanie offers essential guidance to ensure adherence to the complex and ever-changing I-9, E-Verify, and work authorization requirements. She also represents businesses during government audits and litigation matters. Her experience in these two distinct areas enables her to offer comprehensive counsel on the various challenges that businesses face in today’s dynamic labor and employment landscape.

Employment Litigation

Stephanie has litigated a broad spectrum of single-plaintiff claims including unusual and complex claims involving the following:

Title VII
Florida Civil Rights Act
42 U.S.C. § 1981 (Section 1981)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952

Stephanie is admitted to practice in Florida’s state and federal courts and the District of Columbia and routinely represents employers before administrative agencies along with state and federal court.

Immigration Compliance & Litigation

Stephanie assists corporate clients in maintaining compliance with I-9 laws and frequently delivers training on I-9 processes and performs internal, voluntary I-9 audits for clients seeking to get into compliance with federal law. Additionally, Stephanie routinely represents clients during federal government I-9 audits and state-based E-Verify audits. Stephanie also helps clients prepare for government encounters in warrant-based situations and keeps clients up to date on the ever-changing landscape of workplace authorization documentation. She frequently lectures to industry groups regarding immigration compliance efforts.

In addition to her compliance work, Stephanie defends employers in claims of discrimination in the hiring process based on a candidate’s immigration status or with allegations of unfair document practices. In this role, she counsels employers through the government’s complex audit and investigation into employer’s hiring policies and practices.

Restrictive Covenant Practice

Stephanie assists clients in protecting their confidential information and trade secrets by drafting restrictive covenant agreements, including restricting the use of confidential information and trade secrets as well as prohibiting the solicitation of customers and employers. Stephanie advises clients on best practices on protecting, preserving, and recovering both their property and damages. Stephanie regularly represents clients in lawsuits involving breach of restrictive covenants and other employment agreements.

Employment Counseling

In addition, Stephanie advises employers on a wide range of workplace issues and legal considerations, including the development of personnel policies, hiring, disciplining, terminating, reasonable accommodations, FMLA leave, workplace investigations, non-competition agreements, severance agreements, employee training, and other duties and liabilities of employers.

Industries Represented

Stephanie has extensive experience representing employers in various industries, including: