Overview
Allison Kahn defends employers in discrimination and retaliation matters in state and federal court. She represents entities of all sizes across sectors including health care, banking, telecommunications, and education. Allison regularly appears before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, U.S. Department of Labor, and Florida Commission on Human Relations. She litigates claims involving discrimination based on race, religion, sex, and other protected characteristics (Title VII); sex-based discrimination in education (Title IX); and the Americans with Disabilities Act (employment discrimination, reasonable accommodations, and access), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act (wage and hour), the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Housing Act, the Whistleblower Protection Act, and the Florida Civil Rights Act. On behalf of her brokerage firm clients, she also litigates employment disputes before FINRA.
To help employers take a proactive approach that reduces the risk of litigation, Allison counsels them on managing discrimination and harassment complaints, employee discipline, and termination issues; provides opinions and recommendations regarding both employee pay classifications (exempt/nonexempt), and structuring internship programs under the Fair Labor Standards Act; and presents on-site employee training sessions regarding employment laws. At the employer’s request, she also conducts investigations into employee claims of discrimination and advises the employer of her findings and recommendations. Her knowledge of workplace law extends to fast-evolving issues such as those related to sexual orientation and gender identity under Title VII, and employees' increasingly aggressive reasonable accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act. She regularly writes and speaks on legal developments that affect her clients.
Allison was drawn to the practice of labor and employment law because it involves complex workplace relationships, and stories with a human component. Beyond her practice, she applies her investigatory skills to her work as an appointed member of The Florida Bar Grievance Committee, which is charged with investigating claims of attorney misconduct.
Early in her career, she clerked for the Honorable Gary Farmer of Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal. This experience broadened her understanding of the practical considerations that shape court decisions, and informs her practice today.
Allison is board certified by The Florida Bar in Labor & Employment Law.
While no one wishes to find themselves involved in litigation, Allison Kahn proved to be a knowledgeable, trustworthy attorney who guided us effectively through the process. We had a very tough case with a potential for a big plaintiff's verdict. Allison guided us through the mediation process and the results were extremely favorable. I would highly recommend her to anyone facing tough litigation.
Vice President and Division General Counsel
National direct-to-consumer financial services company
OMG!!!!! YOU ARE MY FAVE LAWYER!!!! I don't know what magic you used, it's probably that you are just a brilliant and awesome attorney!!! I know this sounds cuckoo, but you made it FUN, even though it was stressful! Thank you, thank you.
CEO
Health and allied services company
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