Fisher Phillips Adds Maritza Gomez in Florida

Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm representing employers, is pleased to announce that Maritza Gomez has joined the firm as Partner in the Fort Lauderdale office. Maritza brings over 20 years of experience in labor and employment law, including experience as in-house counsel, in private practice, and as a Trial Attorney at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Her practice focuses on national employment law, with additional experience in international employment matters, particularly in compliance, risk management, and dispute resolution.

Previously a Senior In-House Counsel for Employment at Gap Inc., Maritza has a proven track record of advising multinational employers on a wide array of employment matters across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, including harassment, discrimination, and accommodations. She also brings significant experience in policy development, employee training, and inclusion and belonging initiatives. With her legal experience in Puerto Rico, Maritza strengthens Fisher Phillips' Latin America capabilities, giving the firm a strategic edge in meeting increasing client demand for assistance with business operations in the region.

Moreover, Maritza has experience in private practice where she has co-managed Florida-based employment law teams and provided legal representation from inception to final stages of litigation, and counseling to private and EPLI clients in all areas of labor and employment law, including in matters dealing with Title VII, the Equal Pay Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, USERRA, Florida’s Minimum Wage Act and the Florida Whistleblower Act.

“Maritza’s background significantly complements and strengthens our litigation and counseling capabilities in Florida and Latin America, adding valuable depth to meet growing client demand,” said Jennifer Sandberg, Regional Managing Partner of Fisher Phillips’ Fort Lauderdale office. "I am confident Maritza’s proven track record and her ability to seamlessly navigate complex legal challenges will allow her to hit the ground running with our team and provide immediate and impactful value to our clients across the state and beyond."

Maritza earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Law School, her Master of Laws (LL.M) from Tulane University Law School and her B.S. in Marketing from Oral Roberts University. She is an active member of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) where she currently is the Vice-Chair of the HNBA Latina Commission.  She is also an active member of the National Employment Law Council (NELC).  Furthermore, when working In-house, she was a board member and the Co-Chair of Membership of the Association of Corporate Counsel, South Florida Chapter, and a board member of the South Florida Women In-House Counsel Group. Maritza is admitted to practice in Florida and Puerto Rico.

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With over 675 attorneys across the United States, Mexico and Japan, and a vast network of attorneys in jurisdictions around the globe, Fisher Phillips advises and advocates for employers on an international scale. Through our technology-driven approach, we partner with companies to achieve their business objectives, anticipate potential disruption, and provide the legal guidance to navigate and resolve the workplace matters critical to their success.