Demetra Makris

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Biography

Demetra Makris is an associate in the Labor and Employment Practice. Demetra focuses her practice on defending employers of all sizes against claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour, and other employment-related claims arising under federal and state statutes. Demetra represents employers in federal and state court, arbitrations, and before various administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Demetra further advises and counsels employers on matters related to assessing reasonable accommodations, administering leaves of absences and sick leave, FMLA usage, COVID-19, disciplinary actions, terminations, proper employee classifications, drug and alcohol tests, reductions in force, employee handbooks, workplace policies, and a variety of other employment-related topics.

Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, Demetra served as in-house counsel for labor and employment at a Fortune 500 company, where she supported the company’s internal employment law matters, including defending matters before state and federal agencies, and providing internal advice and counsel on virtually all employment law matters.

Judicial Clerkships

•Hon. Michael J. Brown and Hon. Jennifer B. Campbell, 2018, Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, 2018
•Hon. James B. Morse, Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, 2018-2019

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch,' Labor and Employment Law - Management, 2026

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Areas of Practice (1)

  • Labor & Employment

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Arizona State University, Barrett Honors College, B.A., magna cum laude, 2014
Law School Attended:
University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, J.D., Note and Comment Editor, Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law, 2017
Year of First Admission:
2019
Admission:
Arizona; New York; 2019, Illinois
Languages:
Greek
Reported Cases:
Experience: In-House Experience: Associate Corporate Counsel, Labor & Employment, Carvana, LLC, 2022-2023
ISLN:
1000981032

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