Ms Alicia M. Chiu

Experience: Representative Matters: Won unanimous jury verdict in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida on behalf of a major retailer in case alleging race discrimination and retaliation.; Obtained summary judgment in United States District Court on behalf of a large oil refinery involving claims of race discrimination, disability discrimination, failure to accommodate, and retaliation and successfully defended plaintiff's appeal to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals.; Obtained summary judgment in United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio on behalf of manufacturer in case involving claims alleging wrongful discharge, discrimination, and violations of the FMLA.; Successfully defended multi-plaintiff appeal to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit alleging claims of hostile work environment and retaliation.; Obtained dismissal and findings of 'no probable cause' in numerous employment discrimination charges filed with the EEOC and various state fair employment practice agencies.; Negotiated settlement in class action litigation involving claims of breach of fiduciary duty under ERISA as it related to the purchase and sale of ESOP stock.; Conducted sensitive internal investigations involving allegations of harassment and discrimination lodged against clients' executive and upper leadership.; Successfully defended numerous disability access matters for hospitality, retail and other public-facing clients.; Conducted inspections of nationwide retailers for compliance with Title III of the ADA.; Counseled clients on a variety employment issues, including hiring and interviews, background checks, employee discipline, wage and hour compliance, reductions in force, disability and leave management, terminations and separations, restrictive covenant enforcement, trade secrets, internal investigations, policy development and risk avoidance best practices.; Reviewed and revised client handbooks, contracts, employment policies, offer letters and applications.; The above representations were handled by Ms. Chiu prior to her joining Greenberg Traurig, P.A.; Internships: Judicial Intern, Hon. Judge Algenon Marbley, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, 2004