Mediator Resume

Sheila Cesarano LLC

Attorney

Sheila Cesarano LLC, 2020-Present; Partner/Co-Chair (Labor and Employment Practice Group), Shutts & Bowen LLP, 1987-2020 (retired); Attorney Supervisor/Trial Attorney, National Labor Relations Board, 1977 – 1987.

Over 40 years as a civil trial lawyer, specializing in labor and employment cases and contract disputes, extending to matters involving employee discipline and terminations, employment discrimination of all types, sexual harassment, personnel policies, ERISA , COBRA, Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, non-compete clauses, trade secrets, drug testing, FLSA/wage and hour issues, independent contractor/misclassification, Union grievance/arbitration, unfair labor practices, and progressive discipline.

Mediated numerous employment cases.

Problem solving. Direct. No war stories. Present "worst case" scenario to both sides. Believe in mediation over litigation.

University of Washington (JD-1977; BS, Psychology-1974).

Admitted to the Bar: Florida (1987-inactive), Washington (1977-resigned/retired); Florida Supreme Court; U.S. District Court: Western District of Washington (1977); Southern (1988), Middle (1990) and Northern (1998) Districts of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court. Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law, Florida Bar.

Florida Bar Association (1987-2020; retired/inactive member of Florida Bar as of 2021).

Hourly Rate: $500.00 Daily Rate: Not provided Study Rate: $500.00/hr Cancellation: $4,000.00/Day Cancellation Period: 21 Days Comment: Compensation rates, established by the AAA, are set forth in the applicable Consumer Mediation Procedures.

English

United States of America

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida