Perfil
Alicia M. Chiu, Co-Chair of the Orlando Litigation Group, has a wide range of experience representing employers in all areas of the employment relationship. As an experienced employment litigator, she defends employers in single-plaintiff, multi-plaintiff, and class action matters involving discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, whistleblower claims, wage and hour disputes, and employee misclassification, as well as trade secret disputes and the enforcement of restrictive covenants. She represents employers in both federal and state courts, before administrative agencies and in arbitration proceedings.
Beyond the courtroom, Alicia provides her clients with legal advice and guidance that identifies and minimizes legal risk before disputes arise. She works with employers of all sizes and industries on topics including performance management, leaves of absence, terminations, and reductions in force, with a consistent focus on practical outcomes. Alicia has conducted internal investigations on behalf of her clients across a broad range of industries and regularly conducts compliance training for management on harassment, discrimination, and leave management under the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Alicia's work has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America where she has been listed in the categories of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management, and Litigation - Labor and Employment from 2023 to 2026.
Concentrations
- Labor and employment
- Internal investigations
- Management training
- Employment litigation and trials
Capacidades
Experiencia
- 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.
- Judicial Intern, Hon. Judge Algenon Marbley, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, 2004
Reconocimientos y Liderazgo
- Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, “Employment Law – Management,” “Labor Law – Management,” “Litigation - Labor and Employment,” 2023-2026
- Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, “Florida Rising Stars,” 2013-2017
- Board of Directors, United Arts of Central Florida, 2026-Present
- Member, Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers
- Member, Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association
- Member, Orange County Bar Association
Credenciales
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J.D., cum laude, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
- Order of the Coif
- Associate Editor, The Ohio State University Journal on Dispute Resolution
- B.S., magna cum laude, Vanderbilt University
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, 2004-2005
- Florida
- Ohio
- U.S. Virgin Islands