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Kristin Ahr
Partner
Suite 1410
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Kristin has been practicing law in Florida for over 27 years and focuses her practice on employment litigation and compliance and commercial litigation. She serves as counsel to a broad range of clients, public and private, in both federal and state courts, as well as before administrative agencies, and alternative dispute resolution forums.
Kristin represents...
Kristin has been practicing law in Florida for over 27 years and focuses her practice on employment litigation and compliance and commercial litigation. She serves as counsel to a broad range of clients, public and private, in both federal and state courts, as well as before administrative agencies, and alternative dispute resolution forums.
Kristin represents local, national, and international businesses, management, and individuals in employment-related matters including discrimination and harassment and claims involving age, disability, race, sex, pregnancy, religion, marital status, and national origin under federal, state, and local laws, as well as class and collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state and federal whistleblower statutes. She has experience in cases involving breaches of restrictive covenants (non-compete and non-solicitation), misappropriation of trade secrets, tortious interference, and claims under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA).
A frequent writer and speaker on topics related to labor and employment, Kristin has given many presentations to clients and community organizations, including, for example, several on non-compete agreements, physician employment agreements, and sexual harassment in the workplace. She is also well-versed to speak and advise on public American with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, including website/online accommodations.
local, national, and international businesses, management, and individuals in employment-related matters including discrimination and harassment and claims involving age, disability, race, sex, pregnancy, religion, marital status, and national origin under federal, state, and local laws, as well as class and collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state and federal whistleblower statutes. She has experience in cases involving breaches of restrictive covenants (non-compete and non-solicitation), misappropriation of trade secrets, tortious interference, and claims under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA).
A frequent writer and speaker on topics related to labor and employment, Kristin has given many presentations to clients and community organizations, including, for example, several on non-compete agreements, physician employment agreements, and sexual harassment in the workplace. She is also well-versed to speak and advise on public American with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, including website/online accommodations.
Experience
- Regularly advises clients on, and helps implement, best practices, as well as how to maintain compliance in their workplace by counseling on employment policies
- Conducts management and employee training on matters such as employee discipline, internal investigations, wage and hour audits, and litigation avoidance
- Assists employers in drafting employee handbooks, employment contracts, non–compete agreements, and severance agreements
- Defends employers against claims of FLSA wage and hour violations, including retaliation claims
- Assists businesses with employment issues arising from mergers and acquisitions, stock and asset purchase agreements and other corporate transactions
- Keeps abreast of new technology and legislation related to employment law, and can assist in drafting Social Media policies, Bring Your Own Device policies (BYOD), sexual harassment policies, drug testing policies and responding to and reporting data breaches under state and federal law, as well as assisting with FLSA audits and compliance issues
- Represents company management in Department of Labor and National Labor Relations Board and EEOC investigations
- Successfully defended national pharmacy chain against retaliation and claims of failure to accommodate brought by an employee under the ADA
- Obtained a defense jury verdict on unpaid wage claim brought against U.S. government contractor in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- Handled all employment agreements for a leading television and movie production/distribution studio’s acquisition of a digital marketing and communications company targeting the Latin American market
Education
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University of Miami School of Law,
JD,
cum laude
(1995)
- Editor, University of Miami Law Review
- Boston College, BA, Communications, minor in American Studies (1992)
Admissions
- Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Practice Areas
- Regularly advises clients on, and helps implement, best practices, as well as how to maintain compliance in their workplace by counseling on employment policies
- Conducts management and employee training on matters such as employee discipline, internal investigations, wage and hour audits, and litigation avoidance
- Assists employers in drafting employee handbooks, employment contracts, non–compete agreements, and severance agreements
- Defends employers against claims of FLSA wage and hour violations, including retaliation claims
- Assists businesses with employment issues arising from mergers and acquisitions, stock and asset purchase agreements and other corporate transactions
- Keeps abreast of new technology and legislation related to employment law, and can assist in drafting Social Media policies, Bring Your Own Device policies (BYOD), sexual harassment policies, drug testing policies and responding to and reporting data breaches under state and federal law, as well as assisting with FLSA audits and compliance issues
- Represents company management in Department of Labor and National Labor Relations Board and EEOC investigations
- Successfully defended national pharmacy chain against retaliation and claims of failure to accommodate brought by an employee under the ADA
- Obtained a defense jury verdict on unpaid wage claim brought against U.S. government contractor in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- Handled all employment agreements for a leading television and movie production/distribution studio’s acquisition of a digital marketing and communications company targeting the Latin American market
Media
Insights
| ADA Compliance for Healthcare Facilities and Services, Author (Sept. 30, 2022) |
| The Labor and Employment Perspective on OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard for Healthcare Employers, Cosmos Compliance Today, Co-Author (November 2021) |
Events / Speaking Engagements
| An Equal Piece of the Pie: Pay Equity, Society for Human Resources – Palm Beach County Chapter, Speaker (March 14, 2024) |
| Town Hall on Gender Pay Gap, Palm Beach County Bar Association, Panelist (April 13, 2022) |
| Employer Takeaways for the OSHA and CMS Vaccination Mandate Rules, Speaker (Nov. 10, 2021) |
| COVID-19 Vaccines: Business and Workplace Planning, Policies, and Implementation, Presenter (Jan. 14, 2021) |
| COVID-19: Considerations and Plans for Reopening Your Business, Speaker (May 12, 2020) |
News
| Nelson Mullins’ Attorneys Recognized in 2024 ‘Best Lawyers’ (Aug. 17, 2023) |
| Women in Business Law Awards Recognize Women Partners and Firm in 2023 Shortlist (April 13, 2023) |
| CDC Loosens Up on Masks; Whether You Agree or Not, Set a Clear Policy, Part B News (Nov. 7, 2022) |
| Firm Attorneys Recognized in 2023 ‘Best Lawyers’ (Aug. 18, 2022) |
| Florida Powerhouse: Nelson Mullins (Aug. 15, 2022) |
Alerts
| New Requirements for Residential Landlords in Florida, Additional Nelson Mullins Alerts, Co-Author (July 7, 2022) |
Blogs
Recognitions
- Women in Business Law Awards, Shortlisted for Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year and Employment Lawyer of the Year (2023)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation (2021–2025), Employment Law – Management (2023–2025), Litigation – Labor and Employment (2023–2025)
- Florida Legal Elite by Florida Trend magazine (2015–2017)
- Notable - Labor & Employment Lawyers (2024)
- Florida Super Lawyers for Labor and Employment by Super Lawyers Magazine (2018–2024)
- Palm Beach Illustrated, Top Lawyer, Labor and Employment Law (2018–2024)
Professional Activities
- Empath Health Hospice Division Board, Empath Health
- Board of Directors, Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches
- Member, The Florida Bar
- Standing Committee on Professionalism
- Labor & Employment Section
- Trial Lawyers Section
- HR Palm Beach County
- Society for Human Resource Management
- Palm Beach County Bar Association
Community
- Board of Directors, TrustBridge, Inc.
- Former Member, All Saints Catholic School Advisory Board
- Former Member, Board of Directors, Making Every Day Count, Inc.
Kristin has been practicing law in Florida for over 27 years and focuses her practice on employment litigation and compliance and commercial litigation. She serves as counsel to a broad range of clients, public and private, in both federal and state courts, as well as before administrative agencies, and alternative dispute resolution forums.
Kristin represents...
local, national, and international businesses, management, and individuals in employment-related matters including discrimination and harassment and claims involving age, disability, race, sex, pregnancy, religion, marital status, and national origin under federal, state, and local laws, as well as class and collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state and federal whistleblower statutes. She has experience in cases involving breaches of restrictive covenants (non-compete and non-solicitation), misappropriation of trade secrets, tortious interference, and claims under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA).
A frequent writer and speaker on topics related to labor and employment, Kristin has given many presentations to clients and community organizations, including, for example, several on non-compete agreements, physician employment agreements, and sexual harassment in the workplace. She is also well-versed to speak and advise on public American with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, including website/online accommodations.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.- Regularly advises clients on, and helps implement, best practices, as well as how to maintain compliance in their workplace by counseling on employment policies
- Conducts management and employee training on matters such as employee discipline, internal investigations, wage and hour audits, and litigation avoidance
- Assists employers in drafting employee handbooks, employment contracts, non–compete agreements, and severance agreements
- Defends employers against claims of FLSA wage and hour violations, including retaliation claims
- Assists businesses with employment issues arising from mergers and acquisitions, stock and asset purchase agreements and other corporate transactions
- Keeps abreast of new technology and legislation related to employment law, and can assist in drafting Social Media policies, Bring Your Own Device policies (BYOD), sexual harassment policies, drug testing policies and responding to and reporting data breaches under state and federal law, as well as assisting with FLSA audits and compliance issues
- Represents company management in Department of Labor and National Labor Relations Board and EEOC investigations
- Successfully defended national pharmacy chain against retaliation and claims of failure to accommodate brought by an employee under the ADA
- Obtained a defense jury verdict on unpaid wage claim brought against U.S. government contractor in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- Handled all employment agreements for a leading television and movie production/distribution studio’s acquisition of a digital marketing and communications company targeting the Latin American market
Education
-
University of Miami School of Law,
JD,
cum laude
(1995)
- Editor, University of Miami Law Review
- Boston College, BA, Communications, minor in American Studies (1992)
Admissions
- Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Practice Areas
- Employment & Labor
- Trade Secrets & Employee Mobility
- Litigation
- Commercial Litigation & Business Torts
- E-Discovery & Information Governance
Industries
- Women in Business Law Awards, Shortlisted for Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year and Employment Lawyer of the Year (2023)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation (2021–2025), Employment Law – Management (2023–2025), Litigation – Labor and Employment (2023–2025)
- Florida Legal Elite by Florida Trend magazine (2015–2017)
- Notable - Labor & Employment Lawyers (2024)
- Florida Super Lawyers for Labor and Employment by Super Lawyers Magazine (2018–2024)
- Palm Beach Illustrated, Top Lawyer, Labor and Employment Law (2018–2024)
- Empath Health Hospice Division Board, Empath Health
- Board of Directors, Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches
- Member, The Florida Bar
- Standing Committee on Professionalism
- Labor & Employment Section
- Trial Lawyers Section
- HR Palm Beach County
- Society for Human Resource Management
- Palm Beach County Bar Association
- Board of Directors, TrustBridge, Inc.
- Former Member, All Saints Catholic School Advisory Board
- Former Member, Board of Directors, Making Every Day Count, Inc.
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