
Services
Ms. Parker brings years of experience litigating cases in state and federal trial and appellate courts, administrative agencies, and labor arbitration. Drawing from her vast experience in handling a variety of disputes in the public and private sectors, she is committed to providing neutral, unbiased, and well-reasoned decisions. She offers a range of services designed to meet the needs of the parties.
Labor Services
Ms. Parker’s services are tailored to the needs of the parties to resolve labor-management disputes using a variety of alternative dispute resolution strategies.
Med-Arb: A hybrid process combining mediation and arbitration to streamline the resolution of disputes.
Expedited Arbitration: Receive an arbitration award in a time-sensitive manner.
Interest Arbitration: Final and binding impasse resolution in collective bargaining.
Fact-Finding: A neutral analysis of unresolved issues to assist the parties in reaching an amicable resolution.
Conciliation: A process where a neutral third party facilitates negotiations between labor and management.
Labor agreements and management-labor relationships present unique challenges, and Ms. Parker’s experience in both the private and public labor sectors ensures a thorough and knowledgeable approach.
Employment Mediation & Arbitration
In addition to her labor experience, Ms. Parker is skilled in alternative dispute resolution strategies to resolve employment law disputes, including wage and hour, employee discipline, discrimination, disability, workers’ compensation, and family medical leave.
Her neutral practice also extends to consumer and commercial matters, providing thorough analysis and resolution of complex disputes in these areas. Ms. Parker is an active and current member of the Florida Lemon Law Arbitration Board and a Licensed Mediator with the Florida Department of Financial Services where she regularly mediates property insurance claims.
A Trusted Advisor for ADR
Ms. Parker’s extensive background in employment law makes her an ideal choice for resolving disputes in employment, business, and consumer law. Highlights of her expertise include:
Employment ADR
Over 15 years of experience representing clients in workplace disputes.
Successfully mediated and arbitrated cases involving discrimination, whistleblowers, wage disputes, and employment agreements.
Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Business ADR
Represented employers and labor organizations in contract negotiations and workplace policy audits.
Skilled in facilitating mediation for business-to-business conflicts, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes.
Expertise in workplace investigations and compliance with labor regulations.
Consumer ADR
Assist consumers and companies in resolving disputes related to warranties, service agreements, and unfair practices.
Member of arbitration and mediation panels.
Focus on maintaining fairness and transparency in resolving consumer grievances.
Training & Speaking Engagements
When it comes to understanding the complexities of mediation and arbitration, few can match the depth of experience, clarity, and passion that Ms. Parker brings to her training and presentations. With a career spanning nearly two decades in labor and employment law, she enjoys sharing her knowledge with others. Her dynamic, engaging, and highly informative sessions are designed to educate, empower, and inspire.