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Lori K. Mans is a principal in the Jacksonville, Florida, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She has devoted her entire career to working with employers on labor and employment law issues. Lori represents management in state and federal court employment litigation, and also represents employers in traditional labor law matters, including collective bargaining negotiations and grievance arbitrations. Lori works closely with employers of all shapes and sizes, and in various industries, providing general advice and counseling on issues that arise during the employment relationship. Lori is a frequent presenter and enjoys conducting training on a variety of labor and employment topics.

Honors and Recognitions

  • The Best Lawyers in America©, “Litigation – Labor and Employment” (2024)
  • Florida Trends, “Florida Legal Elite” (2022)

Published Works

  • “Student Athletes as Employees?” The Florida Bar Journal (April 2015) [Co-Author]

Speaking Engagements

  • “Employment Law Update: COVID Litigation and Remote Work,” with Brown & Brown (August 2022) (speaker)
  • “How to Handle Arbitrations and Win,” Florida Public Employers Labor Relations Conference (February 2022) (speaker)
  • “What does the OSHA ETS Mean for your Business?,” Paycor (November 2021) (speaker)
  • “Hiring and Firing: Best Practices,” Florida Association of Counties (October 2021) (speaker)
  • “Vaccine Mandates: What HR Needs to Know,” Paycor (October 2021) (speaker)
  • “Vaccination Policies,” Paycor (February 2021) (speaker)
  • “Employment Law Update,” Florida Property Appraisers & Tax Collectors (January 2021, February 2020) (speaker)
  • “Off Duty Conduct,” Florida Public Employee Relations Association (February 2020) (speaker)
  • “Medical Marijuana in the Workplace,” Brown & Brown (February 2019) (speaker)
  • “Holiday Ready Human Resources,” HRSimple (December 2018) (speaker)
  • “Workplace Violence and Mental Health,” Brown & Brown (June 2018) (speaker)
  • “Equal Pay in the #Metoo Era,” Peoplr (September 2017) (speaker)
  • “Determining Compensable Time Under the FLSA,” Paycor (July 2016) (speaker)

Credentials

Education
University of Florida Levin College of Law
J.D.

magna cum laude
Barbara W. Makar Writing Award for Outstanding Note, UF Journal of Law and Public Policy

University of North Florida
B.A.

International Studies
Baccalaureate Honors, cum laude

University of North Florida
B.A.

Political Science
Baccalaureate Honors, cum laude

Admitted to Practice
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
11th Circuit Court of Appeals
Florida - M.D. Fla.
Florida - N.D. Fla.
Florida - S.D. Fla.
Florida
Professional Associations and Activities
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Chester Bedell Inn of Court
Federal Bar Association, Jacksonville Chapter
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) - Jacksonville

University of Florida Levin College of Law
J.D.

magna cum laude
Barbara W. Makar Writing Award for Outstanding Note, UF Journal of Law and Public Policy

University of North Florida
B.A.

International Studies
Baccalaureate Honors, cum laude

University of North Florida
B.A.

Political Science
Baccalaureate Honors, cum laude

U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
11th Circuit Court of Appeals
Florida - M.D. Fla.
Florida - N.D. Fla.
Florida - S.D. Fla.
Florida

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Chester Bedell Inn of Court
Federal Bar Association, Jacksonville Chapter
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) - Jacksonville