Of Counsel
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561.653.5000
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Arlene Kline focuses her practice on litigation and counseling in labor and employment matters, and compliance with the public accommodation provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. She provides a wide range of services to her clients, including policy development, compliance, audits, litigation, and appeals. Arlene has experience handling appeals in both state and federal courts. Her broad litigation experience includes defense at all levels under Title VII, Section 1981, the ADEA, the FLSA, the ADA, the FMLA, the PDA, and the Florida Civil Rights Act. In addition, Arlene has experience litigating under Florida's restrictions on unfair competition and trade secrets.
ADA Public Access Compliance & Claims
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Super Lawyers Magazine 2009 and 2011-12, Listed in Florida as a "Rising Star" for Employment & Labor and Civil Litigation Defense
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Florida Trend's Legal Elite 2011, 2012, Recognized as an Up & Comer
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Akerman Eighteenth Annual Labor & Employment Law Seminar, Presenter, "National Labor Relations Board: Invading the Non-Unionized Workplace," April 2013
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Strategies for Employment Class and Collective Actions: Leading Lawyers on Addressing Trends in Wage and Hour Allegations and Defending Employers in Class Action Litigation (Inside the Minds), Co-Author, Aspatore, 2012
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The Academy of Florida Management Attorneys Annual Meeting, Co-Presenter, "Defending Claims Under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act," October 2012
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Akerman Labor & Employment Law Seminar, Presenter, "ADA Employment Compliance Update: Practical Effects of the New Regulations," October 2012
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National Real Estate Investor, Co-Author, "Construction Contract Tools for Building an ADA Compliant Project," September 2012
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The Seminar Group, Co-Presenter, "Americans with Disabilities Act Title III Update: Legal and Regulatory Issues Builders Need to Know," August 2012
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American Conference Institute's 3rd Annual Forum on Defending and Managing Employment Discrimination Litigation, Panelist, "Given Our Aging Jury Population, How Do You Counter Age Discrimination Claims Brought by Employees Over 50 Years of Age?," July 2012
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South Florida Business Journal, Quoted, "Companies Discover New Ways to Challenge Unemployment Pay," May 2012
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Akerman Seventeenth Annual Labor & Employment Law Seminar, Presenter, "ADA Employment Compliance Update: Practical Effects of the New Regulations," April 2012
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South Palm Beach County Bar Association Labor & Employment Law Committee Seminar, Co-Presenter, "The ABCs of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)," November 2011
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Human Resource Association of Palm Beach County, Speaker, "ADA Employment Compliance Update: Practical Effects of the New Regulations," November 2011
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Akerman Sixteenth Annual Labor & Employment Law Seminar, Presenter, "Employee Handbooks: Dos and Don'ts," April 2011
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ADP "Profits and Penalties: Operating a Business in Today's Complex Environment" Seminar, Speaker, "FLSA and Your Responsibilities," April 1, 2011
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Akerman Client Seminar, Speaker, "Wage & Hour Update: Latest Trends and Compliance Tips," October 2010
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Akerman Client Seminar, Speaker, "Storm Watch! What All Employers Need to Know When Preparing for Hurricane Season," June 2010
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Akerman 2010 Labor & Employment Law Seminar, Speaker, "Reductions in Force and Separation Agreements," May 2010
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South Palm Beach County Bar Association - Labor & Employment Committee, Speaker, "Wage & Hour Update", May 2010
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Lorman Seminar, Presenter, "Developing a Policy for Employee Use of Mobile Devices", February 2010
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The Florida Bar Journal, Contributing Author, "Employment Law for Law Firms: Do the Shoemaker's Children Need New Shoes, Part 2," Volume 83, No. 9, October 2009
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Human Resource Association of Palm Beach County, Speaker, "The Obama Agenda: Recent Changes and Pending Legislation in Employment Law," November 2009
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Akerman Client Seminar, Speaker, "The Obama Agenda: Recent Changes and Pending Legislation in Employment Law," October 2009
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The Florida Bar Journal, Contributing Author, "Employment Law for Law Firms: Do the Shoemaker's Children Need New Shoes, Part 1," Volume 83, No. 7, July/August 2009
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Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc., Palm Beach County Chapter, Guest Speaker, "FLSA," August 2009
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In House Defense Quarterly, Contributing Author, "Telecommuting-Exploring the Realities and Understanding the Legalities," Summer 2007
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Palm Beach County Bar Association - Labor and Employment Section, Speaker, "Florida Whistleblower Act," 2007
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Human Resources Association of Palm Beach County, Legal Affairs Co-Chair
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The Florida Bar, Labor & Employment Section, Member; Entertainment & Sports Law Section, Member
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Palm Beach County Bar Association, Member
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American Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section, Member
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Anti-Defamation League, Palm Beach County Chapter, Glass Leadership Institute, Co-Chair, 2010-2011; Florida Regional Board, Member, 2011
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Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, Business & Professions, Cabinet Member, 2010
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American Inns of Court, Craig S. Barnard Chapter, Member, 2007-2010
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Deaf Service Center and Hearing Wellness Center, Inc., Board of Directors, Secretary, 2007-2010
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Stevens v. Premier Cruises, Inc., 215 F.3d1237 (11th Cir. 2000)
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Faucette v. National Hockey League, 2006 WL 213857 (M.D. Fla. 2006)
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Marcia Daniel, et. al. v. Worldwide Flight Services, Inc., USDC S. Dist. Fla., Case No. 01-4173-CIV-KING, Or. Granting Defs.' Mot. S.J. (Dec. 17, 2002)
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Hannan v. Boca Raton Regional Hospital, 19 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 717a, Or. Granting Defs.' Mot. S.J. (May 1, 2012)
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J.D., Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, 1996; Goodwin Fellowship, Honor Court - Defender
B.A., Florida State University, 1994; English, Florida House of Representatives, Legislative Intern
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