René González-LLorens' international experience and legal acumen are assets in his work on both employment matters and internationally related disputes. In his primary focus, he helps businesses manage labor and employment issues in the workplace and in the courtroom. For international clients, he seeks remedies in U.S. courts on a variety of commercial issues. He is a member of the Labor & Employment Practice Group and practices in the firm's Miami office.
Having worked with corporate employers for nearly 15 years, Mr. González-LLorens has extensive experience handling issues such as sexual harassment, race, national origin, gender, age and disability discrimination, housing discrimination and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. His strong trial record also includes work with whistle blower statutes, the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act. Outside of the courtroom, he helps clients avoid claims of employment discrimination and offers day-to-day counsel on employee investigations, discipline and discharge issues, and wage and hour requirements.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. González-LLorens practiced with a national New York-based firm. He is active in pro bono projects in the community and is fluent in Spanish.
Education
- New York University School of Law, J.D., 1993
- Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Master, Public Policy, 1990
- Cornell University, B.S., magna cum laude, 1988
Bar Admissions
- The Florida Bar
- Texas Bar
Languages
- Spanish
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida
- Southern District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Dade County Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- Cuban American Bar Association
