Stefanie M. Mederos

Stefanie M. Mederos is a shareholder at Littler in Miami, where she represents employers in labor and employment law matters. She routinely defends harassment, management against claims of discrimination, and retaliation brought under federal and state statutes, including Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, the FMLA, Section 1981, and the Florida Civil Rights Act. Her practice also includes claims under the Florida Whistleblower Act, reflecting her wide-ranging experience in protecting employers’ rights.

Stefanie earned dual bachelor’s degrees from the University of Florida in 2001 before obtaining her Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2004. Prior to joining Littler, she practiced with several general litigation firms, where she handled a range of cases, including commercial, aviation, insurance defense, and employment matters. This background allowed her to gain experience across a broad spectrum of disputes, sharpening her ability to manage complex litigation from administrative hearings through trial and appeal.

Stefanie has developed significant experience in Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) litigation, regularly defending employers in disability and benefits disputes. Drawing on her prior commercial litigation background, she is also skilled at handling contract and tort-based employment matters, giving her clients comprehensive representation that bridges employment law and broader business disputes. She frequently litigates in both state and federal courts, as well as arbitration and administrative forums, ensuring her clients have consistent and effective advocacy.

Stefanie M. Mederos combines her litigation skills with a strong focus on preventive counseling. She regularly advises employers on compliance, workplace policies, and risk management strategies to minimize legal exposure. In addition, she contributes to the legal community through speaking engagements and thought leadership, offering insights on evolving employment law trends. Her ability to blend trial advocacy, compliance guidance, and thought leadership makes her a trusted advisor to employers across Florida.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Littler Mendelson P.C.
• Member, The Florida Bar

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• St. Thomas University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Florida
  Bachelor of Science (BS)
• University of Florida
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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