Myrna L. Maysonet

Partner and Chief Impact Officer

Myrna L. Maysonet stands at the forefront of employment law innovation, combining over two decades of legal expertise with groundbreaking advocacy for workplace equity and inclusion. As a partner in Greenspoon Marder’s Labor and Employment and Class Action Defense practice groups and the firm’s Chief Impact Officer, she has redefined what it means to practice law with purpose.

Her litigation expertise spans the complete spectrum of employment law, from discrimination complaints under Title VII to complex wage and hour disputes under the FLSA, ADA accommodations, FMLA compliance, and multi-jurisdictional class actions. Ms. Maysonet routinely shields employers from regulatory challenges across federal agencies, including the EEOC, DOL, and NLRB, with successful practice experience spanning Florida, Nevada, Utah, Tennessee, and South Carolina.

Recognized as a leading authority in the timeshare industry, Ms. Maysonet has drafted critical FHA and ADA compliance analyses for the American Resort and Development Association. Her bilingual capabilities and deep understanding of Hispanic markets position her as an invaluable strategic advisor for companies navigating diverse workforce challenges.

Ms. Maysonet’s dedication to justice extends well beyond the courtroom. She has earned widespread recognition for both her legal expertise in labor and employment law and her unwavering commitment to community advocacy. Her accolades include being named one of Florida Trend’s “Notable Employment Lawyers,” a National Law Journal “Employment Trailblazer,” and one of Latino Leaders Magazine’s “Top Latino Lawyers.” For her community impact, she has been honored as “Lawyer of the Year” and “LGBTQ+ Equality Lawyer of the Year” by the Chambers & Partners Diversity Awards, and recognized as a “DEI Champion” by Corporate Counsel’s Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards.

As a sought-after commentator, Ms. Maysonet regularly appears on Univision, Bloomberg Law, Law360, and SHRM, providing analysis on cutting-edge employment issues. Her thought leadership encompasses emerging areas like cannabis employment law, transgender workplace rights, and the intersection of reproductive rights and employment law.

As Chief Impact Officer, Ms. Maysonet leads the firm’s community engagement efforts, overseeing signature initiatives such as the successful Project New Leaf expungement and sealing program and the Future Lawyers Bridge Program, which fosters mentorship and access for aspiring legal professionals.

Prior to joining Greenspoon Marder LLP, Ms. Maysonet served as a Judge Advocate General in the United States Navy, where she represented service members in felony and misdemeanor cases. She also served as a Staff Judge Advocate and Counsel to the Captain of the Submarine Base at Kings Bay, Georgia. During that time, she was an advisor on issues relating to military discipline, labor relations, employment law for the civilian workforce and state and federal laws.

Experience

Professional and Community Involvement

Greenspoon Marder Chief Impact Officer
ARDA Global Inclusion and Diversity Council, Member
The Florida Bar, Journal/News Editorial Board Committee, 2025
National Diversity Council, Central Florida Advisory Board Representative, 2018-2019
Guardian ad Litem
Harbor House, Pro Bono Work
Hospice of the Comforter, Fundraising Committee, Member
WMFE, Community Advisory Board Member, 2013 – 2014

Speaking Engagements

Speaker, “Best Practices and Key Considerations in Employment Law for Alcohol Beverage Business,” Webinar, Women of the Vine & Spirits, November 13, 2024
Featured Speaker, “Alabama’s Supreme Court Decision Regarding Personhood Status of Frozen Embryos and its Impact on the Future of In Vitro Fertilization in Florida and the United States,” Webinar, April 2, 2024
Speaker, “The Surrogacy Space, EP 3 – Stepparent Adoption with Marla Neufeld, Esq. and Myrna Maysonet, Esq.” The Surrogacy Space Podcast, December 19, 2023
Speaker, “La Educacion de Nuestra Gente,” Del Ambiente, April 19, 2023
Speaker, “Brave Little Cookie: A discussion about racism, breaking barriers and healing,” Greenspoon Marder webinar, February 25, 2021
Speaker, “The New Administration’s Impact on the Workforce, HR, & Talent,” Gartner Webinar, January 13, 2021
Speaker, “Orgullo Friday” Del Ambiente’s Latinx Heritage Month and The Coming Out Journey Webinar, October 2, 2020
Speaker, “Culture, Clients, and Compensation – How To Excel Within A Firm and Knowing When to Start Your Own,” Broward County Hispanic Bar Association CLE Event, November 6, 2019
Speaker, “Self-Advocacy, Career Development & Personal Negotiation,” Women in Law & Leadership Miami Summit, March 13, 2019
Speaker, “Defeating Gender-Biased Harassment in the Workplace,” Florida Diversity Council Women in Leadership Symposium, March 12, 2019
Speaker, “Labor & Employment Issues in Cannabis: Employer Rights vs. Employee Rights,” Cannabis Law, Accounting and Business Conference & Expo, October 26, 2017
Speaker, “Labor and Employment,” Broward County Bar Association’s Bench and Bar Convention, October 20, 2017
Panelist, “Transgender Employees and The Workplace: Breaking the Barriers,” February 22, 2017
Panelist, “Time is Money,” Orlando Business Journal Insider Forum, July 15, 2016
Moderator and Speaker, “Legal Issues Affecting the LGBT Community: Marriage, Adoption, Surrogacy, and Employment Law,” May 14, 2015

Awards

Recognitions

Florida Trend, Legal Elite NOTABLE “Labor & Employment Lawyers,” 2024
National Law Journal, “Employment & Discrimination,” Trailblazer,” 2023
Corporate Counsel, “Women, Influence and Power in Law Awards,” Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champions Category, 2023
Chambers & Partners Diversity & Inclusion Awards, “Lawyer of the Year,” Category Winner, 2022
Orlando Business Journal, “Diversity in Business” 2021
Latino Leaders magazine, “Top Latino Lawyer,” 2021
The Business Journal, “Top 100 2019 Influencers: Law,” 2019
Chambers & Partners Diversity & Inclusion Awards, “LGBT+ Equality Lawyer of the Year,” 2019
Orlando Business Journal, Women Who Mean Business, Winner, 2019
Orlando Business Journal, “Veterans of Influence,” 2019
Orlando Style magazine, “2019 Lawyers of the Year,” 2019
National Diversity Council, “Florida LGBT Leadership Award,” 2019
Profiles in Diversity, “Women Worth Watching,” 2019
Orlando Business Journal, Women Who Mean Business, Nominee, 2012, 2019
National Law Journal, “Labor and Employment Trailblazer,” 2019
Orlando Family magazine, “Awesome Attorneys” List, 2019
Greenspoon Marder Leadership Award, 2016

Publications

Author, “Fair Labor Standards Act,” Bloomberg Law, April 21, 2018
Author, “Plaintiff’s Deposition in Employment Discrimination or Retaliation Case (Defense),” Bloomberg Law, April 21, 2018
Author, Insider Forum “New overtime regulation changes,” Orlando Business Journal, July 29, 2016
Author, Employment Article, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Vision magazine, September 2015
Author, “Implications of LGBT decisions on employers,” Generation Progress, June 26, 2015
Author, “Avoiding Pitfalls of Retaliation: An Employment Lawyer’s perspective,” Westlaw Journal Employment, Volume 26, Issue 24, June 26, 2012
Author, “Beyond The Basics in Employment,” January 2011