Overview

Theresa Waugh is a member of the Littler CaseSmart – Class Action™ team and is based in Florida. As a brief writer for Littler CaseSmart – Litigation™,  Theresa formulates and executes briefing strategy for cases. She evaluates and selects legal authority that supports the facts and circumstances of each case and prepares substantive briefs and motions, including complex dispositive motions and briefing concerning strategic issues.

Previously a Littler Shareholder, Theresa has defended clients in wage and hour single plaintiff and class and collective actions in matters pending across the United States.

Theresa also frequently assisted clients defending against investigations instituted by the U.S. Department of Labor, achieving numerous favorable outcomes.

Speaking Engagements

Acknowledging and Accommodating Mental Health Issues in the Workplace

Association of Corporate Counsel – Central Florida Chapter, Orlando, FL

November 14, 2019

Bringing Clarity to the Exempt/Non-exempt Status and US DOL Overtime Regulation

NRMCA’s ConcreteWorks 2019, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Kissimmee, FL

October 7, 2019

Briefing on DOL Proposed Overtime Regulations

2019 Administrator’s Forum (HR-CFO-CIO) One Behavioral Health Association and Florida Council for Community Mental Health, Orlando, FL

May 9, 2019

Managing Challenges that Arise When the Employment Relationship Ends

Association of Corporate Counsel, Central Florida Chapter, Orlando, FL

October 18, 2018

Wage Hour 101: Pay Practice Compliance to Protect Your Organization More Effectively Than Even Captain America’s Shield

Home Care Association of Florida Annual Conference, Orlando, FL

July 29, 2018

President Trump’s First 100 Days: What Does It Mean for Employers?

Orlando, FL

March 15, 2017

Working on Overtime: Preparing for DOL's Changes to FLSA Overtime Regulations

Orlando, FL

March 16, 2016

What You Should Know About the EEOC and Its Protections for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Workers

Association of Corporate Counsel, Central Florida Chapter, Orlando, FL

October 14, 2015

Education

  • J.D., University of Connecticut School of Law, 1998With Honors
  • M.S., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 1992
  • B.A., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 1990

Bar Admission

Florida
Connecticut
District of Columbia

Courts

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut