Sherril M. Colombo

scolombo@littler.com
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Sherril Colombo is a Florida Board Certified Labor and Employment attorney and draws on her extensive experience of over 30 years to provide effective advocacy for her clients. Sherril has tried numerous employment cases as lead counsel before juries, judges and arbitrators. She also has argued extensively before federal and state appellate courts. Sherril’s experience and practice includes: 

  • Employment law claims
  • Compliance with federal and state employment laws
  • Wage and hour claims
  • Enforcement of arbitration agreements
  • Noncompete and trade secret claims
  • Employment contracts and separation agreements
  • The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) benefit and disability claims
  • Policy and compliance guidance

Sherril is committed to resolving litigation for her clients in a manner that advances their business objectives. She has demonstrated a similar dedication in her work for the legal community, active in a number of bar and other legal organizations. She is a past chair of the Executive Council for the Labor & Employment Law Section of the Florida Bar and past president of the Miami-Dade Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers.

Credentials & Recognition

Speaking Engagements

Moderator, Health Coverage Trends in Employee Benefits: Abortion Services, Family Forming Benefits & Gender Affirming Care

  • February 22, 2025
  • ABA TIPS Symposium on Employee Benefits, ERISA, Life, Health & Disability Insurance

Presenter, Employment Related Business Interests, including the Federal Arbitration Act and the Florida Arbitration Code

  • January 16, 2025
  • Florida Labor & Employment Certification Annual Update

Additional Thought Leadership

Diversity Scorecard 2014

  • January 31, 2014
  • Daily Business Review

Litigation Over Group Policy Conversion Rights Triggers ERISA Jurisdiction

  • Winter 2013
  • Health and Disability & Life Insurance Law Committees Newsletter

Twenty percent of overtime-pay lawsuits filed in South Florida

  • May 25, 2012
  • Sun Sentinel

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