Contributor: Chamber Global Practice Guides, Employment 2019
(Chamber & Partners Publishing, Second Edition, 2019)

Contributor: Executive Renumeration Review, Eigth Edition
(The Law Reviews, 2019)  Contributor: Chamber Global Practice Guides, Employment 2019
(Chamber & Partners Publishing, 2018)

Contributor: Executive Renumeration Review, Seventh Edition
(The Law Reviews, 2018)

Contributor: Chambers Global Practice Guides, Employment 2018
(Chambers & Partners Publishing, 2017)

Co-Author: Conoce las Leyes Enmendadas por la Reforma Laboral
(Microjuris.com, 2017)

Note: Route to the Caribbean
(Corporate INTL, February 2011)

Co-Author: Fundamentals of Employment Discrimination Law
(National Business Institute, 2008)

Co-Author: Wage and Hour Law Update
(National Business Institute, 2007)

Co-Author: Human Resources Policies that Prevent Lawsuits
(National Business Institute, 2007)

Co-Author: Wage and Hour Law: Answers to Everyday Questions
(National Business Institute, 2006)

Co-Author: Puerto Rico Wage and Hour Regulations and Recent Developments
(National Business Institute, 2005)

Co-Author: Basic Wage and Hour Law in Puerto Rico,
(National Business Institute, 2004)

Co-Author: Fundamental Issues in Puerto Rico Human Resources Law
(National Business Institute, 2004)

Co-Author: Employee Privacy Rights in the Puerto Rico Workplace
(National Business Institute, 2003)

Co-Author: Be E-Ware: Avoiding E-Mail and Internet Policy Pitfalls in Puerto Rico
(National Business Institute, 2003)

Co-Author: Fundamental Issues in Puerto Rico Human Resources Law
(National Business Institute, 2001)

Co-Author: Basic Business Immigration Law for Puerto Rico Employers
(National Business Institute, 2000)

Co-Author: Defending Wrongful Discharge Claims under Puerto Rico Law
(National Business Institute, 2000)

Co-Author: Employee Privacy Rights in the Puerto Rico Workplace
(National Business Institute, 1999)

Co-Author: Defending Wrongful Discharge Claims under Puerto Rico Law
(National Business Institute, 1997)

Author: I.R.C.A. and Employment Discrimination (Two-part series)
6-1 Factum 10 (1992), 6-2 Factum 7 (1992)

Federal and American Bar Associations; Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association.

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – 1992-1995
Goldman Antonetti & Córdova
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
Labor Law, Employment Discrimination, Immigration Law.  Representation of employers in the private and public sectors.

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – 1991-1992
Jiménez Graffam & Lausell
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
Labor Law, Immigration Law, Medical Malpractice, Construction Law, and Tort cases.

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – 1988-1991
Fiddler González & Rodríguez
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
Labor Law, Employment Discrimination, Immigration Law, and Employee Benefits.

Chambers Latin America:  Recognized as ranked lawyer and notable practitioner (2015-2020); Best Lawyers List for Puerto Rico, Labor & Employment Law (2019-2020).

IRIZARRY-SANTIAGO V. ESSILOR INDUSTRIES ET AL., 982 F. Supp. 2d 131 (D.P.R., 2013)

IRIZARRY-SANTIAGO V. ESSILOR INDUSTRIES ET AL., 929 F. Supp. 2d 30 (D.P.R., 2013)

IRIZARRY-SANTIAGO V. ESSILOR INDUSTRIES ET AL., 293 F.R.D. 100 (D.P.R. 2013)

IRIZARRY-SANTIAGO V. ESSILOR INDUSTRIES ET AL., 293 F.R.D. 92 (D.P.R., 2013)

COLÓN V. TRACEY, 717 F. 3d. 43 (1st Cir., 2013)

REYES-SANTIAGO ET AL. V. JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP., 932 F. Supp. 2d 291 (2013)

COLÓN V. INFOTECH AEROSPACE SERVICES ET AL., 869 F. Supp. 2d 220 (D.P.R., 2012)

SERRANO-MOJÍCA ET AL. V. EL CONQUISTADOR RESORT AND GOLDEN DOOR SPA, 714 F. Supp. 2d 241 (D.P.R., 2010)

VÉLEZ-PADRÓ V. THERMO KING DE PUERTO RICO, INC., 585 F. 3d 441 (1st. Cir., 2009)

CACHOLA-BONILLA ET AL. V. WYNDHAM EL CONQUISTADOR RESORT & COUNTRY CLUB, 577 F. Supp. 2d 566 (D.P.R., 2008)

GASTRONOMICAL WORKERS UNION LOCAL 610 V. POSADAS DE PUERTO RICO ASSOCIATES, INC., 544 F. Supp. 2d 89 (D.P.R., 2008)

LUPU V. WYNDHAM EL CONQUISTADOR RESORT & GOLDEN DOOR SPA, 524 F.3d 312 (1st. Cir., 2008)

GASTRONOMICAL WORKERS UNION LOCAL 610 V. DORADO BEACH HOTEL CORPORATION, ET AL., 476 F. Supp. 2d 99 (D.P.R., 2007)

COLÓN VÁZQUEZ V. EL SAN JUAN HOTEL & CASINO, 483 F. Supp. 2d 147 (D.P.R., 2007)

VÉLEZ-PADRÓ V. THERMO KING DE PUERTO RICO, INC., 465 F.3d 31 (1st. Cir., 2006)

AGUIAR CARRASQUILLO ET AL. V. AGOSTO-ALICEA ET AL, 445 F.3d 19 (1st. Cir., 2006)

AGUIRRE RODRÍGUEZ V. LITTLE CAESARS, 431 F. Supp. 2d 205 (D.P.R., 2006)

VÉLEZ-RIVERA ET AL. V. AGOSTO-ALICEA ET AL., 437 F. 3d 145 (1st. Cir., 2006)

VÉLEZ RIVERA V. AGOSTO-ALICEA, 334 F. Supp. 2d 72 (D.P.R., 2004)

PLUMEY-CRUZ V. WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP., 2002 WL 31664747 (1st Cir., 2002), cert. denied 540 U.S. 824 (2003)

QUIÑONES IRIZARRY V. TLD DE PR, 217 F. Supp. 2d 194 (D.P.R., 2002)

VIERA AVILÉS V. SUIZA DAIRY CORP., 206 F.R.D. 338 (D.P.R., 2002)

POSADAS DE PUERTO RICO ASSOCIATES, INC. V. NLRB, 243 F. 3d 87 (1st Cir., 2001)

SANTIAGO-RAMOS V. CENTENNIAL PR WIRELESS CORP., 217 F. 3d 46 (1st Cir., 2000)

WYNDHAM INTERNATIONAL, INC., 330 NLRB No. 110 (2000)

VERA V. WILLIAMS HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC., 73 F. Supp. 2d 161 (D.P.R., 1999)

LE RENDEZVOUS RESTAURANT, 323 NLRB No. 66 (1997)

REPRESENTATIVE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS

Blood Services of the American Red Cross and the Unión General de Trabajadores, Local 1199 of the SEIU (2019)

Blood Services of the American Red Cross and the Unión General de Trabajadores, Local 1199 of the SEIU (2016)

Radisson Ambassador Plaza Hotel & Casino & Local 610 of the UNITEHERE! (2015)

Radisson Ambassador Plaza Hotel & Casino and Unión de Tronquistas de Puerto Rico, Local 901 of the IBT (2014)

Bridge of the Caribbean LLC and the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers, Local Lodge 2725 (2012)

Blood Services of the American Red Cross and the Unión General de Trabajadores, Local 1199 of the SEIU (2011)

Representatives of the Blood Services of the American Red Cross and the Unión General de Trabajadores, Local 1199 of the SEIU (2010)

Eurocaribe Packing and Unión de Tronquistas de Puerto Rico, Local 901 of the IBT (2009)

El San Juan Hotel & Casino and Local 610 of the UNITEHERE! (2007)

Blood Services of the American Red Cross and the Unión General de Trabajadores (2006)

Condado Plaza Hotel & Casino and Local 610 of the UNITEHERE! (2006)

Representatives of the Blood Services of the American Red Cross and the Unión General de Trabajadores (2005)

Blood Services of the American Red Cross and the Unión General de Trabajadores (2002)

Wyndham Condado Plaza Hotel and Casino and the Gastronomical Workers Union, Local 610 of the HERE (2000)

PROTECO and Sindicato de Equipo Pesado, Construcción y Ramas Anexas de Puerto Rico [Río Cañas Unit] (1997)

PROTECO and Sindicato de Equipo Pesado, Construcción y Ramas Anexas de Puerto Rico (1996)

Bultman Enterprises and the Gastronomical Workers Union, Local 610 of the HERE (1995)

2019     Management Academy: Labor and Employment Law Module (PR Manufacturers Association) March session [Guaynabo, Puerto Rico]

2018     Management Academy: Labor and Employment Law Module (PR Manufacturers Association) May, September, and December sessions [Guaynabo, Puerto Rico]

2017     Labor Transformation and Flexibility Act of 2017: Amendments to Law No. 80 of May 30, 1976 (PR Manufacturers Association). Management Academy: Labor and Employment Law Module (PR Manufacturers Association) April, May, and November sessions [Guaynabo, Puerto Rico]

2016     Reductions in Force; Reorganizations; Reductions in Salary; Plant Closings and WARN Act.  Human Resources Forum, Labor Seminar (PR Manufacturers Association).  Management Academy:  Labor and Employment Law Module: October and December sessions [Guayanilla and Guaynabo, Puerto Rico]

2015     Panelist, Labor and Employment Claims: 9th Congress of Labor Law (Interamerican University School of Law)

2014     Internal Investigations (28th Annual Convention & Trade Show, Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association)

2013     Workplace Violence; ADEA and Recent Decisions on Labor and Employment Law (Hilton Worldwide; Puerto Rico Human Resources Administrators); Employment Law and Human Resources Administration Training (Mondelēz International)

2012     Workplace Violence Workshop:  Cases; Consequences for Management (Casino del Sol and the Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association); Labor Litigation Defense; Employee Manuals (26th Annual Convention & Trade Show, Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association)

2011      Panelist, FMLA and its Interaction with PR Laws: 7th Congress of Labor Law (Interamerican University School of Law); Casino Litigation, Case Study (25th Annual Convention & Trade Show, Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association)

2010     Impact of Recent Decisions of the Courts in the Administration of Human Resources (Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce)

2009     Panelist, Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008: 6th Congress of Labor Law (Interamerican University School of Law); Employment Offer (Office of the Dean for Graduate Studies Affairs, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus); Settlement Agreements and General Releases (Association of Labor Relations Practitioners); Litigation:  How to Avoid and Defend Employment Suits (23rd Annual Convention & Trade Show, Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association)

2008     Fundamentals of Employment Discrimination Law (National Business Institute); Litigation:  How to Avoid & Defend Employment Suits (22nd Annual Convention & Trade Show, Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association)

2007     Human Resources Policies that Prevent Lawsuits (National Business Institute); Collective Bargaining and Labor Arbitration (SHRM, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, Student Chapter); Moderator, Privacy Rights in the Workplace: 5th Congress of Labor Law (Interamerican University School of Law); Recent Developments in Employment Law 2007:  Moderator and Panelist; Council on Education in Management; Wage and Hour Law Update (National Business Institute); How to Prevent Claims in the Workplace (PR Manufacturers Association)

2006     Puerto Rico FMLA Update 2006:  Moderator and Panelist (Council on Education in Management); Puerto Rico Workers’ Comp. Update 2006:  Moderator and Panelist (Council on Education in Management); Wage and Hour Law:  Answers to Everyday Questions (National Business Institute); Employment Law Update 2006: Moderator and Panelist (Council on Education in Management); Panelist: Labor Legislation and New Models of Adjudication (Mediator of Labor-Management Conflicts Seminar, Interamerican University)

2005     Puerto Rico Wage and Hour Regulations and Recent Developments (National Business Institute); Puerto Rico Personnel Law Update 2005     Moderator and Panelist (Council on Education in Management); Best Practices for Managing a Reduction in Force (SHRM Convention); Law 80, Just Cause and Progressive Discipline (SHRM, East Region)

2004     Basic Wage and Hour in Puerto Rico (National Business Institute); Fundamental Issues in Puerto Rico Human Resources Law (National Business Institute); Labor Legislation I & II (Program for Professional Development of the University of Puerto Rico Law School)

2003     Be E-Ware: Avoiding E-mail and Internet Policy Pitfalls in Puerto Rico (National Business Institute); Employee Privacy Rights in the Puerto Rico Workplace (National Business Institute); Recent Developments in Puerto Rico Labor Law Legislation (Program for Professional Development of the University of Puerto Rico Law School); Discharge and Retaliation in the Workplace (Program for Professional Development of the University of Puerto Rico Law School); Tort Claims in the Workplace (Program for Professional Development of the University of Puerto Rico Law School)

2002     Legal Aspects of Business Communication (Business Administration Faculty, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras); Legal Aspects of Conduct Outside of the Workplace (PR Chamber of Commerce); Labor Arbitration in Puerto Rico (Program for Professional Development of the University of Puerto Rico Law School); Benefits, Leaves and Employment Reservations (Program for Professional Development of the University of Puerto Rico Law School); Advanced Seminar on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (Program for Professional Development of the University of Puerto Rico Law School); Privacy Rights in the Workplace (Program for Professional Development of the University of Puerto Rico Law School); Sexual Harassment Prevention Training and Workshop (Government Development Bank)

2001     Fundamental Issues in Puerto Rico Human Resources Law (National Business Institute); Advance Seminar on American With Disabilities Act (Program for Professional Development of the University of Puerto Rico Law School); Investigation of Sexual Harassment Complaints (Program for Professional Development of the University of Puerto Rico Law School); Privacy Rights in the Workplace (Program for Professional Development of the University of Puerto Rico Law School)

2000     Privacy Rights in the Workplace (Program for Professional Development of the University of Puerto Rico Law School); Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (Program for Professional Development of the University of Puerto Rico Law School); Defending Wrongful Discharge Claims under Puerto Rico Law (National Business Institute)

1999     Employee Privacy Rights in the Puerto Rico Workplace (National Business Institute); Fundamentals of Employment Discrimination (Program for Professional Development of the University of Puerto Rico Law School)

1998     Recent Labor Legislation (PR Manufacturers Association); American With Disabilities Act (Program for Professional Development of the University of Puerto Rico Law School); Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (Program for Professional Development of the University of Puerto Rico Law School)

1997     Puerto Rico’s Labor Legislation (PR Bar Association); Legal Aspects of Communication in the Workplace (Business Administration Faculty, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras); Defending Wrongful Discharge Claims under Puerto Rico Law (National Business Institute); Recent Developments in Labor Law and its Jurisprudence (PRO-BONO, Inc., Puerto Rico Bar Association)

1996     Puerto Rico’s Labor Legislation (PR Manufacturers Association); Latest Tendencies in Employment Law (PR Chamber of Commerce); Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (William Hospitality, Inc. properties)

1995     Personnel Law Update 1995:  Family and Medical Leave Act (Council on Education in Management)

1994     Personnel Law Update 1994:  The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) (Council on Education in Management)

1993     Family and Medical Leave Act (PR Chamber of Commerce); Puerto Rico Public Service Personnel Law (Puerto Rico Central Office of Personnel Administration)

1992     Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) (sponsored by Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce); Presentations in San Juan, Caguas, Humacao, Mayaguez, Vega Alta, Arecibo, and the Puerto Rico Bar Association

1991     Wages, Salaries & Mandatory Decrees (PR Manufacturers Association)

1990     ERISA & COBRA (PR Manufacturers Association)