Annette Newman Esq.

2018 - Current

Thompson Reuters

Senior Legal Editor - Independent Contractor

Write, edit, and update state-specific labor and employment resources, including checklists, standard forms and policies, and other state-specific legal content in accordance with Practical Law writing style. Answer questions and perform research on discrete state law issues that arise in the final review of these resources conducted by Practical Law.

2011 - Current

Law Office of Annette Newman, LLC

Managing Attorney

Provide full-range of legal services and advice to clients; Litigation experience includes appearances as local counsel for law firms throughout South Florida for various pre-trial appearances, including pre-trial conferences, case management conferences, status hearings, motion hearings, mediations, and depositions; Develop and present employment law training programs for small businesses; Develop performance appraisals and company policies for employers and small businesses; Develop employee handbooks; Advise and counsel employers and small business owners regarding federal, state and local employment law regulations; Develop non-compete, non-solicitation and severance agreements for employers and small businesses; Prepare EEOC position statements for employers and small business owners in response to EEOC charges; Experience with debt/debtor collections; divorces, pre-nuptual agreements, plaintiff's claims; employer defense claims; breach of contract actions; foreclosure proceedings; Licensed to practice in Florida state and federal courts.

2009 - Current

Law Office of Annette Newman, LLC

Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator

Certified Federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Investigator. Investigate federal employment law discrimination claims for various federal agencies throughout the U.S., as an Independent Contractor; Prepare affidavits and gather evidence related to formal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) claims; Interview witnesses and obtain testimony; Prepare reports of investigation.

2003 - 2011

7-Eleven, Incorporated

Human Resources Generalist

Managed employee relations for over 3000 employees throughout the State of Florida; prepared position statements in response to federal, state and local employment law claims; Prepared and presented training presentations and training manuals related to employment law regulations; Managed the workers compensation and unemployment compensation claims process; Collaborated with corporate and private counsel to prepare for potential litigation; Attended mediations and depositions as company representative; Monitored changes in the law to ensure policies comply with all federal, state and local regulations; Developed and implemented new policies; Researched and evaluated management practices, training and development programs, and leadership principles, using metrics to measure performance; Advised store management team regarding hourly employee training and development needs; Managed the human resources planning process, including assisting management team with individual development plans, performance improvement plans and performance appraisals; Provided coaching to management team to ensure effective employee relations, reduce turnover, and minimize potential litigation.

1994 - 2003

7-Eleven, Incorporated

Field Consultant/District Manager

Provided necessary supervision for all aspects of operations for eight to twelve retail convenience stores and over 100 employees; Took all necessary action for opening new stores, including recruiting, hiring, training and developing store associates and store managers; Developed a team of store managers who achieved established financial plans, sales goals and customer service objectives; Evaluated Store Manager performance, conducted performance appraisals, developed performance improvement plans, and provided feedback and development opportunities to increase retention of Store Managers and sales associates; Reviewed financial reports and managed expenses, to ensure budgeted sales and profits goals were met.

1987 - 1994

U.S. Army

Non-Commissioned Officer Sergeant (E-5)

Served eight years active-duty in the U.S. Army and one year as a U.S. Army Reservist; promoted to E5/Sergeant; Honorably Discharged; Served as Unit Equal Employment Opportunity Representative; Managed a team of 4 to 12 information management specialists; Provided guidance to ensure all publications and forms met prescribed style, format, and legal and military standard operating procedure requirements; Managed all aspects of information management division, including training, software, hardware, telecommunications, communications systems and equipment, mail and publications.

1983 - 1986

U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Courtroom Deputy/Administrative Assistant JS-9

Administrative Assistant to Clerk of U.S. Bankruptcy Court and Courtroom Deputy to U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judges; Managed the judges' and Clerk of Court calendars and scheduled hearings, trials and conferences; Assisted with the orderly flow of proceedings, by setting up the courtroom; interfacing with and ensuring the presence of all necessary participants; administering oaths; managing exhibits; operating courtroom technology; and facilitating jury selection; Took notes of proceedings, prepared formal written documentation of the outcome of those proceedings, and electronically docketed the same.

1981 - 1983

U.S. Marshal's Service

Administrative Deputy Clerk

Performed administrative tasks, including processing legal pleadings; Performed accounting and bookkeeping duties, including accounts payable and receivables; Assisted in the Witness Security and Warrants Divisions as needed.

2009

Stetson University College of Law

J.D. (2009) | Law

2001

Wayland Baptist University

MBA (2001) | Human Resource Mgmt.

1999

Wayland Baptist University

B.S. | Business Administration

Honors: Graduated with Honors

1994

Central Texas College

A.A.S. (1994) | Applied Management

Honors: Graduated with Honors

1993

Monterey Peninsula College

A.S. (1993) | Accounting

Honors: Highest Honors

1993

Monterey Peninsula College

A.S. (1993) | Business Administration

Honors: Highest Honors