Jonathan Beckerman

Partner

Jonathan.Beckerman@lewisbrisbois.com

Jonathan Beckerman is a nationally recognized trial lawyer and litigator with nearly 25 years of experience representing employers in complex labor and employment matters nationwide. He serves as Vice Chair of Lewis Brisbois’ Labor & Employment and Wage & Hour Class Actions Practices, and co-manages these practices based out of the Houston and Fort Lauderdale offices. Jonathan maintains an active physical presence and residence in both regions each month, reflecting his commitment to serving clients throughout the firm’s footprint.

One of the few labor and employment attorneys with first-chair experience in jury trials, bench trials, and arbitrations, Jonathan combines deep trial experience with practical business insight. He is known for being highly responsive, deeply engaged, and personally invested in every client relationship—partnering with employers as an extension of their organization to deliver efficient, strategic, and results-driven representation. Jonathan maintains a national practice and collaborates closely with colleagues across Lewis Brisbois’ platform to provide coordinated, consistent support to clients with operations in multiple states.

A trusted advisor as well as a litigator, Jonathan partners with clients to align legal strategy with business objectives, helping them navigate complex risk while advancing organizational goals. His practice focuses on litigation, trial work, and high-stakes disputes, including:

• Non-compete, trade secret, and restrictive-covenant litigation
• Wrongful termination, discrimination, and harassment defense
• Wage and hour class and collective actions
• Whistleblower and retaliation claims
• Employment contracts, leave laws, and accommodation disputes

In addition to his trial and litigation work, Jonathan provides day-to-day counseling and strategic advice on workplace compliance, investigations, and risk management. He conducts training programs for executives, managers, and staff on harassment prevention, workforce relations, and emerging employment-law issues. Jonathan also represents employers before government agencies such as the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), defending clients through every phase of investigation, negotiation, and hearing.

At the forefront of emerging workplace trends, Jonathan regularly advises employers on the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in hiring and performance management, employee social-media activity, and the growing intersection of technology and employment law. He counsels clients on compliance with new federal and state legislation such as the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and on navigating heightened enforcement efforts by agencies including the DOL, NLRB, and EEOC. Jonathan also guides employers through the shifting regulatory environment surrounding non-compete and restrictive-covenant agreements, the expanding definition of independent contractors, and complex wage-and-hour classification issues. He frequently authors and presents on these topics, helping employers anticipate—not simply react to—changes in the workplace and regulatory environment.

Jonathan is proficient in Spanish and frequently assists clients with multilingual workforce communications, investigations, and training.

Primary Area(s) of Practice

  • Labor & Employment
  • Wage & Hour Class Actions
  • ADA Compliance & Defense
  • COVID-19 Response Resource Center

Admissions

Florida

Texas

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida

United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas

United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas

United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas

— United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Awards & Honors

Named, The Best Lawyers in America©, 2018-2019, 2021-2026

Professional Presentations

  • Top 10 Employment Law Tips for a Successful 2019, Jungle Island, Miami, FL, April 23, 2019.
  • From Harvey Weinstein to [Insert Name]: Preventing Harassment in the Workplace and What to Do When Claims are Made, Miami, FL, April 3, 2018.
  • 2017 Florida Employer Conference, Miami, FL, October 17, 2017.
  • What Does a Trump Administration Mean for Employers?, Miami, FL, January 31, 2017.
  • Corrective Action, Discipline, Termination, Greater Miami Society for Human Resource Management, Supervisor Toolkit 2016, Miami, FL, November 3, 2016.
  • The New Protected Class? What You Should Know About New Protections for LGBT Workers and Accommodations for Transgender Employees, Greater Miami Society for Human Resource Management, Legal Update 2016, Miami, FL, September 29, 2016.
  • Preparing for Change: DOL’s Final Rule on Overtime, BONES Society of Florida, Florida Association of Orthopedic Administrators, Manalapan, FL, September 17, 2016.
  • Five Key HR Issues for 2016 – From Reacting to Whistleblowing Allegations to Dealing with FMLA Abuse, 2016 HR Florida Conference & Expo, Orlando, FL, August 29, 2016.
  • Preparing for Pandemics and Violence in the Workplace, 6th Annual South Florida’s Premier Labor & Employment Law Conference, Miami, FL, August 19, 2016.
  • Avoiding the Red Flags: Independent Contractors, Joint Employers and Other Significant Developments in Employment Law, Miami, FL, April 13, 2016.
  • The Unintended Employment Relationship: Independent Contractors and Joint Employment, Florida Messenger Association Winter Meeting, Orlando, FL, January 30, 2016.
  • DOL’s Proposed Changes to the White Collar Regulations: What Should Employers Do Now?, Miami, FL, July 31, 2015.
  • Navigating the New Digital Workplace, Miami, FL, May 21, 2015.
  • Creatively Yours: Gaining the Edge and Embracing the Future of Diversity & Inclusion, Association of Legal Administrators, South Florida Chapter, Fort Lauderdale, FL, March 20, 2015.
  • Social Media and Your Company: Dos, Don’ts, and OMGs!, Miami, FL, February 25, 2014.
  • Hot Topics: Current Employment and Labor Laws Affecting Employers Right Now, and Miami Open House, Miami, FL, October 17, 2013.
  • The Toxic Employee, 2013 State Conference & Expo - HR Florida State Council, Orlando, FL, August 20, 2013.
  • A Supervisor’s Guide To Promoting Diversity And Preventing Unlawful Harassment, Discrimination And Retaliation, Monthly Miami-Dade Luncheon - Association of Legal Administrators, South Florida Chapter, Miami, FL, August 14, 2013.

Education

Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center

Juris Doctor, cum laude, 2002

University of Colorado

Bachelor of Arts, 1999

Representative Matters

  • Melissa Compere, et al v. Nusret Miami, LLC, et al (1:19-cv-20277-AHS): lead appellate counsel resulting in affirmance of lower court summary judgment holding in case of first impression before the Eleventh Circuit involving the Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • Bishop v. Lipman & Lipman, Inc., 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 71740, 35 I.E.R. Cas. (BNA) 1449, 2013 WL 2190784: lead jury trial counsel resulting in full defense verdict in complicated whistleblower case.
  • Williams v. Pediatric Alt. Treatment Care, 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 212269, 2017 WL 6622247: lead trial counsel resulting in favorable verdict in Title VII retaliation and disparate treatment case.
  • Shannon v. AMTRAK, 2019 U.S. App. LEXIS 14775, 2019 WL 2170658: lead defense counsel that secured final summary judgment as to all counts, which the 11th Circuit Affirmed per curiam with a detailed written opinion.
  • Graddy v. Wal-Mart Stores East, LP, 237 F. Supp. 3d 1223, 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 20676: obtained summary judgment on behalf of a national retail client and persuaded the Court to apply the “actual violation” standard in a lawsuit asserting claims under the Florida Whistleblower Act.