About Jill Steinberg
Jill Steinberg Schwartz is the managing partner of Jill S — Schwartz & Associates, P.A., a prominent employment law firm located in Winter Park, Florida. With a career spanning over 40 years, she has established herself as a leading authority in employment law. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1985, Ms. Schwartz has dedicated her practice to representing both employees and employers in many employment-related matters. Her academic credentials are impressive. Ms. Schwartz earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law, where she developed her legal skills. Prior to that, she graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Rutgers University, demonstrating her commitment to academic excellence.
After completing her education, she began her legal career with a judicial clerkship in Maryland, gaining invaluable insights into the judicial process. This early experience paved the way for her subsequent role in the Special Litigation Division of the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C. She dealt with complex employment issues on a national scale. Throughout her extensive career, Ms. Schwartz has tackled a diverse range of cases, including employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, and wrongful termination. Her expertise is further enhanced by her certifications as a mediator and arbitrator. She actively contributes to the legal community by serving as an instructor for the Supreme Court of Florida's Dispute Resolution Center and the Florida Bar, sharing her knowledge and experience with aspiring legal professionals.
In recognition of her contributions to the field, Ms. Schwartz has received numerous accolades. In 2005, she became the first female attorney from Florida to be inducted into the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. Since 2006, she has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®, evidence of her exceptional legal skills. Notably, she has been named Employment Law – Individuals "Lawyer of the Year" in Orlando multiple times, including the years 2013-2015, 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2023. Her reputation for excellence is further solidified by her inclusion in Florida Trend’s "Legal Elite" and Florida Super Lawyers since 2007. In 2023, Ms. Schwartz achieved another significant milestone by being inducted into Orlando Magazine’s Hall of Fame, a recognition reserved for those who have been named by their peers to the Best Lawyers list 14 times since 2010.
She is admitted to practice in both Florida and Maryland, as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 7th and 11th Circuits. The Supreme Court of the United States. Her extensive qualifications and achievements underscore her commitment to excellence in the field of employment law.
