Shayna Fernandez Watts, J.D., M. Ed.
EDUCATION
Stanford University – Bachelor of the Arts, Human Biology, 06/04
University of Texas, Pan American – Master of Education, 06/06
University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law – Doctor of Jurisprudence, 05/09
EXPERIENCE
Rusing Lopez & Lizardi, PLLC, Phoenix, AZ (05/18-10/20)
Ballard Spahr LLP, Phoenix, AZ (04/16-5/18)
Bryan Cave, LLP, Phoenix, AZ (01/10-04/16)
Clerkship, Hon. Sarah Simmons, Superior Court, Tucson, AZ (08/07-12/07)
Law Clerk, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Civil Division, Washington, DC (06/07-08/07)
Teacher, Sauceda Middle School, Donna, TX (08/04-05/06)
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Best Lawyers in America – Litigation – Labor and Employment (2021, 2022)
Super Lawyers Recognition (2012-2022)
Hispanic National Bar Association Top 40 Attorney Award (2019)
Top 50 Pro Bono Attorney Award for Arizona (2018)
Bar Leadership Institute, State Bar of Arizona (2017)
BOARDS
State Bar of Arizona Appointment’s Committee (2018-2020)
Arizona Science Center, Trustee (2017-present); AZ Science Fair Committee (2019)
Los Abogados Board of Directors (2017-2020), Executive Board and Treasurer (2020, 2021), President (2022)
MCBA Employment Law Section, Board of Directors (2017)
PUBLICATIONS
The Balanced Eye of Justice. AZ Attorney Magazine. (6/19)
Implementing Lawful Workplace Policies and Complying with the NLRA. APMA Magazine. (2/19) ACC Magazine. (8/19)
Commercial Drones: Certification, Airworthiness, Safety. AZ Attorney Magazine. (12/17)
A Practical Guide for Commercial Drone Use. BOMA Magazine. (2/17)
ARTICLES/PRESENTATIONS
Utilizing a Declaration of Independent Business Status for Independent Contractors. (6/20)
Are Your Workers Independent Contractors or Employees? (6/20)
Arizona Employer Response to COVID-19. (3/20)
Mean Bosses, Bullies, and Bias. (8/19 & 2/20)
Legal Changes in the #MeToo Era. (6/19)
Restricting Employee Speech. (5/19)
Marijuana: Beware of the pot holes! (10/18)
Earned Paid Sick Leave Pursuant to Proposition 206 – Comply by July! (2/17)
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): What Employers Need to Know. (11/16)
Social Media: Risks and How to Avoid Them. (10/11)
Creating a Social Media Policy as a Communications Executive. (6/10)
What General Counsel Need to Know About Social Media Policies. (5/10)
SUPER LAWYERS RATED:
2022 Southwest Rising Stars
2021 Southwest Rising Stars
2020 Southwest Rising Stars
2019 Southwest Rising Stars
2018 Southwest Rising Stars
2017 Southwest Rising Stars
2016 Southwest Rising Stars
2015 Southwest Rising Stars
2014 Southwest Rising Stars
2013 Southwest Rising Stars
2012 Southwest Rising Stars
Contact:
FERNANDEZ WATTS LAW PLLC
1801 E. Camelback Rd. Suite 102 #1057
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 760-5100
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