Erin G. Jackson

Erin G. Jackson

Tampa, FL recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016
Johnson Jackson PLLC

3 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management Labor Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment

Biography

For over 20 years, Erin has defended both private and public-sector employers before state and federal courts and agencies. Erin is a trusted advisor to a broad range of employers, including large hospitals, retail establishments, call centers, manufacturing companies, accounting firms, pharmaceutical companies, financial services businesses, software development companies, health care providers, school districts and municipalities. She assists employers in managing the employment relationship, conducts investigations into claims of harassment and discrimination, develops strategies for relations with labor organizations, handles disputes involving non-competition agreements, conducts training of supervisors and management, and defends employers through trials and appeals when they are wrongfully accused of violation of employment laws. Erin graduated cum laude from the University of Florida and obtained her Juris Doctor from the Florida State University College of Law, where she served on the Law Review and the Mock Trial team. Since 2006, Erin has been Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Labor and Employment Law. She is AV-Rated 5.0/5.0 by Martindale Hubbell. She was named a 2018 BusinessWoman of the Year Honoree by the Tampa Bay Business Journal and has been named among the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Florida by Super Lawyers (2019 - 2022). In December, 2022, Erin was awarded the George C. Carr Memorial Award by the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, recognizing excellence in federal practice and commitment to the Federal Bar Association. Erin has served as the planning chair for the Federal Bar Association National Convention and served on the planning committee for the 2020 and 2022 Eleventh Circuit Judicial Conferences. Erin is also a member of the Executive Board for the Glazer Children’s Museum, where she also serves as Chair of the Governance Committee.
Johnson Jackson PLLC

3 Best Lawyers awards

Johnson Jackson PLLC logo

Overview

  • Florida State University, J.D., graduated 2000
  • University of Florida, B.A., graduated 1997

  • Florida, 2000

  • Eleventh Circuit - Eleventh Circuit Judicial Convention, Planning Member (2020, 2022)
  • Federal Bar Association - Annual Convention Task Force
  • Glazer Children's Museum - Executive Board & Governance Chair
  • Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers - President
  • Hillsborough County Bar Association - Immediate Past Chair, Trial and Litigation Section
  • Tampa Bay Chapter of the Federal Bar Association - Past President

  • Middle District of Florida
  • Southern District of Florida
  • Northern District of Florida
  • Florida, 2000
  • Eleventh Circuit - Eleventh Circuit Judicial Convention, Planning Member (2020, 2022)
  • Federal Bar Association - Annual Convention Task Force
  • Glazer Children's Museum - Executive Board & Governance Chair
  • Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers - President
  • Hillsborough County Bar Association - Immediate Past Chair, Trial and Litigation Section
  • Tampa Bay Chapter of the Federal Bar Association - Past President
  • Florida State University, J.D., graduated 2000
  • University of Florida, B.A., graduated 1997
  • Middle District of Florida
  • Southern District of Florida
  • Northern District of Florida

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awards:
  • George C. Carr Memorial Award, Issued by Tampa Bay Chapter fo the Federal Bar Association, December 2022
  • Leader in the Law Award, Florida Association of Women Lawyers, 2019
  • BusinessWoman of the Year Honoree, Tampa Bay Business Journal, 2018
  • President’s Award for Distinguished Service, The Tampa Bay Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, 2015

Additional Information

  • Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Labor and Employment Law
Board certification in labor and employment law demonstrates the lawyer's commitment to and experience in that area of law. To obtain certification, the lawyer must demonstrate a heightened level of excellence through character, ethics, professionalism, and credibility. Erin has been Board certified since 2006.

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