Rachael Wood 5 YEARS AWARDED

Rachael Wood

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019
Awarded Practice Areas
Employment Law - Individuals Litigation - Labor and Employment
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2027 edition in St. Petersburg.
Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2027 - Employment Law - Individuals
Works at
Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP

52 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Rachael Wood is an employment and litigation attorney in Clearwater, Florida, who advises businesses and individuals on workplace matters and represents clients in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies. As a partner in the Labor & Employment Group at Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP, she provides practical guidance on employment decisions, workplace disputes, and litigation strategy.

Rachael handles a broad range of employment law matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, trade secret protection, and the enforcement of noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements. She also assists clients with drafting and negotiating employment contracts, severance agreements, and workplace policies designed to support compliance and address potential disputes.

Her litigation practice includes representing employers and individuals in labor and employment disputes, government investigations, and administrative proceedings. Rachael works with clients to assess legal and business considerations, develop practical solutions, and pursue resolution through negotiation, mediation, or litigation when appropriate.

Rachael represents clients throughout Clearwater and Florida in matters involving employment law, labor disputes, workplace policies, and employment litigation. Her recognized practice areas include:

  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Works at
Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP

52 Best Lawyers awards

Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Stetson University, JD, graduated 2007
  • The University of Texas at Arlington, Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude
  • University of South Florida, Masters of Arts, Criminology

Bar Admissions

  • Florida, The Florida Bar, 2008

Court Admissions

  • United States District Court for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida

Affiliations

  • Dunedin Fine Arts Center - Board of Directors
  • Clearwater Bar - Board Member, 2012-2014
  • Clearwater Bar Association Young Lawyers Division - President, 2013-2014
  • St. Petersburg Bar Association - Co-Chair of the Employment Section, 2016 – Present
  • Stetson Law Review - Digest Writer, Summer 2006 – Spring 2007

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2027 - Employment Law - Individuals Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Litigation - Labor and Employment
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Employment Law - Individuals, St. Petersburg (2027)
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment, St. Petersburg (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awards:
  • Stetson College of Law Edward D. Foreman Most Distinguished Student Award Recipient
  • Trial Team, 1st Place: American Bar Association Law Student Division, Regional Arbitration Competition; 1st Place, Florida Bar Chester Bedell Memorial Mock Trial Competition
  • Named as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2016 and 2017

Case History

Cases
  • Trade Secret and Noncompete Enforcement
Successfully enforced restrictive covenants and pursued claims involving theft of confidential business information, including securing injunctions and negotiated settlements to protect client goodwill.

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