About Jody
After beginning her legal practice as a litigator in Baltimore, Maryland, Jody Florence joined KZA in 1998 and became a partner in 2003. Jody exclusively represents and advises employers in labor and employment matters. In addition to assisting clients with preventive measures such as employee training and policy development, Jody defends employers against claims of discrimination and other unlawful treatment before Nevada’s state and federal courts, as well as state and federal governmental agencies. Jody has guided employers across multiple industries through executive hiring and termination issues, internal investigations, and ADA and FMLA issues. Additionally, she has considerable experience representing private and public employers in complex labor arbitration proceedings.
After beginning her legal practice as a litigator in Baltimore, Maryland, Jody Florence joined KZA in 1998 and became a partner in 2003. Jody exclusively represents and advises employers in labor and employment matters. In addition to assisting clients with preventive measures such as employee training and policy development, Jody defends employers against claims of discrimination and other unlawful treatment before Nevada’s state and federal courts, as well as state and federal governmental agencies. Jody has guided employers across multiple industries through executive hiring and termination issues, internal investigations, and ADA and FMLA issues. Additionally, she has considerable experience representing private and public employers in complex labor arbitration proceedings.
Case History
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Management, Las Vegas (2025)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Las Vegas (2025)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Las Vegas (2017)
- Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Management, Las Vegas (2012)
- Recognized: Employment Law - Management
- Recognized: Labor Law - Management
- Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Special Focus: Management
- Rising Star, Mountain States Super Lawyer Magazine 2008
- AV® Preeminent™ Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating
- Super Lawyer, Mountain States Super Lawyers Magazine, 2010 – 2016