Highly adept litigator representing businesses and government agencies across Florida at the trial and appellate levels. Known for enterprise impact and expertise in employment law matters.
Thomasina Moore has a diverse legal practice comprising appellate law, juvenile law, labor and employment, ethics and public records, and government contracting matters. Board-certified by The Florida Bar in appellate practice and juvenile law, Thomasina has represented clients in over 1,000 appeals throughout her career, including dozens of complex cases.
Thomasina counsels government agencies and businesses on employment matters involving employee relations issues, policy development, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including those involving race, age, religion, national origin, and sex discrimination; sexual harassment; alleged violations of ADA; wrongful terminations; breach of contract; Florida Whistleblower Act; and FLSA and FMLA violations. She represents organizations needing strategic and operational guidance to help drive bottom-line revenue growth by working closely with clients to help strengthen and protect their organization, advising on team performance, optimizing organizational structures, and providing guidance on reporting processes to accommodate efficient business operations.
Thomasina regularly collaborates with GrayRobinson colleagues in government affairs and lobbying, labor and employment, and appellate practices to provide clients with the resources and relationships necessary for meaningful impact.
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Notable Work
- While at the Florida Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Office, helped develop the “Defending Best Interests” initiative, which saved taxpayers millions of dollars by recruiting pro bono appellate attorneys to write briefs in termination of parental rights cases. The program was honored by Florida TaxWatch for efficiency in government.
- Developed and presented a constitutional analysis on the scope of parental rights, which the Florida Department of Children and Families supported after taking a contrary position in prior district court cases. The Supreme Court adopted the argument, and the decision continues to positively impact thousands of children throughout Florida each year.
- Served on a committee charged with developing a rule for ineffective assistance of counsel in cases regarding the termination of parental rights. Authored the minority report and was chosen by the committee chair to argue its merits in the Supreme Court, which ultimately adopted a majority of the report.
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Recognition
- First District Appellate Inn of Court, Master of the Bench
- Florida TaxWatch Productivity Awards
- Defending Best Interests Project, 2018
- FAWL in Love with GAL, 2019
- Free Florida CLE: LeGAL Support for your Pro Bono Practice, 2020
- Florida Trend, Legal Elite, 2020-2021
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Insights
- “Ethics for State Government Employees,” The Association of Inspectors General (AIG) Florida Chapter Training webinar, September 5, 2024
- “Navigating the 2023 Labor and Employment Law Landscape: What Employers Should Know,” GrayRobinson Labor and Employment Webinar, June 15, 2023
- “Proceedings From Petition To Adjudicatory Hearing in Dependency Cases,” Florida Juvenile Law and Practice Vol. 16, 2022-2023
- “Postdisposition In Dependency Cases,” Florida Juvenile Law and Practice Vol. 16, 2022-2023
- “Practicing Before the Florida First District Court of Appeal 2022,” Appellate Practice Section of The Florida Bar, April 8, 2022
- “Stare Decisis: Old Principle, New Views,” Everything Old is new Again CLE Series presented by the Guardian ad Litem Program and the Pro Bono Committee of The Florida Bar’s APS, January 26, 2022
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Media
- “Personnel File --- People on the Move, September 8, 2023,” News Service of Florida, September 8, 2023
- “Three GrayRobinson Attorneys Recognized by Florida Association for Women Lawyers at The Florida Bar Annual Convention,” GrayRobinson Press Release, June 23, 2023
- “Briefcase,” Tallahassee Democrat, January 6, 2022
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Affiliations
- Florida Association for Women Lawyers
- Executive Board
- President
- President-Elect, 2022-2023
- Legislative Director, 2020-2022
- The Florida Bar
- Advisory Committee, 2024 Pro Bono Service Awards
- Appellate Practice Section Executive Committee
- Board-certified in Appellate Practice and Juvenile Law
- Legislative Committee, Co-Chair, 2021-2023
- Pro Bono Legal Services Committee
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Credentials
- J.D., Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center
- B.S., Legal Studies, Nova Southeastern University
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Admissions
- Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida
- U.S. Supreme Court
