Yolanda Bruce is an associate at the firm’s Orlando office. She is a trial attorney who concentrates her practice on workers’ compensation and labor and employment. Yolanda is an experienced advocate with over 15 years of litigation experience. She is known for her tenacity and effectiveness in defending claims.
Yolanda began her legal career as an Assistant State Attorney in the Ninth Judicial Circuit. The experience as a prosecutor provided her with a strong framework as a trial lawyer. She also served as senior trial attorney for the Florida Department of Children and Families, litigating dependency cases involving abuse and neglect. Yolanda also has 10 years of experience as an attorney for the federal government. Prior to joining Hamilton, Miller, & Birthisel, Yolanda defended a federal agency against lawsuits involving employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, failure to accommodate, and whistleblower violations.
Yolanda graduated from Florida A&M University with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She received her Juris Doctorate from Florida A&M University, College of Law.
PRACTICE AREAS
Labor & Employment
Workers’ Compensation
Education
J.D., Florida A&M University College of Law
- Moot Court Board, Chair
- Student Bar Association 1L Representative
- Law School Ambassador
B.S., Florida A&M University
Admissions
- Florida
- District of Columbia
- Orange County Bar Association Member
experience
Summary judgment on allegations of employment discrimination, retaliation, and harassment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as well as violations of the Rehabilitation Act
Summary judgment on allegations of violation of the American With Disabilities Act
Decision affirming the Agency’s removal action
Prevailed on appeal upholding Summary Judgment on claims of discrimination and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
Prevailed on appeal upholding Summary Judgment on claims of violations of the American With Disabilities Act
Prevailed on appeal upholding Summary Judgment on claims of discrimination and harassment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
memberships
- Florida Bar
- District of Columbia Bar
community involvment
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
