Briana Blackley focuses her labor and employment practice on helping employers manage workplace issues, minimize legal risk, and respond effectively to employment-related disputes.
Briana brings a strong foundation in legal research, writing, litigation, and courtroom procedure to her practice and assists employers with a range of workplace matters, including employment litigation, administrative agency proceedings, policy and compliance issues, and day-to-day employment concerns.
Prior to joining FordHarrison, Briana served as a Summer Associate with the firm, where she gained experience working alongside attorneys on labor and employment matters. She also gained significant litigation and courtroom experience as a Certified Legal Intern with the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Office of the Public Defender. In that role, she represented clients under attorney supervision, conducted client interviews, reviewed evidence, prepared case summaries, assisted with motions, and participated in hearings and depositions. Briana also completed a judicial externship with Judge Netcher, where she observed court proceedings and developed additional insight into legal research, courtroom practice, and judicial decision-making.
Briana earned her J.D. from Barry University, Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Barry Law Review and led the 2025-2026 Law Review. She also served as a research assistant to Professor Haley Mendola and as a Dean’s Study Fellow for Civil Procedure and Torts.