Viktoryia Johnson is a career employer-rights attorney and is proud to be Board Certified by The Florida Bar in the area of Labor & Employment Law. Viktoryia has dedicated her entire practice to defending companies in complex workplace disputes and advising employers on all aspects of the employer–employee relationship.
At FordHarrison, Viktoryia accelerated through the ranks from Summer Clerk to Law Partner, building a strong record of success along the way. Viktoryia represents employers under all state and federal employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, Florida Civil Rights Act, Florida’s Whistleblower Acts, and others. Over the years, Viktoryia has secured numerous appellate victories, obtained grants of summary judgment in high-stakes litigation, and achieved countless no-cause determinations before the administrative agencies across the United States, resolving charges of discrimination before they ever reach court. In addition to her robust litigation practice, Viktoryia provides day-to-day legal counsel to employers on discipline, termination, policies, compliance, training, risk management, and all other workplace issues. Viktoryia routinely conducts non-management and management trainings, and is available to lead investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, and any other alleged misconduct in the workplace.
Viktoryia graduated magna cum laude from Stetson University College of Law, ranking in the top 4% of her class. During law school, she completed the Honors Program, served as Executive Editor of the Stetson Law Review, and led the student Labor & Employment Law Association as President. Her commitment to the field was recognized with the Florida Bar Labor & Employment Law Section Dean W. Gary Vause Award. Viktoryia is active on the Executive Council of the Florida Bar Labor & Employment Law Section and is the Editor of The Checkoff, the Section’s quarterly online publication.
Born and raised till the age of 19 in Minsk, Belarus, Viktoryia brings an international perspective to her practice. Viktoryia proudly serves business owners from diverse backgrounds across Eastern Europe. She routinely advises clients in the Russian language, and has a strong comprehension of spoken and written Ukrainian and Belarusian.