Coral Gables, FL — November 7, 2025 — Barakat + Bossa is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2026 Best Lawyers® – Best Law Firms list for Labor & Employment Litigation in Miami. This prestigious recognition reflects the firm’s continued commitment to delivering high-caliber legal counsel in one of the most complex and rapidly evolving areas of business law.
The honor comes amid a period of strategic growth for the firm, marked by the launch of a dedicated Labor & Employment Practice Group led by Sarah Barickman, a seasoned employment attorney with over two decades of experience. Licensed in both Florida and New York, Barickman brings a wealth of insight from her Big Law background and federal clerkship, and has represented clients across industries including healthcare, hospitality, finance, and technology.
Barakat + Bossa’s Labor & Employment team offers comprehensive services ranging from compliance counseling and workforce strategy to high-stakes litigation. The firm is particularly known for its specialized expertise in restrictive covenant and trade secret litigation, including non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality disputes. Founding partner Brian Barakat currently chairs the Florida Bar Business Law Section’s Restrictive Covenant Task Force, leading efforts to modernize Florida Statute § 542.335 and shape the legal framework governing employee mobility and business protection.
“Our inclusion in the 2026 Best Law Firms list and the launch of our Labor & Employment practice reflect a natural evolution in our mission,” said Brian Barakat, Co-founder of Barakat + Bossa. “We’ve long recognized that smaller businesses and startups often lack access to the same level of legal sophistication as large corporations—especially in specialized areas like restrictive covenants and employment litigation. This expansion ensures that every business, regardless of size, can partner with a team that understands their challenges and is equipped to protect their most valuable asset: their people.”
ABOUT BARAKAT + BOSSA
Barakat + Bossa is a Chambers-ranked international business law firm trusted by entrepreneurs, privately held companies, and multinational corporations for more than two decades. The firm is renowned for its strategic, results-driven counsel in high-stakes legal matters. With a multicultural team fluent in more than a dozen languages, Barakat + Bossa helps clients navigate the U.S. legal market with clarity and confidence, serving businesses in Florida and around the world, including Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Guided by its philosophy—Trained to Protect + Win—the firm combines deep legal expertise, relentless preparation, and a culture of scholarship and innovation. Its attorneys are recognized leaders in their fields and are committed to staying at the forefront of business law through publishing, teaching, and advanced training.
