Coral Gables, FL – September 8, 2025 — Barakat + Bossa is pleased to announce that labor and employment attorney, Sarah Barickman, has joined the firm as Partner, spearheading the launch of its new Labor & Employment Practice Group. This strategic expansion reinforces the firm’s commitment to delivering comprehensive, business focused legal counsel in an era of rapid workplace change.
“We’re excited Sarah is joining the firm and leading this important new practice area,” said Brian Barakat, Co-founder of Barakat + Bossa. “Her experience and insight into employment law will be a tremendous asset to our clients, especially as workplace regulations and risks continue to evolve. This expansion allows us to better serve the legal needs of growing businesses across Florida and beyond.”
Barickman brings more than two decades of experience advising and defending employers in complex labor and employment matters — from high-stakes litigation to proactive compliance and workforce strategy. Sarah is licensed to practice in both Florida and New York, allowing her to represent clients across two of the nation’s most dynamic legal markets. Her career includes Big Law experience and service as a law clerk to the Honorable Gregory L. Frost of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Known for her strategic thinking and practical guidance, she has represented clients across industries including hospitality, healthcare, technology, and finance.
“There’s a tremendous, often overlooked need for sophisticated labor and employment counsel among small businesses and startups,” said Barickman. “These organizations are driving innovation and growth, but too often they don’t have access to the same level of legal guidance as large corporations. Our practice group is here to change that — delivering tailored, practical solutions that empower them to build strong, compliant, and thriving workplaces.”
The Labor & Employment Practice Group will counsel and represent employers in the following areas:
+ Business Set-Up: Drafting and implementing workplace policies, employee handbooks, and onboarding protocols to establish a compliant and productive foundation.
+ Employment Solutions: Structuring independent contractor agreements, advising on workforce classification, and providing compliance guidance tailored to each business model.
+ Compliance & Risk Management: Conducting workplace training programs and internal audits to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws.
+ Restrictive Covenant & Trade Secret Litigation: Enforcing and defending non-compete agreements, confidentiality provisions, and misappropriation claims.
+ Labor & Employment Disputes: Representing employers in litigation involving discrimination, harassment, wage and hour claims, and other workplace conflicts.
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 commercial disputes, complex corporate litigation, and international arbitration. With a multicultural team licensed across the U.S. and fluent in more than a dozen languages, Barakat + Bossa delivers seamless service to clients 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.
