Clarissa A. Gomez focuses her practice on litigation matters, regularly representing clients in class actions and other complex business disputes. She represents clients in various industries, including healthcare, hospitality, energy, and education.
In addition, Clarissa defends employers and managers in employment disputes arising under employment laws, including the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. She has experience with claims alleging discrimination, wrongful discharge, and harassment.
Clarissa has an active pro bono practice and is involved in the Greenberg Traurig’s Women’s Initiative in New Jersey.
Concentrations
•Business disputes
•Class action litigation
•Commercial arbitrations
•Employment litigation
•ERISA litigation
•Franchise litigation
•Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) litigation
The attorney is providing legal services through and affiliated with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a New York Limited Liability Partnership. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Judicial Clerkships
•Hon. Michael A. Hammer, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, 2015-2016
•Hon. Edward M. Coleman, Superior Court of New Jersey, 2014-2015
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Member, Winning Team, New Jersey Law Journal’s ' General Litigation Department of the Year, ' 2024
•Team Member, The American Lawyer, “New Jersey Litigation Department of the Year,” 2022
•Team Member, Benchmark Litigation’s “New Jersey Law Firm of the Year,” Shortlisted, 2022, 2024
•Team Member, The American Lawyer’s “Regional Litigation Department of the Year - New Jersey,” Finalist, 2019