About Demetra Makris

Demetra Makris is an associate in the Labor and Employment Practice. Demetra focuses her practice on defending employers of all sizes against claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour, and other employment-related claims arising under federal and state statutes. Demetra represents employers in federal and state court, arbitrations, and before various administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Demetra further advises and counsels employers on matters related to assessing reasonable accommodations, administering leaves of absences and sick leave, FMLA usage, COVID-19, disciplinary actions, terminations, proper employee classifications, drug and alcohol tests, reductions in force, employee handbooks, workplace policies, and a variety of other employment-related topics.

Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, Demetra served as in-house counsel for labor and employment at a Fortune 500 company, where she supported the company’s internal employment law matters, including defending matters before state and federal agencies, and providing internal advice and counsel on virtually all employment law matters.

Judicial Clerkships

•Hon. Michael J. Brown and Hon. Jennifer B. Campbell, 2018, Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, 2018
•Hon. James B. Morse, Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, 2018-2019

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch,' Labor and Employment Law - Management, 2026

 

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Areas of Law

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    • Labor & Employment

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Greek
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Associate
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: In-House Experience: Associate Corporate Counsel, Labor & Employment, Carvana, LLC, 2022-2023
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    Arizona
    New York
    2019, Illinois
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law
    Class of 2017
    J.D.
    Note and Comment Editor, Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law
    Other Education
    Arizona State University, Barrett Honors College
    Class of 2014
    B.A.
    magna cum laude
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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Demetra Makris was admitted in 2019 to the State of Illinois.
  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Demetra Makris is admitted to practice in Arizona, Illinois and New York.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 2750 attorneys at this location.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP was established in 1967.