Tracy L. Gerber

Tracy L. Gerber is Co-Managing Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s West Palm Beach office, Co-Chair of the firm’s Broker-Dealer Securities Litigation Practice, and a member of the Executive Committee of the firm’s Global Litigation Practice. A trusted advisor to leading financial institutions, public and private companies, and private equity firms, Tracy is the lawyer clients turn to when facing their most complex and high-stakes employment problems; disputes where legal, regulatory, and reputational risks often converge.

Tracy has tried more than 100 arbitrations to final award in FINRA, JAMS, and AAA, with many involving testimony from senior executives. She brings a unique ability to manage these sensitive matters with precision, understanding the business pressures executives face, their limited availability, and the need for focused, efficient preparation. Tracy has also jointly represented companies and their top leadership in employment disputes that demand discretion and strategic coordination.

Tracy regularly defends against claims alleging wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliation under SOX and state whistleblower protection statutes, U5 defamation, discrimination, sexual harassment, hostile work environment and wrongful termination arising from internal investigations and regulatory inquiries. Tracy has substantial cross-over experience in the regulatory and sales practice arena, having handled numerous SEC, FINRA, and state regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings, as well as customer arbitrations. She is particularly skilled in navigating matters involving complex privilege waiver considerations, where terminations arise from internal investigations and companies must weigh whether (and how broadly) to waive privilege in order to defend themselves.

Tracy also has wide-ranging experience with court actions related to the enforcement of arbitration agreements (including cases involving the EFAA) and challenges to arbitral awards, seeking to give clients a strategic edge in protecting arbitration rights and outcomes. Known for her ability to manage parallel proceedings (employment, regulatory, and customer matters) Tracy ensures strategies are aligned and risk-sensitive. She also advises clients proactively through pre-dispute mediation and agency charges before the EEOC, OSHA, and similar bodies.

Tracy developed Greenberg Traurig’s national arbitrator database, consulted on arbitrator selection for more than 1,000 panels, and previously served as a FINRA arbitrator. A sought-after speaker and faculty member at the Securities Industry Institute at the Wharton School, Tracy is widely regarded as a thought leader in securities arbitration and employment litigation.

Concentrations

•Employment litigation and arbitration
•Securities litigation and arbitration

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Recipient, PayPal, 'Legal Leaders Award,' 2024
•Shortlisted, Euromoney, Americas Women in Business Law Awards, 'Best in Securities Litigation,' 2023 and 2024
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Labor & Employment; Litigation: Securities, 2022-2025
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America
•Commercial Litigation, 2026
•Litigation - Securities, 2014-2026
•Arbitration, 2023-2026
•Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2023-2024, 2026
•'Lawyer of the Year,' Litigation - Securities, West Palm Beach, 2023
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Dispute Resolution - Securities Litigation - Defense, 2018-2023 and 2025
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 2012-2014, 2021-2022, 2024-2025
•Listed, South Florida Business Journal, 'Power Leaders in Law and Accounting,' 2017 and 2025
•Listed, Florida Trend, Florida 500, 2025
•Listed, Florida Trend, Legal Elite - Notable Managing Partners, 2023-2024
•Listed, Florida Trend, Legal Elite - Notable Women Leaders in Law, 2023
•Listed, Benchmark Litigation, 'Labor & Employment Star,' 2019-2024
•Recognized, Palm Beach Illustrated, 'Top Lawyers,' 2018, 2021-2025
•Listed, Euromoney's Expert Guides: 'Women in Business Law,' 2021-2022
•Recognized, Daily Business Review, 'Florida Legal Awards: Best Mentors,' 2021
•Listed, South Florida Legal Guide, 'Top Lawyer,' 2020-2021
•Team Member, a Law360 'Florida Powerhouse,' 2018
•Selected, National Law Journal, 'Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Champion,' 2018
•Listed, South Florida Business Journal, Influential Business Women, 2017
•Team Member, a Law360 'Employment Practice Group of the Year,' 2011 & 2013
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0