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TJ Walsh

Partner | tj@chauvellaw.com | 650-573-9500 | (He/Him)

About TJ

TJ is a multi-state litigator and counselor with over a decade of experience. TJ has built a reputation for being a fierce advocate for his clients. Originally from Ann Arbor, MI, TJ ventured to Florida for his higher education, earning his degree from Florida Gulf Coast University and then his law degree from Nova Southeastern University.

TJ’s career is nothing short of impressive. He’s defended the nation’s largest manufacturers, protected mid-market business interests, drafted contracts for tech giants like Google, and represented major residential communities. He’s licensed in California, Florida, and Washington, D.C., along with numerous federal courts.

TJ specializes in safeguarding businesses across various industries, including tech, healthcare, transportation, retail, real estate, food and beverage, and hospitality. His expertise helps employers navigate complex employment laws and create solid HR policies, from onboarding documents to Employee Handbooks. TJ also defends companies against wage and hour claims, discrimination, harassment, retaliation actions, as well as class actions and multi-plaintiff lawsuits.

TJ is passionate about community building through accessible legal services and has served in leadership roles, such as Chairman of the Labor & Employment Section of the San Mateo County Bar Association and Membership Director on the Board of Directors for the Gay & Lesbian Lawyers Network. When TJ isn’t in the courtroom or advising clients, he enjoys playing tennis and whipping up delicious dishes like pasta and tiramisu in the kitchen.

Speeches and Presentations

“What Florida Employers Need to Know About About Covid-19, Employee Benefits & Law Changes,” Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce (Fort Lauderdale, FL; March 2021) (Panelist)

“2019 California Employment Law Updates”, San Mateo County Bar Association (Redwood City, CA; January 2019) (Presenter)

“Wage and Hour Discovery: Common Privacy Objections from Employers and Employees”, San Mateo County Bar Association (San Mateo, CA; October 2018) (Presenter)

 

Awards & Honors

“Man of Style” (BBX Capital Men of Style by Kimpton Shorebreak; 2024)

Selected to Florida Rising Stars list. (Super Lawyers™; 2022 – 2024)

“Man of Influence” Honoree (South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine; 2023)

Employment Attorney of the Year (South Florida Legal Guide; 2021)

Selected to Northern California Rising Stars list. (Super Lawyers™; 2019 – 2021)

Bar Admissions

State Bar of California 

State Bar of Florida 

U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia 

Southern District of Florida 

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit 

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California 

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California 

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California 

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California 

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 

 

Education

 Bachelor of Arts, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, Florida

Juris Doctor, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Professional Involvement

Trustee, Greater Florida Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, 2021 – 2024
Member, GLBX Council, 2021 – 2022

Member, Wilton Manors Business Association, 2021 – 2024

Member, Greater Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, 2021 – 2024

Member, National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, 2021 – 2024

Member, National LGBT Bar Association, 2021 – 2023

Panelist, (virtual) Pride Month Panel, CareMax, 2022

Member, San Mateo County Bar Association, 2017 – 2019; 2025 – Present.
Chair of Labor & Employment Section, 2018 – 2019

Member, Broward County Bar Association, 2010 – 2014; 2021 – 2023

Member, Gay & Lesbian Lawyers Network, 2010 – 2014; 2021 – 2023
Board of Directors, Membership Chair, 2012 – 2014

Community Involvement

Co-Chair of “InspHIRED Luncheon”, Arc Broward, 2024

Member, South Florida Tennis Club, 2015 – 2024

Participant and Sponsor, “Gilda’s Race for Hope,” Gilda’s Club of South Florida, 2023

Presenter, “Apogee Awards”, Lifestyle Magazine, 2023

Trustee, Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale Foundation, 2021 – 2023
Featured Trustee, Go Riverwalk Magazine, December 2022

Board of Directors, South Florida Symphony Orchestra, 2022 – 2024
Honoree, “Sound of the Symphony” Award, 2023
Host, “Annual Charity Art Exhibit”, 2023
Chair, “Maestra’s Masters” Golf Tournament, 2023

Gala Host Committee, Equality Florida, 2022

Board of Directors, Tower Club Fort Lauderdale, 2022 – 2024
Member, Executive Committee, 2023 – 2024
Chair, 50th Anniversary Committee, 2024
Member, Membership Committee, 2022 – 2024
Member, C-Suite Council, 2022 – 2023

Host, “Annual Charity Art Exhibit”, Florida Children’s Theater, 2022

Member, Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, 2021 – 2022

Member/Volunteer, Kiwanis Club of San Carlos, 2017 – 2019

Appointed Member, Community Affairs Advisory Board, City of Wilton Manors, 2013 – 2014