Best Lawyers has named Giselle Gutierrez, Esq., to the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment for the Coral Gables, Florida region. The selection marks her first inclusion on the publication's primary list, following recognition on Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2022. The 2027 editions were released on August 20, 2026.
Now in its 33rd year, The Best Lawyers in America recognizes attorneys across 151 practice areas and 203 metropolitan and geographic regions, representing approximately the top five percent of practicing attorneys in the market. Results for this edition were informed by millions of confidential evaluations submitted by tens of thousands of voting attorneys. The publication does not accept self-nomination. An attorney enters consideration only upon nomination by another member of the profession, after which currently recognized attorneys in the same practice area and region complete confidential evaluations of that candidate's work. Inclusion therefore reflects the assessment of practitioners who appear alongside and in opposition to the nominee.
"Peer review recognition is distinct from other forms of professional acknowledgment, because the evaluations are submitted by attorneys who have observed the work directly, including those who have opposed it," said Giselle Gutierrez, Esq., founding attorney of Exhibit G Law Firm. "Inclusion on this list reflects the judgment of colleagues who practice in the same courts and appear before the same agencies. I am grateful for their consideration and for the confidence our clients continue to place in this firm."
For clients and the broader legal community, the recognition carries practical weight. Best Lawyers selections are often used by corporate counsel and individuals seeking specialized representation, particularly in high-stakes employment disputes. Gutierrez's elevation to the primary list, after several years on the Ones to Watch roster, signals sustained peer confidence in her litigation practice at a time when labor and employment matters are increasingly complex and consequential.
Exhibit G Law Firm, which Gutierrez founded, serves clients in South Florida and northern New Jersey from offices in Miami and Hoboken. The firm handles a range of employment matters, including discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wage and overtime, whistleblower, separation agreement, and employment contract issues for both businesses and individuals. The firm's full list of practice areas is available on its website.
Additional recognitions for Gutierrez include the Daily Business Review's On The Rise honor in the 2025 Florida Legal Awards, Lawyers of Distinction in 2025, the University of Florida Levin College of Law Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, and Miami Today's Achiever recognition. She earned her J.D. from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and served as president of the Cuban American Bar Association in 2023 and on the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors.
The Best Lawyers inclusion is more than an individual accolade; it underscores the firm's growing reputation in a competitive legal market. For potential clients, peer-reviewed recognition can serve as a trusted indicator of an attorney's standing among colleagues and adversaries. As employment litigation continues to evolve, such endorsements may influence how businesses and employees choose representation in disputes that can affect livelihoods and corporate reputations.
