Lía Fiol-Matta

Lía Fiol-Matta is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in labor and employment law, currently serving as Senior Counsel at LatinoJustice PRLDEF since January 2021. In this role, Lía leads law reform affirmative litigations, provides mentorship to junior attorneys, and acts as a media spokesperson. Prior to this position, Lía worked as an Attorney At Law at Hyderally & Associates, focusing on plaintiff-side employment and civil rights cases, and served as General Counsel for Local 100 UNITE HERE, handling all legal matters for the union. Lía's earlier roles include Associate General Counsel at SEIU Local 32BJ and various positions in education and mental health services. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctor from the City University of New York School of Law and a Master's and Bachelor's in Clinical Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico.