Overview
Gabrielle Vinci is an experienced litigator who focuses her practice on complex litigation with an emphasis on representing employees and complainants in Employment Discrimination and Title IX litigation. Recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for four consecutive years, Gabrielle has built a reputation of successfully representing victims of employment discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation in civil litigation against their employers. Gabrielle has gained recognition as an accomplished plaintiff’s employment attorney and has been recognized for her ability to secure substantial and record-breaking trial verdicts on behalf of her clients.
Gabrielle regularly assists victims of sexual assault navigate the Title IX process at universities across the country. When the university process has proven insufficient to achieve justice, Gabrielle has successfully represented victims in civil litigation under Title IX.
Described by her clients as “talented and caring,” as well as “gracious, empathetic, professional, and prepared,” Gabrielle applies an individualized hands-on approach to all of her cases and works together with her clients to achieve the most optimal result for their cases. Using this approach, Gabrielle has secured in excess of $9,000,000 in settlements on behalf of her clients. Commended by clients for her ability to tackle complex legal issues and her skill at developing innovative legal strategies, Gabrielle confidently handles all phases of litigation, from commencement through trial.
Before joining Nesenoff & Miltenberg, LLP in 2016, Gabrielle was the senior associate at a boutique employment law firm on Long Island, New York where she developed specialized knowledge in the area of employment litigation. Gabrielle is an active member of NELA/NY, an organization focused on the protection, empowerment and advancement of employees in the workforce.
Notable Work
- Record Setting Representation of Employee at Trial: Recognized for obtaining record setting $13.4M verdict in gender discrimination case against Domino Sugar as part of trial team.
- Representation of Employee in Equal Pay Dispute: Obtained favorable settlement for world-renowned basketball coach in employment dispute involving claims of gender discrimination and unequal pay.
- Litigation Representing Sexual Assault Victim against Major University: Overcame motion for summary judgement in Title IX litigation against major university leading to a significant six-figure settlement for the plaintiff before trial.
- Precedent Setting Representation of Employee in Federal Litigation for Unpaid Compensation: Represented former Wall Street broker against retaliatory counterclaims in federal breach of contract litigation, resulting in new precedent favorable to employees in the field of employment retaliation.
- Advisor of, and Advocacy for, Complainant in University Title IX Proceeding: Represented and advised female complainant in Title IX investigation resulting in findings of responsibility and sanctions against male student accused of stalking, sexual assault, retaliation, and harassment.
- Advisor for Small Businesses in Changing Area of Employment Law: Counseled small business owners in the establishment of employment policies and practices to be in compliance with ever-evolving employment laws.
- Trial Counsel for Terminated Employee Leading to Significant Verdict: Successfully obtained $1.3M verdict in federal disability discrimination case against major hospital health system.
- Litigation Representing Disabled Employee Against Major Corporation: Successfully represented former employee of Google, Inc. after client was terminated for the manifestations of his disability in the workplace.
- Litigation Representing Former Employee Falsely Accused of Misconduct: Represented former employee false accused of discrimination and misconduct in employment litigation against multinational advertising and communications conglomerate.
- Representation at Court of Appeals: Argued before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of former University board of trustees member in litigation challenging forced removal of membership from the board in retaliation for advocacy on behalf of disabled son in Title IX proceedings.
- Litigation Representing Former Coach at Harvard: Representing female coach in litigation against Harvard College stemming from false allegations of coach misconduct and unequal treatment on the basis of her gender resulting in her constructive termination of employment.
- Representation of Student and Mother who Faced Retaliation from Public School Administration: Overcame Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss and currently representing high school age victim of sexual assault and her mother in litigation stemming from public school’s retaliation against plaintiffs following report of assault to administration
- Advocacy and Representation for Two Female Complainants Whose School Subjected them to Movement Restrictions After Their Complaints of Sexual Misconduct: Defeated Defendants’ motion for summary judgment on Title IX.
Education & Admissions
Admissions
- New York State Appellate Division, Second Department
- Eastern District of New York
- Southern District of New York
- Northern District of New York
- Western District of New York
- District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Education
- Hofstra University School of Law, J.D. 2014
- Stony Brook University, B.A. 2010 cum laude
Media
- Yonker sugar factory worker gets $13.4M after suing over sexual harassment gender discrimination
- NY Federal Jury Awards $13.4 Million in Sexual Harassment Case Against Domino Sugar
- Former women’s hockey coach Katey Stone gains edge in bias case against Harvard
- Court Recommends Letting Ex-Hockey Coach Katey Stone’s Discrimination Lawsuit Move Forward
- Court allows Dickinson College grad’s lawsuit to move forward over school’s handling of sexual assault report
