Gabriel N. Rubin
Gabriel Rubin is a principal in the San Francisco, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He has two decades of experience litigating matters in state and federal courts.
Gabe advises and represents employers in a broad range of employment law matters, including those involving discrimination and harassment, wage-and-hour issues, wrongful termination, and retaliation claims. He also advises companies on non-compete issues and trains managers and supervisors on preventive litigation practices, focusing on how to comply with applicable laws and regulations, avoid workplace disputes, resolve employee relations problems, and satisfy legitimate employee expectations.
Gabe has handled all phases of litigation including jury and bench trials, arbitrations, and dispositive motions that have resulted in favorable outcomes for his clients. While Gabe takes an approach that all cases should be prepared as if they will go to trial, he also provides practical advice to achieve efficiencies and work on early resolution to obtain a beneficial settlement for clients when appropriate.
Prior to joining Jackson Lewis, Gabe worked for several national law firms, served as a legislative clerk for the United States House of Representatives, and was a senior associate at a high-tech DC-based trade association.
Pro Bono and Community Involvement
- Gabriel obtained the immediate release of an abused woman serving a life sentence in prison on habeas petition through pro bono work.
Speeches
- “What Employers Need to Know About Legal Marijuana,” CLM (Oakland, CA, October 2016) (panelist)
- “Navigating the Hazy Field of Legal Marijuana: A guide for Employers and Insurers,” PLUS (Oakland, CA, May 2016) (moderator)
- “Find it Free and Fast on the Net: Strategies for Legal Research on the Web,” NBI Seminars (Oakland, CA, June 2011)