Gabriella Sternfeld

Gabriella Sternfeld is an Associate at JFB Legal.  Gabriella is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience representing corporate and individual clients in a variety of capacities including commercial litigation, complex multi-party litigation, public entity defense, general liability, catastrophic injury, and professional malpractice. Gabriella is experienced in all facets of litigation including mediation and trial. 

Education

  • Lewis and Clark Law School, J.D., 2020

      • 1L Best Oral Advocate
      • Orientation Leader and Peer Mentor for Incoming Law Students
      • Student Judge for 1L Appellate Brief Oral Argument
      • Selected Participant to the Center for Business Law and Innovation Workshop hosted by Intel
  • Loyola Marymount University, B.A., History, 2013

Civil Litigation

  • Represented the nation’s second largest public school district in a complex mass torts litigation and corresponding insurance coverage litigation.
  • Represented municipality in complex mass torts litigation concerning widespread sexual abuse committed by former city employee and purported cover up by the city.

Internal and Regulatory Investigations

  • Conducted independent investigation for various corporate and public entities, including public utility company, concerning widespread employee misconduct and alleged coverup.

Andrade Gonzalez, LLP, Los Angeles, CA (2020-2022)

Associate
  • Prepared all pre-trial written work product for catastrophic personal injury case against a public entity which resulted in settlement award of $575,000 for individual plaintiff.
  • Conducted independent investigations for entities regarding widespread employee misconduct and alleged coverup of sexual assault.
  • Collaborated closely with founding partners in complex insurance coverage disputes representing corporate, governmental, and individual policyholders against their insurance carriers.

Chapman Glucksman, Los Angeles, CA (2022-2023)

Associate
  • Primary handling attorney on dozens of cases ranging from professional malpractice, business litigation, and general liability with jury and court trial, arbitration, and mediation experience.
  • Draft and argue meritorious motions, including dispositive motions and discovery motions obtaining sanctions jointly and severally against opposing parties and their counsel.
  • Support senior and equity partners prepare for trial on complex, multimillion-dollar commercial litigation matters.
  • Obtain dismissal with prejudice on medical malpractice action without filing a responsive pleading.

Bar Admissions

  • California
  • New York