As a member of our Litigation department, Laurel’s practice includes litigation with administrative agencies and in state and federal courts. She practices in the area of general commercial litigation and intellectual property litigation. Laurel’s experience includes representing clients in disputes involving trademarks, copyright, patents, trade secrets, and unfair competition and she is experienced in all phases of litigation including trial. Before joining Hinckley Allen, Laurel worked as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Mae A. D’Agostino, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York in Albany. Laurel was an attorney at O’Neill & Neylon prior to working as a Law Clerk. She received her J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law and her B.S. in Marketing and B.A. in Communication from the University of Maryland.
Credentials
Work Experience
- Hinckley Allen
- Associate (2015-Present)
- The Hon. Mae A. D'Agostino, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
- Law Clerk (2014-2015)
- O'Neill & Neylon
- Paralegal/Attorney (2013-2014)
- The Hon. M. Margaret McKeown, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Judicial Extern (2013)
- U.S. Department of Justice
- Legal Intern, Public Integrity Section (2012)
- California Attorney General's Office
- Certified Legal Intern, Correction Writs & Appeals Section (2012)
- San Diego County Primary Public Defender
- Legal Intern (2011)
- Formula Public Relations
- Assistant Account Executive (2008-2010)
Honors & Awards
- New Hampshire Association for Justice, Granite State Advocate Award (2021)
- Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, Excellence in the Law "Up & Coming Lawyer" (2021)
- Super Lawyers, Massachusetts, Rising Star (2021)
Bar Memberships
- Massachusetts
- New York
- United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
- United States District Court, Eastern District of New York
- United States District Court, District of Massachusetts
- United States District Court, Northern District of New York
- United States District Court, Southern District of New York
News & Insight
Judge Vacates $6.5M Trade Secrets Verdict, Awards New Trial
September 26, 2019Our veteran Litigation group, successfully overturned a $6.5 million trade secrets verdict on behalf of our client, ALCOR Scientific. After years of litigation and a three-week trial, our lawyers prevailed against all patent and copyright infringement co…
2019 Real Estate Tax Abatement Process
January 8, 2019Tax abatement season is here, with some fast approaching filing deadlines in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. If you have not already done so, now is the time for property owners to review their real estate tax assessments to de…
2018 Real Estate Tax Abatement Process
January 18, 2018Tax abatement season is here, with some fast approaching filing deadlines in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. If you have not already done so, now is the time for property owners to review their real estate tax assessments to de…
Federal Court Blocks New Department of Labor Overtime Regulations
November 28, 2016On November 22, 2016, a federal district court in Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the new DOL overtime regulations that were set to take effect on December 1st of this year. And while this fight is far from over, it does effective…
34 Hinckley Allen Attorneys Recognized as 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
October 12, 2021Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that Super Lawyers has selected 34 Hinckley Allen attorneys as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to re…
Hinckley Allen Attorney Laurel M. Gilbert Recognized with the 2021 Excellence in the Law Award
May 12, 2021Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that Laurel M. Gilbert has been selected to receive the Excellence in Law Award in the “Up & Coming Lawyers” category. Presented by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, the Excellence in the Law Awards honors the very…
29 Hinckley Allen Attorneys Recognized as 2020 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
October 22, 2020Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that Super Lawyers has selected 29 Hinckley Allen attorneys as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to re…
Hinckley Allen Client ALCOR Scientific Prevails in Defense of Patent and Copyright Infringement and Trade Secret Misappropriation Claims
September 26, 2019Hinckley Allen client, ALCOR Scientific Inc., has defeated long-pending patent and copyright infringement and trade secret misappropriation claims relating to ALCOR’s diagnostic medical instruments. After years of litigation and a three week trial, ALC…
Events
Connecticut Labor & Employment Roundtable 2018
January 10, 2018Join us to discuss the changing landscape and latest legislation changes affecting Connecticut businesses and individuals. Bring your questions for our panelists!MCLE approved. CLE credit will be made available.
Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits Law Seminar
October 12, 2017Join us at our Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits Law Seminar. Update your knowledge on a number of important issues and recent legislation in the ever-expanding area of law.
Human Resource Law: Safeguard Employers and Maximize Legal Protections
July 12, 2017Hinckley Allen Associate Laurel M. Gilbert will be presenting at the National Business Institute's (NBI) Human Resource Law Seminar: "Safeguard Employers and Maximize Legal Protections." Laurel will provide practice tips on Employee Handbooks and Policies,…
Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits Law Seminar
May 4, 2017Don't miss out on the opportunity to update your knowledge on a number of important issues and recent legislation in the ever-expanding area of employment & labor law. Registration and Continental Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Seminar: 8:30 a.m. -…