Gabriel J. Jiran

In his labor-relations practice, Gabriel has negotiated collective-bargaining agreements on behalf of educational institutions, healthcare companies, manufacturers and municipalities. He frequently represents employers in labor disputes heard before administrative agencies and courts.

Gabriel is a recognized thought-leader and educator. He speaks frequently at local, regional and national events, including conferences organized by the National Public Employer Labor Relations Association, the International Personnel Management Association, the Connecticut Bar Association, the Connecticut Association of Nonprofits, and the Connecticut Business and Industry Association. He also served as a guest lecturer at the University of Connecticut School of Business MBA program.

Gabriel also has written articles, analyses and alerts on labor and employment matters that have been published in leading industry and legal journals. He is the author of Model Employee Handbook for Nonprofits and his review of federal labor decisions was published for years as a part of the Connecticut Bar Association’s annual meeting.

Gabriel is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion at the firm, in the legal profession and beyond. He is the former chair of the firm's Committee on Diversity and Inclusion. As former president and current member of the Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity (LCD), Gabriel has helped develop, lead and support many of the organization’s programs, and has served as a mentor to minority law students through LCD's mentorship program.

Outside of his legal practice, Gabriel is an artist, triathlete, fly fisherman and self-taught guitarist — activities and interests that reflect the focused, patient pursuit of long-term objectives also required by his clients.