Mental Health and Wellness at Gilbert LLP

According to ALM’s annual Mental Health Survey of the Legal Profession, lawyers are increasingly dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression. The 2023 survey results revealed that about 71% of nearly 3,000 respondents experience anxiety—a 5% increase from 2022—while about 38% of respondents reportedly experience depression—a 3% increase from 2022. More than 75% reported that their […]

“Unprecedented” – A Right in Search of a Remedy

On December 14, 2023, a Gilbert LLP team led by Jon-Michael Dougherty appeared in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to argue an appeal on behalf of Gilbert client Michael D. Cohen, the one-time personal attorney to former President Donald J. Trump.  The Second Circuit appeal was of the dismissal by […]

Where There Is No Remedy, There Is No Right: Holding a Rogue President to Account

What if the President of the United States could lock his public critics in prison and suffer no consequences?  The First, Fourth, and Eighth Amendments to the United States Constitution count for little if the executive can silence his critics with the threat of imprisonment and solitary confinement, while the courts sit idly by.  This […]

New Horizons for Pro Bono Work

The pandemic continues to change law firm strategy and operations across the board.  As we all cultivate a new flexibility, Gilbert LLP is bringing a fresh perspective to its pro bono work as well. We’re incredibly proud of the pro bono work that we’ve done here in D.C., and of the many ways that our […]

Hurricane Ian – Navigating Insurance Coverage

By Jason Rubinstein Hurricane Ian’s torrential rains and devastating storm surge (not to mention category 4 winds) have caused catastrophic damage, power and/or water outages, collapsed roofs, and business closures.  Despite preparations aimed at limiting the damages, once immediate health and safety is secured, individuals and companies alike will need to shift their focus to […]

Hurricane Ian – Navigating Insurance Coverage

Hurricane Ian’s torrential rains and devastating storm surge (not to mention category 4 winds) have caused catastrophic damage, power and/or water outages, collapsed roofs, and business closures.  Despite preparations aimed at limiting the damages, once immediate health and safety is secured, individuals and companies alike will need to shift their focus to mitigating losses and […]

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine:  Maximizing Insurance Coverage to Mitigate Financial Losses

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led not only to severe humanitarian consequences, but also to severe economic consequences for Ukrainians, Russians, and others who conduct business within the region.  From the destruction of physical property in Ukraine, to forced abandonment of Ukrainian assets, to trade interruptions stemming from global sanctions on Russia, economic fallout from […]

In 2021, Gilbert Continues to Embrace Its Commitment to Do Good

A key tenet of Gilbert’s philosophy is to give back to our communities.  Lawyers and other professionals at Gilbert LLP engage in public service work, including a substantial pro bono legal practice.  That practice has never been more essential. The extraordinary events of the last 22 months highlight how certain populations—immigrants, racial and ethnic minorities, […]