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Mr. Gamboli represents management in all areas of employment law and related litigation. He advises clients on current topics, such as the 2009 ADA law, FMLA Regulations and COBRA law changes under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. In addition to having over 17 years’ experience litigating general business disputes, he defends employment discrimination and related claims in Rhode Island and Massachusetts state and federal courts, and before state and federal administrative agencies such as the RICHR, MCAD and EEOC. Mr. Gamboli has extensive experience in the negotiation, drafting and implementation of employment contracts, policies, handbooks and separation agreements, and has defended and prosecuted numerous lawsuits concerning non-competition agreements and trade secrets. Chambers USA - America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has consistently recognized Mr. Gamboli as a leading management-side employment attorney and litigator. He has been selected by his peers to be included in Rhode Island Super Lawyers and in The Best Lawyers in America in Labor & Employment Law.

REPRESENTATIVE CASES

• Won a precedent setting R.I. Supreme Court case for national jewelry and fine goods corporation establishing that employee manuals including discretionary amendment provisions do not create contractual rights.
• Obtained federal court summary judgment for worldwide crystal manufacturer against retailer on antitrust, breach of contract and fraud claims.
• Won federal court trial for state’s dominant workers’ compensation insurance carrier against national competitor on claims of trademark infringement, establishing new precedent on issue of harm in intellectual property infringement actions.
• Won Rhode Island Supreme Court decision dismissing disability discrimination claims against national retail chain by former employee.

EDUCATION
Boston University School of Law, J.D.
   magna cum laude, 1991

Bucknell University, B.S., 1986

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Rhode Island Bar Association
American Bar Association
   Sections on Labor and
   Employment Law and Litigation
Massachusetts Bar Association

REPRESENTATIVE PUBLICATIONS
”Swine Flu - What Do I Do?”, Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP Take Note E-news, May 2009

"Stimulus Law Expands COBRA Coverage"
   Providence Business News, March 14, 2009

“Update Employee Handbook Now, Save Later “
   Providence Business News, March 14, 2009

” 2009 Stimulus Bill: Expansion of COBRA Coverage”, Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP Take Note E-news, March 2009

"New Employee Handbook Requirements Relating to the FMLA", Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP Take Note e-Alert, January 2009

"The “New” Americans with Disabilities Act " Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP Client Alert, October 2008

"Protecting Your Company from Negligent Hiring Claims" Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP Client Alert, June 2007

"Employee Free Choice Act" Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP Client Alert, March 2007

REPRESENTATIVE SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

NBC NewsChannel 10 WJAR "Sunrise News" with Frank Coletta:
Appearance on topics of "Social Security "No Match" Letters", "Supreme Court Age Discrimination Ruling" and "Overtime Regulations".

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Special Olympics Rhode Island
    Board of Directors
Rhode Island Community Food Bank
    Board of Directors
Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce
    Board of Directors
Providence Foundation
    Board of Trustees

BAR MEMBERSHIPS
Rhode Island, 1992
Massachusetts, 1991