Portrait of Gabriel V. Celii

Gabriel V. Celii

Counsel

Gabriel Celii devotes his practice to representing businesses and municipalities navigating labor and employment disputes ranging from wage and hour litigation and workplace discrimination defense to collective bargaining negotiations and the resolution of grievances. He is often brought in by employers to oversee the handling of investigations brought by agencies such as the Department of Labor or when complaints are filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Gabriel assists employers with all aspects of employer-employee relations and advises on hiring and termination decisions, employee classification and pay issues, non-competition agreements, employee benefits and the administration of disability and medical leave programs. He has successfully litigated claims brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), related state law and restrictive covenant and breach of contract cases, among others.

He also assists with drafting and revising employment agreements, personnel policies and the training of management staff on policy implementation and best practices to avoid litigation.

Gabriel also served as Judicial extern to the Honorable Linda Carpenter of the First Judicial District, Court of Common Pleas.

    Education

    • Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law (J.D.)
    • University of Pittsburgh (B.A., magna cum laude)

    State Bar Admissions

    • Pennsylvania

    Court Admissions

    • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

    Professional Affiliations

    • Justinian Society of Philadelphia and the American Inns of Court, Member
    • Philadelphia VIP program

    Recognitions

    • Named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Litigation - Labor and Employment (2023-2025)

“I enjoy partnering with businesses to help them efficiently assess and resolve conflicts with employees and regulatory agencies. My success is measured in the ability of the business to thrive under my counsel.”

Gabriel Celii

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    AIA Tri-State Conference
    Princeton will serve as the backdrop for three days of connection, learning, and design leadership. From keynotes to tours to the Tri-State Design Awards, this year’s conference is designed to go far beyond education sessions. Kick off the week with pre-conference intensives and individual state component Design Award celebrations, followed by three days of education, inspiration, networking, and design excellence at the 2026 AIA Tri-State Conference—featuring pre-conference intensives, three keynote speakers, 25 education sessions, curated tours, an expo, spec academies, and the AIA Tri-State Design Awards—bringing together architects and design professionals from New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania to connect, learn, and celebrate the best of the profession. G2. Designing Secure Practices: Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Contractual Provisions, and Insurance Risks for Architects (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) Architects and design professionals increasingly rely on cloud platforms, BIM software, and digital tools to manage sensitive data, creating cybersecurity and privacy risks. A single incident can trigger liability claims, regulatory obligations, reputational harm, and insurance challenges. Yet many firms underestimate how contracts, insurance, and internal practices intersect during a breach. This program offers legal and insurance perspectives on cyber risk in architecture, examining liability exposure, risky contract provisions, and mitigation strategies. A cyber insurance expert will explain policy responses, coverage gaps, coordination with professional liability, and best practices for aligning insurance with contractual risk and protecting firms from evolving cyber threats. Learning Objectives: Identify key cybersecurity and data privacy risks faced by architecture firms and explain how these risks can impact professional liability and project outcomes. Analyze common contractual provisions to determine which clauses may increase exposure to cyber incidents and propose strategies to mitigate these risks. Evaluate the scope and limitations of cyber insurance policies, including coordination with professional liability coverage, to determine how a policy would respond in a breach scenario. Develop actionable risk management strategies by integrating legal, contractual, and insurance considerations to protect sensitive client and project data.