Practice Areas
Education
New York University School of Law
New York, New York
J.D., 2009
Annual Survey of American Law, Executive Articles Editor
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
B.A., with highest distinction, History, 2006
Phi Beta Kappa
Bentley Scholar
The Michigan Daily, Senior Sports Editor, Writer & Columnist
Bar Admissions
Illinois
Michigan
New York
Court Admissions
All Michigan state courts
Corporate Attorney
Gabe is a member of the Business and Corporate Services Practice Team. He focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, corporate governance and general corporate matters. He represents private equity firms, portfolio companies and a wide variety of other businesses in cross-border and domestic mergers and acquisitions and commercial transactions, ranging in size from under $1 million to over $1 billion.
Gabe serves as outside general counsel for clients and lead negotiator with opposing counsel on a range of matters, including numerous add-on acquisitions for high-growth private equity portfolio companies and early-stage businesses.
Experience
Represented fintech leader and global insurance brokerage in domestic and cross-border strategic partnerships and acquisition of numerous insurance agencies and brokerages nationwide
Represented several issuers in private securities offerings
Represented private equity-owned insurance company in numerous debt and equity investment transactions and strategic partnerships
Represented global manufacturing business in mergers and acquisitions, as well as in connection with investment in peer business
Represented medical equipment provider in sale via merger to medical device manufacturer
Represented private equity-owned material handling equipment and systems provider in equity sale to global supplier of components and engineered systems
Represented private equity firm in equity purchase of dermatology platform from physicians and financial investors; subsequently represented dermatology platform in numerous asset purchases of individual dermatology practices from physician owners
Represented composite material manufacturer in majority equity sale to non-U.S. global reinforcement technologies business
Represented cyber insurance provider in asset sale to insurance company
Represented founder in equity sale of SaaS business to private equity buyer
Represented private equity firm in sale via merger of defense contractor to public defense and aerospace manufacturer
Represented global technology outsourcing business in equity purchase of automotive SaaS business from founders
Represented private equity-owned sporting goods business in asset purchase of home décor and building products business from founders
Represented private equity firm in equity purchase of employee benefit plan administrator from founders
Represented private equity firm in equity purchase of food safety and inspection business
Represented private equity firm in asset purchase of pizza franchisor
Represented SaaS business in majority equity sale to financial buyer
Represented private equity firm in asset purchase of essential oils manufacturer and wholesaler
Represented owner in sale of minor league professional ice hockey team, along with the team’s arena and related businesses
Represented private equity-owned lighting business in asset sale to non-U.S. manufacturing partner
Represented private equity-owned safety engineering business in asset and equity purchases of domestic and international strategic targets
Represented private equity-owned fasteners manufacturer in equity sale to non-U.S. global supplier of fasteners and automotive components
Represented private equity-owned food and beverage franchisor in equity sale to financial buyer
Represented private equity-owned magnetic solutions business in merger with privately-held manufacturing enterprise
Represented beverage manufacturer in equity sale to non-U.S. bottling business
Represented payment processing business in asset sale to credit card processor and merchant account provider
Represented special committee of independent directors of technology company regarding evaluation of merger with public competitor
Represented early-stage solar design and engineering business in Series B financing
Drafted and negotiated a variety of business contracts, including purchase agreements, operating agreements, confidentiality and non-compete agreements, employment and consulting agreements, and other corporate governance documents.
Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
State Bar of Michigan
Community Involvement
Detroit Regional Chamber, Leadership Detroit, Class XLII
Founders Junior Council at the Detroit Institute of Arts, Chief Protocol Officer and Member of the Board of Directors
ORT America, Michigan Region, Member of Organizing Committee for annual Rub-a-Dub fundraiser
Honors and Recognitions
The Best Lawyers In America®, Corporate Law, 2024