Gabrielle DiGello
Milford,CT
Summary
In-house attorney with 3+ years of experience providing legal counsel across commercial contracting, compliance, innovation, operational, and risk management matters within a global consumer products company. Legal lead to local and global stakeholders supporting Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, Clinical, and Innovation teams. Experienced in high-volume contract negotiation, policy implementation, compliance training, and cross-functional business partnership.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Counsel
Beiersdorf, Inc
Stamford, CT
07.2024 - Current
- Serve as lead legal counsel for the Aquaphor portfolio, advising business stakeholders on commercial, compliance, innovation, intellectual property, and risk management matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements including partnership, licensing, influencer, sponsorship, services, SOW, manufacturing, and vendor agreements.
- Advise cross-functional stakeholders across Marketing, Regulatory, Clinical, R&D, Procurement, Finance, Quality, and Global Innovation teams on legal and business risks associated with product launches, supplier relationships, and strategic initiatives.
- Support Global Aquaphor Innovation programs and collaborate with international stakeholders, including senior leadership, on U.S. and Canadian legal, regulatory, litigation, and product classification considerations.
- Develop and deliver legal and compliance trainings covering advertising law, compliance, litigation risk, AI governance, promotional marketing, attorney-client privilege, and regulatory requirements.
- Partnered with Finance and Procurement to develop and implement the company's Non-T&E Policy and advised on localization of global policies, including AI governance initiatives.
- Led development of operational tools and guidance materials, including the Consumer Complaint SOP, Data Access Intake Form, Competitor Challenge Intake Form, and brand playbooks to improve compliance and legal review efficiency.
- Evaluated manufacturing, supply, quality, warehousing, logistics, and transportation-related agreements and advised stakeholders on contractual remedies, liability exposure, and operational risk mitigation.
Law Clerk
Beiersdorf, Inc
Stamford, CT
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Supported legal review and negotiation of contracts across procurement, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, marketing, and operational functions.
- Assisted with litigation management, contract drafting, legal research, warehouse-related business matters, and cross-functional risk management initiatives.
Law Clerk
The Trust (powered by the NFLPA)
Washington, District of Columbia
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated contracts.
- Developed internal policies and compliance initiatives, including HIPAA compliance.
- Led implementation of a new contract lifecycle management (CLM) system.
- Researched and presented NIL education strategies to the NFLPA to promote financial literacy and reduce contractual risk for student-athletes.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Quinquiac University School of Law
North Haven05-2023
Bachelors of Science - Pre-Law
Stevenson University
Baltimore05-2019
Extracurricular Activities
- Youth Lacrosse Coach
Timeline
Junior Counsel
Beiersdorf, Inc
07.2024 - Current
Law Clerk
Beiersdorf, Inc
08.2023 - 07.2024
Law Clerk
The Trust (powered by the NFLPA)
08.2022 - 08.2023
Juris Doctor -
Quinquiac University School of Law
Bachelors of Science - Pre-Law
Stevenson University