Daniella Gordon’s practice includes internal investigations and criminal defense, as well as commercial construction litigation and employment defense. Daniella has served as lead counsel in criminal and civil jury trials and on appeal. Chambers USA describes Daniella as having demonstrated “a very strong level of sophistication and superior legal acumen,” and as a “passionate advocate” who “combines her intelligence, strategic thinking and compassion to deliver great results for her clients.” ROI-NJ describes Daniella as a “go-to lawyer for white collar matters and a variety of high stakes commercial disputes.”

Daniella’s clients span various industries, including construction, health care, media and technology. In her white-collar practice, Daniella has counseled and defended clients in internal investigations and through all phases of litigation. She has represented businesses and individuals in matters involving allegations of money laundering, false claims, public corruption, anti-kickback violations, securities fraud and enforcement actions, and other parallel regulatory proceedings.

In her civil practice, Daniella represents businesses in a range of commercial disputes. Daniella regularly represents owners and contractors in construction-related matters, including construction defect claims, scope of work disputes, differing site conditions, professional negligence, and bid protests. She has prevailed at trial in matters involving prompt payment statutes and efforts to pierce the corporate veil.

Daniella also leads employment-related internal investigations and represents entities and individuals in matters involving alleged harassment, discrimination and whistleblower retaliation. She has also litigated Title IX disciplinary actions before university student conduct boards.

Daniella regularly speaks on criminal and construction-related topics. She completed two terms on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and continues to serve on various committees for NACDL. She currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey, where she is Chair of the Membership Committee and Co-Chair of the Judicial Conference Committee. Daniella is a past Co-Chair of the Construction Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association. She is also conversationally fluent in Russian.