Meet Gabriela Espaillat
Gabriela Espaillat was born in New York City and raised between Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and South Florida. As the daughter of Dominican immigrants, she learned the value of hard work, perseverance, and service to others.
Gabriela earned her bachelor's degree in International Studies from the University of Miami in 2014 and her Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University College of Law in 2019. In law school, she served as Vice President of Finance of the St. Thomas Trial Team and earned Best Advocate at the 2018 Intramural Competition.
Her passion for trial advocacy continues through mentoring. Since 2019, Gabriela has coached the St. Thomas Trial Team, helping students achieve victories in state and national competitions. She became an Associate Faculty Advisor in 2024.
Gabriela began her career as an Assistant Public Defender in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, representing thousands of clients in cases ranging from misdemeanors to life felonies and trying numerous cases to verdict. She later practiced insurance defense litigation, gaining valuable insight into how insurers evaluate and defend claims. That perspective strengthened her commitment to advocating for people injured by the negligence of others.
At Morgan & Morgan, Gabriela brings her passion for advocacy, knowledge of insurance defense strategies, and dedication to every client she represents. She believes in meticulous preparation, clear communication, and ensuring that clients feel heard and supported throughout the legal process.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Gabriela is proud to serve clients from diverse backgrounds. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, reading, and watching baseball.
