First Name: Initial: Last Name: Suffix: Arbitrator Since: Richard M. Gaba 1996

Arbitration/Mediation Experience

Arbitrated labor/management cases as advocate and neutral. Arbitrate and mediate pro-bono for USDC EDNY. Served on fact-finding panels. Serve as ALJ for Waterfront Commission of NY Harbor. Served as pro bone mediator for NYS Division of Human Rights.

Panels/Permanent Arbitrator

Permanent Panels:New York State and PEF; New York State and CSEA;New York City Housing Authority and Local 237 IBT; National Lacrosse League and Professional Lacrosse Players Association; East Coast Hockey League and Professional Hockey Players Association. Ad Hoc Panels: AAA, OCB, NY PERB, FMCS, NMB, NYSERB, NJ PERC, Suffolk County PERB

Issues/Industries

ISSUES: Absenteeism, arbitrability, bargaining unit work, contract interp. ,disability, discipline, discrim., health/safety, layoffs/rehiring, leaves of absence, transfers, work assignments, wages/hours/overtime, fringe benefits. INDUSTRIES: Public sector incl. Sec. 3020-a Ed. Law, Secs. 72 and 75 Civ. Serv. Law, bldg maint., transportation, retail, manufacturing, pro sports, health care, auto sales/ service, warehousing/ distribution, moving/storage/bakery, TV broadcasting.

Work History

Prior to becoming full time neutral, engaged in private law practice specializing in labor and employment law representing labor, management and individuals in public and private sectors. Represnted clients before state and federal courts, NLRB, NY PERB and other federal and state employment related agencies.

Education

LLM Labor Law - NYU Law School; JD NYU Law School; BS Economics Wharton School University of Pennsylvania

Professional Affiliations