Louis P. Gabel (Louie)

Louie Gabel, a former federal prosecutor and experienced trial lawyer, handles sensitive internal investigations, government-facing litigation, and complex commercial disputes for major companies. He represents businesses and individuals in high-stakes matters involving allegations of fraud, breach of contract, and possible violations of federal and state law, including the False Claims Act, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, Controlled Substances Act, Foreign Corrupt Practice Act, Taft-Hartley Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act.

Louie represents clients in the automotive, health care, technology, aerospace, and education sectors in their most pressing litigation matters, proceedings before government agencies, and crisis management. He frequently appears before boards of directors and advises senior leadership on potential civil and criminal matters. Louie has led investigations of alleged misconduct by senior executives and high-ranking officials at public and private institutions.

Before joining Jones Day, Louie was an Assistant United States Attorney in Detroit where he prosecuted cases involving fraud, money laundering, bribery, public corruption, embezzlement, identity theft, and federal racketeering (RICO). In that role, Louie successfully tried numerous jury trials; led complex multi-agency investigations; and briefed and argued multiple appeals before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Louie also served as the DOJ's Resident Legal Advisor to the U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh where he helped revise Bangladesh's Anti-Terrorism Act and trained prosecutors, judges, and investigators across South Asia.

Louie serves on the Local Rule Advisory Committee for the Eastern District of Michigan. He is also the administrative and hiring partner for the Detroit Office.

Louie has been recognized by numerous publications, including Chambers USA (Band 1), Best Lawyers in America, and The American Lawyer.