Daniel R. Friel

Daniel Friel helps employers address and investigate sensitive matters involving allegations of employee misconduct and employment discrimination. He draws on prior litigation and white collar defense experience to approach every matter with the discretion, attention to detail, and commitment required to help clients resolve high-stakes challenges quickly. 

Committed to understanding each client’s operations and policies, Daniel proactively assesses risks and provides the tools necessary to avoid problems before they arise. In addition to internal investigations, he also helps clients respond to government requests, and negotiate settlements and separation agreements.

Daniel has supported several highly confidential, non-public investigations and settlements for high-profile institutions and individuals. With that experience, and a strong knowledge of the legal and regulatory landscape, he explains legal strategies to in-house teams in a clear and concise manner.

Ready to take on any role, Daniel is equally comfortable researching and analyzing pertinent case law, drafting investigatory reports and legal briefs, responding to time-sensitive client inquiries and interfacing with government authorities.

Before he joined Davis+Gilbert, Daniel was a litigation associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison.