Ellen J. L. Gabelmann
Associate
About Ellen
Ellen J. L. Gabelmann is an Associate Attorney at Monaco Cooper Lamme & Carr, PLLC. She represents individuals, businesses, and the professions in business and corporate matters, personal and premises liability, construction and labor law, asbestos claims, hospitality and retail liability, insurance coverage and defense, professional liability, and trucking and transportation.
Before joining the firm, Ellen practiced matrimonial and family law at a local law firm where she represented clients in a broad range of contested and uncontested matrimonial and family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, and related proceedings. Prior to law school, Ellen built a career in recruiting and talent acquisition with a franchise of one of the nation’s largest restaurant chains.
Why Ellen?
Ellen brings energy, professionalism, and a collaborative spirit to every client relationship and matter she handles. Her experience managing teams in the fast-paced restaurant world continues to inform and shape her practical and client-focused approach. When coupled with her experience guiding clients through complex and often emotionally sensitive disputes, Ellen offers clients thoughtful advocacy grounded in strong communication, responsiveness, and practical problem-solving.
Qualifications
Education
- J.D., Albany Law School of Union University, summa cum laude (2024)
- B.A., The Ohio State University, cum laude (2017)
Admissions
- New York State (2025)
Affiliations
- New York State Bar Association
- Albany County Bar Association
- Schenectady County Bar Association
- Albany Professionals Under 40
- New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
- The Justinian Society
- Women’s Leadership Initiative, Albany Law School (Fellow/Alumni)
Advocacy & Involvement
Community & Civic
- The Ohio State University’s Alumni Club of the New York Capital Region, Member (2024-Present)
- The Ohio State University Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Alumni Mentor (2020-21)
- Beanie Drake Student Leader Endowment Fund Student Board of Directors, President (2017-18)
Pro Bono
- The Legal Project’s Uncontested Divorce Clinic – Volunteer
Leadership
Speaking
- Speaker: The Intersections of Matrimonial and Family Law and Insurance, LaChance State Farm Agency, Inc. (2026)
- Speaker: The Intersections of Family Law and Health Education, Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood, Inc. (2025)
