Samantha Abbate

Samantha Abbate is an experienced professional currently serving as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial and Operating Officer at Gordon Brothers since October 2022. Prior to this role, Samantha held the position of Senior Negotiator/Litigation Legal Assistant at the Law Offices of Thomas S. Francis from August 2012 to October 2022, where responsibilities included supervising staff, overseeing legal projects, negotiating settlements, and managing court filings. Samantha also worked as a Paralegal at The Law Offices of Iannella and Mummolo from May 2011 to August 2012, assisting claimants with Social Security Disability benefits. Education includes a Master's degree in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution from UMass Boston and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.