Gigio Koshy Ninan

Gigio Koshy Ninan, a partner at Shankar Ninan Law Firm in New York, has spent nearly 15 years navigating the intricacies of business, employment, labor counseling, and litigation. Serving as outside fractional counsel, he supports numerous clients in aligning their legal strategies with corporate ambitions, tackling complex challenges along the way. As a business owner himself, he is well-equipped to guide entrepreneurs and their companies through legal labyrinths.

Beyond his role as a legal advocate, Mr. Ninan is celebrated for fostering collaboration and crafting equitable solutions in disputes, a skill that led to his appointment in 2023 as a certified mediator by the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, marking him as one of the youngest on their panel.

Mr. Ninan provides comprehensive advice on workplace policies, procedures and practices, specializing in crafting employment agreements, noncompete and confidentiality clauses, separation agreements and guidance on workforce reductions. In employment litigation, he has adeptly managed cases involving restrictive covenants and wage and hour claims across New York and New Jersey state and federal courts.

An alumnus of Binghamton University, where he graduated cum laude in 2008, Mr. Ninan earned his law degree from Rutgers University in 2011. During his time there, he contributed to the Journal of Law and Religion. His career path included clerking for the Honorable Stephen M. Holden, Ph.D., J.S.C., and gaining valuable experience in associate roles within prominent national law firms across New York and New Jersey before establishing his own practice. 

As an Adjunct Professor at Rutgers Law School, Mr. Ninan shares his insights and skills in Deposition Advocacy with aspiring lawyers. He also serves as a Faculty Member at Lawline, offering continuing legal education courses. His leadership and accomplishments have been acknowledged by various organizations, including an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell. 

Gigio's professional achievements also include being selected for the New Jersey State Bar Association Leadership Academy and the Collaborative Bar Leadership Academy. He has received numerous awards, including New Jersey Law Journal - New Leader of the Bar, Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Distinguished Alumni Awards from both of his alma maters, Binghamton University and Rutgers Law School and a Rising Star Award for the North American South Asian Bar Association (SABA-NA).

Staying ahead of evolving legal landscapes, Mr. Ninan actively researches and writes on proposed changes to local and national laws, particularly concerning noncompete agreements. He authored the article "The Blue Eraser: New Jersey’s Proposed Move Against Restrictive Covenants," published by New Jersey Lawyer. An engaged member of various affinity bar associations, he continues to inspire students, encouraging them to pursue careers as future lawyers, leaders and champions of opportunity. His dedication to nurturing the next generation of legal professionals remains steadfast.

Gigio currently serves as Treasurer of the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) and previously served on its board for 3 years.  Gigio sits on the boards of the Anderson Center International. He is the past Chair of the Solo/Small Firm committee for the SABA-NA.  He was a past vice president for both the South Asian Bar Association of New York and New Jersey.  He was the past President of the Rutgers Law School, Camden alumni association. Gigio was the youngest ever to endow a scholarship for students at Rutgers Law School, Camden.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

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