Leslie Garbarino

Leslie Garbarino is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in academia and business. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Practice at Babson College since August 2017, Leslie is also the Founder of Gambit Strategies LLC, a training and consulting firm established in August 2016 that specializes in negotiation training and mediation for startups and high-growth companies. Previously, Leslie held the position of President at Streetwise Media, overseeing digital publications that focus on innovation and technology, and served as Vice President of Operations and Culture at Ropes & Gray LLP, where the practice concentrated on private investment funds and corporate law matters. Leslie's experience includes roles as an Associate and Summer Associate at prestigious law firms and as a Paralegal and Hiring Coordinator at Sapient. Educational credentials include a JD from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Harvard University, and a Master of Science in Sport Management from Louisiana State University.