ABOUT US
Advocating for Employees at Every Level When the Stakes Are Highest
The Gibbs Law Group represents employees across the workforce, from Fortune 500 executives and senior leaders to managers, professionals, and entry-level workers, facing wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination, and career-defining employment disputes.
Speak directly with an expert.
Experience
With more than three decades of legal experience, Geoff Gibbs brings a rare, comprehensive perspective to employment law. His career spans large law firms, boutique practices, in-house counsel roles, and senior government positions—giving him firsthand insight into how powerful organizations evaluate risk, make decisions, and respond to legal pressure.
This experience informs his representation of employees at all levels, particularly in cases involving discrimination, retaliation, and abuse of power within large organizations.
This depth of experience allows The Gibbs Law Group to anticipate employer strategies, negotiate from a position of strength, and pursue outcomes that protect both immediate compensation and long-term career prospects.
- 30+ years practicing law across multiple sectors
- Former in-house counsel and senior government attorney
- Experience handling high-stakes, high-visibility disputes
- Proven negotiator with institutions, corporations, and public bodies
- Deep understanding of internal corporate decision-making
Experience Forged Through Personal Trial
A Firsthand Understanding of Workplace Retaliation and Discrimination
Geoff Gibbs’ commitment to protecting employees from retaliation is not purely academic or professional—it is personal.
Earlier in his career, while serving as in-house counsel at a major aerospace corporation, Mr. Gibbs raised concerns about workplace discrimination and unequal treatment after being demoted despite a strong performance record. Shortly thereafter, he was terminated. A California jury later found that his termination was retaliatory, awarding damages for lost wages, emotional distress, and punitive damages.
That experience gave Mr. Gibbs firsthand insight into how retaliation unfolds behind closed doors: how internal complaints are handled, how narratives are shaped, and how employees can suddenly find their careers at risk for speaking up.
Having been on the receiving end of retaliation himself, Mr. Gibbs brings uncommon empathy, credibility, and strategic clarity to every case. He understands not only the legal standards—but the personal, professional, and emotional consequences his clients face when they challenge unfair treatment.
This experience allows Mr. Gibbs to represent clients not only as an advocate, but as someone who understands how race, age, gender, and power dynamics can shape workplace outcomes and how retaliation is often used to silence those who speak up.
Mayor Tom Bradley, Attorney Geoff Gibbs, and President Bill Clinton
Trusted Counsel in High-Stakes Matters
Throughout his career, Geoff Gibbs has been trusted to advise individuals and institutions operating at the highest levels of public and private life. This has included providing legal and strategic counsel in matters involving senior government officials and nationally prominent leaders.
This experience reinforces the discretion, judgment, and strategic thinking he brings to every client matter, regardless of scale or visibility. That same discretion, judgment, and strategic thinking is brought to every client matter, whether the case involves a nationally prominent figure or an individual employee standing up to a powerful employer.
Values
At The Gibbs Law Group, legal strategy is grounded in principle, fairness, and equal treatment under the law. We believe clients deserve thoughtful counsel, honest assessments, and unwavering advocacy—especially when their professional reputation and livelihood are at stake.
Integrity
First
We provide clear, candid guidance grounded in the law. Clients receive honest assessments and realistic expectations, not false promises or pressure-driven advice.
Strategic
Advocacy
Every decision is deliberate and informed by decades of experience. We focus on strategy, leverage, and outcomes that align with each client’s goals.
Respect for the
Individual
We recognize the personal impact of workplace injustice. Discrimination and retaliation can threaten dignity, livelihood, and long-term professional standing.
Discretion &
Trust
Client confidentiality and personal dignity are treated as non-negotiable. Sensitive matters are handled with care, restraint, and absolute professionalism.
Legacy &
Mentorship
Each One Teach One” reflects our commitment to fairness, opportunity, and strengthening the next generation through guidance and example.
Education & Achievements
A Foundation Built at the Highest Levels
Education
Harvard University
B.A. in Economics, magna cum laude
University of Oxford
M.Phil. in International Relations (Rhodes Scholar)
University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
Juris Doctor
Editor, California Law Review
University of California, Los Angeles
M.B.A.
Leadership & Recognition
Lawyer of the Year, John M. Langston Bar Association (1992)
Attorney of the Year, California Association of Black Lawyers (1993)
Chief Counsel, Office of U.S. Senator Carol Moseley Braun
Deputy General Counsel, University of California (Systemwide)
Commissioner, San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission
