Law firm Davis Wright Tremaine welcomes new partner Ben Gipson in their Los Angeles office.
Ben Gipson Joins Davis Wright Tremaine's Employment Services Team in Los Angeles
Ben Gipson, a seasoned employment lawyer with over 20 years of experience, has joined Davis Wright Tremaine (DWT) as a partner in its national employment services team in Los Angeles. Gipson's practice aligns well with DWT's strategic focus on tech, entertainment, and media industries.
Gipson advises clients in the technology, media, sports, and entertainment sectors, offering expertise in employment issues related to mergers and acquisitions. He defends employers against claims such as wage and hour disputes, harassment, wrongful termination, and discrimination. Gipson also represents clients before state and federal agencies.
Mark Berry, practice co-chair, considers Gipson a great fit for DWT from a values standpoint. Julie Capell, Los Angeles partner-in-charge, is thrilled to have Gipson join the firm, praising his commitment to delivering top-notch client service. Laura Sack, co-chair of DWT's employment services group, is delighted to bring on Gipson, citing his expertise as crucial for clients navigating employment law issues in California.
Gipson's affinity for deal work will support the growth of transactional matters at DWT in California. He is also committed to pro bono work, assisting West Coast non-profits with employment law compliance. Gipson takes seriously the responsibility to mentor, train, and develop others at DWT.
Ben Gipson places a high value on providing pro bono services at DWT. He holds a B.A. from Claremont McKenna College and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. Gipson most recently worked at DLA Piper.
Gipson is described as a client-first, firm-first, and colleagues-first type of senior lawyer. He is eager to bring his clients the benefits of DWT's forward-thinking firm and looks forward to joining the outstanding group at DWT.
In summary, Ben Gipson leverages extensive litigation and counseling experience, tackling employment law challenges for employers in cutting-edge industries such as technology, media, sports, and entertainment, with a noted specialty in employment aspects of M&A transactions.
In his new role at Davis Wright Tremaine (DWT), Ben Gipson's expertise in employment law will particularly benefit clients within the technology, media, sports, and entertainment sectors, who may face complex employment issues related to mergers and acquisitions. Moreover, Ben's commitment to pro bono work in California will continue to support West Coast non-profits in need of employment law advice.
