Law firm Davis Wright Tremaine announces the recruitment of Ben Gipson as a new partner in their Los Angeles office.
Ben Gipson Joins Davis Wright Tremaine's Employment Services Team in Los Angeles
Ben Gipson, an experienced employment litigator with over 20 years of practice, has joined Davis Wright Tremaine (DWT) as a partner in its national employment services team in Los Angeles.
Gipson's expertise lies in employment litigation, particularly in the technology, media, sports, and entertainment sectors. He advises clients on employment issues related to mergers and acquisitions and defends employers against claims such as wage and hour disputes, harassment, wrongful termination, and discrimination. Gipson has represented clients before state and federal agencies.
Before joining DWT, Gipson was a partner at DLA Piper, where he built a strong reputation for handling employment litigation and class actions. His experience aligns well with DWT’s strategic focus on the technology, entertainment, and media industries.
Laura Sack, co-chair of DWT's employment services group, is pleased to have Gipson join the team. Julie Capell, Los Angeles partner-in-charge, shares the sentiment, expressing her delight at Gipson's joining DWT. Mark Berry, practice co-chair, considers Gipson to be a great fit for the firm from a values standpoint.
Gipson is known for his commitment to pro bono work, helping West Coast non-profits with employment law compliance. He places high value on providing pro bono services and on cultivating an inclusive and respectful work environment.
Julie Capell, Los Angeles partner-in-charge, believes that Gipson's affinity for deal work will support the growth in transactional matters that DWT is handling for clients in California.
Ben Gipson holds a B.A. from Claremont McKenna College and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. He is described as a client-first, firm-first, and colleagues-first type of senior lawyer. Gipson expresses his enthusiasm about joining the outstanding group at DWT.
DWT is described as having a smart strategic plan in California and a platform that supports growth and collaboration. With the addition of Ben Gipson, the firm continues to strengthen its position in the employment services sector, particularly in the technology, media, sports, and entertainment industries.
[1] Davis Wright Tremaine Press Release
[2] Law360 Article
- Ben Gipson's expertise in employment litigation and his experience in the technology, media, sports, and entertainment sectors will likely contribute significantly to Davis Wright Tremaine's (DWT) business in finance, particularly in the employment services team.
- As a senior lawyer known for his commitment to pro bono work and being a great fit for DWT from a values standpoint, Ben Gipson's affiliation with the firm is expected to bolster its business and finance endeavors in the technology, media, sports, and entertainment industries.
