Gerald Gilliard
of Counsel @The Leiser Law Firm
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WORK HISTORY
of Counsel @The Leiser Law Firm
Tysons Corner, VA, US
Provide senior-level legal support to business owners, founders, and executive teams of mid-sized and growth-stage companies, and family-owned businesses. Advise on matters critical to corporate operations, with a focus on litigation strategy, employment law, compliance, and risk management. Serve as outside general counsel to D.C. and Virginia-based corporations, company founders, HR leaders, and C-suite executives advising on business structuring, HR policy, contract negotiations, and regulatory obligations. Lead defense counsel representing corporate clients in complex civil litigation involving wage and hour laws, employment discrimination, breach of contract, real estate, and government enforcement actions. Collaborate with company leadership on internal investigations, employee discipline, and policy reviews to mitigate legal exposure and support business continuity. Develop defensible strategies for EEOC and state agency claims, helping companies resolve disputes efficiently while preserving reputational capital. Advise on ADA and Title VII compliance, including reasonable accommodations, workplace safety, and transgender access policies—ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory standards. Notable defense counsel representations include: • Diaz, et al. v. W.G./Welch Mechanical Contractors, LLC, 2023-CAB-5907 (D.C. Super. Ct.) • District of Columbia v. W.G./Welch Mechanical Contractors, LLC, 2024-CAB-2024 (D.C. Super. Ct.) • LRW Investments & Property Management, LLC v. Maiden, CL-23••••14 (Prince William Cty. Cir. Ct.) • Vasquez v. Building and Glazing General Inc, et al, Civil Action No. 1:25-cv-00883 (E.D. Va.) • Arrollo v. James G. Davis Construction Corp, et al, Civil Action No, 1:25-cv-01700 (D.D.C.)
EDUCATION
Stuyvesant High School
N.Y. High School Diploma (Honors)
University of Pennsylvania, School of Engineering and Applied Science
B.A.S.
South Carolina State University
M.A.T.
Georgetown University Law Center
J.D., Juris Doctor
ABOUT GERALD GILLIARD
As a SENIOR LEGAL EXECUTIVE, STRATEGIC LEADER, AND LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW SME, I bring rare perspective unlocking breakthrough opportunity for Fortune Global 500s, Inc. Fastest Growing Companies, Government Agencies, and Labor Unions. My record of success includes guiding diverse organizations to avert multi-million-dollar exposure; spearheading the successful resolution of thousands of labor and employment matters; and laying the foundation for billions of dollars in revenue generation. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS. Charted and executed labor and employment legal strategy for wholly owned subsidiary of $348B Volkswagen Group, as Senior Counsel. Served as key legal leader for Financial Services (VW Financial Services); Insurance (VWFS Protection Services); Manufacturing (1.9MM SF Chattanooga Manufacturing Facility); Sales (Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, VW); and Renewables (Electrify America),+,/. Played a pivotal role in creating AFGE/AFL-CIO’s legal strategy (alongside GC) and securing AFGE’s exclusive representation of tens of thousands of TSA employees—a watershed victory for the labor union. Partnered with GC and Am Law 200 counsel to inform transfer of VW.AC Cloud (one of the world’s largest dedicated automotive clouds) into billion-dollar CARIAD. Leveraged knowledge of CA Law to recommend structure that fueled deal pace, averted substantial labor expenditure, and maximized transaction value from day 1. Served as pivotal contributor to Grayson & Kubli’s multibillion-dollar, qui tam false claims act suit against $23B Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) and $6.5B KBR (NYSE: KBR). Work product was spotlighted by Julie McBride in multiple U.S. Senate Hearings. VISION We stand at a point of inflection in labor and employment. The landscape of work is evolving faster than ever before, driven by innovation, globalization, and ever-increasing employee expectations. In this new era of work, I’m energized to leverage my rare 360-degree perspective to serve as an executive business partner and growth vector: to develop high-potential talent, transform labor and employment challenge into advantage, and accelerate the goal attainment of boundary-pushing organizations.
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