Shannon M. Gibson

About Shannon M. Gibson

Policy guru turned strategic legal advisor and thought partner with 20+ years subject matter expertise in traditional labor relations/works councils, employment, HR investigations, ethics and compliance, as well as a certified privacy professional. Keen on driving business results in small to mid-size, hypergrowth startups; former litigator and registered federal and state lobbyist who can navigate complex and often ambiguous scenarios with a sense of calm, discipline, and humor to find practical, risk-adjusted solutions and build consensus across team functions. Often the first and only employment counsel hired pre-IPO or acquisition responsible for the development of scalable processes that align with established culture as well as later stage integration efforts and organizational change management. Inspired by strong, empathetic leaders and purposeful work; passionate about cross-border transactions and how cultural differences shape international law and business. Studied in the UK and most recently based in Madrid, Spain, on assignment for work. Always eager to accept a challenge, learn from others, and help level up systems, people, and ideas.

Experience

1. Deputygc Member

   The L Suite Techgc

   Jan 2022 — Present

   We are an independent, invitation-only, peer community where DeputyGCs share knowledge / best practices and support each other throughout our lives and careers.

Education

• Rutgers University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), high honors, History/Political Science

• American University Washington College of Law

  Doctor of Law (JD), Law

• University of York

  Study Abroad, History/Political Science

• Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy

  Master of Public Policy (MPP), Public Policy

Skills

• Settlement Agreements
• Civil Litigation
• Persuasive Writing
• Employee Training
• Traditional Labor Law
• Wage & Hour
• Employment Contracts
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Corporate Law
• Negotiation
• Retaliation
• Employment Law
• Trials
• Employment Law Compliance
• Employee Relations
• Class Actions
• Arbitration
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Employee Handbooks
• Mediation
• HR Policies
• Courts
• Corporate Transactions
• Appeals
• California Labor Law
• Non-Compete Agreements
• Legal Research
• Employment Discrimination
• Dispute Resolution