Gibson Dunn Elects 35 Lawyers to Partnership Effective January 1, 2025

Gibson Dunn has just announced their newest partners, with 35 attorneys being elected to the partnership, beginning January 1, 2025. These talented lawyers are a crucial part of the firm and have shown exceptional skill in representing their clients. Barbara L. Becker, Chair and Managing Partner of Gibson Dunn, expressed her excitement about the new partnership class, highlighting the important role these attorneys play in the firm’s success and the outstanding work they do for their clients.

Let’s meet some of the newly elected partners:

John Adams (Litigation / Dallas) is a skilled trial lawyer in Texas, focusing on complex commercial disputes, particularly in the oil and gas industry. He received his law degree from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in 2015.

Cassie Therese Aprile (International Arbitration and Litigation / London) specializes in complex commercial litigation and international arbitration across various industries. She earned her LL.B. from the University of Queensland in 2008.

Maxwell Ball (Mergers and Acquisitions / New York) has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, with a special focus on representing private equity sponsors in various transactions. He graduated from Harvard Law School in 2015.

Abbey A. Barrera (Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Data Innovation / San Francisco) is dedicated to privacy and technology litigation and regulatory matters, representing technology and social media companies in complex privacy class actions. She earned her law degree from New York University School of Law in 2014.

These are just a few of the talented individuals who have been elected to the partnership at Gibson Dunn. Each brings a unique set of skills and experiences to the firm, and we look forward to seeing the great work they will continue to do as integral members of the partnership.