Christine Gibbs
- Seattle
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Christine assists industry leaders in aerospace, defense, and consumer products.
Christine Gibbs advocates for a variety of clients across multiple industries, including defense, data security, privacy, consumer products, construction, and healthcare.
In her alternative dispute resolution practice, Christine develops a clear understanding of each client’s objectives, assesses legal risks and opportunities, and ultimately crafts a strategy to achieve the client’s most favorable outcome.
With a passion for pro bono work, Christine has authored a report for the United Nations and advised a local nonprofit foundation.
Christine Gibbs graduated from Columbia Law School, where she served as a member of the Columbia Journal of Race and Law. Prior to her career in law, she worked for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration in multiple roles, including senior strategic advisor, policy advisor, and director of intergovernmental affairs. She also worked as a senior strategic advisor for the U.S. Department of Energy and as the deputy director of the Illinois governor’s Washington, D.C., office.
Areas of focus
Industries
Services
Education & Credentials
Education
- Columbia Law School, J.D., Columbia Journal of Race and Law, Executive Board, 2024
- National Defense University, M.A., Strategic Security Studies, 2016
- Illinois Wesleyan University, B.A., Political Science and International Studies, magna cum laude, Res Publica Political Science Journal, Editor, 2009
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
Related Employment
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Summer Associate, 2023
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, Judicial Intern to Hon. Sanket J. Bulsara
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, 2026
Impact
Professional Leadership
- World Affairs Council Fellow
Community Involvement
- The Sonia & Celina Sotomayor Judicial Internship Program, Board Officer
- Guantanamo Bay Observer Program, Military Commission Observer