Gabby Vance

Gabby counsels and assists insurers in connection with coverage issues and disputes arising under professional liability and general liability policies.

Additionally, Gabby represents corporate clients in internal investigations, white collar prosecutions, government enforcement actions, and congressional investigations. Her experience includes matters involving the U.S. Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), and state regulatory agencies. Gabby has extensive experience identifying and representing clients on pro bono case opportunities that span diverse issues.  

Representative Matters

• Managed discovery to produce complex responsive litigation productions to government agencies with a focus on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Researched and drafted pleadings, including answers and settlement agreements, before the SEC, DOJ, FINRA, and state regulatory agencies.
• Researched and drafted pleadings in insurance coverage litigation. 
• Drafted interview questions to assist with witness depositions before government agencies.
• Assisted with internal investigations by interviewing employees and drafting memorandums mapping out key issues.
• Drafted two opinions regarding actions brought under the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
• Assisted in drafting and reviewing pleadings for settlement conferences and hearings.

Professional Experience

• Private Law Practice (2020-2024)
  
  • Associate (2021-2024)
  • Summer Associate (2020)
• Judicial Extern, Honorable Gina L. Simms, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (2019)
• Research Assistant, Professor Adam Gershowitz, William & Mary Law School

Affiliations

• Women's White Collar Defense Association
• The Barristers DC
• John Carroll Society
• Network for Victim Recovery of DC
  • Junior Board Member (2021-Present)