Jeff H. Gibson
Jeff Gibson has extensive experience representing clients in complex civil litigation and government investigations across a range of diverse industries, including healthcare, real estate, financial services, energy and technology. In addition to maintaining a business and real estate litigation practice, he defends individuals and companies facing quasi-criminal civil fraud claims, white collar criminal charges, and compliance violations. He leads internal investigations and provides crisis management services. Jeff also has significant experience in responding to data breaches, including conducting internal investigations to determine scope and causation, fulfilling federal and state notice requirements, and responding to regulatory enforcement inquiries and actions. In addition, Jeff is a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator and maintains a civil mediation practice.
Jeff joined Bass, Berry & Sims after practicing for seven years at the boutique litigation firm Neal & Harwell, PLC, where he had the opportunity to play a prominent role representing ExxonMobil, Bridgestone and other regional and multi-national corporations in an array of high-stakes cases. Before that, Jeff served as a law clerk to Judge Susan H. Black on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. During law school, he spent a semester working for the Office of the Attorney General of Guyana in South America.
Memberships
American Bar Association
Nashville Bar Association — Board Member (2019); Treasurer (2018); Assistant Treasurer (2017)
American Health Law Association (AHLA)
Room In The Inn — Board President (2015-2018); Board of Directors (2012-present)
Nashville-Davidson County Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council (September 2020-present)
Metro Nashville Human Relations Commission — Commissioner (2014-2020)
Tennessee Justice Center — Board of Directors; Development Committee
Belmont Inn of Court (2016-2018)
Nashville Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division — Board of Directors (2008-2015)
Nashville Bar Foundation Leadership Forum — 2014 Inaugural Class
Young Leaders Council — Spring 2011 Class
Harry Phillips American Inn of Court (2010-2012)
Legal Aid Society — HELP and Operation Stand Down volunteer
Representative Experience
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Amicus brief filed in the Tennessee Supreme Court on behalf of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and two Tennesseans sentenced to life imprisonment as juveniles
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Represented Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (Nasdaq:BOBE) in its acquisition by Post Holdings, Inc.
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Successful representation of a public company in an 18-month Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) investigation related to accounting and disclosure issues, resulting in a decision by the SEC to terminate the investigation
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Successfully represented a company in a confidential Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) investigation arising from a former employee’s complaint about allegedly improper accounting practices
Publications
Past Events
Media Mentions & Firm News
Accolades
Chambers USA — Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations, Up and Coming (2020-2022)
Nashville Business Journal — 40 Under 40 (2020)
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee — Pro Bono Attorney of the Year (2019)
Tennessee Justice Center Pro Bono Attorney of the Year (2017)
Center for Nonprofit Management 30 in their 30’s — Honoree
Mid-South Super Lawyers (2018-2022); “Rising Star” (2015-2017)
Tennessee Commission on Alternative Dispute Resolution — Rule 31 Mediator
Georgia Law Review — Note Editor (2006-2007); Editorial Board (2005-2006)
Education
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University of Georgia School of Law - J.D., 2007
summa cum laude
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Furman University - B.A., 2002
summa cum laude
Admissions
- Tennessee, 2007
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee, 2010
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee, 2009
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee, 2009
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 2009
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 2008
Chambers USA
"Jeff Gibson frequently acts on healthcare and financial services lawsuits such as FCA matters and SEC investigations. 'Jeff is incredibly client-focused, thoughtful, and responsive. He is very good at distilling complex factual situations into the key points.' 'Jeff does a fantastic job explaining the possible outcomes of a matter, the 'why' behind possible outcomes, and the steps a client can take to be best positioned for a favorable outcome.'"
From Chambers USA 2022
Inside the False Claims Act blog
