Betty Yang

Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Betty Yang is a partner in the Dallas office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP and co-chair of the firm's global Trial Practice Group.1 Here are some key details about her:

Professional Background

Betty joined Gibson Dunn in May 2013 and became a partner in January 2023.5
She focuses on complex civil litigation, handling cases in areas such as antitrust, intellectual property, and regulatory investigations.3
Betty has extensive experience as a trial lawyer, participating in some of the most significant trials of the last 20 years.1

Notable Cases

She defended Apple against antitrust claims brought by Epic Games Inc., which was described as the "Super Bowl of Antitrust".1
Betty served as trial counsel for a leading insurance company in a high-profile trial related to the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy plan.1
Earlier in her career, she was trial counsel for BP America Production Co. in litigation related to the Deepwater Horizon incident.1

Education and Qualifications

Betty received her Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law in 2009.1 2
She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from Emory University in 2006.1
Betty is licensed to practice law in Texas (since November 1, 2013) and New York.2

Recognition and Involvement

Texas Lawyer named Betty among its 2022 "On the Rise" honorees in the Texas Legal Awards.3
She was recognized as a "Rising Star" by Law360 in 2024.4
Betty is committed to advancing equality and justice in the legal profession, maintaining an active pro bono practice.1
She serves on the board of directors for the Human Rights Initiative of North Texas.1
Betty is co-chair of the Texas chapter of the ChIPs Network, an organization advancing women in technology, law, and policy.1