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Rosemary Rivas
Partner at Gibbs Law Group LLP
Rosemary M. Rivas is a partner at Gibbs Law Group LLP, a law firm based in Oakland, California.14 She is a highly accomplished attorney who has dedicated her legal career to representing consumers in complex class action litigation.1
Professional Background
Rosemary's litigation practice primarily focuses on consumer protection.2 She has extensive experience in a wide variety of claims, including false advertising, defective products, and privacy violations.1 Throughout her career, she has recovered billions of dollars for her clients and the classes they represent.1
Notable Achievements
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Leadership Roles: Rosemary serves in leadership positions in numerous large, complex class action cases and multi-district litigation.1
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Volkswagen Clean Diesel Litigation: She was appointed to the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee in this high-profile case, which resulted in a record-breaking settlement of more than $14 billion.1
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California Lawyer Attorney of the Year (CLAY) Award: Rosemary received this prestigious award in 2018 for her work on the Volkswagen case.1
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Guardian of Justice Award: Awarded by Bay Area Legal Aid for her achievements in the law and her role in directing cy pres funds to promote equal access to the legal system.1
Recognition
Rosemary has been consistently recognized for her legal expertise:
- Named a Northern California Super Lawyer since 201913
- Previously recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine1
- Selected as one of the Top Women Lawyers in California by Daily Journal in 20241
Education and Background
- J.D. from University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (2000)1
- B.A. in Political Science from San Francisco State University (1997)1
- Fluent Spanish speaker1
Rosemary is actively involved in the legal community, serving as a Lawyer Representative for the Northern District of California and to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference.1 She frequently presents at legal and industry conferences on consumer protection and class action litigation developments.15
