Laura R. Gerber

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Laura R. Gerber: Attorney with Keller Rohrback L.L.P.

Biography

Laura R. Gerber is a strong advocate for her clients.

From her early years in a whistleblower protection organization, to her current practice litigating against some of America’s largest corporations, Laura has built her career as a trusted advocate for plaintiffs. Laura represents her clients with skill, tact and diplomacy. As a result, Laura’s clients trust her to listen carefully, keep them informed, provide excellent legal advice, and to diligently pursue their interests in litigation against powerful defendants.

For over fifteen years, Laura has practiced in Keller Rohrback’s Complex Litigation Group where she has developed a diverse practice with a focus on holding corporations and other institutions accountable. Laura is experienced in litigating consumer protection, RICO, antitrust, ERISA, environmental, excessive fee, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty, qui tam, and Ponzi scheme matters.

Laura’s strategic persistence in complex cases has led to impressive results with her clients receiving substantial recoveries. Laura played a key role in managing litigation enhancing the security of pension plan benefits for healthcare workers at religiously affiliated healthcare systems, resulting in settlements exceeding $800 million.

In addition to her J.D., Laura has a Masters in Public Administration.

Articles & Presentations

•Speaker, New Trends in Church Plan Litigation, American Conference Institute’s 8th National Forum on ERISA Litigation, (October 2014).
•Co-author with R. Giovarelli, Land Reform and Land Markets in Eastern Europe, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2005).
•Co-author with David Weissbrodt, Penny Parker, Muria Kruger, and Joe W. (Chip) Pitts III, A Review of the Fifty-Fourth Session of the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, 21 neth q. hum. rts. 291(20030.

Recognitions

Honors & Awards

•Best Lawyers in America, Seattle, Washington, 2026 (Recognized since 2024):
•Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
•Selected to Super Lawyers list in Super Lawyers - Washington, 2020-2025
•Selected to Rising Stars list in Super Lawyers - Washington, 2009, 2014

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Areas of Practice (8)

  • Antitrust & Trade Regulation
  • Class Action & Complex Litigation
  • Employee Benefits & Retirement Security (Erisa)
  • Environmental Litigation
  • Institutional Investors
  • International Law
  • Litigation On Behalf Of State & Local Governments
  • Whistleblower

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Evans School of Public Affairs, University of Washington, M.P.A., 2003; Goshen College, B.A., History and Economics, 1994
Law School Attended:
University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 2003
Year of First Admission:
2004
Admission:
2004, Washington; 2006, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington; 2006, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington; 2010, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois; 2013, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado; 2016, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois; 2016, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri; 2016, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio; 2016, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma; 2016, U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois; 2016, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana; 2006, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Court; 2014, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Court; 2015, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit Court; 2019 U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Court; 2017, Supreme Court of the United States
Memberships:

Professional and Civic Involvement

Campaign for Equal Justice, Board Member, 2018-present

Hanford Challenge, Board of Directors, 2018-present

Washington Appleseed, Board of Directors, 2012-2019

King County Bar Association, Member

Washington State Bar Association, Member

Federal Bar Association, Member

American Bar Association, Member

American Bar Foundation, fellow

American Association for Justice, Member

Mother Attorney Mentoring Association (MAMAS), Member

Reported Cases:
Current Cases: Diebold v Northern Trust Investments Class Action; Louisiana Firefighters' Retirement System Northern Trust Investments Class Action; Providence Health & Services; State Street Indirect Foreign Exchange Class Action
ISLN:
918411110

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971-396-5701  Phone

206-623-3384  Fax

www.kellerrohrback.com/attorney/laura-gerber

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