Kristie Gibson

Kristie Gibson is an Clinical Assistant Professor and Business Law Program Manager at the University of Oregon School of Law. She holds a J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law, an LL.M. in Transnational Law from Willamette University, and studied Chinese Law at East China University of Political Science and Law. Her professional background includes over nine years as in-house counsel for Gibson Holders, Inc., and roles as a business attorney at Gartland, Nelson, McCleery & Wade, P.C. (GNMW).

Education:

• B.A. in Political Science, University of Oregon
• J.D., University of Oregon School of Law
• LL.M. in Transnational Law, Willamette University College of Law
• Studies in Chinese Law and Legal Systems, East China University of Political Science and Law

Research & Professional Activities: Professor Gibson focuses on business law, transnational legal systems, and corporate governance. She has led the Business Law Clinic and previously managed the LL.M. program. Her expertise spans legal education and in-house corporate practice. She currently serves on the Oregon State Bar Corporate Counsel Section Advisory Committee and previously held leadership roles in the Lane County Bar Association and Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation.

Awards:

• 2025 Orlando John Hollis Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award

Grants & Fellowships: Not explicitly detailed in provided text. Her work includes mentorship through the Business Law Program and pro tem teaching roles.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Business Law Clinic and manages the Business Law Program at Oregon Law.