Gigi represents key market players across diverse industries in multimillion dollar disputes, as well as advising other attorneys seeking Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania local counsel. Gigi’s successes include helping win dismissal of a proceeding against a leading U.S. supplier of coated optical fibers at trial before the International Trade Commission, helping secure a $394 million dollar win in a patent jury trial for a major global heart valve maker, and leading the team winning summary judgment and a subsequent appeal in a Lanham Act proceeding against one of the largest big box retailers in the U.S.
A former diplomat with the U. S. Foreign Service and a former international business consultant, Gigi continues her dedication to public service by maintaining an active pro bono practice. Her advocacy includes obtaining reversal before the Delaware Supreme Court of the termination of a young father’s parental rights and subsequently winning custody of the child for the father at the trial court level, obtaining various protection from abuse orders and representing prisoners whose rights have been violated.
Honors
Delaware Today Top Lawyers, 2023
The Best Lawyers in America, 2021-2025
Delaware Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Civil Litigation and Intellectual Property Litigation, 2019-2020
Barnes & Thornburg Joseph Maley Pro Bono Award, 2018
Penn Law’s Distinguished Pro Bono Service Award
U.S. Foreign Service Meritorious Honor Award, for her management of the Refugee Office at the American Consulate General in Hong Kong during a time of crisis
