Travis J. Gidado is an associate attorney in the Washington, D.C. office of Gibson Dunn. His practice focuses on corporate transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity and corporate governance. Travis also maintains an active pro bono practice advising public policy advocates and nonprofit organizations.
Travis graduated from Yale University with a BA in Ethics, Politics and Economics before starting his career with Goldman, Sachs & Co. as a legal analyst. He has an MPhil in Public Policy from King’s College, Cambridge, and a Master of Law in China Studies from the Yenching Academy of Peking University, where he was a Yenching Scholar. Returning to the United States, Travis received his JD-MBA from the University of Chicago Law School and the Booth School of Business (with honors), earning the Ann Watson Barber Outstanding Service Award in recognition of his leadership.
Prior to joining Gibson Dunn, Travis began practicing law at a global law firm, where he was a Private Equity Fellow and received pro bono honors.
Travis is an Associate Member of the Economic Club of New York, a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a Fellow of the US-Ireland Alliance. Travis was also named an inaugural Carnegie Ethics Fellow with the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs.
Travis is admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia and the State of California.
Capabilities
- Private Equity
- Emerging Companies / Venture Capital
- Fintech and Digital Assets
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Public Policy
- Securities Regulation and Corporate Governance
- Tech and Innovation
Credentials
Education:
- University of Chicago - 2022 MBA
- University of Chicago - 2022 Doctor of Law
- Peking University - 2019 Master of Law
- King's College, University of Cambridge - 2016 Master of Philosophy
- Yale University - 2012 Bachelor of Arts
Admissions:
- California Bar
- District of Columbia Bar