Tiffany Phan is a litigation partner in the Los Angeles office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. Her practice focuses on labor and employment matters with experience in class action defense, investigations, and complex employment litigation at both the trial and appellate levels.
Tiffany has been recognized as a BTI Client Service All-Star MVP for making the BTI Client Service All Stars list for two consecutive years. She was also named in the 2023 Benchmark Litigation 40 & Under List, which identifies “the top emerging talent in litigation.” She’s been recognized by other publications and rankings such as The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch in Labor and Employment, Lawdragon, Expert Guides, and Euromoney Rising Star in the Americas.
Tiffany represents and advises employers in all aspects of labor and employment. She has represented clients in the technology, retail, janitorial, security guard, education, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and agricultural industries, among others.
Recent representative matters include:
- Negotiating a successful first-of-its kind consent decree and class action settlement with the California Civil Rights Department and private plaintiffs
- Successfully opposing six motions for summary judgment in a wage and hour class action and securing a favorable settlement
- Securing a judgement completely in favor of an employer after a five day arbitration hearing
- Advising on labor and employment matters in a $2.0 billion acquisition
- Conducting internal investigations on behalf of several employers to address concerns raised about executives
Tiffany graduated from the University of Chicago Law School in 2013. She was elected Phi Beta Kappa and graduated magna cum laude from Emory University, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Tiffany is a member of the State Bar of California.
Tiffany maintains an active pro bono practice and regularly advises non-profit organizations on employment best practices.
Capabilities
- Labor and Employment
- Appellate and Constitutional Law
- Class Actions
- Consumer and Retail
- Crisis Management
- Law Firm Defense
- Litigation
- Trials
- White Collar Defense and Investigations
Credentials
Education:
- University of Chicago - 2013 Juris Doctor
- Emory University - 2010 Bachelor of Arts
Admissions:
- California Bar