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E-Mail: dgibson@simmonsperrine.com
115 3rd Street SE, Suite 1200
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401-1266
Phone: 319-366-7641
Fax: 319-366-1917
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Dawn Gibson is an associate of Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC where her practice includes but is not limited to immigration law, employment law, civil litigation and appeals.
Immigration Law. Ms. Gibson assists companies with obtaining permanent residence or temporary employment authorization for their employees and assists individuals with obtaining family based permanent residence (“green card”). Ms. Gibson also advises and assists with internal I-9 audits, defense of ICE investigations, and other workplace compliance issues.
Employer and Employee Counseling. Ms. Gibson advises clients regarding the drafting and implementation of policy, employment, and separation documents in compliance with federal and state laws, including but not limited to employee handbooks, confidentiality and non-disclosure, termination and severance agreements. Ms. Gibson also assists with internal company investigations.
State and Federal Litigation Practice. Ms. Gibson represents and assists small and large companies and individuals regarding labor and employment disputes, employment discrimination, commercial litigation, and in connection with state and federal administrative agencies.
Seminar Presentations:
- “Managing Leaves Of Absence: The Interplay of the ADA, the FMLA, Workers’ Compensation and COBRA,” 2008 Lorman Education Services’ Family and Medical Leave Seminar
- “Sensitive Issues” and “Wage and Hour Issues,” 2008 National Business Institute’s Employment Law Made Simple Seminar
- “Background Checks and Hiring Decisions,” 2009 Sterling Education Services, Inc.’s Hiring and Firing Seminar
- “E-Verify and the Immigration Laws,” 2009 Employment Law Briefing for Decision Makers and Owners Seminar
- “Ten Things Employers Should Know About the Healthcare Reform Legislation,” 2010 Benefit Solutions Seminar
- “Disability Discrimination in Employment,” 2010 Volunteer Lawyers Project Seminar
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PRACTICE AREAS
EDUCATION
University of Iowa
- B.A., Global Studies and International Business Certificate, 2000
University of Iowa
- J.D., 2005
CLERKSHIP INFORMATION
Law Clerk to the Honorable John Jarvey, United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa (2006); United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa (2007)
ADMISSIONS
- State of Iowa, 2007
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa, 2007
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, 2007
ASSOCIATIONS, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
- Federal Bar Association
- Iowa State Bar Association
- Linn County Bar Association
- Johnson County Bar Association
- Dean Mason Ladd Inn of Court
