Prerak Shah, ’10, Elected Partner at Gibson Dunn
Gibson Dunn Promotes 42 Lawyers to Partner as Firm Continues to Grow Worldwide
Gibson Dunn has elected 42 lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2026—the largest partner class in the firm’s history. The promotions reflect continued growth driven by expanding client demand across key markets and practices.
“Each member of this incredibly talented group of lawyers does remarkable work on behalf of our clients and makes extraordinary contributions to our firm’s community,” said Barbara Becker, Chair and Managing Partner of Gibson Dunn. “We are thrilled to welcome them to our partnership.”
The newly promoted partners span 17 offices across the firm’s integrated global platform. 26% of the class is based in London, marking the largest partner promotion group ever in that office. Additionally, 40% of the class is located outside the U.S.—significantly exceeding prior years, underscoring the firm’s strength and continued investment in both domestic and international markets.
The newly elected partners are:
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Prerak Shah (Litigation / Houston), a former senior official at the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Congress, and Texas Attorney General’s Office, represents clients in high-stakes government litigation and investigations, with a particular expertise in state attorney general investigations and enforcement actions. He graduated from the University of Chicago Law School in 2010.
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