About Laura R. Gerber

Laura R. Gerber is a strong advocate for her clients.

From her early years in a whistleblower protection organization, to her current practice litigating against some of America’s largest corporations, Laura has built her career as a trusted advocate for plaintiffs. Laura represents her clients with skill, tact and diplomacy. As a result, Laura’s clients trust her to listen carefully, keep them informed, provide excellent legal advice, and to diligently pursue their interests in litigation against powerful defendants.

For over fifteen years, Laura has practiced in Keller Rohrback’s Complex Litigation Group where she has developed a diverse practice with a focus on holding corporations and other institutions accountable. Laura is experienced in litigating consumer protection, RICO, antitrust, ERISA, environmental, excessive fee, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty, qui tam, and Ponzi scheme matters.

Laura’s strategic persistence in complex cases has led to impressive results with her clients receiving substantial recoveries. Laura played a key role in managing litigation enhancing the security of pension plan benefits for healthcare workers at religiously affiliated healthcare systems, resulting in settlements exceeding $800 million.

In addition to her J.D., Laura has a Masters in Public Administration.

Honors & Awards

Best Lawyers in America, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Seattle, Washington, 2026 (Recognized since 2024)

Selected to Super Lawyers list in Super Lawyers - Washington, 2020-2024

Selected to Rising Stars list in Super Lawyers - Washington, 2009, 2014

Articles & Presentations

Speaker, New Trends in Church Plan Litigation, American Conference Institute’s 8th National Forum on ERISA Litigation, (October 2014).

Co-author with R. Giovarelli, Land Reform and Land Markets in Eastern Europe, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2005).

Co-author with David Weissbrodt, Penny Parker, Muria Kruger, and Joe W. (Chip) Pitts III, A Review of the Fifty-Fourth Session of the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, 21 neth q. hum. rts. 291(20030.

 

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Areas of Law

  • International Law
  • Other 6
    • Antitrust & Trade Regulation
    • Class Action & Consumer Litigation
    • Erisa & Employee Benefits
    • Environmental Litigation
    • Institutional Investors
    • Whistleblower

Practice Details

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  • Firm Information
    Position
    Attorney
    Firm Name
    Keller Rohrback L.L.P.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Current Cases: Diebold v Northern Trust Investments Class Action
    Louisiana Firefighters' Retirement System Northern Trust Investments Class Action
    Providence Health & Services
    State Street Indirect Foreign Exchange Class Action
  • Pro Bono Services

    Washington Appleseed

  • Additional Links

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2004, Washington
    2006, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
    2006, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
    2010, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
    2013, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
    2016, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
    2016, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
    2016, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
    2016, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
    2016, U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
    2016, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
    2006, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Court
    2014, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Court
    2015, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit Court
    2019 U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Court
    2017, Supreme Court of the United States
    Memberships

    Professional and Civic Involvement

    Campaign for Equal Justice, Board Member, 2018-present

    Hanford Challenge, Board of Directors, 2018-present

    Washington Appleseed, Board of Directors, 2012-2019

    King County Bar Association, Member

    Washington State Bar Association, Member

    Federal Bar Association, Member

    American Bar Association, Member

    American Bar Foundation, fellow

    American Association for Justice, Member

    Mother Attorney Mentoring Association (MAMAS), Member

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Washington School of Law
    Class of 2003
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Evans School of Public Affairs, University of Washington
    Class of 2003
    M.P.A.

    Goshen College
    Class of 1994
    B.A.
    History and Economics
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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Laura R. Gerber was admitted in 2004 to the State of Washington.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Laura R. Gerber is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, United States District Court for the District of Colorado, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington and United States Supreme Court.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Keller Rohrback L.L.P. has 73 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Laura R. Gerber attended University of Washington School of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Keller Rohrback L.L.P. was established in 1919.