Francesca Gibbs
Pasadena,Maryland
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in prosecution, litigation, and advice with a talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing client and organizational goals.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Maryland Office of the Attorney General
Various Roles
Administrative Prosecutor
Maryland Cannabis Administration
09.2021 - Current
- Independently prosecute licensees and registrants under the Maryland Cannabis Reform Act and corresponding regulations before the Administration or the Office of Administrative Hearings
- Negotiate settlements and draft consent orders as appropriate
- Advise the Administration’s Office of Compliance and Regulation on all compliance matters, including discipline, transfers of ownership, advertising, and licensing
- Advise and assist the Administration in drafting compliance regulations and licensee guidance
- Provide advice on personnel matters
- Assist in litigation as necessary
- Developed a regular training cycle for investigators
- Review licensee standard operating procedures and other licensee governing documents as necessary for compliance
- Provide supervision and guidance to junior colleagues
- Take initiative in recruitment process for new hires
Assistant Attorney General
Department of Health – Health Occupations Prosecution & Litigation Division
03.2011 - 09.2021
- Represented the Department, including its hospitals, facilities and employees in a variety of litigation in State and Federal courts, including medical malpractice, negligence and civil rights actions
- Independently handled all aspects of litigation, including appeals
- Maintained extensive client contact and counseling, including coordinating with other State agencies as necessary
- Provided claims evaluation and risk assessment to clients and the State Treasurer
- Negotiated settlements when appropriate
- Co-counsel in an MDH contract board appeal
- Advised clients in drafting regulations and policy
- Assisted other units of the AG’s office with litigation when possible, including Dept. of the Environment, Correctional Litigation and the Medical Cannabis Commission
- Prosecuted health professionals before licensing boards and the OAH for standard of care violations, overutilization, up-coding, sexual misconduct, etc
- Drafted consent orders between licensees and boards
- Trained board investigators in conducting fair and thorough investigations and educated experts in report writing and testifying
- Served as a liaison between board counsel and board prosecutors
- Responsible for hiring and supervising law clerks
Staff Attorney
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene – Boards and Commissions
01.2009 - 03.2011
- Represented Boards of Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Psychology on licensing, discipline, practice, and legislative matters, to include advising compliance staff on complaint investigation, Public Information Act requests, and the application of State and Federal health care laws and regulations
- Counseled boards during settlement conferences, public meetings, and hearings
- Represented boards on appeals
- Drafted board decisions, consent orders, research memoranda, correspondence, and minutes
- Drafted regulations and legislation regarding topics such as wholesale drug distribution, child custody evaluation and disciplinary sanctioning guidelines
- Advised on implementation and enforcement of regulations and statutes.
Law Clerk
Department of Health and Human Services
07.2008 - 01.2009
- Researched and wrote memoranda regarding civil rights, employment discrimination, the Maryland Tort Claims Act, qualified and governmental immunity, federal jurisdiction, issue and claim preclusion, child welfare law, defamation, and the ADA
- Drafted briefs to Maryland appellate courts.
Law Clerk
Department of Health and Human Services
10.2006 - 08.2007
- Researched and wrote memoranda regarding civil rights, employment discrimination, the Maryland Tort Claims Act, qualified and governmental immunity, federal jurisdiction, issue and claim preclusion, child welfare law, defamation, and the ADA
- Drafted briefs to Maryland appellate courts.
Education
Advanced LL.M. in Public International Law -
Leiden University
The Netherlands06.2008
J.D. -
University of Baltimore School of Law
Baltimore, Maryland12.2007
B.A. - Political Science
McDaniel College (Formerly Western Maryland College)
Westminster, Maryland05.2000
Skills
Independent litigation experience
Case management proficiency
Collaboration and teamwork
Creative and critical thinking
Establishing effective relationships
Dedicated work ethic
Barmembership
Admitted to the Maryland State Bar
Timeline
Administrative Prosecutor
Maryland Cannabis Administration
09.2021 - Current
Assistant Attorney General
Department of Health – Health Occupations Prosecution & Litigation Division
03.2011 - 09.2021
Staff Attorney
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene – Boards and Commissions
01.2009 - 03.2011
Law Clerk
Department of Health and Human Services
07.2008 - 01.2009
Law Clerk
Department of Health and Human Services
10.2006 - 08.2007
B.A. - Political Science
McDaniel College (Formerly Western Maryland College)
Maryland Office of the Attorney General
Various Roles
Advanced LL.M. in Public International Law -
Leiden University
J.D. -
University of Baltimore School of Law
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