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Niamh Gibbons

Associate
Introduction

In my practice, I assist clients facing difficult legal issues in the areas of criminal defense, employment, and higher education.

Practice Focus

As an associate at Zalkind, my goal is to provide skilled, dedicated representation and achieve the best possible outcomes for clients confronted with legal challenges. My previous experiences as a law clerk and judicial intern in State and Federal courts of appeals has prepared me to work with clients on a wide range of matters, whether arising from a criminal charge, from employment discrimination, or from university proceedings. Before becoming a lawyer, I worked for international non-profit organizations supporting people affected by humanitarian emergencies, an experience that has equipped me to assist clients facing times of crisis in their own lives.

Prior Experience

I joined Zalkind as an associate in 2023 after a clerkship at the Massachusetts Appeals Court. During law school, I interned for the Honorable Juan R. Torruella at the First Circuit Court of Appeals and at an employment law firm in Boston, where I was involved with litigation in trade secrets and noncompete-related disputes. I also managed programs at the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, a university-based research center focused on the humanitarian aid sector, and for international human rights advocacy organizations in New York City and globally.

Why I Became a Lawyer

I went to law school after several years as a human rights practitioner, where I focused on improving access to justice and effective remedies for victims of human rights abuses. I became a lawyer because I wanted to build skills that would allow me to be a strong advocate for individual rights, whether that means ensuring due process protections are afforded to a client accused of wrongdoing, tackling workplace discrimination, or providing guidance during university hearings.

Education
  • J.D., Suffolk University Law School, 2022
    magna cum laude
  • B.A., University College Dublin, 2002
BAR & COURT ADMISSIONS
  • Commonwealth of Massachusetts
CLERKSHIP

Justice William J. Meade, Massachusetts Appeals Court (2022-2023)

Client Reviews
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I hired Mr. Duncan to deal with a very sensitive issue that my daughter had. Since the first contact, I had a very good impression of him. He transmitted confidence and appeared to know exactly what to do. I called and emailed him many times, he was polite and comprehensible with the anxiety of a father and appeared to know every step to solve the case. I strongly recommend Mr. Duncan. Flavio Lajoia
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I contacted Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein to assist with a Title IX case. From our initial conversation, Naomi Shatz had a strong understanding of Title IX policies and conducted each step of the process with professionalism, honesty and a responsiveness that did not disappoint. Ms. Shatz displayed confidence and just as important, compassion when needed. Client
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I worked with Emma Quinn-Judge and Monica Shah. And from my first contact on the phone, on to my first meeting in their office and during the trial, I found them and the firm's entire team to be a group of consummate legal professionals who are very knowledgeable, patient, dedicated, fair, honest and caring... Chantal C.
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I am forever grateful to all the staff at this firm, but in particular, Ms. Shah, Mr. Zalkind and Mr. Silverglate. They represented my son who was being sought for extradition to Scotland. The case took years to fight, covering new legal ground, setting precedence. But each one of these legal eagles went above and beyond the duty of office... Suzanne D.