Allyson N. Ho

Allyson N. Ho is a partner at Gibson Dunn’s Dallas office and co-chair of the firm’s Appellate and Constitutional Law practice group. As a leading lawsuits and disputes lawyer, she represents clients in complex appellate litigation and high-stakes business disputes across the country, including before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Allyson earned her Juris Doctor with high honors from the University of Chicago Law School, where she served on the Law Review and was elected to the Order of the Coif. Allyson also holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in English Literature from Rice University and a B.A. magna cum laude from Duke University. She clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and Judge Jacques L. Wiener Jr. on the Fifth Circuit.

Allyson is a seasoned appellate advocate who has delivered more than 100 oral arguments in federal and state courts across the country. Her practice covers high‑stakes matters in constitutional law, ERISA, administrative law, employment, patent, and bankruptcy. She has achieved landmark victories in every U.S. Court of Appeals and multiple state supreme courts, frequently overturning unfavorable precedent to deliver strategic wins for business clients.

Allyson is consistently recognized by Chambers USA, Benchmark Litigation, and Law360 as one of the country’s top appellate and litigation attorneys. Honors include Appellate MVP, Litigation Star, and repeated inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America and Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Litigators guide.

Beyond private practice, Allyson N. Ho has served in senior federal roles, including Special Assistant to the President and Counselor to the U.S. Attorney General. She actively contributes to pro bono work and serves on national legal advisory boards and judicial evaluation committees.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• Texas

Education

• University of Chicago Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Rice University
  Ph.D. in English Literature
• Rice University
  Master of Arts (MA)
• Duke University
  BA in English

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