Gloria Gibbs
About Gloria Gibbs
Gloria Gibbs serves as the Assistant General Counsel - Commercial at US Foods, where she has worked since 2018. She has a diverse background in law and music composition, holding multiple degrees and previous roles in legal positions.
Work at US Foods
Gloria Gibbs serves as the Assistant General Counsel - Commercial at US Foods, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she supports the Chief Merchandising Officer and the senior Merchandising leadership team, which includes Marketing, Category Management, Product Development, and Food Safety. Her responsibilities include managing a team that consists of one additional attorney and one contract specialist. Gibbs also participates in process improvements related to contract controls and compliance, as well as contract lifecycle management. She is a member of the steering committee for Shared Business Services and manages a trademark portfolio that includes over 250 marks.
Previous Legal Experience
Before her current role at US Foods, Gloria Gibbs worked as a Contract Attorney at Evers Legal Search from 2012 to 2014. She also held the position of Contracts Administration Specialist at US Foods during the same period. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Law Clerk at O'Keefe Lyons & Hynes from 2004 to 2006. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in contract law and legal compliance, which she applies in her current position.
Education and Expertise
Gloria Gibbs has an extensive educational background in law and music. She earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from DePaul University College of Law, where she studied from 2003 to 2006. Prior to her law degree, she studied Music Composition at DePaul University, achieving both a Bachelor of Music and a Master of Music between 1983 and 1988. Additionally, she obtained a Doctor of Music from Northwestern University from 1990 to 1992. This diverse educational background contributes to her multifaceted expertise in both legal and creative fields.
Legal Training and Document Management
In her role at US Foods, Gloria Gibbs provides legal document training to the Category Management and Product Development teams. This training focuses on critical areas such as Vendor Agreements, Formula Ownership, Exclusivity, and Non-Disclosure agreements. Her involvement in these training sessions enhances the teams' understanding of legal frameworks and compliance requirements, thereby supporting the overall operational efficiency of the organization.