Karl G. Nelson

Employment Law - Management

5.0 (1 reviews)

Dallas, Texas

34+ years experience

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

214-698-3100

https://www.gibsondunn.com/lawyer/nelson-karl-g/

2001 Ross Avenue, Suite 2100, Dallas, TX 75201

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Bio

For my information, please visit www.gibsondunn.com/lawyer/nelson-karl-g/. For my information, please visit www.gibsondunn.com/lawyer/nelson-karl-g/.

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Dallas/Fort Worth (2019)
Recognized: Employment Law - Management
Recognized: Labor Law - Management
Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
Special Focus: COVID-19

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012

Education

Duke University, J.D., graduated 1991
University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, BBA, graduated 1987

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Reviews

Christine Gomez

2 months ago

A consummate professional who guided us through a complex employment dispute

Our company faced a high-stakes, multi-plaintiff employment litigation that threatened our operations. From our first consultation, Karl Nelson demonstrated why he is so highly regarded in Dallas. His deep knowledge of labor and employment law, honed over three decades, was immediately evident. He crafted a strategic defense that was both aggressive and pragmatic, avoiding unnecessary escalation. The 2019 'Lawyer of the Year' recognition is well-deserved. Karl and his team at Gibson Dunn were meticulous, responsive, and projected absolute calm under pressure. The result was a highly favorable settlement that protected our interests completely. We could not have asked for better representation.