Gatluak is an Associate in the Lewis Brisbois's New York office and a member of the Medical Malpractice, Healthcare, Life Sciences, General Liability, Construction, and Toxic Tort & Environmental Litigation Practices.
Gatluak represents individual and institutional clients in complex and high exposure claims in the areas of medical malpractice, construction, products liability, toxic torts and environmental litigation and general liability. As part of the medical malpractice team in the firm’s NYC office, Gatluak represents individual healthcare providers, including physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, in complex, high exposure claims in the area of medical malpractice.
Prior to joining Lewis Brisbois, Gatluak was an Assistant District Attorney for Bronx County and an attorney at a prominent New York law firm, where he defended doctors, teaching hospitals, health care systems and other medical professionals in complex litigation.
Gatluak was born in South Sudan and became a refugee at the age of 8. He was resettled from Ethiopia to Omaha Nebraska at 15 years old, where he learned to read, write and speak English. His passion for lifelong learning and solving complex problems led him to the practice of law.
He is a global education advocate and speaks to students, teachers, school administrators and policy makers about the transformative power of education.
Gatluak has been selected by the National Black Lawyers as Top 40 Under 40 in 2022 and 2023.
He received his B.S. from University of Nebraska at Omaha, cum laude, in 2015 and his J.D. from University of Nebraska College of Law in 2019 where he currently serves as College of Law Dean Advisory Board Member.
Gatluak speaks Thok Nath/Nuer (one of the most widely spoken languages in East Africa).
Daisha joined SBH Legal in 2023 and currently represents Oregon employers and insurers in workers’ compensation and related employment defense matters.
Before joining the firm, Daisha practiced with another defense firm specializing in Oregon workers’ compensation litigation.
Daisha was raised as a military child, and therefore moved constantly. In law school, she was a member of the nationally ranked BLSA Trial Team and the Reentry Pro Bono Project. After graduating law school, Daisha began her legal career as a family attorney before moving to the Pacific Northwest to begin her workers’ compensation career.
Education
- Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law: J.D. (2021)
- East Carolina University: B.A. and B.S. (2017)
Professional Activities
- Oregon State Bar Association
- North Carolina State Bar Association
Something you may not know about Daisha
Daisha has a cat named Liam who has learned many tricks such as fetch and high five. Outside of work, she teaches mock trial to high schoolers. Her hobbies include going to concerts, putting together puzzles, baking, and playing board games. Her favorite thing to do on Football Sunday is to cheer for the Chicago Bears.
Jean-Luc Kreitner provides litigation and compliance counseling, helping to resolve disputes concerning both energy and the environment. Relying on his experience from the federal government, from full-service law firms, and from leading legal advocacy organizations, Jean-Luc regularly handles issues related to the Federal Power Act (FPA), the Natural Gas Act (NGA), and the Interstate Commerce Act (ICA). He has also managed issues pertaining to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Superfund (CERCLA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), and the Clean Air Act (CAA), amongst other statutes. After graduating from law school, Jean-Luc joined the Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) as an associate attorney and later advanced to staff attorney. His work with ELPC encompassed appearances before state and federal trial and appellate courts, including the Michigan Court of Appeals and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, on matters concerning both energy and environmental law. At ELPC, Jean-Luc also provided counsel in retail energy matters before state public utility commissions, including the Illinois Commerce Commission, the Iowa Utilities Board, the Michigan Public Service Commission, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, and the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. Later, during his time in private practice, he also appeared before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin on a pipeline trespass matter. Now as a trial attorney in the Office of Administrative Litigation, Jean-Luc settles or litigates cases set for hearing before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Insights PHMSA Announces Beginning of Discussion on Hydrogen and Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Safety CEQ Finalizes Phase I NEPA Regulations, Rescinding Key Portions of 2020 Amendments; Phase II Still to Come EPA Sets August 31, 2020 Termination Date for COVID-19 Enforcement Policy Credentials Education J.D., New York University School of Law, 2016 Dean's Award Scholarship Staff editor, Environmental Law Journal Communications director, Black Allied Law Students Association Symposium chair, Environmental Law Society Member, Interview Preparation for Emerging Professionals B.A., Political Science and Sociology, Northwestern University, 2013 Bar Admissions District of Columbia Illinois Ohio Professional Memberships and Activities Co-Chair - Energy Committee; Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources (EENR) Community; District of Columbia Bar Association Emerging leader - Environmental Law Institute's Emerging Leader Initiative Vice Chair (Former) - Young Lawyers Section Environmental Law Committee; Chicago Bar Association Community Volunteerism Vice President of Membership - Toastmasters International (Club Number: 00005986, 27, Area D42) Chapter Member - National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Emerging Leader (Former) - Ronald McDonald House Charities