Traci A. Gibson

Traci A. Gibson is a native Houstonian and the founding attorney of Gibson Hamilton. A proud graduate of Texas A&M University, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Political Science with double minors in Business Administration and Africana Studies. She went on to obtain her Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center in 2017.

Traci's legal career spans both the public and private sectors, combining diverse legal experience with a passion for service and advocacy. She gained early experience in federal, state, and administrative law through clerkships with the Texas Medical Center, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). She went on to serve as a prosecutor at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, where she tried numerous felony cases and helped establish a new division dedicated to addressing bond reform for repeat offenders. In private practice, she honed her skills in civil and commercial litigation at prominent Texas firms. She also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston Law Center, where she taught Pre-Trial Litigation.

Beyond her legal practice, Traci is deeply engaged in civic leadership and the advancement of the legal profession. She is the Immediate Past President of the Houston Lawyers Association (HLA), where she oversaw significant growth, raised substantial funds for community initiatives, and expanded the organization’s scholarship program to support diverse legal talent. Her commitment to pipeline development and professional advancement is longstanding. As a law student, she founded the Southwest Region of the National Black Law Students Association (SWBLSA), and today she continues to serve as Advisory Board Chair of the region and as Deputy Director of Region V (Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi) of the National Bar Association.

Traci is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and remains committed to community service that extends beyond the courtroom. Locally Traci serves on the executive boards of the Houston Lawyers Association and the Houston Black American Democrats (HBAD). Today, she is building on that legacy of leadership as a candidate for Harris County Democratic Party Chair. With a career marked by diverse experiences, impactful leadership, and unwavering commitment to justice, she continues to make a lasting impact on both the legal profession and the Houston community.