Samantha De Hoyos is an attorney at The Gibson Law Firm, where she focuses her practice on personal injury and workplace injury cases. With a passion for advocating for individuals who have suffered due to negligence, Samantha is committed to providing dedicated representation to those facing the most challenging moments in their lives.
After earning her Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center in 2020, Samantha has spent her career advocating for those who have been injured in the workplace and elsewhere. She is driven by a belief that every person deserves justice, particularly those who have been wronged and need someone to fight on their behalf. Her skillset includes handling complex personal injury cases, including those involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death, ensuring that her clients receive both compassionate guidance and aggressive legal representation.
In addition to her legal expertise, Samantha is deeply involved in the legal community. She is a Board Member of the Houston Young Lawyers Association and serves as a Fellow with the Houston Young Lawyers Foundation. Samantha is also an active participant in the Bauer Women’s Society and has contributed as a guest speaker and speed mentor for Ms. JD, empowering women in the legal field.
Outside of her professional work, Samantha strives to make a difference in her community and foster diversity and inclusion within the legal profession. Her commitment to both her clients and her community makes her an invaluable part of The Gibson Law Firm. Whether advocating for injured workers or individuals impacted by accidents, Samantha’s approach is rooted in empathy, tenacity, and a relentless drive for justice.
Employment History
- The Gibson Law Firm | Attorney
September 2024 – present - Ogletree Deakins | Associate Attorney
February 2024 – September 2024 - Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons L.L.P. | Associate Attorney
December 2021 – February 2024 - Brown Sims, P.C. | Associate Attorney
December 2021 – December 2022 - EEOC | Legal Intern
July 2019 – August 2019
Education
- Graduate: University of Houston Law Center
Dates: 2017 – 2020
Degree: Juris Doctor - Undergraduate: University of Houston
Dates: 2012 – 2016
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Practice Areas
- Employment and Labor
- Workers Compensation
- Insurance
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2020
- Advanced Arbitration Skills, A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center, Certified
- Bauer Women’s Society
- Hispanic National Bar Association
- Houston Young Lawyers Association
- Houston Young Lawyers Foundation
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Speaking Engagements
- Ms. JD, Guest Speaker and Speed Mentor
- Houston Young Lawyers Association (HYLA), Board Member
- The Houston Lawyer Referral Service, Board Member 2023 – 2024
- Houston Young Lawyers Foundation, Fellow