Clippers Appoint John S. Gibson as Interim CEO and Governor

WHO:

RealGM Basketball - John S. Gibson served as founding chair of the United Nations' AI for Good law track, helping shape conversations around the legal and societal implications of rapidly evolving AI technologies.

RealGM Basketball - Gibson was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers in 2025, considered to be the top 1% of trial lawyers in the country.

NY Post - John S. Gibson has been named interim Chief Executive Officer and Governor of the Los Angeles Clippers.

RealGM Basketball - Gibson is a long-time Clippers season ticket holder and a graduate of Harvard University and the University of Michigan Law School.

WHAT:

NY Post - Gibson will immediately oversee the franchise’s basketball and business operations.

RealGM Basketball - Gibson will represent the organization on NBA governance matters.

RealGM Basketball - Gibson stated, "I am honored to take on this responsibility and grateful for the opportunity to serve an organization I have supported for many years."

WHERE:

RealGM Basketball - The Los Angeles Clippers are based in Los Angeles, California.

WHEN:

RealGM Basketball - Gibson will begin serving in the roles immediately.

WHY:

RealGM Basketball - Gibson aims to support the Clippers' people, provide steady leadership, and help the organization continue moving forward.

HOW:

RealGM Basketball - Gibson co-chaired DLA Piper's U.S. Business & Commercial Litigation practice prior to joining the Clippers.

RealGM Basketball - Gibson has over 35 years of experience as a trial lawyer and litigation partner at DLA Piper, advising major corporations and professional sports organizations on complex legal and business matters.

(UPDATED September 21, 2026 22:00 UTC)

John S. Gibson, who recently served as the founding chair of the United Nations' AI for Good law track, has been influential in shaping discussions on the legal and societal impacts of advancing AI technologies. In 2025, he was recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, placing him among the top one percent of trial lawyers in the nation. Before joining the Clippers, Gibson co-chaired DLA Piper's U.S. Business & Commercial Litigation practice.

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(UPDATED September 21, 2026 20:01 UTC)

John S. Gibson has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive Officer and Governor of the Los Angeles Clippers, taking on the role immediately. A long-time season ticket holder and a graduate of both Harvard University and the University of Michigan Law School, Gibson brings over 35 years of experience as a trial lawyer and litigation partner at DLA Piper. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, stating, "I am honored to take on this responsibility and grateful for the opportunity to serve an organization I have supported for many years," as he aims to provide steady leadership and support for the franchise's ongoing success.