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General Counsel | Deal Closer | Commercial Counsel for Growth
Kim Gerber is a trusted in-house counsel who’s been in the room when it counts—advising CEOs, navigating global regulations, and getting deals across the finish line. With over a decade in-house at companies like Parexel, L’Oréal, and Ryder, she's known for bringing focus, finding consensus, and keeping deals—and people—on track.
Kim has supported executive teams in life sciences, supply chain, and consumer products, always translating legal complexity into business-ready solutions. Whether closing international commercial contracts, solving regulatory puzzles, or guiding cross-functional teams through transactions, she brings judgment, grit, and follow-through.
Core Areas of Focus
Fractional In-House Counsel Support
Kim is a true in-house partner—supporting business units, collaborating with finance and procurement, and guiding executive teams through growth and change. She thrives on being embedded in the business and building trust across functions. Her clients know they can count on her to get it done, not slow it down.M&A Diligence & Deal Strategy
Kim leads and supports strategic deals—from last-mile logistics acquisitions at Ryder to post-pandemic pivots in pharma. She brings a cross-functional lens to M&A, making sure diligence, integration, and business risk are managed as a whole.Capital Raise Readiness
With firsthand experience in beauty brands and private-equity-backed life sciences, Kim knows how to prepare a company for investor scrutiny. She refines contracts, identifies red flags, and helps legal teams show up organized and confident—so capital raises don’t get derailed by the legal file.Pre-Suit Investigations & Litigation Support
Kim has managed litigation and pre-suit risk from the inside—defending product liability, labor, and regulatory matters while protecting brand and budget. She works closely with outside counsel and internal teams to control exposure without disrupting the business.Commercial Contracts & Procurement Strategy
Kim is a deal-closer who knows how to keep contracts moving while protecting what matters. From biotech and clinical trials to beauty and logistics, she’s led commercial negotiations across multiple industries and jurisdictions—and built strong internal contract review programs along the way.
Career Highlights
Parexel – Assistant General Counsel (Life Sciences)
Led legal negotiations for clinical trials and supply chain deals with biotech and pharmaceutical clients in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment. Advised senior leadership on risk, formed procurement partnerships, and built a reputation for getting stuck deals moving again.
L’Oréal – General Counsel, Travel Retail Americas
Oversaw all legal operations for a regional subsidiary spanning North America, LATAM, and the Caribbean. Managed litigation, advertising, privacy, labor, and compliance across jurisdictions. Served as Data Protection Officer and helped bring global policies to life in a local market.Ryder System, Inc. – General Counsel, Supply Chain Division
Rose through the ranks over seven years to lead legal for Ryder’s multi-billion-dollar supply chain division. Managed M&A deals, compliance programs, litigation, and high-value contracts with aerospace, CPG, and automotive clients. Advised the CEO and C-suite and built a respected, business-savvy legal team.Stearns Weaver (Miami) – Corporate & Securities Associate
Advised businesses on governance, securities, and corporate matters in a regional firm setting.Debevoise & Plimpton (New York) – M&A Associate
Advised private equity and public companies on complex M&A transactions at a global law firm, building a strong foundation in deal work and cross-border strategy.
Bar Admissions
Florida (2011)
New York (2009)
Education
J.D., New York University School of Law (2008)
– Managing Editor, Annual Survey of American Law
B.A., Duke University, summa cum laude (2005)
– Political Science & Public Policy
– Phi Beta Kappa
Beyond the Bar
Certified personal trainer and home baker who makes challah every Friday—her kitchen is her second office.
Passionate about community involvement; serves on boards of local nonprofits and charities and is a dedicated volunteer.
Former Cameron Crazy turned Miami Heat fan—she brings the same team spirit to her work.
Proud Miami native, mom of two, and dog-mom to a pandemic puppy who’s grown into a full-time sidekick.