Sharon S. Gilmore

Sharon S. Gilmore serves The Texas A&M University System and its member institutions and agencies in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice group.

Sharon joined the Office of General Counsel (“OGC”) in 2024.  Sharon’s legal career began with the law offices of Schwartz & Eichelbaum P.C., now Eichelbaum, Wardell, Hansen, Powell and Munoz, defending Texas school districts in employment matters with an emphasis on Title VII and Age Discrimination.

To further develop experience in labor and employment law, Sharon joined Busch & Myers, LLP.  However, upon receiving the opportunity to become an attorney with the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”), Sharon accepted the position to learn more about federal laws addressing discrimination and retaliation in college/university and school settings.

After nearly seven years with OCR, Sharon returned to practicing labor and employment law with The Myers Group, LLP, now Kaufman Dolowich, LLP.  Sharon represented clients at the administrative level (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Texas Workforce Commission-Civil Rights Division) by drafting position statements and participating in mediation. She also represented employers in employment litigation primarily in wrongful termination (discrimination and retaliation) and harassment/hostile work environment by handling all aspects of litigation including pursuing summary judgment. Sharon also conducted investigations pertaining to employment concerns and provided recommendations ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws.

Education
J.D., 2003, Howard University School of Law, Washington, D.C.
M.A., 2002, Texas A&M University (Educational Administration)
B.S., 1994, Texas A&M University (Interdisciplinary Studies with an Emphasis in Science)

Professional Affiliations
State Bar of Texas, Labor & Employment Law Section
Dallas Bar Association, Labor & Employment Law Section
J.L. Turner Legal Association
National Association of College and University Attorneys

Civic Involvement
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated- North Dallas Suburban Alumnae Chapter, member and volunteer
Trinity (TX) Chapter, The Links, Incorporated, member and volunteer
Aggie Women Network, member
Texas A&M University, The Association of Former Students- donor

Admissions
Texas

Admitted to Practice
All Courts, State of Texas
United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Western, and Eastern Districts of Texas