Experience

Gearhiser, Peters, Elliott & Cannon, PLLC

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate

  • Oct 2021 - Present



Simms Showers LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Attorney - Of Counsel

  • Mar 2019 - Oct 2021

  Gigi B. Lawless is of counsel and concentrates her practice primarily in the related areas of estate planning, wills and trusts and probate administration. She conscientiously serves her clients by designing estate plans which not only leave a legacy to loved ones but also include strategies to maximize wealth, minimize taxes, plan for a client’s incapacity or disability, prepare for business succession and provide for the care of minor children. Gigi B. Lawless is of counsel and concentrates her practice primarily in the related areas of estate planning, wills and trusts and probate administration. She conscientiously serves her clients by designing estate plans which not only leave a legacy to loved ones but also include strategies to maximize wealth, minimize taxes, plan for a client’s incapacity or disability, prepare for business succession and provide for the care of minor children.



Office of Commonwealth's Attorney, Loudoun County, Virginia

• Leesburg, Virginia, United States

• Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney/Senior Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney/Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney

  • Feb 2003 - Jun 2017

  Gigi Lawless is a former Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney for Loudoun County, Virginia who oversaw the office's child sex crimes and domestic violence divisions. She is a tenacious litigator who utilized her skills to fight for the most vulnerable of victims. In 2016, Ms. Lawless was presented with the prestigious Virginia S. Duvall Distinguished Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Prosecutor Award for being the top prosecutor in the Commonwealth of Virginia in those courts. During her tenure at the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, Ms. Lawless served a dual role by also acting as the Director of the Loudoun County Victim Witness Program which provided outreach to victims of crime. As Director, Ms. Lawless supervised a staff, managed a budget, wrote grants, developed protocol and governed all aspects of that program. Integral member of the Advisory Board of the Loudoun County Child Advocacy Center, the Child Advocacy Center Multi-Disciplinary Team, the Domestic Abuse Response Team, and the Human Trafficking Multi- Disciplinary Team. Liaison to the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Bench Bar Committee. * Recipient of the 2017 Outstanding Multi-Disciplinary Team Member Award *Recipient of the 2016 Virginia S. Duvall Distinguished J&DR Assistant Award *Recipient of the 2013 Outstanding Multi-Disciplinary Team Member Award *Recipient of the 2005 Victim Services Award Show less