Osob Samantar joined Gilbert in 2026.  She brings 12 years of eDiscovery experience to the firm,  with extensive practice managing discovery in complex antitrust, commercial, and whistleblower litigation. She advises case teams on all phases of discovery and helps develop workflows that are efficient, practical, and tailored to the needs of high-stakes litigation.

Prior to joining Gilbert, Osob was a Staff Attorney at a boutique law firm specializing in antitrust litigation and False Claims Act litigation where her practice included drafting pleadings, discovery requests and responses, deposition outlines, authentication letters, and case chronologies. She has contributed to matters before federal courts and agencies, including the Federal Maritime Commission and has supported trial preparation through fact development, exhibit organization, and evidentiary analysis.

Osob also brings substantial public-sector and international advisory experience. She has served as a consultant and advisor to Somali governmental and civic institutions, drafting speeches, official correspondence, project materials, and policy-related briefings, and engaging with stakeholders including government officials, diaspora communities, and international institutions.

Osob earned her J.D. from American University Washington College of Law and her B.A. in Political Science and International Affairs from the University of Mary Washington.

• 2013 – J.D., American University Washington College of Law
• 2008 – B.A., University of Mary Washington

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