Gelmis brings nearly four decades of experience from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, where she served on the court's central staff and worked closely with nearly every 9th Circuit judge, culminating with a decade of service as the Circuit's chief deputy clerk for operations. She also helped create the 9th Circuit's Pro Bono Program, a nationally recognized initiative that has served as a model for appellate pro bono programs across the nation. Gelmis is also a contributor and editor to the Rutter Guide's treatise on 9th Circuit Practice. The Complex Appellate Litigation Group has 28 attorneys in 5 offices including San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County.