Alexis White
Attorney at Law
Illinois
NC, DC
About
Draws on BigLaw experience in federal court and arbitration to develop clear, effective strategies in emotionally and financially significant disputes. Advises on contract review, pre-litigation advocacy, and dispute positioning, including demand letters and negotiation frameworks.
Also supports clients in sensitive personal… read more matters, including custody and high-conflict situations, helping them organize facts, protect their interests, and approach mediation with clarity and control.
Known for translating complex issues into practical guidance and structuring outcomes that are both strategic and defensible.
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Client Reviews
"worked with Alexis on reviewing and negotiating a contract for entertainment services, and her guidance was invaluable. She flagged important legal and business risks, explained everything clearly, and helped strengthen our negotiating position."
"Lexi was instrumental in guiding us through a highly technical and fact intensive dispute. She worked closely with leadership, provided thoughtful strategic advice, and ensured we were fully prepared at every stage. Her ability to simplify complex legal and technical issues gave us confidence throughout the process."
Work History
Davis Wright Tremaine
ATTORNEY
Apr 2026 - Apr 2026
Served on core litigation teams in patent, trade secret, and complex commercial disputes in federal court and arbitration. Managed evidentiary arbitration proceedings, including witness exams and post-hearing briefing. Prepared experts, conducted examinations, led depositions, drafted motions, and managed discovery while aligning technical evidence with trial strategy and client goals.
Orrick Herrington
Managing Associate
Oct 2023 - Feb 2025
Provided strategic legal counsel to clients in the biopharma and technology sectors on complex intellectual property matters, with a focus on patent infringement and licensing issues. Advised clients on infringement strategies, conducting thorough assessments to analyze potential litigation scenarios and presenting compelling arguments to support their positions.
Crowell & Moring
Associate
Jul 2021 - Aug 2023
Led litigation workstreams in patent and trade secret disputes, overseeing discovery and junior attorneys. Drafted dispositive, appellate, and Daubert briefs. Managed expert strategy and case development. Conducted and defended depositions, argued motions, and secured partial summary judgment in D. Del.
Brinks Gilson & Lione
Associate
Sep 2018 - Jul 2021
upported patent litigation and prosecution matters, including drafting invalidity and non-infringement contentions, research memos, and discovery materials. Analyzed prior art and assisted with expert coordination. Conducted depositions, prepared written discovery, and prosecuted U.S. and foreign patent applications across technical fields.