Overview
Lexi is an associate in the firm’s Litigation practice group where she represents national, regional, and local clients in a variety of commercial disputes in state court, federal court, and arbitration. Lexi’s practice involves a broad range of industries, including construction, manufacturing, commercial real estate, and rail disputes.
Lexi routinely represents owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in matters involving multifamily and single family housing projects, hospitality development, production facilities, and more. Lexi assists her clients in all aspects of construction disputes, including construction contract negotiation, pre-claim counseling, and litigating before courts and arbitration panels. Lexi also works directly with clients, consultants, and experts in the project repair process when a dispute first arises, during litigation or arbitration, and post-dispute resolution.
In addition to her core practice, Lexi provides pro bono counsel to indigent federal criminal defendants and other underrepresented populations. Lexi was selected for the Western District of North Carolina’s Criminal Justice Act Training Panel, which has positioned her to take on a growing number of these meaningful representations in federal court. Lexi has also represented domestic violence victims pursuing protective orders, in-need tenants seeking housing, and other non-profit organizations.
Representative Experience
- Defending an individual indicted in a criminal antitrust case alleging price fixing and bid rigging
- Defending international financial institution in mass action alleging manipulation of global foreign exchange market
- Worked with a team of attorneys assisting an international financial company develop and implement responses to MRAs and COs from the OCC, FRB, and CFPB relating to risk management and governance
- Successfully negotiated on behalf of clients in numerous railcar purchase and sale agreements and lease termination agreements. Typically represented the seller/lessor in these transactions, but also has experience working with the purchase-side
- Represented major financial institution in aircraft deals on the loan-side of the transaction. Negotiated many loan and aircraft security agreements
Pro Bono Representative Experience
- Representing a pro bono client seeking relief under a 28 U.S.C. § 2241 petition in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The Court recently granted the client en banc rehearing.
- Represents pro bono clients of the Safe Alliance, a domestic violence shelter in Charlotte, by assisting victims in securing protective orders and advocating for client rights and safety
- Partners with Legal Aid of North Carolina to provide in-need tenants in the Charlotte community with pro bono legal services to avoid homelessness and secure safe and stable housing
Notable
Notable
- North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society, 2020-2023
- Committee Member, Safe Alliance Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
- Vice-Chair, Social Committee for the Fund Development Council, The Junior League of Charlotte
Collegiate Lacrosse Awards and Recognitions:
- NCAA Woman of the Year Nominee, 2016
- Capital One Academic All-District Team, 2015
- NCAA All Region Division III Second Team, West Region, 2013
News
News
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Blogs and Resources
Blog Posts
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Co-chair, Bar Exam Committee, North Carolina Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, 2020-present
Capabilities
- Civil Litigation
- Class Actions
- Commercial Litigation
- Commercial Real Estate
- Criminal Defense - Trial and Appellate
- Cross-Border Investigations and Defense
- Environmental
- Financial Regulatory Advice & Response
- Financial Services Litigation
- Internal Investigations
- Investigations
- Litigation, Regulatory & White Collar
- Project & Equipment Finance
- Securities & Capital Markets Litigation
- Securities & Corporate Governance
- Supply Chain, Transportation & Logistics
Education
J.D., Washington and Lee School of Law, 2019
B.A., Piedmont College, 2016
Admissions
- North Carolina, 2019