01/02/2026
We are pleased to announce that Alejandra Ávila, Travis G. Edwards, Derek Reinbold, and Cassie Redlingshafer have been promoted to partner, effective January 1, 2026.
Alejandra Ávila litigates high-stakes civil cases at both the trial and appellate levels, with experience spanning antitrust class actions, complex bankruptcy appeals, music copyright disputes, cross-border matters, and state-versus-state original actions. She previously clerked for Justice Sonia Sotomayor on the U.S. Supreme Court and serves on the Executive Board of the Edward Coke Appellate Inn of Court.
Travis G. Edwards represents plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial disputes, with a focus on cross-border matters, international arbitrations, and plaintiff-side antitrust actions. He clerked for Judge Diana Gribbon Motz of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit before joining the firm.
Cassie Redlingshafer represents clients in complex civil litigation and international arbitration, with experience in antitrust, intellectual property, and contract disputes. She clerked for Judge Charles R. Wilson of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and joined the firm in 2019.
Derek Reinbold litigates complex civil matters at the trial and appellate levels, including cases involving personal jurisdiction, preemption, and class certification. He clerked for Judge Sandra L. Lynch of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit before joining the firm in 2019.
