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Alexis Dion Deveaux

Alexis Dion Deveaux

Senior Associate

100 North Tampa Street
Suite 2460
Tampa, FL 33602
390 North Orange Avenue
Suite 1400
Orlando, FL 32801
alexis.deveaux@nelsonmullins.com

Alexis is a versatile litigator whose practice spans complex commercial litigation, administrative and regulatory disputes, procurement and bid‑protest challenges, and professional liability defense. She represents companies across highly regulated industries in matters involving state‑agency actions, federal regulatory inquiries, class actions, MDLs, and multimillion‑dollar procurement conflicts. Alexis is known for her ability to navigate high‑stakes disputes...

Alexis is a versatile litigator whose practice spans complex commercial litigation, administrative and regulatory disputes, procurement and bid‑protest challenges, and professional liability defense. She represents companies across highly regulated industries in matters involving state‑agency actions, federal regulatory inquiries, class actions, MDLs, and multimillion‑dollar procurement conflicts. Alexis is known for her ability to navigate high‑stakes disputes with clarity and precision—whether defending against federal investigations, resolving pre‑litigation conflicts, or advocating in administrative hearings. Her approach is strategic, efficient, and relentlessly focused on advancing her clients’ business and litigation objectives.

She complements her practice with global academic training, having studied trial advocacy at the University of Oxford, international business and trade at Vinh University in Vietnam, and diplomatic relations at the Prague University of Economics and Business. She simultaneously earned her J.D. and M.B.A. with honors from Stetson University, where she was a certified advocate, a member of the nation’s top‑ranked Trial Team, a participant in Stetson Law’s invitation‑only Honors Program for top‑performing students, and recipient of the Victor O. Whele Book Award in Trial Advocacy—training that enhances her advocacy and equips clients with both advanced trial skills and business‑driven strategic insight.

Alexis Dion Deveaux

with clarity and precision—whether defending against federal investigations, resolving pre‑litigation conflicts, or advocating in administrative hearings. Her approach is strategic, efficient, and relentlessly focused on advancing her clients’ business and litigation objectives.

She complements her practice with global academic training, having studied trial advocacy at the University of Oxford, international business and trade at Vinh University in Vietnam, and diplomatic relations at the Prague University of Economics and Business. She simultaneously earned her J.D. and M.B.A. with honors from Stetson University, where she was a certified advocate, a member of the nation’s top‑ranked Trial Team, a participant in Stetson Law’s invitation‑only Honors Program for top‑performing students, and recipient of the Victor O. Whele Book Award in Trial Advocacy—training that enhances her advocacy and equips clients with both advanced trial skills and business‑driven strategic insight.

Alexis is a versatile litigator whose practice spans complex commercial litigation, administrative and regulatory disputes, procurement and bid‑protest challenges, and professional liability defense. She represents companies across highly regulated industries in matters involving state‑agency actions, federal regulatory inquiries, class actions, MDLs, and multimillion‑dollar procurement conflicts. Alexis is known for her ability to navigate high‑stakes disputes... with clarity and precision—whether defending against federal investigations, resolving pre‑litigation conflicts, or advocating in administrative hearings. Her approach is strategic, efficient, and relentlessly focused on advancing her clients’ business and litigation objectives.

She complements her practice with global academic training, having studied trial advocacy at the University of Oxford, international business and trade at Vinh University in Vietnam, and diplomatic relations at the Prague University of Economics and Business. She simultaneously earned her J.D. and M.B.A. with honors from Stetson University, where she was a certified advocate, a member of the nation’s top‑ranked Trial Team, a participant in Stetson Law’s invitation‑only Honors Program for top‑performing students, and recipient of the Victor O. Whele Book Award in Trial Advocacy—training that enhances her advocacy and equips clients with both advanced trial skills and business‑driven strategic insight.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Previous Professional Experience 

  • Statewide Florida-based law firm, Associate (2020–2026); Summer Associate (May 2019–July 2019)
  • Appellate Division Extern, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida (Aug. – Nov. 2019)
  • Intern Clerk, the Honorable Chief Judge Robert N. Davis, U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (Dec. 2018–March 2019)
  • Rotational Intern Clerk, the Honorable Judge Virginia M. Covington, Judge Catherine Peek McEwen, and Judge Christopher P. Tuite, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida (May 2018–Aug. 2018)

Representative Matters 

  • Represented an Am Law 50 firm in federal litigation involving cryptocurrency‑related claims, including allegations of negligence, state and federal statutory violations, and securities‑law breaches in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
  • Represented a client in a federal qui tam action, addressing complex statutory and regulatory issues and contributing to a defense strategy that significantly narrowed potential liability.
  • Represented a Fortune 500 company in a high‑value breach‑of‑contract dispute, protecting the client’s commercial interests in multimillion‑dollar litigation.
  • Defended a Fortune 500 company in a tort‑based multidistrict litigation (MDL) involving extensive discovery, multi‑jurisdictional coordination, and complex liability theories.
  • Defended a national consumer‑goods company operating in a highly regulated market against allegations brought under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA).
  • Represented national retailer in federal ADA Title III accessibility litigation, defending against allegations of non‑compliance, coordinating site inspections and remediation strategies, and achieving resolutions that minimized operational disruption and limited long‑term exposure.
  • Represented a national bank in litigation arising from the sale of a mortgage portfolio, including disputes over post‑sale servicing obligations, contract‑performance issues, and enforcement of rights under the governing sale and assignment agreements.
  • Represented a major marketing company in the defense of a putative class action, leading research and drafting strategic correspondence that resulted in the voluntary dismissal of claims exceeding $100 million in alleged exposure.
  • Represented crucial state division in the defense of a multimillion‑dollar procurement‑contract award in the healthcare sector.
  • Represented a regional water authority in a complex environmental and hydrological dispute, addressing long‑term resource allocation and regulatory‑compliance issues.
  • Represented an energy company before Florida environmental regulators in matters involving oil‑rights disputes, drilling permits, and environmental‑protection requirements.
  • Represented a data‑security and cybersecurity services company in the enforcement of a services contract and related commercial claims.
  • Represented a national retailer of a regulated product in licensure defense, including responding to regulatory challenges and advising on long‑term compliance obligations.
  • Represented a venture‑capital firm in the defense and enforcement of merger‑agreement and shareholder‑agreement rights in a complex corporate dispute.
  • Represented a major consumer‑products company in product‑liability litigation involving allegations of design and marketing defects.
  • Advised a national retailer on shareholder‑rights issues, corporate‑records obligations, and reporting requirements.
  • Represented a premier telecommunications company in procurement‑related matters, including bid‑protest strategy, RFP compliance, and vendor‑qualification challenges.
  • Represented a national technology‑services provider in an RFP dispute involving evaluation scoring, vendor qualifications, and procurement‑process irregularities.
  • Represented an environmental research organization in a bid protest involving environmental‑impact scoring and regulatory‑compliance criteria.
  • Represented an environmental restoration company in an RFP challenge involving environmental‑services contracting and agency evaluation methodology.
  • Represented a regulated‑product installation company in a bid protest involving licensure requirements, technical qualifications, and vendor‑responsibility determinations.
  • Represented a public utility company in litigation with state agencies involving statutory compliance, utility‑plan mapping, and regulatory‑framework adherence.
  • Defended a construction firm and architectural practice in construction‑defect litigation and challenges to architectural design and professional‑standards compliance.
  • Represented a global importer‑exporter in the defense of shipping, transportation, and warehousing operations, including responding to regulatory holds and securing the release and continuation of halted logistics activities.
  • Represented a health‑care sector client in responding to a federal regulatory investigation, preparing submissions that resulted in no adverse findings or penalties.
  • Represented a manufacturing client in a federal subpoena response, coordinating cross‑departmental data collection and producing compliant disclosures that satisfied agency demands without further action.
  • Represented a banking‑industry client in a regulatory inquiry, preparing responses that resolved the matter without escalation or sanctions.
  • Represented a national roofing company in a federal regulatory‑inquiry defense, preparing agency responses, mitigating potential exposure, and ensuring continued operational compliance under federal and industry‑specific regulations.
  • Represented a company in an appeal challenging an adverse agency decision in a regulatory‑compliance matter.
  • Advised general counsel and executive teams of public and private companies on disclosure obligations, ethics requirements, and regulatory‑risk mitigation to prevent disputes and avoid litigation.
  • Represented clients in procurement protests, including bid challenges and RFP‑related disputes, before state agencies and administrative tribunals.
  • Represented clients in regulated industries—including banking, manufacturing, and health care—in government‑compliance matters, regulatory inquiries, and subpoena responses, achieving resolutions that avoided enforcement actions.

Publications

  • “Sailing Towards the HERizon,” Florida Association for Women Lawyers Journal (Spring/Summer 2023)
  • “Back and Better Than Ever,” Florida Association for Women Lawyers Journal (Fall/Winter 2022–2023)
  • “Practicing with DEI Lenses,” LAWYER (Sept./Oct. 2022)
  • “Adding Equity: The Renamed and Now Standing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee,” LAWYER (Nov./Dec. 2021)
  • “Across Our Bridge: 10 Steps We Can Take for a Better Tomorrow,” LAWYER (May/June 2021)
  • “Extinguish Rapid-Fire Emails: Stop, Drop & Role,” LAWYER (Mar./Apr. 2021)
  • “3 Steps to Foster Diversity and Inclusion in the Age of COVID-19,” LAWYER (Jan./Feb. 2021)

Education

  • Stetson University College of Law, JD, cum laude (2020)
    • Honors Program Graduate
    • Advocacy Certification
    • Book Award in Trial Advocacy
    • Pro Bono Service Award Recipient
    • U.C.C. Research Assistant
    • Comparative Trial Advocacy Research Assistant 
    • Captain, Stetson Law National Trial Team (Ranked #1 in the Nation)
  • Stetson University College of Business, MBA (2020)
  • Saint Petersburg College, BAS, Legal Studies, summa cum laude (2017)

Admissions

  • Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Practice Areas

Industries

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  • Florida Super Lawyers, Rising Star in Business Litigation (2024, 2025)
  • The Florida Bar YLD’s Lynn Futch Most Productive Young Lawyer (2022-2023)
  • The Florida Bar’s Outstanding Diversity Leadership Grant Award (2022-2023)
  • Florida Bar Association
    • Governor, YLD Board of Governors (2023-present)
    • Vice-Chair, Student Education and Admission to the Bar Committee (2023-present)
    • Vice-Chair, Standing Committee on Diversity and Inclusion (2022-2024)
  • Florida Association for Women Lawyers
    • President-Elect Designate (2026)
    • Treasurer (2025-2026)
    • Membership Director (2024-2025)
    • Journal Director and Editor (2022-2023)
  • American Bar Association
    • Florida Delegate to the ABA House of Delegates (2026-present)
    • District 11 Representative to the ABA YLD House of Delegates (2023-present)
    • Executive Board Member, Judicial Division’s Lawyers Conference (2024-present)
    • Member, ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Selection Committee (2024-present)
    • The Florida Bar’s Young Lawyer Delegate to the ABA House of Delegates (2022-2025)
    • Executive Board Member, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (“TIPS”) (2024-2025)
  • American Inns of Court, Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Litigation Inn of Court
    • Member (2020-present); Executive Board Member (2024-present)
  • Hillsborough County Bar Association
    • Director, YLD Board of Directors (2021-present)
    • Coordinator, Pro Bono 5k Committee (2021-present)
    • Chair, Programs Committee (2023-2024)
    • Chair, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (2022-2023)
    • Chair, HCBA Documentary Planning Committee (2021-2023)
    • Chair, HCBA Documentary Premier Event Planning Committee (2022-2023)
  • Board Member, Stetson University College of Law Alumni Association (2024–Present)
  • Member, Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Young Professional Advisor Network (2020-present)
  • Planning Committee Member, Pro Bono 5K (2022–present)
  • Board of Directors, Champions for Children Tampa Bay (2021-2025)
  • Disaster Legal Services, FEMA & ABA Young Lawyers Division, Coordinator, (2024–2025)
  • Pop‑Up Pro Bono Services, The Florida Bar YLD Board of Governors Volunteer Attorney (Nov. 2025)
  • American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division – Star of the Quarter (Nov. 2024)
  • Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division – Board of Governors President’s Award (June 2024)
  • Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division – Board of Governors Star of the Quarter (May 2024)
  • Hillsborough County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division – Board Member of the Month (April 2023)