Cook Brown LLP congratulates Alexis Gabrielson on being promoted to the rank of Partner at the firm. Alexis has over ten years of experience handling class and PAGA litigation, as well as discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims.
Alexis has litigated cases before state and federal trial courts, the 8th and 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, administrative agencies in multiple states, and private arbitration. Alexis’s experience representing employers large and small allows her to tailor each employer’s litigation and counseling strategy to fit their business needs.
Alexis also has extensive cannabis industry experience, from licensing and compliance issues to employment law counseling and litigation.
Prior to joining Cook Brown, Alexis externed with the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, and then practiced labor and employment law at one of the largest firms in the country.
“Alexis is a take charge litigator with excellent instincts and superb employment law experience,” according to Partner Terry Wills. “Cook Brown clients rave about her intellect and passionate representation on their behalf against unfair and unfounded lawsuits. The firm welcomes Alexis as part of a next generation of leaders to build on CB’s 30 years of labor and employment law success.”
Additionally, Cook Brown is happy to announce the elevation of Sarah Woolston to Senior Associate. Sarah has seven years of experience ranging from litigation to in house compliance work. She puts her clients at ease during stressful litigation by simplifying complex legal issues and intensely advocating for them so they can focus on what really matters—keeping their business running.
Clients also appreciate her well-informed and direct recommendations so that they can truly unload the burden of making delicate employment decisions.
According to Partner Lisa Ryan, “Sarah’s knowledge and passion about employment law provides our clients with the most creative and efficient solution to any issue they may face. She also gives valuable guidance and direction to newer associates, making her a wonderful mentor.”
Sarah and Alexis are both exceptional attorneys who demonstrate Cook Brown’s values of integrity and commitment to its clients.
