Alexis R. Wendl, Associate at our Las Vegas law office
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Alexis R. Wendl

Associate
Biography

Alexis Wendl is an associate within Snell & Wilmer’s commercial litigation group, where her broad knowledge and dedication shine through in navigating multifaceted legal disputes. With a focus on contract disputes, business torts, general business litigation, securities litigation, shareholder disputes, and regulatory investigations, Alexis represents clients in both state and federal courts, as well as arbitration proceedings. Her practice encompasses a diverse array of legal areas, including labor and employment matters, bankruptcy cases, and appellate advocacy.

In addition to her litigation proficiency, Alexis has garnered a reputation for her dedication to working on behalf of her clients in complex disputes. She prides herself on her holistic approach to legal representation, rooted in a genuine desire to help her clients. Alexis’s comprehensive representation of clients spans various legal areas, including receivership actions, cryptocurrency litigation, and bankruptcy disputes.

Active in shaping the firm’s future talent, Alexis is a valuable member of Snell & Wilmer’s hiring committee. Prior to joining the firm, she served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Jerome T. Tao of the Nevada Court of Appeals. Alexis’s collaborative spirit, dedication to excellence, and commitment to her clients make her an invaluable asset to both her clients and the firm at large.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

  • Nevada
  • Utah (inactive)


Court Admissions

  • Supreme Court of Nevada
  • Supreme Court of Utah
  • United States District Court, District of Nevada


Education

  • University of Nevada, William S. Boyd School of Law (J.D.)
    • Nevada Law Journal, Executive Editor
    • Society of Advocates Moot Court Team
    • American Bankruptcy Institute’s Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition at St. John’s University
    • American Bankruptcy Institute’s Lloyd D. George Regional Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition at the William S. Boyd School of Law
    • Dean’s Award
    • Dispute Resolution Concentration
    • High Pro Bono Honors
    • Dean’s List
    • CALI Awards for Excellence in Lawyering Process II, Pre-trial Litigation, and Misdemeanor Clinic
  • Weber State University (B.S., Psychology, cum laude)
Experience

Awards & Recognition

  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Ones to Watch
    • Appellate Practice (2024-2025)
    • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2024-2025)
    • Commercial Litigation (2024-2025)
  • Mountain States Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars Edition, Business Litigation (2024)
    • Civil Litigation – Defense (2023)
  • Top Rank Attorneys, Nevada Business Magazine (2022-2023)
    • Best Up and Coming Attorneys (2022-2023)

Representative Experience

  • Represented client in restrictive covenant dispute involving expedited discovery and injunctive relief
  • Represented judgement creditor in recovery action
  • Represented business in complex multi-party contract dispute involving competing injunctive motions
  • Represented shareholder in business dispute involving injunctive and declaratory relief
  • Represented secured creditor in adversary dispute
  • Represented employer in wrongful discharge and discrimination action
  • Representation of a publicly traded Canadian cannabis company in business litigation involving its Nevada subsidiaries

Previous Professional Experience

  • Nevada Court of Appeals, Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Jerome T. Tao (2019-2020)
  • William S. Boyd School of Law
    • Tribal Practicum Student (2018-2019)
    • Research Assistant to Professor Addie Rolnick (2018-2019)
    • Teaching Assistant to Dean Sara Gordon for Lawyering Process II (2018)
  • Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic, Misdemeanor Clinic Student Attorney (2018)
  • Eighth Judicial District Court, Extern to the Honorable Adriana Escobar (2017)

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • American Bar Association
  • Howard D. McKibben Inn of Court, Associate (2020-Present)
  • State Bar of Nevada
    • High School Mock Trial Competition Judge (2019-Present)
    • Truancy Diversion Program Judge (2018-2019)
  • Huellas Mentorship Program, Mentor (2016-2019)
  • Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Education Surrogate (2017-2018)

Representative Presentations and Publications