Akiesha Gilcrist Sainvil
Commercial Litigation
Commercial Litigation
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Akiesha Gilcrist Sainvil focuses her practice on defending medical device, pharmaceutical, and consumer products manufacturers in high-stakes complex products liability and mass torts litigation. She handles and manages all aspects of litigation, ranging from pre-suit matters through trial, and onwards through appeal. Akiesha understands that there are often nationwide or global business implications for clients in all litigation and works to strategically align her representation of clients with those needs.Akiesha brings a broad range of industry experience to her practice, having also defended major retailers, automotive and transportation companies, financial and health care institutions, and insurance providers in complex commercial litigation matters throughout the country in federal and state courts (including appellate courts) and in arbitration. Akiesha also clerked for Judge D. Michael Fisher of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. In drawing upon this experience, she is able to quickly adapt to ever-changing business needs and develop creative litigation strategies.Akiesha is also active in her community. She devotes herself to the advancement and promotion of diversity in the legal profession through her service as a mentor and advocate for young and aspiring lawyers. She currently serves as Miami City Lead for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s Success in Law School Mentoring Program. She also devotes time to pro bono efforts and actively supports the Miami Children’s Museum.ConcentrationsPharmaceutical, medical device, and health care litigationProducts LiabilityMultidistrict litigationClass and mass action litigation Akiesha Gilcrist Sainvil focuses her practice on defending medical device, pharmaceutical, and consumer products manufacturers in high-stakes complex products liability and mass torts litigation. She handles and manages all aspects of litigation, ranging from pre-suit matters through trial, and onwards through appeal. Akiesha understands that there are often nationwide or global business implications for clients in all litigation and works to strategically align her representation of clients with those needs.Akiesha brings a broad range of industry experience to her practice, having also defended major retailers, automotive and transportation companies, financial and health care institutions, and insurance providers in complex commercial litigation matters throughout the country in federal and state courts (including appellate courts) and in arbitration. Akiesha also clerked for Judge D. Michael Fisher of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. In drawing upon this experience, she is able to quickly adapt to ever-changing business needs and develop creative litigation strategies.Akiesha is also active in her community. She devotes herself to the advancement and promotion of diversity in the legal profession through her service as a mentor and advocate for young and aspiring lawyers. She currently serves as Miami City Lead for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s Success in Law School Mentoring Program. She also devotes time to pro bono efforts and actively supports the Miami Children’s Museum.ConcentrationsPharmaceutical, medical device, and health care litigationProducts LiabilityMultidistrict litigationClass and mass action litigation Akiesha Gilcrist Sainvil focuses her practice on defending medical device, pharmaceutical, and consumer products manufacturers in high-stakes complex products liability and mass torts litigation. She handles and manages all aspects of litigation, ranging from pre-suit matters through trial, and onwards through appeal. She devotes herself to the advancement and promotion of diversity in the legal profession through her service as a mentor and advocate for young and aspiring lawyers. She currently serves as Miami City Lead for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s Success in Law School Mentoring Program. She also devotes time to pro bono efforts and actively supports the Miami Children’s Museum.
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Dorothy Brown
When our company faced a daunting, multi-district products liability lawsuit involving a pharmaceutical product, we needed counsel with deep expertise in both complex litigation and the specific nuances of the life sciences sector. Akiesha Gilcrist Sainvil at Greenberg Traurig was precisely that. Her 12 years of experience, particularly her focus on defending pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, was immediately evident. Akiesha masterfully navigated the intricate pre-trial proceedings, demonstrating the strategic foresight that clearly underpins her recent recognition in commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution. She didn't just manage the case; she educated our internal team on every strategic pivot, making us informed partners. Her approach was both rigorously analytical and remarkably pragmatic, consistently steering us toward efficient resolutions without sacrificing our defensive posture. The positive outcome we achieved, which involved a favorable settlement after her adept management of expert witness challenges, was a direct result of her command of the law and calm, assured presence. For any business confronting high-stakes mass torts litigation in Florida or beyond, Akiesha is an invaluable asset.