Alexis focuses her practice on labor and employment law and represents employers in a range of matters, including employment litigation, agency charges, and workplace investigations.
She drafts cease and desist letters, position statements, and various employment-related agreements, including non-competition and severance agreements. Alexis also supports clients through all phases of the administrative process, including responding to agency investigations and participating in mediations and settlement negotiations. Her previous experience with plaintiff-side employment litigation matters gives her a unique perspective when advising her clients.
Alexis' practice also includes helping employers navigate workplace compliance issues. With an understanding of labor and employment regulations, she develops practical solutions to mitigate risk and promote positive employee relations.
Alexis' hobbies include reading, painting her nails, and traveling. The furthest place she has traveled to is South Africa during a study abroad experience in law school. Outside of work, you can find her at a Pure Barre class or spending time with her friends and family.
Education
- Elon University School of Law
- J.D., 2023
- National Order of Scribes 2023
- Moot Court Board
- We the People - Elon’s Constitutional Law Journal, Articles Editor
- Pro Bono Board
- Teaching Assistant – Legal Methods and Communication, Civil Procedure, and Criminal Law
Stevenson University
- B.S., summa cum laude, Legal Studies, Minor in Psychology and Criminal Justice, 2021
- Dean’s List
- Mock Trial
- Phi Mu Fraternity
- Hahn-Waidner Scholarship
Ashley is a Georgia native. She graduated from Benedict College in 2017, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. She then obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School in 2021, where she received the Outstanding Graduate Award for demonstrating superior competence, high ethical standards, social conscience, and a commitment to improving the legal system. While attending law school, she interned in-house for a floor plan financing company.
Following law school, Ashley took on diverse roles, including handling post-judgment collection, landlord-tenant, and first-party property insurance matters, achieving favorable outcomes for her clients. In 2025, she transitioned to handling general liability and insurance defense related matters with an insurance defense firm.
Ashley joined Groth, Makarenko, Kaiser & Eidex as an Associate in March 2026, bringing with her familiarity and experience in insurance defense matters.
Ashley lives in Gwinnett County with her spouse and son, Raylen. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, watching NFL (Carolina Panthers fan), and trying new cuisines.
Education
- Undergraduate: Benedict College
- Law School: Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School
Bar Admissions
- Superior & State Courts of Georgia
- Georgia Court of Appeals
- Georgia Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court, Northen District of Georgia
Memberships
- State Bar of Georgia
- State Bar of Georgia, General Practice and Trial Law and Insurance Law Section
- Georgia Defense Lawyers Association
- CLM
- DRI
Emajae' Clements is an associate in Orrick's litigation practice group in the Houston, TX office.
Emajae's practice includes a diverse range of complex litigation and employment litgation matters from across the country. She effectively drafts briefs, works with experts, and provides developed insights to advance her team's trial strategies.
Emajae' received her J.D. from the Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C. While in law school, Emajae' served as the Captain of the Huver I. Brown Trial Advocacy team becoming the Texas Young Lawyers Association's National Trial Competition Regional Champion and National Semi-Finalist. Emajae' was also a student attorney in the Movement Lawyering Clinic.
Chelsea Lewis, a fierce advocate for her clients, started her journey at Cypress Bay High School. A proud alumnus of the University of Florida, she graduated with dual degrees in Business Management and Psychology on a full academic scholarship. While at the University of Florida, Attorney Lewis received numerous awards and honors including the Outstanding Undergraduate Leadership Award, Association of Black Alumni Scholar, Anderson Scholar Distinction and Florida Academic Scholars Award.
Lewis excelled at her academics, while balancing her passion for community engagement as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the president of the National Pan-Hellenic Council and as a Presidential Host with the Florida Cicerones.
Lewis graduated from Boston University School of Law with a concentration in transactional practice. Lewis fell in love with employment law when she participated in an employment law clinic as a student advocate. Her passion for helping people and understanding of complex legal issues aligns perfectly with her role as an advocate for the community.
With over a decade of experience, Ms. Lewis started her legal career at a boutique employment law firm, where she learned the nuances of plaintiff-side employment and civil rights litigation, before joining the largest labor and employment litigation defense firm in the nation.
Her trial expertise is underscored by numerous jury trials which have resulted in seven-figure verdicts and earned her two spots in the top 50 employment law verdicts in the United States for 2022.
Beyond the courtroom, Lewis is deeply engaged in community service. As the Recording Secretary and Community Service Chair for the T.J. Reddick Bar Association and an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, she weaves a tapestry of impact and influence.
Featured in Washington Post, Miami Herald, Inside Edition, and Shaderoom, Attorney Lewis stands as a prominent legal figure. Membership in the National Black Lawyers Association’s top 40 under 40 lawyers and Best of the Bar further solidify her standing.
Attorney Lewis’ legal approach mirrors her commitment to justice. With a passion for zealous advocacy, she navigates legal complexities with finesse. Her dedication to due process and meticulous investigations is evident in every case she undertakes. Her passion and attention to detail has helped Attorney Lewis secure positive results for the individuals she has represented over the course of the last decade.
Mahogane Reed joined Susman Godfrey after completing federal judicial clerkships for Chief Judge Carl E. Stewart of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and Judge Brian A. Jackson of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana.
She received her law degree, magna cum laude, from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, where she served as an Articles Editor for the Louisiana Law Review and was inducted into the Order of the Coif.
Honors and Distinctions
Mahogane's honors and distinctions include serving as an Articles Editor for the Louisiana Law Review, receiving the Lee Hargrave Award and a Faculty Scholarship, and being recognized as a Hebert Scholar and Chancellor's Scholar. She was also a member of the Wex S. Malone Inns of Court and a Junior Member of the Louisiana State Law Institute.
Education
Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center — J.D./D.C.L., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif
Louisiana State University — B.A.
Judicial Clerkships
Law Clerk to the Honorable Chief Judge Carl E. Stewart, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (2017–2018)
Law Clerk to the Honorable Brian A. Jackson, United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana (2016–2017)