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Akiesha Gilcrist Sainvil

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333 SE 2nd Avenue, Suite 4400, Miami, FL 33131

Litigation, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Health Care Litigation, Products Liability & Mass Torts and 3 more

About Akiesha Gilcrist Sainvil

Akiesha Gilcrist Sainvil is a litigator focusing on complex, high-stakes product liability and mass tort litigation. She has over a decade of experience representing pharmaceutical, medical device, medical technology, consumer product, and health care companies, including hospitals, health plans, and pharmacies, in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration.

Akiesha has deep experience leading multidistrict and large-scale litigation, directing pretrial and dispositive motions, overseeing discovery, and coordinating expert strategy in support of client objectives. She works with clients to evaluate and pursue efficient resolution strategies, including negotiated settlements where appropriate, and advises on complex commercial disputes and business litigation, providing a broad foundation to address a range of high-stakes matters.

Beyond litigation, Akiesha advises clients on risk management, dispute avoidance, and product strategy, helping companies assess exposure, implement tailored approaches, and align legal strategy with broader business objectives. She works closely with clients to provide practical guidance and support informed decision-making.

Concentrations

•Pharmaceutical, medical device, and health care litigation
•Products Liability
•Multidistrict litigation
•Class and mass action litigation

Judicial Clerkships

•Hon. D. Michael Fisher, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, 2013-2014

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Team Member, BTI’s Most Recommended Law Firms, Big Pharma, 2025
•Listed, Benchmark Litigation, “40 & Under - U.S. Edition,” 2024 and 2025
•Listed, The Legal 500 USA, Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action- Defense: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, 2023-2024
•Listed, “The Best Lawyers in America,” 2021-2026
•Commercial Litigation, 2024-2026
•Ones to Watch: Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, 2023
•Ones to Watch: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, 2023
•Ones to Watch: Commercial Litigation, 2021-2023
•Ones to Watch: Alternative Dispute Resolution, 2021-2023
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 'Rising Stars,' 2021-2025
•Recognized, The National Black Lawyers, “Top 40 Under 40” Attorney in Florida, 2020-2025
•Recognized, Daily Business Review, Florida Legal Awards, 'Diversity & Inclusion Honoree,' 2022
•Team Member, a Law360 “Product Liability Practice Group of the Year,” 2021-2022
•Recognized, Palm Beach Media Group’s Aventura Magazine, “Top Lawyer,” 2021-2024
•Recognized, Legacy Magazine, “40 Under 40: Black Leaders of Today and Tomorrow,” 2020
•Selected, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Program, “Pathfinder,” 2017

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Other 5
    • Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Health Care Litigation
    • Products Liability & Mass Torts
    • Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Health Care
    • Complex Torts
    • Manufacturing & Supply Chain Industry

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Associate
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Product Liability, Multidistrict, & Mass Tort Litigation: Represent
    defend national retail
    wholesale companies in the National Prescription Opiate Litigation pending in the Northern District of Ohio
    in various state court actions throughout the United States.
    Provide counsel to a global consumer goods
    industrial manufacturer in multidistrict hair relaxer litigation on risk assessment
    defense strategy.
    Obtained a favorable settlement on behalf of a medical device manufacturer against allegations concerning its pH monitoring capsules in a state court product liability lawsuit.
    Argued
    won dismissal of a breach of warranty claim on behalf of medical device manufacturer of flush devices in state court product liability lawsuit.
    Key member of trial team that obtained a complete defense verdict following a two-week trial in a multimillion-dollar action involving cardiovascular intravascular device against our client, a medical device manufacturer of numerous life-saving devices
    products.
    Represent manufacturer of flush medical devices against wrongful death suit involving product liability claims in state court.
    Defend medical device manufacturer of vascular devices against product liability claims in federal courts across the country.
    Represented
    defended manufacturers of various products, including HVAC systems, fire extinguishers, engines,
    pharmaceutical drugs, against product liability actions in state
    federal courts around the country.
    Complex Commercial Litigation & Class Actions: Secured dismissal
    attorney fees in high-profile civil RICO conspiracy
    respondeat superior/vicarious liability lawsuit on behalf of British intelligence agency in federal court.
    Obtained voluntary dismissal of a rideshare company in a personal injury matter pending in state court.
    Secured multiple dismissals with prejudice on behalf of a multinational e-commerce company in wrongful death
    property damage actions alleging platform liability, arguing immunity under the Communications Decency Act (CDA).
    Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a multinational retailing corporation in real estate dispute in federal court.
    Obtained dismissal on behalf of international banking
    financial services institution in vehicle repossession class action in federal court.
    National & Strategic Counsel Roles: Served as National Coordinating Counsel for Fortune 50 Transportation Company.
    The above representations were h
    led by Akiesha Gilcrist Sainvil prior to her joining Greenberg Traurig, P.A.

    Internships: Judicial Intern, Honorable David S. Cercone, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
    Certified Legal Intern, Immigration Clinic, University of Pittsburgh School of Law
  • Additional Links
    http://https//www.gtlaw.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    Florida
    Pennsylvania
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
    U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
    U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
    U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
    U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Board Member, Preeclampsia Foundation
    •The Florida Bar
    •Vice-Chair, Eleventh Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee 'M,' 2024-2027
    •Member, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, 2022-2023
    •fellow, Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. (WRS) Leadership Academy, Class IX, 2021-2022
    •Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD)
    •City Lead - Miami, Success in Law School Mentoring Program, 2020-2024
    •City Lead - Miami, Alumni Group, 2020
    •LCLD Pathfinder Program Participant, 2017
    •Member, Personal Care Products Council (PCPC)
    •Dade County Bar Association
    •Member, Diversity & Inclusion Committee
    •Member, Federal Court Committee
    •Playmakers Young Professionals Support Group, Miami Children's Museum
    •Federal Bar Association
    •Member, South Florida Chapter
    •Member, Young Lawyers Division
    •Museum Ambassadors, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
    •Alumna, International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy, 2016
    •Allegheny County Bar Association
    •Council Member, Homer S. Brown Division, 2014-2017
    •Diversity Committee Co-Chair, Young Lawyer's Division, 2014-2015

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Pittsburgh School of Law
    Class of 2013
    J.D.
    Law Review; Senior Topics Editor
    Other Education
    University of Pittsburgh, Political Science & Communication Rhetoric
    Class of 2010
    B.A.
    cum laude; Dean’s List Recipient

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  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Akiesha Gilcrist Sainvil is admitted to practice in Florida and Pennsylvania.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Akiesha Gilcrist Sainvil is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 2750 attorneys at this location.
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    Akiesha Gilcrist Sainvil attended University of Pittsburgh School of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP was established in 1967.

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