Appellate Law Group is pleased to announce that Alyze Pierce has joined Appellate Law Group as Of Counsel effective January 1, 2020. Alyze earned her J.D. from Harvard Law School, where she was Chief Editor of the Civil Rights/Civil Liberties Law Journal and a Semi-Finalist in the Ames Moot Court competition.
Ms. Pierce received her undergraduate degree from Stanford University, where she was in the top 10% of her class and a member of the Cap and Gown Honors Society.
Before joining ALG, Ms. Pierce worked for K & L Gates, LLP and Cohen & Grigsby, P.C. where she represented client is litigation in the areas of employment law, family law, probate law and shareholder derivative suits. Ms. Pierce has appeared in the state and federal courts in Pennsylvania, including the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Former clients have called Pierce a “staunch advocate” who “truly cares about her clients.” Alyze is known for her exceptional writing ability, her nuanced understanding of the law, and her strong work ethic.
The team at ALG is very enthusiastic about the addition of Pierce, who, with her breadth of experience, will make an immediate impact on the growing firm. ALG Founder Virginia McMichael commented, “Alyze is terrific lawyer with a very impressive resume. Her exceptional research and writing skills will help Appellate Law Group maintain its reputation for producing cogent and persuasive appellate briefs. She will make a great addition to our team and we look forward to introducing her to our clients.”
Alyze is excited to join ALG, one of the few woman-owned appellate boutique firms in the country. Alyze comments, “I was immediately drawn to the work done by the attorneys at ALG. The written work produced by the firm is thorough, well thought out and exceedingly persuasive. In addition, I am incredibly impressed by the high level of care and attention paid to each client. I am excited to be a part of this dynamic and energized group of women.”
