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Alexis M. Jackson

Associate

Alexis Jackson advises and represents corporations, financial institutions, accounting firms, and individuals in complex investigations and enforcement actions before the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). She also has substantial experience handling complex commercial litigation in both federal and state courts.

Alexis conducts internal investigations for companies and board committees, tackling issues such as fraud, employee misconduct, and regulatory violations to help clients manage risk, avoid enforcement actions, and prevent costly litigation.

In addition to her legal practice, Alexis serves as Vice Chair of the Firm’s Black Attorney Affinity Group, where she helps lead firm-wide initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal profession.

Before joining Foley, Alexis was a summer associate at the firm and interned with the Honorable Donald L. Graham of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

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September 30, 2025 Foley Ignite

SEC Creates New Cross-Border Task Force to Combat Fraud, Prioritizing Investigations of Foreign Issuers and Gatekeepers

On September 5, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the creation of the Cross-Border Task Force (“Task Force”) to identify and combat cross border fraud harming U.S. investors. The Task Force will primarily focus on investigating potential U.S. securities law violations related to foreign-based companies, such as market manipulation, and those gatekeepers, such as auditors and underwriters, which enable these companies to access U.S. capital markets.
August 9, 2024 The Path & The Practice

Podcast Episode 113: Alexis Jackson, Associate

This episode of The Path & The Practice features a conversation with Alexis Jackson. Alexis is a litigation associate in Foley’s Tampa office.
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July 27, 2023 Legal News: International Trade Enforcement & Compliance

What Every Multinational Company Should Know About...Navigating Economic Downturns through Racial Equity Audits

A strong correlation exists between a multinational company’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) efforts and the company’s financial performance.
June 29, 2023 Deals and Wins

Foley Wins Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation

Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce it has secured dismissal of a lawsuit against its client The Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, Inc.