Litigation Counsel, AmLaw 100 Partner Victoria Edwards Joins A&R Denver Office

Adams & Reese is pleased to announce the addition of Victoria Edwards as Counsel in the national law firm’s Denver office. Edwards has more than two decades of experience as a litigator, appellate attorney, former partner at an AmLaw 100 firm, and as a solo practitioner.

Edwards was the first female homegrown partner of the National Consumer Finance Litigation & Compliance Practice Group at Akerman LLP. She successfully ran her own law firm, serving as Managing Member of the Denver-based Edwards Law PLLC.

“Victoria has an impressive breadth and background as a litigator, appellate attorney, successful sole practitioner, and high-ranking partner at an AmLaw 100 firm. Her versatility and experience as both a seasoned attorney and business owner are tremendous assets,” said Gabe Pinilla, Adams & Reese Denver Partner in Charge and a leading member of the Construction Practice Group. “As we continue to grow our Denver office and expand our legal services across the Rocky Mountain region and beyond, we are excited to add Victoria to our team.”

Edwards is licensed to practice law in four states – Colorado, California, New Jersey, and New York; has presented oral arguments to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth Circuits; and has represented clients in the bankruptcy courts of Colorado and California.

As a member of the Adams & Reese Litigation Practice Group, Edwards will represent clients across a wide array of practice areas, including Labor & Employment, Financial Services, Commercial Lending, Commercial Restructuring & Bankruptcy, and Construction.

Edwards has litigated for and advised clients across every industry, including the representation of large banking and financial institutions, insurance firms, oil and gas/mining companies, construction companies, and various small to medium-sized businesses on complex business matters, including contract formation and interpretation, commercial restructuring and bankruptcy issues. She has also represented clients in labor and employment litigation, and across commercial and civil liability disputes, including trade secrets, business contracts, commercial law, breach of contract, and breach of duty of loyalty. 

Edwards earned her J.D. from Boston College Law School and received her Bachelor of Science from Dickinson College.