November 10, 2026
FormanWatkins’ Jackson Office Gains Outstanding Law Graduate and Accomplished Advocate Alexis Cobbs
FormanWatkins is pleased to welcome Alexis Cobbs to the Firm. Alexis arrives at FormanWatkins as someone who has never approached the law as a spectator. From coaching high school debate to competing in national advocacy competitions, from drafting appellate briefs in federal court matters to publishing scholarly work across multiple platforms, she has spent years doing the work, long before her formal career began. That record of sustained, purposeful effort is exactly what FormanWatkins’ clients can expect from her now.
At the University of Mississippi School of Law, Alexis graduated summa cum laude and was selected as the recipient of the John Robin Bradley Award, presented to the school’s Outstanding Graduate in recognition of academic excellence and professional promise. The award carries particular significance given Professor Bradley’s historic role in advancing diversity and justice at Ole Miss Law, values that align closely with the way Alexis has described her own sense of purpose throughout her career. She also competed at the national level in both trial and appellate advocacy, placing highly in multiple competitions and earning recognition that reflects the kind of performance under pressure that translates directly to the courtroom. Before law school, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and English from the University of Richmond, graduating summa cum laude.
Her practical experience is equally impressive. Alexis has represented a client in a Mississippi Supreme Court appeal and drafted a brief for a felony drug case before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. She has published a law journal article, co-authored a book chapter released by Palgrave MacMillan, and contributed a peer-reviewed book review, establishing a scholarly record that reflects an attorney who engages with the law at the deepest level.
At FormanWatkins, Alexis will work alongside the Firm’s experienced litigation team, bringing the same standard she has held herself to throughout her career: a genuine personal investment in every matter she touches and a commitment to giving her best work on behalf of every client.
“Alexis is an exceptional addition to our team,” said Caroline Upchurch, Partner at FormanWatkins. “We have had the privilege of watching her work closely over two summers, and what stood out from day one was the combination of remarkable intelligence, an extraordinary work ethic, and a genuine commitment to the people around her.”
