Partner

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Washington, DC 20036

+1 202 721 5406

Litigation Star


Practice area:

Competition/antitrust


As a partner at Axinn, Rachel Adcox is the go-to for clients facing high-stakes litigation or billion-dollar negotiations. A consistent standout in antitrust, Rachel delivers results by skillfully navigating complex civil litigation and managing concurrent civil and criminal actions at both state and federal levels.

Rachel’s approach is always forward-thinking and business-focused, ensuring clients are presented with a full range of legal solutions tailored to their needs. Leading major cases for Fortune 100 companies, her clients rely on her clear, strategic, and confident guidance every step of the way. It’s no surprise that peers and clients describe her as “an outstanding litigator” and “the best of the best.”

Her work has earned her widespread recognition: Chambers USA highlights her as an Antitrust Litigation Specialist, Legal 500 ranks her as a Leading Lawyer in Antitrust Civil Litigation and Class Action Defense, and the National Law Journal has named her a Litigation Trailblazer. Rachel is also a regular finalist for Lawyer of the Year, Litigator of the Year, and Matter of the Year by Global Competition Review. In 2021, she was honored in Global Competition Review’s prestigious Women in Antitrust list.

Beyond the courtroom, Rachel is a trusted adviser on cartel and compliance issues, working closely with U.S. and international enforcers. Before becoming a Partner, she served as a Trial Attorney in the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, where she developed a deep understanding of government enforcement and regulatory incentives.

 


Updated Oct 2024