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Alexis D. Martin Promoted to Partner

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Caffarelli & Associates Ltd. is extremely pleased to announce that Alexis D. Martin has been elevated to the position of Partner within the Firm. Alexis has worked at Caffarelli & Associates Ltd. since 2014; her practice is focused on class action litigation, biometrics and privacy law, wage and hour matters, whistleblower & retaliation, family and medical leave, and employee separations. Alexis’ expertise and professionalism has and will continue to be vital to the Firm’s success. Please join us in congratulating Alexis!

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