Biography
Rachel Moreau-Davila is a seasoned civil litigation attorney with broad experience handling complex disputes across a range of industries. Her practice encompasses large-scale contract litigation, construction law, federal government projects, and general liability matters. She is a valued member of Cokinos | Young, bringing a diverse legal background shaped by her work with governmental entities, private businesses, and individuals at both the trial and appellate levels.
Rachel’s experience spans all phases of litigation and a variety of substantive areas, including lien and bond claims, contract and payment disputes, partnership litigation, and business formation. A significant portion of her practice focuses on construction claims. She regularly advises clients in the construction industry on contract negotiation and risk management and has extensive experience representing general contractors and subcontractors on commercial, private, and public works projects at both the state and federal levels.
Prior to joining Cokinos | Young, Rachel represented companies and individuals before federal government agencies. She advised multinational and domestic companies on international employment and talent acquisition matters, including employment and consular processing and residency issues. Her practice also included counseling clients on compliance with the U.S. Department of Labor, as well as representing companies in matters involving the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of State. Rachel brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach to helping clients navigate their legal and business challenges.
Additionally, Rachel has lived and worked abroad, including working directly with leading international human rights attorney Jia Ping, the Chief Executive Director and Founder of China Global Fund Watch Initiative. She has conducted extensive legal research in international law, specifically referencing Non-Governmental Organizations worldwide (NGOs). She has previously collaborated on drug reform policy for China and has met with international leaders in China’s NGO community.
Education
- St. Mary’s University School of Law – J.D., 2014
- University of the Incarnate Word – B.A. Psychology of Organizational Development, summa cum laude, 2005
Recognitions & Distinctions
- Alumnus of Gerry Spence National Trial Lawyers College
- Elected Honorary Member of Alpha Chi National College Honor Scholarship Society
- Institute on World Legal Problems at the University of Innsbruck, Austria, 2012; with Distinguished Jurist: United States Supreme Court Justice Antonio Scalia
- Institute on Chinese Law and Business at Beihang University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China, 2013
- Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Litigation – Construction (2026)
Speaking Engagements & Presentations
- E2 Business Visa & Entrepreneur Investments webinar – October 2021
- Principal Speaker for MCLE Conference for SABLA, Introduction to Immigration Concepts – July 2022
Memberships & Affiliation
- Member of the American Bar Association
- Member of the Federal Bar Association
- Member of the San Antonio Black Lawyers Association
- Member of Texas Bar College
Admissions
- State Bar of Texas
- United States District Courts: Northern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas
- United States District Court: District of Colorado
Community Involvement
- THRU Project Nonprofit Organization, Former Board Member and Committee chair
- San Antonio Bar Association, Community Justice Program’s Veterans Clinic, volunteer
- Mary’s Civil Justice Clinic, Eagle Pass Border Outreach, volunteer