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Alex also litigates ERISA cases alleging breach of fiduciary duty, representing 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plan sponsors and fiduciaries in class actions. He has represented clients across industries and the country in vigorously defending claims of alleged fiduciary mismanagement of retirement plans and self-dealing.

Additionally, Alex has extensive experience in product liability and toxic tort litigation. He has served as national coordinating counsel, helping to manage the defense of a significant docket of wrongful death and personal injury cases stemming from legacy asbestos liabilities. As part of this work, Alex develops and implements case strategy and oversight of all aspects of the litigation, including fact investigation and discovery, integration of causation science, motion practice, expert witness development, defense of corporate representative witnesses, mediations and settlement negotiations, trials and appeals.

Alex maintains an active pro bono practice representing clients seeking asylum before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and representing Veterans of the US Military in efforts to obtain disability and other military retirement benefits.

Alex is an active member of the Military Spouse JD Network, a bar association of Military Spouse attorneys advocating for licensing accommodations and employment opportunities for military spouse attorneys. Alex is married to an active-duty United States Marine Corps Officer and has undertaken multiple Permanent Change of Station moves, working in several of the Firm’s offices because of his status as a military spouse.

While at Harvard, Alex was a member of the varsity football team, where he was part of two Ivy League Championship seasons. Alex continues to be involved in football, coaching and refereeing in youth football leagues.

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