Alex is a corporate attorney based in Raleigh who works with local, regional, and multinational businesses at all stages of growth. They assist clients with a variety of corporate matters, including mergers, intellectual property, data privacy regulation, and trademark registration and enforcement.

Alex represents clients in mergers and acquisitions of various sizes, structures, and industries. They guide clients through every stage of the transaction, leading comprehensive due diligence efforts to ensure all records, documents, historical data, and current operations are thoroughly reviewed and in compliance.

Clients value Alex for their diligence in research, ability to distill complex technical topics, and proactive approach in preparing for emerging challenges in a constantly evolving legal landscape.

Prior to joining Morningstar, Alex worked with a leading business law firm on the West Coast, where they founded the firm’s Queer Caucus and served on the Executive Committee of the Oregon State Bar’s Intellectual Property Section.

Outside of work, Alex enjoys travel – especially watery destinations – museums, and live music. A former cast member at Disney World, Alex also has a fondness for theme parks. When not on the move, they can be found sipping rye whiskeys and Old Fashioneds, supporting queer art and artists, and playing competitive pinball.

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What’s the best piece of advice you have ever received?

“Never be so kind, you forget to be clever. Never be so clever, you forget to be kind. Never be so polite, you forget your power. Never wield such power, you forget to be polite.”

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