
Morrison Foerster
Arbitrators

J. Alexander Lawrence
Position
J. Lawrence | Morrison Foerster
Alex advises on all aspects of complex commercial litigation in federal and state trial and appellate courts and in arbitration. As an attorney, he has represented U.S. and international clients in actions involving a wide array of complex commercial disputes.
Alex regularly advises clients on e-discovery issues and best practices. As a lawyer, he has significant experience handling cases involving Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, representing major technology companies in high-profile litigation concerning the liability of online platforms for user-generated content.
Alex has demonstrated a strong commitment to pro bono work throughout his career. In 2023, he was recognized with the American Lawyer Corporate Purpose award and at the Financial Times Lawyers Awards for the firm’s Post-Dobbs reproductive rights work. He has also been named multiple times in the National Law Journal’s Pro Bono Hot List for his work protecting reproductive rights, and for his work protecting individuals who were jailed for their inability to pay court fees and fines.