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Alex Weinstein is a labor and employment lawyer who represents middle market and large cap companies in matters related to restrictive covenants and trade secret protection, employment litigation and general employment counseling.

Serving clients across all industries, Alex has extensive experience supporting professional services businesses, particularly in the financial services sector, as well as SaaS-based companies.

Known for his work on restrictive covenants and trade secrets, Alex helps businesses protect their confidential information, trade secrets, customer relationships and employee talent. As a one-stop shop, Alex routinely drafts and revises confidentiality and restrictive covenant agreements to ensure maximum enforceability. Whether a client is hiring a new employee from a competitor or an employee leaves a client for a competitor, Alex advises businesses on the best options to protect their interests.

With respect to his litigation practice, Alex guides clients through employment disputes including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, pay equity, executive disputes, whistleblower claims and government contractor employment disputes, and also provides litigation avoidance strategies. Recognizing tensions can mount when disputes arise, Alex takes pride in bringing a calm energy to the table, allowing all parties to make thoughtful and business-driven decisions.

Known as a businessperson’s attorney and for developing long-term relationships built on trust and confidence, clients value Alex’s careful consideration of both the immediate and long-term impacts when crafting a strategy to achieve their business goals. His practical advice and comprehensive options allow businesses to make informed decisions while mitigating as much risk as possible.

• Member. Auxiliary Board, Center for Conflict Resolution

• George Washington University Law School, J.D., 2013, with honors

• George Washington University, B.A., 2010, magna cum laude