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United States Alex Spiro is a prominent attorney known for his work across a wide array of high-profile litigation, representing public figures and corporations in complex legal matters.
Alex Spiro is a partner based in the firm's New York office, where he serves as Co-Chair of the Investigations, Government Enforcement & White Collar Defense Practice.
Alex Spiro has represented Elon Musk in defamation cases, securities fraud trials, and matters related to Twitter and Tesla. His hourly rate for Musk's cases has reportedly reached $3,000.
Alex Spiro has represented Jay-Z and Roc Nation in various legal matters, including immigration arrests, breach of contract claims, and intellectual property disputes, such as blocking the NFT auction of 'Reasonable Doubt'.
Alex Spiro has been noted as a lawyer whose clients include Kim Kardashian in legal proceedings, such as defamation suits.
Alex Spiro defended Alec Baldwin in an involuntary manslaughter charge stemming from the movie 'Rust', securing a dismissal with prejudice.
Alex Spiro was hired by YouTube personality MrBeast in August 2024 amidst controversies.
Alex Spiro served as an attorney for New York City Mayor Eric Adams after Adams was indicted in a federal corruption case, which was later dismissed with prejudice.
In September 2025, Alex Spiro was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors at CleanCore Solutions as part of a deal to create the first 'Dogecoin Treasury'.
Alex Spiro has been described as a business partner of Tom Brady in an announcement by the massage robot company Aerscape, which named Brady as its chief innovation officer.
Alex Spiro serves as Counsel to the Reform Alliance, an organization focused on criminal justice reform.
Alex Spiro is Chairman of the Board of Harvard's criminal justice initiative, The Fair Punishment Project.
Alex Spiro, born in New York in 1982 or 1983, is a partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan’s New York office, where he co-chairs the Investigations, Government Enforcement & White Collar Defense Practice. He completed his undergraduate studies in bio-psychology at Tufts University, graduating summa cum laude, and earned his J.D. from Harvard Law School. Before his legal career, Spiro spent over five years at Harvard’s McLean Hospital, where he supervised departments within an adolescent treatment facility and managed a program for children with Autism and Asperger’s syndrome. This background in psychology laid a foundation for his comprehensive approach to legal strategy.
Spiro began his legal career as a Manhattan prosecutor, handling significant cases including the indictment and conviction of serial killers Rodney Alcala and Travis Woods. His tenure also involved working with the Conviction Integrity Unit, focusing on potential wrongful convictions. With over 50 cases tried to verdict as lead counsel, Spiro has established a track record in both federal and state courts. His practice spans various areas such as white collar and regulatory issues, defamation, First Amendment law, securities, intellectual property, and complex financial disputes. He has also led numerous intricate investigations across diverse industries and has lectured on trial practice, corporate privilege, evidence, and criminal law, while also serving on the faculty of Harvard’s Trial Advocacy Program.
Throughout his career, Spiro has counselled a wide range of clients, including notable figures like Elon Musk, Jay-Z, Alec Baldwin, and Kim Kardashian. He has represented clients in high-stakes cases, such as Musk in defamation and securities fraud trials, and has been involved in significant civil rights and reform initiatives. Spiro served as Counsel to the Reform Alliance and is Chairman of the Board for Harvard’s criminal justice initiative, The Fair Punishment Project. His advisory roles extend to company boards, both private and public. His hourly rate has reportedly risen to $3,000, reflecting the significant demand for his legal expertise.
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