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Nefertiti Alexander
Kasowitz Benson Torres
As a partner at Kasowitz Benson Torres, Nefertiti Alexander handles complex, high-stakes legal matters involving antitrust, securities fraud and intellectual property, among other categories.
Alexander has used her position to serve as an example and help drive greater diversity and inclusion in the legal field. She mentors Sponsors for Educational Opportunity Fellows in law school and serves on the Kasowitz Benson Torres' diversity and inclusion committee.
The Legal Aid Society awarded her pro bono legal work representing labor trafficking survivors with its Pro Bono Publico Award. She is a volunteer with the nonprofit Sanctuary for Families, which supports victims of domestic violence. Alexander is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and contributed to educational materials focused on creating a more inclusive environment in law and on representing people who have experienced trauma.
Alexander was selected as a 2021 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow, an industry program that identifies high-potential diverse attorneys for leadership positions in the legal profession.
She is a “true leader” in her commitment to pro bono work and diversifying the legal profession, said Cindy Caranella Kelly, a partner at Kasowitz Benson Torres.