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James A. Alexander, Jr.

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Reed Smith LLP - Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
(404) 364-3174

James Alexander focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and private equity transactions, strategic investments, and general corporate matters. He represents clients ranging from private equity firms to technology startups. James has substantial experience leading and managing deal teams while collaborating with management teams. He is skilled at communicating complex legal issues and translating legal risk into actionable business options.

He also advises clients on privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA/GDPR), data security and cybersecurity, and complex commercial transactions, including drafting and negotiating licensing agreements, SaaS and cloud services contracts, payment systems arrangements, and intellectual property agreements.

Accolades

  • Selected, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch – Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Law (2023–2025)
  • Selected, National Black Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40, Georgia (2019–2022)
  • Named Lawyers of Color 2020 Hotlist

Community Involvement

  • Board Chair, Found Stages, Inc.
  • Executive Secretary, ArtsATL

Practice Areas

  • Corporate
  • Technology Services
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Private Equity
  • Venture Capital

Bar Admissions

  • District of Columbia, 2024
  • Georgia, 2018

Education

  • Vanderbilt University, J.D., 2018, summa cum laude
  • Howard University, B.S., 2013



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