Alex Lawrence

Senior Attorney

Alex Lawrence
education

Duke University School of Law
(J.D. and L.L.M. in Law and Entrepreneurship, cum laude)

Georgetown University
(B.A.)

overview

As a Founding Senior Attorney at Optimal, Alex is dedicated to helping high-growth technology and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies navigate the legal complexities of scaling their businesses. Alex offers full-lifecycle legal representation, guiding clients through critical stages from formation through private financings to mergers & acquisitions.

Alex is passionate about translating legal jargon into clear, actionable advice that clients can use to make informed decisions with confidence. Whether advising on corporate governance, securities matters, or the nuances of key business transactions, Alex offers strategic legal advice tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Alex is an Expert on Call for the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Alliance, providing mentorship and legal guidance to Georgetown’s student and alumni entrepreneurs.

Before joining Optimal’s founding team, Alex was an attorney at Egan Nelson LLP.  He began his legal career in the corporate group at Cooley LLP in Silicon Valley.

Alex is a member of the state bars of California and Texas.

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