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Alexander Sakin
Attorney at Law
New York
NY
"I would highly recommend Alex. He was efficient, practical, and very insightful."
About
Fluent in Russian and French, I have extensive experience representing individuals and companies in employment and business negotiations and disputes. Typical matters that I have worked on employment agreement negotiation, drafting of demand letters, employee handbook drafting, enforcement of non-competes, and litigation for breach of contract.
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Client Reviews
"I had a very good experience working with Alex. He is knowledgeable, responsive, and reliable and he really cares about his clients."
"Alex is the consummate professional, responsive, experienced, skilled and very creative in the solutions he devises always putting his client first. He has a terrific temperament, rarely phased and always thinking clearly."
"I had an excellent experience with Alex. He explained my various options clearly and convincingly. Would use again."
"I would highly recommend Alex. He was efficient, practical, and very insightful."
Work History
Law Office of Alexander Sakin, LLC
Founder/Partner
Apr 2017 - Present
Based in Manhattan, I represent individuals and businesses in employment-related disputes and negotiations, and in business litigation and counseling.
My clients include technology and education startups, entrepreneurs, investors, and employees in a variety of industries.
Office of the Attorney General, State of New Jersey
Deputy Attorney General
Apr 2016 - Mar 2017
As prosecutor in the Corruption and Government Fraud Bureau, handled the investigation and prosecution of fraud, bribery, money laundering, and other misconduct in the public sector.
Harris, St. Laurent & Chaudhry LLP
Associate
Oct 2010 - Mar 2016
I worked for a variety of clients, both corporate and individual, in employment and business disputes. I played key roles in three federal jury trials, as well as numerous arbitrations and mediations. One highlight of my career included winning two federal jury trial verdicts of over $20 million for an education industry client cut out of a profitable business venture.
Latham & Watkins
Associate
Oct 2007 - Feb 2009
Represented European investment bank in complex state court trial over a failed merger; Represented Russian telecom company in
arbitration stemming from its failed attempt to purchase stake in Kyrgyzstan mobile network operator; Latham & Watkins is #7 on the Vault Law 100 rankings