Atty. Alex S. Kaufman

Atty. Alex S. Kaufman

Alex S. Kaufman is a lawyer practicing corporate, international law, mergers & acquisitions.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Alex S. Kaufman at a glance

Alex S. Kaufman is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (2008) and California (2012). Educated at Emory University School of Law JD (—) and University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia PA Emory University School of Law, Atlanta GA (—). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Alex S. Kaufman is a lawyer practicing corporate, international law, mergers & acquisitions
  • Alex received a degree from University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia PA, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Alex practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Alex S. Kaufman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alex S. Kaufman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Palo Alto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Alex S. Kaufman

Where is Alex S. Kaufman's law office located?
Alex S. Kaufman's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alex S. Kaufman handle?
Alex S. Kaufman focuses on business, m&a, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Alex S. Kaufman practiced law?
Alex S. Kaufman has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Alex S. Kaufman go to law school?
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Education

Emory University School of Law JD
- In Progress
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia PA Emory University School of Law, Atlanta GA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2008
California
Admitted: 2012

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