Alexander V. Leseney

Associate, Dallas
214.953.5685
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Biography

Alex Leseney is an attorney in the Trial & Appellate Litigation section of Jackson Walker’s Dallas office.

Alex worked as a summer associate at the firm in 2020 and 2021. During law school, he was on the Editorial Board for the Virginia Journal of International Law and was a Legal Writing (Dillard) Fellow, mentoring new students to navigate the Legal Research and Writing course at The University of Virginia School of Law. While at The University of Oklahoma, Alex served as a volunteer to help rebuild homes for tornado victims.

Education

B.A., summa cum laude, The University of Oklahoma
J.D., The University of Virginia School of Law

  • Virginia Journal of International Law, Editorial Board
  • Legal Writing (Dillard) Fellow
  • Lone Star Lawyers

Bar Admissions

Texas

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.), 2024
    • Appellate Practice, 2024
    • Commercial Litigation, 2024

Best Lawyers 2025 edition graphic - 306 attorneys recognized, 81 specialty areas, 75 Ones to Watch, and 9 Lawyers of the Year

August 15, 2024
Attorney News

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 306 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2025 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 75 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 306 Jackson Walker attorneys across 81 specialty practice areas in its 2025 edition, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 75 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (75 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (55 attorneys) and the addition of 27 attorneys as Best Lawyers.

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August 17, 2023
Attorney News

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 287 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2024 Edition, Including 12 “Lawyers of the Year” and 80 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 287 Jackson Walker attorneys across 5 offices and 82 specialty practice areas in its 2024 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 80 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (66 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (60 attorneys) and the addition of 35 attorneys as Best Lawyers.

Caroline Capili, Shayan Gaziani, Alex Leseney, and Shannon Wright

December 21, 2022
Podcasts

A Very Special “Favorite Things” Episode

JW Fast Takes Podcast | ~2 minutes

This special holiday episode features first-year associates Caroline Capili, Shayan Gaziani, Alex Leseney, and Shannon Wright as they share their favorite things about the practice of law – and Jackson Walker.

JW Perspectives Newsletter 2022

November 17, 2022
Newsletters

JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – November 2022

View Jackson Walker’s November 2022 Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter, Perspectives.

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October 4, 2022
Insights

Candidate’s Guide to Election Free Speech, Campaign Ads, and Social Media

By Paul C. Watler

Candidates know they enjoy freedom of speech under the First Amendment, but often are unsure of the extent to which the law protects their campaign messages. This article covers frequently asked questions and answers related to protections afforded to candidates when publishing campaign ads and literature.

2022 New Fall Associates

October 3, 2022
Attorney News

Jackson Walker Welcomes 2022 New Fall Associates

This year, the firm proudly welcomes 18 law school graduates to expand our Bankruptcy, Restructuring, & Recovery, Corporate & Securities, Energy, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (ERISA), Finance & Banking, Labor & Employment, Real Estate, and Trial & Appellate Litigation practices.

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