Alex C. Baker
Overview
Alex represents clients in complex commercial litigation and white-collar criminal and regulatory matters, quickly and decisively addressing potential risks and penalties to create the most favorable solutions amid high-stakes disputes in and out of the courtroom.
With significant knowledge of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regulations, Alex’s work includes SEC investigations and securities-related litigation. He also has experience conducting reviews of federally registered broker-dealers and investment advisors while navigating potential FINRA rules / securities laws violations.
In the digital asset space, Alex has represented clients from pre-discovery through trial, notably and successfully representing the founder of one of the nation’s largest cryptocurrency mining companies in an investigation by the FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office. In addition, he is a recognized legal advocate for social media influencers and other prominent online personalities in litigation.
Credentials
Education
- University of Oregon School of Law, 2019 (J.D.)
- University of Utah, 2016 (B.A.)
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the District of Utah
- U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho
- Represented the founder of one of the nation’s first and largest cryptocurrency mining companies in a wire fraud investigation by the FBI and U.S. Attorney’s office, resulting in the case being closed.
- Represented a multinational medical products company in a multi-district litigation lawsuit.
- Represented the former CEO of a prominent genetics and biosciences company in a securities fraud lawsuit.
- Represented the SEC-appointed receiver in a worldwide Ponzi scheme.
- Led a team of attorneys in representing one of the world’s largest companies in a federal investigation of alleged violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
- “Utah and White-collar Fraud,” Utah Business, March 2023