Alex Hakes is a litigation associate in the Salt Lake City office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. His practice focuses on white collar defense, government investigations and complex commercial litigation.
*Not admitted to practice in Utah
Experience
Clerk & Government Experience
Legal ExternUnited States Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Money Laundering, Narcotics and Forfeiture Section
Legal ExternUnited States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Prior Experience
Sidley Austin LLP
Mitchell Law PLLC (Jonathan Mitchell)
Kim & Chang
Yulchon LLC
Pro Bono
Alex maintains an active pro bono practice with a focus on assisting veterans and their families in appeals for survivor and disability benefits.
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Memberships & Affiliations
Eagle Scout, Eagle Scouts of America
John Marshall Fellow, Claremont Institute
Credentials
Admissions & Qualifications
Not admitted to practice in Utah
2025, New York
Languages
English
Korean
Education
Georgetown University Law CenterJ.D.cum laude2024
Dean’s List
CALI Award: Criminal Procedure
CALI Award: Corporate National Security Law
Managing Editor, Georgetown National Security Law and Policy
Special Pro Bono Award
Brigham Young UniversityB.A., Korean & Language History; Philosophy, Asian Studies, Global Business & Literacy Minorsmagna cum laude2019
