Alec G. Schwartz

Alec G. Schwartz is an associate at Caplin & Drysdale in Washington, DC who practices in the Complex Litigation and Bankruptcy groups. Alec advises individuals and corporations on litigation in state and federal courts, with an emphasis on complex commercial and bankruptcy disputes. His work is centered on complex commercial litigation and bankruptcy-related disputes for individuals and corporations in state and federal courts. He joined the firm in 2025 after completing a federal appellate clerkship and practicing bankruptcy and restructuring at an international law firm.

Alec earned his J.D. from Columbia Law School, where he received the John Ordronaux Prize as the graduating class valedictorian and served as a Staff Editor on the Columbia Business Law Review. He earned an M.A. from American Military University and a B.S. from the U.S. Air Force Academy. During law school, he participated in the Davis Polk Leadership Initiative and developed a program through which Columbia Law students could provide legal services to indigent and at-risk veterans.

Alec clerked for Judge Karen Henderson of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit before joining Caplin & Drysdale. He previously practiced bankruptcy and restructuring at an international law firm before joining Caplin & Drysdale. Before law school, he served as a U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Officer and led special operations forces across multiple deployments. That background adds leadership and operational experience to a practice involving high-stakes litigation and bankruptcy-related disputes.

Alec G. Schwartz is admitted in the District of Columbia and New York, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. His practice combines bankruptcy knowledge, commercial litigation, appellate clerkship experience, and a strong academic record. He works with clients confronting disputes that require careful analysis of financial relationships and litigation strategy. His background supports a disciplined approach to matters in which legal, procedural, and business considerations are closely connected.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Caplin & Drysdale
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• New York

Education

• Columbia Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• American Military University
  Master of Arts (MA)
• U.S. Air Force Academy
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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