Alexander Sasha Bau

Alexander Sasha Bau is a Partner in the Corporate Practice at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP in New York. His practice spans complex real estate transactions, corporate law, and intellectual property matters. He represents domestic and international clients across diverse industries, delivering strategic counsel in both litigation and transactional settings.

Sasha earned his undergraduate degree from Seton Hall University before receiving his Juris Doctor from New York Law School. His academic background provided a strong legal foundation, equipping him with the analytical skills and business insight necessary to navigate multifaceted corporate, real estate, and intellectual property matters.

Sasha began his career in litigation before expanding into a multidisciplinary practice that integrates transactional and dispute resolution services. He advises real estate developers, investors, lenders, startups, venture capital funds, nonprofit organizations, and high-net-worth individuals. Serving as outside general counsel to numerous companies, he provides ongoing guidance across the real estate, education, technology, and retail sectors.

In the real estate arena, Sasha handles sophisticated acquisitions, financings, joint ventures, and development projects. His corporate practice includes entity formation, governance, fund formation, and strategic transactions. Within intellectual property law, he counsels clients on trademark protection, brand management, and related disputes, helping businesses safeguard and maximize the value of their assets.

Sasha also maintains a dedicated art practice, representing private collectors, galleries, and art-focused organizations in transactions and disputes involving artwork and cultural property. His experience in blockchain and emerging technologies further supports clients operating at the intersection of art, innovation, and commerce, ensuring legally sound and forward-thinking solutions.

Admitted to practice in New York, Alexander Sasha Bau previously served as a partner at an international boutique firm with recognized strengths in corporate, real estate, litigation, and high-tech law. Fluent in Hebrew, French, Spanish, and Italian, he effectively assists a global clientele, offering practical legal strategies tailored to complex cross-border matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• New York Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Seton Hall University
  Undergraduate

Awards & Badges