Alexandra Wilson

Alexandra is dual qualified as both an attorney in New York and a barrister (trial attorney) in England and Wales. She is an associate tenant of the prestigious family law chambers in England, 4PB.

Alexandra specializes in matrimonial finance and child custody with an international element. She has extensive trial experience and has advocated in complex family law matters in both trial and appellate courts.

Alexandra graduated from the University of Oxford in England, where she read Philosophy, Politics and Economics. She then attended law school in London, before practicing as a barrister in England and Wales. Alexandra obtained her second master’s in law from Columbia Law School in New York City, where she graduated with High Honors (in the top 10% of her class).

Originally from the UK, Alexandra has received numerous legal and other awards, including being recognized as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in England in The Lawyer Hot 100 and a Top 100 Changemaker by The Big Issue in 2021. She was also recognized as Barrister of the Week by The Lawyer and as Woman of the Year by Precious Awards in 2020.

Outside of work, Alexandra likes to write. She published a bestselling book, In Black and White: A Young Barrister’s Story of Race and Class in a Broken Justice System (Hachette UK) in 2020. Her second book titled The Witness, a legal thriller, will be published in June 2024. Alexandra is also an avid public speaker who has spoken at over 40 companies, law firms and schools; on numerous TV shows, radio shows and podcasts; and at some of the UK’s biggest literary festivals.

Alexandra lives in Manhattan and loves to travel with her husband and her toy poodle, Ruby.

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  • England and Wales
  • New York

Education

  • University of Oxford, England
  • BPP Law School, London, England
  • Columbia Law School, New York, United States

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Alexandra specializes in matrimonial finance and child custody with an international element. She has extensive trial experience and has advocated in complex family law matters in both trial and appellate courts.

Alexandra graduated from the University of Oxford in England, where she read Philosophy, Politics and Economics. She then attended law school in London, before practicing as a barrister in England and Wales. Alexandra obtained her second master’s in law from Columbia Law School in New York City, where she graduated with High Honors (in the top 10% of her class).

Originally from the UK, Alexandra has received numerous legal and other awards, including being recognized as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in England in The Lawyer Hot 100 and a Top 100 Changemaker by The Big Issue in 2021. She was also recognized as Barrister of the Week by The Lawyer and as Woman of the Year by Precious Awards in 2020.

Outside of work, Alexandra likes to write. She published a bestselling book, In Black and White: A Young Barrister’s Story of Race and Class in a Broken Justice System (Hachette UK) in 2020. Her second book titled The Witness, a legal thriller, will be published in June 2024. Alexandra is also an avid public speaker who has spoken at over 40 companies, law firms and schools; on numerous TV shows, radio shows and podcasts; and at some of the UK’s biggest literary festivals.

Alexandra lives in Manhattan and loves to travel with her husband and her toy poodle, Ruby.

  • Cross-Examination: Selected Problems – Some Easy Rules That Are Not So Easy to Apply

    “Cross-Examination: Selected Problems – Some Easy Rules That Are Not So Easy to Apply”

    Sponsor: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)

  • Matrimonial Law: A Case Law Update

    “Matrimonial Law: A Case Law Update”

    Sponsor: Supreme Court Appellate Division First Department

  • Matrimonial and Family Law: The Changing Economy and Critical Issues – What You Need to Know: Drafting for Bankruptcy Considerations

    “Matrimonial and Family Law: The Changing Economy and Critical Issues – What You Need to Know: Drafting for Bankruptcy Considerations”

    Sponsor: New York State Bar Association

  • How to Litigate a Child Custody Case

    ”How to Litigate a Child Custody Case”

    Sponsor: New York County Lawyers

  • Drafting Custody and Visitation Provisions

    “Drafting Custody and Visitation Provisions”

    Sponsor: New York State Bar Association

  • Matrimonial Case Law Update: A Review of Developing Issues in Matrimonial Law

    “Matrimonial Case Law Update: A Review of Developing Issues in Matrimonial Law”

    Sponsor: Supreme Court Appellate Division First Department

  • The United States Supreme Court’s Troxel Decision and its Impact on Non-Parental Visitation

    “The United States Supreme Court’s Troxel Decision and its Impact on Non-Parental Visitation”

    Sponsor: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)

  • Handling Your First Contested Divorce Case

    “Handling Your First Contested Divorce Case”

    Sponsor: New York State Bar Association

  • Recognizing Estate Planning and Real Estate Issues in Matrimonial Matters

    “Recognizing Estate Planning and Real Estate Issues in Matrimonial Matters”

    Sponsor: New York State Bar Association

  • Selected Recurring Issues in Matrimonial Practice: Successfully Handling the Challenges

    “Selected Recurring Issues in Matrimonial Practice: Successfully Handling the Challenges”

    Sponsor: New York State Bar Association

  • The Expanding World of the Matrimonial Lawyer: New Cases, New Procedures and New Areas of Law: Discovery

    “The Expanding World of the Matrimonial Lawyer: New Cases, New Procedures and New Areas of Law: Discovery”

    Sponsor: New York State Bar Association

  • Handling A Child Custody Case: Intake to Trial

    “Handling A Child Custody Case: Intake to Trial”

    Sponsor: New York State Bar Association

  • Matrimonial and Family Law Update: “Double Dipping” When a Professional License/Practice is in the Case

    “Matrimonial and Family Law Update: “Double Dipping” When a Professional License/Practice is in the Case”

    Sponsor: New York State Bar Association

  • Practical Skills Seminar: Basic Matrimonial Practice

    “Practical Skills Seminar: Basic Matrimonial Practice”

    Sponsor: New York State Bar Association

  • Presenting Valuation Evidence At Trial and For Appeal

    “Presenting Valuation Evidence At Trial and For Appeal”

    Sponsor: New York State Bar Association

  • Show Me the Money: Discovery and Treatment of Hidden Assets

    “Show Me the Money: Discovery and Treatment of Hidden Assets”

    Sponsor: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)

  • The ABCs of Drafting Prenuptial Agreements and Other Matrimonial Agreements

    “The ABCs of Drafting Prenuptial Agreements and Other Matrimonial Agreements”

    Sponsor: New York State Bar Association

  • Understanding Child Support and Custody: Significant Decisions Under the CSSA

    “Understanding Child Support and Custody: Significant Decisions Under the CSSA”

    Sponsor: Practicing Law Institute

  • The Construction of a Prenuptial Agreement

    “The Construction of a Prenuptial Agreement”

    Sponsor: Association of the Bar of the City of New York

    Mr. Aronson has also lectured on the following topics:

    The Rules, Procedures, and Techniques of Matrimonial Motion Practice
    Matrimonial Agreements and Tax Aspects of Maintenance, Support, and Property Distribution
    Litigating Maintenance and Child Support in High Income Cases; Direct Testimony of Mothers and Fathers
    Custody: Litigation’s Stepchild; How to make a record for both the Trial Court and the Appellate Court
    Tax Returns and Net Worth Statements
  • Presenting Valuation Evidence At Trial and For Appeal

    “Presenting Valuation Evidence At Trial and For Appeal”

    Location: New York State Bar Association

    Guest Lecturer: David Aronson

  • Show Me the Money: Discovery and Treatment of Hidden Assets

    “Show Me the Money: Discovery and Treatment of Hidden Assets”

    Location:  American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)

    Guest Lecturer: David Aronson

  • The ABCs of Drafting Prenuptial Agreements and Other Matrimonial Agreements

    “The ABCs of Drafting Prenuptial Agreements and Other Matrimonial Agreements”

    Location: New York State Bar Association

    Guest Lecturer: David Aronson

  • Understanding Child Support and Custody: Significant Decisions Under the CSSA

    “Understanding Child Support and Custody: Significant Decisions Under the CSSA”

    Location: Practicing Law Institute

    Guest Lecturer: David Aronson

  • The Construction of a Prenuptial Agreement

    “The Construction of a Prenuptial Agreement”

    Location: Association of the Bar of the City of New York

    Guest Lecturer: David Aronson

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