Bio
Alex Perera is an associate at Irwin Fritchie, where he represents clients in a broad range of civil litigation matters, including casualty and general liability defense, toxic torts, environmental litigation, and other complex disputes. His practice encompasses all phases of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
Alex brings a meticulous, analytical approach to his practice, with particular strengths in legal research, persuasive writing, and litigation strategy. His approach emphasizes distilling complex legal and factual issues into clear, compelling arguments and developing creative, practical solutions to challenging legal questions.
Alex graduated summa cum laude from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 2026, where he received the Crowe Scholar Award. During law school, he served as Managing Editor of the Loyola Maritime Law Journal and Treasurer of the Lambda Law Alliance. He was also a member of the St. Thomas More Inn of Court and Phi Delta Phi Honor Society, as well as the Federal Bar Association and National LGBTQ+ Bar Association.
Before attending law school, Alex graduated summa cum laude from Louisiana State University, where he earned a degree in Political Science and received the University Medal in recognition of his academic achievement.
Honors & Affiliations
Honors & Recognitions
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William L. Crowe, Sr. Scholar
Professional Affiliations
- Loyola Maritime Law Journal, Managing Editor (2025-2026)
- Lambda Law Alliance, Treasurer (2025)
- St. Thomas More Inn of Court
- Federal Bar Association
- New Orleans Bar Association
- National LGBTQ+ Bar Association
News
Admissions
- Louisiana State Courts
- Texas State Courts
- United States District Court for the Middle, Eastern, and Western Districts of Louisiana
Education
J.D., Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, cum laude (2017)
B.A., Louisiana State University (2013)