Alex Burnett is an associate in the firm's Litigation Section, where his practice focuses on general litigation matters. Prior to joining Williams Mullen, Mr. Burnett served as a law clerk to The Honorable Claude M. Hilton, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria Division.  He is a member of the Virginia State Bar and the Richmond and Virginia bar associations.

Education
University of Richmond School of Law, J.D., cum laude
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, B.A.

Professional Affiliations
Richmond Bar Association
Virginia Bar Association
- Young Lawyers Division, Co-Chair- Moot Court Committee
- YLD liaison to the Executive Council for the Construction and Public Contracts Law Section
Virginia State Bar

Awards and Honors
University of Richmond Law Review, Editor-in-Chief

Publications
Author, "Dusenbery v. United States: Setting the Standard for Adequate Notice," 37 University of Richmond Law Review 613 (2003)

Community Involvement
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (2002 - 2004)
Fan District Association