Alesha Dominique
Partner, Litigation — Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
Description of field of expertise
Alesha Dominique is the head of Stroock’s Trademark practice, where she represents clients in intellectual property litigation with an emphasis on patent, trademark, false advertising and unfair competition matters. Alesha’s experience includes representing clients before federal district courts, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Alesha’s experience cuts across multiple industries, including real estate, pharmaceuticals, furniture, software, e-commerce, food and beverage, music, entertainment, fashion, and beauty.
Though now a resident of Los Angeles, Alesha began her professional career with two Teach for America placements — first in the Bronx and then in Chicago.
Alesha graduated magna cum laude from Howard University and received her law degree from The George Washington University Law School. She is now a member of the International Trademark Association (INTA) and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) Global TEC Forum Advisory Council, and continues to speak and publish on matters related to trademark litigation.
What advice would you offer to new attorneys interested in your field?
Preparation is the key to success. Ambition without the experience, skill and attention to detail to back it up is more likely to land a new lawyer in a state of embarrassment rather than acclaim. Take it slow, get things right the first time and never be afraid to ask questions.
In addition to your duties at work, pay attention to an often overlooked aspect of preparation: caring for yourself. Remember that a pile of papers left on your desk at the end of a day isn’t necessarily a sign of falling behind. That pile of papers is just as likely to be a sign that business is booming thanks to the hard work put in by yourself and your peers.
Lastly, take the time to cultivate genuine relationships with your peers and with more senior attorneys. Establishing genuine relationships early in your career is the best way to prepare your network for the years to come.
Final thoughts…
Alesha has been named one of “The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals” by World Trademark Review 1000, and has been featured on numerous lists including, National Bar Association’s “40 Under 40,” Minority Corporate Counsel Association’s “Rising Stars,” The National Black Lawyers’ “Top 100 Lawyers,” and Profiles in Diversity Journal’s “Women Worth Watching.”
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