Bio
Alexandra Sandvik focuses her practice in commercial litigation and labor and employment law. She helps companies and employers solve matters relating to employment discrimination allegations, policies and handbooks, and compliance with federal and state employment laws.
Education
- Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School (J.D., 2016)
- Lead Articles Editor, BYU Law Review
- Editor in Chief, International Law and Management Review
- Women in Law, President
- American Constitution Society, Vice President
- Brigham Young University (B.A., 2011)
- Writer and Web Editor, Student Review
- London Honors Study Abroad (Fall 2008)
Professional Memberships and Activities
- Women Lawyers of Utah
- Board Membership (2017-present)
- Membership and Publicity Committee Chair (2016-2017)
- Utah State Bar Leadership Academy
- Selected Member (2017-present)
- Young Lawyers Division
- Social Activities Committee Member (2017-present)
- Utah Center for Legal Inclusion
- Board Member (2018-present)
- American Constitution Society
- Young Women Lawyers
Representative Presentations and Publications
- "The Rising Cost of Workplace Discrimination in Utah," Utah Business magazine (February 2019)
- "Corporate Function - Not Corporate Formality - Determines FLSA Status," Snell & Wilmer Labor and Employment Blog (November 1, 2018)
- "Does Your Employee Handbook Need a Makeover? Tips to Help Your Policies and Procedures Work for You," Snell & Wilmer Labor and Employment Law Blog (July 4, 2018)
- "New Lawyer Spotlight," Featured, Salt Lake County Bar Association Bar & Bench (Spring 2018)
- "When—Exactly—Does an Adverse Employment Action Occur? The Utah Supreme Court Weighs In," JD Supra (February 13, 2018)
- "2018 May Push the Payroll Budget for Utah Employers," Snell & Wilmer Labor and Employment Law Blog (January 19, 2018)
- "Protecting Your Company Against the Perils of Office Parties," JD Supra (November 13, 2017)
Professional Recognition and Awards
- National Association of Women Lawyers, Outstanding Law Student Award
Community Involvement
- Project Reality, Board of Directors
- 5th Grade Mentor
- Humane Society of Utah, Volunteer
Other Professional Experience
- Supreme Court of Utah, Judicial Extern for Justice Christine Durham (2016)
- United States District Court, District of Utah, Judicial Extern for Chief Judge David Nuffer (2015)
- United States District Court, District of Utah, Judicial Extern for Judge David Sam (2015)
- Devonshires Solicitors, Law Clerk (2014)
- J. Reuben Clark Law School, Teaching Assistant (2015-2016), Research Assistant (2014-2016)
- Summit E Marketing, Editor (2011-2013)
- BYU Dean of Students Office, Receptionist (2009-2010)
Bar Admissions
- Utah
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Utah
- United States District Court, District of Utah
- United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit