Alex Wall is the founder and managing member of Wall Law, LLC, and former General Counsel for litigation support and software development companies. Alex helps businesses, shareholders and individuals avoid legal issues, comply with regulatory schemes, and defend themselves. Prior to moving to Portland where he resides with his wife and fellow E2 member and Oregonian Marie Kent, Alex was a litigation attorney at the internationally-known law firm Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson, LLP, in Manhattan. Alex was introduced to E2’s New York Chapter, where he was active for several years, before helping found the Pacific Northwest Chapter. Alex grew up in the state of Maine, where he developed a deep appreciation for the outdoors and perceived a need for humans to learn new ways to be economically productive in greater harmony with nature. Alex holds a B.A. from Colby College, a J.D. from the University of Maine, a privacy certification from the IAPP, a certification in the French language from the French government, as well as certifications in litigation support technologies. He loves languages and culture and is currently enjoying learning Mandarin.