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Alexandra N. Van Dusen
- E avandusen@taftlaw.com
- T (312) 840-4330
- F (312) 668-8910
Summary
Alexandra’s practice focuses on gaming, regulatory, general corporate, and transactional matters, representing both U.S. and International business clients.
Alexandra concentrates on gaming regulatory law, including licensing, compliance, and general corporate matters in multiple jurisdictions, and she has experience in all areas of the gaming industry. Alexandra has represented distributed gaming companies, sports wagering companies, casinos, and gaming technology suppliers in Illinois and throughout the United States. She counsels clients in variety of areas, including licensing, compliance and reporting, acquisitions, regulatory investigations, administrative and disciplinary hearings, and other gaming-related matters. Alexandra also has experience in drafting and analyzing gaming legislation and related rules and regulations, enabling her to advise clients on topics such as reporting obligations, licensing scope, obligations related to changes of ownership, and other regulatory matters.
Alexandra previously practiced litigation and has experience in a variety of areas, including representing entities and individuals in disputes involving breach of fiduciary duties, contracts, fraud, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, professional negligence, and class action claims. She draws on this litigation experience in defending clients in administrative and disciplinary hearings, negotiating settlements, and advocating for clients before regulatory boards and commissions.
Alexandra received her B.A. in Economics from the University of Michigan. She earned her J.D. with a specialization in tax law from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. While in law school, Alexandra received CALI awards for International Business Transactions and Advanced Corporate Tax. She also served as the Article Editor on the Executive Board of the Loyola Consumer Law Review.
Awards
Honoree, Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Gaming (2023)
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Education
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law (2013)
- Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business (2014)
MBA
- University of Michigan (2010)
B.A., Economics
Admissions
- State - Illinois
- Federal - Northern District of Illinois
Speeches and Publications
Co-author, The International Comparative Legal Guide: Gambling 2024, December 2023.
Co-author, The International Comparative Legal Guide: Gambling 2023, December 2022.
News
Taft Acts as Legal Counsel to J&J Ventures Gaming in Integration of Golden Route Operations News
Taft Elects 23 New Partners News
Taft Attorneys Author Chapter in ICLG – Gambling 2024 Guide News
Taft Acts as Legal Counsel to J&J Ventures Gaming in Acquisition of Golden Entertainment’s Montana Distributed Gaming Operations
Professional Affiliations
- Chicago Bar Association
Member
- Illinois State Bar Association
Member