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Timothy Alger

Arbitrator Mediator
Los Angeles, CA, United States

About

With over three decades of legal practice, this neutral transitioned to full-time dispute resolution after a career as a trial lawyer and appellate advocate. His background includes serving as a partner at major international law firms and holding a senior in-house position at a global technology company. He has managed high-stakes litigation involving media, technology, and intellectual property, and now applies that expertise to resolving complex commercial disputes through mediation and arbitration.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Entertainment & Media Government & Administrative Intellectual Property Personal Injury & Torts Technology & Cyber

Professional Experience

Full-time Mediator and Arbitrator
Deputy General Counsel
Google Inc.
Partner
Perkins Coie LLP
Partner
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan
LLP
Partner
Gibson
Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent speaker on topics involving privacy law and digital media litigation
  • Author of various articles concerning First Amendment protections and intellectual property enforcement
  • Leadership roles in professional associations focused on technology and the law

Positioning Takeaways

This neutral is established as a specialist in technology and media disputes, leveraging a career spent at the highest levels of both corporate and private practice.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of California
  • United States Supreme Court Bar
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • United States District Court
  • Central District of California
  • United States District Court
  • Northern District of California
  • United States District Court
  • Southern District of California
  • United States District Court
  • Eastern District of California

Education

Juris Doctor
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Bachelor of Arts
University of California, San Diego

Distinction

Combines deep in-house experience at a major tech firm with decades of elite law firm partnership experience.

Reputation

He is recognized for his deep technical knowledge in digital media and privacy, often noted for his ability to navigate the intersection of complex technology and legal frameworks.