Alec Cwener

About Alec Cwener

I am a legal administrative professional with deep experience supporting attorneys in fast-paced corporate, M&A, and transactional practices. In my current role as a Practice Coordinator at Morrison Foerster LLP, I provide comprehensive administrative, billing, and document production support to Partners and Associates in the M&A practice group. My work includes complex calendar management, domestic and international travel coordination, drafting and formatting legal documents, reviewing proformas in Elite 3E, processing expense reports, and managing client- and matter-level onboarding.Before joining MoFo, I held positions at Fenwick & West, Mintz Levin, the California Employment Development Department, and UC Berkeley School of Law, giving me a well-rounded foundation in records management, client service, workflow coordination, and high-volume case support. These experiences strengthened my judgment, composure under pressure, and ability to navigate sensitive or time-sensitive situations with professionalism and clarity.I value environments where accuracy, reliability, and communication are essential to success. I am especially drawn to roles that support collaborative legal teams, streamline attorney workflows, and enhance client service.Key Skills: Legal document production, Elite 3E, Intapp Time, Adobe Acrobat, travel coordination, billing & expenses, matter management, client communication, records organization, and cross-functional collaboration.

Experience

1. Practice Coordinator

   Morrison Foerster

   Jun 2025 — Present · Palo Alto, CA, US

   Support Partners and Associates in a fast-paced M&A practice by managing complex calendars, coordinating domestic and international travel, and triaging high-volume email and phone communications. Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, agreements, and correspondence using Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and firm templates. Review and finalize proformas and client invoices in Elite 3E, and process expense reports and vendor invoices through Emburse Enterprise. Manage attorney time entries in Intapp Time and handle client/matter openings, conflict checks, and engagement letter preparation. Known for sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to remain proactive, responsive, and composed under tight timelines and high workload demands.

Education

• University of California, Berkeley

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - cum laude, English

• Palomar College

  IGETC, IGETC

Skills

• Research
• Microsoft Office
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Teamwork