Meet Alexandra Foote-Jones
Anchorage Attorney Specializing in Business Law and Estate Planning
Alexandra Foote-Jones grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. After graduating from law school at the University of Arizona, she clerked for Justice Michael D. Ryan of the Arizona Supreme Court. She then returned to Alaska and spent three years at the Alaska Public Defender Agency as a misdemeanor trial attorney, felony trial attorney, and appellate attorney. She joined Durrell Law Group in 2010. Alexandra took a leave of absence from the firm from August 2011 to May 2012 to complete an L.L.M. in taxation from New York University School of Law.
Bar Admissions
Alaska (2006)
Education
New York University School of Law (L.L.M. in taxation, 2012)
University of Arizona, James E. Rodgers College of Law (J.D., summa cum laude, 2006)
Order of the Coif, Submissions Editor, Arizona Law Review (2005-2006)
Johns Hopkins University (B.A., international relations, 2003)
Phi Beta Kappa
Professional Organizations
Alaska Bar Association (Sections on Estate Planning and Probate Law and Taxation, current executive committee member)
American Bar Association (Sections on Taxation; Young Lawyers Division)
Anchorage Estate Planning Council
Q&A with Alexandra
Why did you choose law as your career path?
As a joke, I always say I was bred to be a lawyer. My mother was a divorce and custody attorney and my dad was a district and superior court judge. They never pushed me into law, but I saw the tangible ways that their knowledge of the law could help people.
What do you enjoy most about your work?
On the estate planning side of my practice, I really enjoy helping people think through their final wishes so that they can gain some peace of mind about the future.
On our business planning side, I love being a small part of local businesses and seeing them succeed and grow. I love recognizing my clients’ businesses as I drive around town and I love reading about the wonderful things they are doing with their success.
What do you love most about Alaska?
I absolutely love being by the water and it’s what I missed the most about Alaska when I went to school in Arizona. I am happiest when I am walking around a lake, dipping my toes in an ice-cold river, or sitting by the ocean whale watching.
What do you like to do outside of work?
I love yoga, walking, swimming, quilting and vegetable gardening.
What is your favorite “Alaskan” activity?
My favorite Alaskan activity is fishing. Mostly I just love being by the water with my fishing pole. The catching is not my forte.
Is there anything you’d like to share about your family?
I am married and have a son. We also have a dog, three cats and a fish tank. All of our immediate family still lives in Alaska so we are fortunate that we can get together on a regular basis.
What is one interesting thing you have on your desk?
I recently read the book “Everything is Figureoutable” by Marie Forleo. I have a daily calendar with little inspirational ideas from the book. I love the motto and I love the daily reminders. Thinking “Everything is Figureoutable” really helps me be creative and think outside the box to help my clients.