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Alexandria Gutiérrez Swette
Lawyer
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
+1 212 488 4917
alexandria.swette@kobrekim.com
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New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
+1 212 488 4917
alexandria.swette@kobrekim.com
vCard Download 

Alexandria Swette is a seasoned trial lawyer who represents institutional clients and their executives in high-stakes commercial disputes, cross-border investigations, and government enforcement actions. Her practice spans complex deal litigation, shareholder and partnership disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and securities litigation. She also defends corporations and individuals in regulatory and criminal matters involving allegations of fraud and other misconduct, with substantial experience before the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Her expertise covers a wide range of industries, with particular focus on data analytics, digital marketing, FinTech, EdTech, HealthTech, social media, and emerging technologies.

Ms. Swette is a persuasive and effective courtroom advocate, and she has a strong record of favorable outcomes. What sets Ms. Swette apart is her ability to quickly grasp complex subject matter and translate it into clear, compelling narratives for judges and juries. Her clients value the confidence she brings to each case and her mastery of the facts. Outside of the courtroom, Ms. Swette has successfully resolved numerous matters discreetly by persuading government authorities not to bring or to drop charges. She also has achieved landmark settlements prior to trial.

Before joining Kobre & Kim, Ms. Swette practiced at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, where she focused on securities class actions, internal investigations, and white-collar defense. She began her legal career as a law clerk to the Honorable Francisco A. Besosa of the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico.

SERVICES

Admissions

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
  • New York

Education

  • Boston University School of Law, JD
  • Northwestern University, BA

Languages

  • Spanish

Clerkships

  • Honorable Francisco A. Besosa, U.S. District Court, Puerto Rico (2014-2015)

Accolades

  • Super Lawyers, New York Metro Rising Stars 2022-2024
  • The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, Government Relations Practice
SERVICES

Select Engagements

Healthcare Fraud Defense

  • Representation of a Fortune 10 health care company in prescription opioid-related lawsuits and investigations pending in multiple jurisdictions across the country and the Opiate Multidistrict Litigation.

International Private Client

  • Representation of an international businesswoman in advising on strategies relating to global reputation issues arising out of attempts to link her to the alleged criminal conduct of third parties.

Government Enforcement Defense

  • Representation of the CEO and founder of alternative asset management firm GPB Capital in a highly publicized eight-week criminal trial in the Eastern District of New York following an investigation by the DOJ, SEC, and multiple state regulatory agencies (in addition to multiple civil actions brought by investors) over alleged misstatements in offering and marketing materials.
  • Representation of the provisional joint liquidators for a Bermuda investment company in multiple sets of proceedings regarding preservation and ownership of assets worth US $3.2 billion, including DOJ tax enforcement/forfeiture issues arising from an alleged multi-billion tax fraud scheme.
  • Representation of a former executive of fintech startup Frank in a highly publicized six-week criminal trial in the Southern District of New York following an investigation by the DOJ and SEC over alleged misrepresentations made in connection with the company’s acquisition by JPMorgan Chase.

Special Situations Disputes

  • Representation of Twitter, Inc. with respect to its high-profile, expedited Delaware litigation against Elon Musk seeking to enforce Musk’s contract to close the US $44 billion transaction. Acting as conflicts counsel, Kobre & Kim, among other things, handled the offensive discovery against Musk’s financial advisor, Morgan Stanley & Co., and the 12 banks that agreed to finance Musk’s acquisition.
  • Representation of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., the United States’ largest provider of home mortgage loan origination systems, in handling certain offensive discovery with respect to the FTC’s challenge of its proposed acquisition of Black Knight, Inc.
 

Professional & Community Involvement

  • American Bar Association Judicial Internship Opportunity Program, Mentor
  • Women's White Collar Defense Association, Member
SERVICES

Publications & Presentations

  • Co-author, “'User' misrepresentations: the legal risk the tech industry isn't talking about” (Reuters, July 2025)
  • Co-author, "Why The Future Of Telehealth Parity Remains Murky" (Law360, October 2021)
  • Co-author, "The Regulatory Growing Pains For Digital Health Companies" (Law360, September 2021)
SERVICES

Credentials

Admissions

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
  • New York

Education

  • Boston University School of Law, JD
  • Northwestern University, BA

Languages

  • Spanish

Clerkships

  • Honorable Francisco A. Besosa, U.S. District Court, Puerto Rico (2014-2015)

Accolades

  • Super Lawyers, New York Metro Rising Stars 2022-2024
  • The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, Government Relations Practice

Engagements

Healthcare Fraud Defense

  • Representation of a Fortune 10 health care company in prescription opioid-related lawsuits and investigations pending in multiple jurisdictions across the country and the Opiate Multidistrict Litigation.

International Private Client

  • Representation of an international businesswoman in advising on strategies relating to global reputation issues arising out of attempts to link her to the alleged criminal conduct of third parties.

Government Enforcement Defense

  • Representation of the CEO and founder of alternative asset management firm GPB Capital in a highly publicized eight-week criminal trial in the Eastern District of New York following an investigation by the DOJ, SEC, and multiple state regulatory agencies (in addition to multiple civil actions brought by investors) over alleged misstatements in offering and marketing materials.
  • Representation of the provisional joint liquidators for a Bermuda investment company in multiple sets of proceedings regarding preservation and ownership of assets worth US $3.2 billion, including DOJ tax enforcement/forfeiture issues arising from an alleged multi-billion tax fraud scheme.
  • Representation of a former executive of fintech startup Frank in a highly publicized six-week criminal trial in the Southern District of New York following an investigation by the DOJ and SEC over alleged misrepresentations made in connection with the company’s acquisition by JPMorgan Chase.

Special Situations Disputes

  • Representation of Twitter, Inc. with respect to its high-profile, expedited Delaware litigation against Elon Musk seeking to enforce Musk’s contract to close the US $44 billion transaction. Acting as conflicts counsel, Kobre & Kim, among other things, handled the offensive discovery against Musk’s financial advisor, Morgan Stanley & Co., and the 12 banks that agreed to finance Musk’s acquisition.
  • Representation of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., the United States’ largest provider of home mortgage loan origination systems, in handling certain offensive discovery with respect to the FTC’s challenge of its proposed acquisition of Black Knight, Inc.

Professional & Community Involvement

  • American Bar Association Judicial Internship Opportunity Program, Mentor
  • Women's White Collar Defense Association, Member

Publications & Presentations

  • Co-author, “'User' misrepresentations: the legal risk the tech industry isn't talking about” (Reuters, July 2025)
  • Co-author, "Why The Future Of Telehealth Parity Remains Murky" (Law360, October 2021)
  • Co-author, "The Regulatory Growing Pains For Digital Health Companies" (Law360, September 2021)