Member

Alexandra MacKay

Alex MacKay counsels clients in litigation and transactional matters involving intellectual property. She assists clients with the selection, adoption and registration of their trademarks as well as registration of copyrights. Alex represents clients in the enforcement of their intellectual property rights and has practiced before federal and state courts as well as the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. She assists clients with a variety of transactional issues including those related to licensing of copyrights, trade secrets, trademarks and other intellectual property rights.

Bar Admissions

Tennessee

U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee

Firm Leadership

Diversity Committee, Vice Chair

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, Member (2021)

Memberships

International Trademark Association

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Professional Development Committee (2024-present); Bulletin Committee (2020-23; 2014-17); Emerging Issues Committee (2018-19); Online Reference Committee (2010-13); Non-traditional Marks Committee - North America (2008-09); Trade Dress Image Library Committee of IRC (2004-07); Membership Committee (2002-03)

American Bar Association

Tennessee Bar Association

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Access to Justice Committee, Member (2004-17); vice chair (June 2007-12); chair (June 2012-14); Leadership Law (TBALL) Class of 2009

Nashville Bar Association

Lawyers Association for Women

Community Involvement

Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra, Board of Directors (2015-21); Board Chair (2016-17)

Tennessee Justice Center, Board of Directors, (2008-20); Board Chair (2017-19)

Ten Thousand Villages of Nashville, Inc., Board of Directors, (2008-13)

St. Mary Villa, Board of Directors, (2009-12)

Education

J.D.,

2000

University of Michigan Law School

B.Mus., Music,

1997

Vanderbilt University

More Than Stites & Harbison

Alex previously served on the boards of the Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra and the Tennessee Justice Center. In years past, Alex has served on the board of directors for and volunteered for Ten Thousand Villages of Nashville, Inc., a non-profit organization that supports fair trade and empowers artisans in developing countries by selling their hand-crafted products. Alex was a member of the Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law (TBALL) Class of 2009.

Languages

Spanish

Accolades

American Bar Foundation, Fellow (2022)

Nashville Bar Foundation, Fellow (2015)

Best Lawyers in America®, Copyright Law; Litigation – Intellectual Property; and, Trademark Law (2012-25)

Best Lawyers in America®, Nashville Area Lawyer of the Year for Trademark Law (2018, 2025)

Best Lawyers in America®, Nashville Area Lawyer of the Year in Litigation – Intellectual Property (2021)

Best Lawyers in America®, Nashville Area Lawyer of the Year for Copyright Law (2015, 2017, 2019)

Mid-South Super Lawyers® (2012-24)

Mid-South Super Lawyers®, Top 100 Lawyers in Tennessee (2023-24)

Mid-South Super Lawyers®, Top 50 Lawyers in Nashville (2023-24)

Mid-South Super Lawyers®, Top 50 Women Lawyers in the Mid-South (2023-24)

Mid-South Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars (2009-10)

Managing Intellectual Property, IP Stars (2013-24)

Chambers USA, “America’s Leading Lawyers for Business,” Intellectual Property (2020-24)

WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, World Trademark Review (WTR) (2023-25)

Testimonials

“She does excellent work,” comments a client, adding: “She is well skilled and knowledgeable in the IP area. She is quick to respond and is proactive.”

Chambers Commentary (USA)