Alex Espinoza Vega
About Alex Espinoza Vega
Alex Espinoza Vega is a Legal Analyst currently working at Cogent Communications in Washington, D.C. He has a diverse background in legal roles, including internships at various U.S. House committees and experience in immigration law and contract execution.
Work at Cogent Communications
Alex Espinoza Vega has been employed at Cogent Communications as a Legal Analyst since 2020. In this role, he facilitates contract and document execution and provides legal support specifically for SEC Section 16 reporting obligations. Additionally, he supports the administration of Cogent stock plans. His work contributes to the legal compliance and operational efficiency of the organization.
Previous Experience in Government and Law
Prior to his current role, Alex Espinoza Vega gained significant experience in various legal and governmental positions. He interned at the U.S. House of Representatives, specifically with the House Committee on Homeland Security, focusing on counter-terrorism and intelligence from 2018 to 2019. He also served as a Judicial Intern at the Superior Court of Arizona in 2017 and held multiple internships in 2019 with the House Judiciary Committee and the United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Educational Background
Alex Espinoza Vega holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Terrorism and Security Studies from American University, which he completed from 2015 to 2019. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master’s degree in International Rule of Law and Security from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 2020. Additionally, he studied at the Arizona School of Real Estate and Business, achieving a Real Estate License in 2020.
Legal and Paralegal Experience
In addition to his role at Cogent Communications, Alex has worked in various legal capacities. He served as an Immigration Paralegal at Salvado Law for three months in 2020. He also gained experience as a Legal Fellow at BMW Spain in 2019. His diverse background in legal support roles has equipped him with a broad understanding of legal processes and compliance.
Early Career and Community Engagement
Before entering the legal field, Alex Espinoza Vega worked as a Youth Advancement Organizer at the Arizona Science Center from 2014 to 2015. He also served as an Executive Instructor at Chess Wizards, Inc. from 2016 to 2019. These roles reflect his commitment to community engagement and education, laying a foundation for his later legal career.