MEET ALEXANDER R. KARANA

Many interests.
One connected story.

Alexander R. Karana is an attorney, business owner, and community leader based in Metro Detroit.

ALEXANDER R. KARANA

Engineer by training.
Attorney by profession.
Entrepreneur by instinct.

CHALDEAN AMERICAN / METRO DETROIT

From engineering
to entrepreneurship.

I earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University in 2013 and began my career in automotive engineering and technical sales. That work brought me into international teams, manufacturing programs, and the practical decisions behind a business.

In 2020, I earned my J.D. from UIC John Marshall Law School with a concentration in intellectual property law and a patent track. Today, I represent individuals and businesses in commercial litigation, employment matters and commercial defense, alongside my work in intellectual property and corporate law. My practice includes breach of contract enforcement and collections.

Outside the office, I co-own Stacks & Cordials and serve as president of the Chaldean American Bar Association. My Chaldean heritage is central to that story. My interests include hockey, golf, travel, and piano. The variety is part of who I am.

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THE PATH SO FAR

A foundation built across disciplines.

2013

Engineering

B.S. in Chemical Engineering
Michigan State University

2014–2017

Industry

Drivetrain program management and technical sales at Aisin World Corp. of America

2020

Law

Juris Doctor
UIC John Marshall Law School

TODAY

People & enterprise

Legal practice, business ownership, and bar association leadership

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HONORS & RECOGNITION

Recognized by my peers.

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

2024 · 2025 · 2026 · 2027

Intellectual Property Law
Patent Law
Entertainment and Sports Law

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