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Dr. Alejandro Raeshod Perkins, fondly known as "Al", is a native of Dallas, Texas. He earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Xavier University of Louisiana in 1999, and his Juris Doctorate from Southern University Law Center (SULC) in 2004. After a two-year judicial law clerkship for the Honorable Judge Wilson Fields at the 19th Judicial District Court, he joined Hammonds, Sills, Adkins & Guice law firm. Al is a litigator specializing in complex litigation, general liability, labor and employment, and education law and in January 2013 became the youngest partner of the firm.

Al has had the distinction of being recognized by both of his Alma Maters, Xavier University and Southern University Law Center. in 2015, Xavier University recognized Al as a Top 40 Under 40 for his vast accomplishments and service to his professional community. In 2013, Southern University Law Center honored Al as a Distinguished Alumnus in recognition of his professional and unwavering commitment toward ensuring others have access to education. He received the National Bar Association President's Leadership Award in 2012, 2016 & 2018. In 2017, he received the Trailblazer award from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. In 2018, The 100 Black Men presented him with the Community Empowerment Award. Al's proudest accomplishment is receiving his Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America.

Al is a proud lifetime member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and is a member of the Masonic Lodge. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Dina, and daughters, Alexia and Zaiya, listening to great music, developing business ideas and offering his time and talents to inspire our youth. He is a faithful member of New Gideon Baptist Church. His desire is to bridge the philosophical divide between yesterday's history makers and tomorrow's leaders and innovators.