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Alex W. Craigie, Founding Attorney at The Craigie Law Firm

Recognized Employment Law Thought Leader

About Alex Craigie

Alex Craigie is a lawyer recognized for his innovative, cost-effective and, where necessary, highly aggressive approach to employment dispute advocacy. After 10 years as a partner at a leading national law firm, Alex launched his own practice in 2014 — drawing on experience representing Fortune 50 companies in high-stakes lawsuits nationwide — to represent clients exclusively in employment law throughout California.

Recognized Thought Leader

Alex holds an “AV” Preeminent Peer Review rating by Martindale-Hubbell — “A” denoting Very High to Preeminent Legal Ability and “V” denoting Very High Ethical Standards. Law & Politics magazine recognized Alex as a “Rising Star” in 2004. He was named a Southern California “Super Lawyer” by Los Angeles magazine for the years 2005–2010 and 2020–2023.

In 2012 and 2013, the prestigious ABA Journal included his popular law blog, AtCounselTable.com, in the annual Blawg 100. Alex is frequently included in the Who’s Who in Professional Services by the Pacific Coast Business Times.

A recognized thought leader in employment law and trial tactics, Alex has been interviewed, quoted and published in media outlets including The Los Angeles Daily Journal, the Los Angeles Times, Santa Barbara Lawyer, ACC Docket, Nonprofit World, California Lawyer, Small Business Los Angeles, and For the Defense.

Alex served as an Adjunct Instructor on the Legal Aspects of Employment Practice for the UC Santa Barbara Human Resource Management Professional Certificate Program. A member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Alex regularly lectures to business and human resources organizations throughout California on employment law topics.

Education

Alex attended the University of California, San Diego, where he received BA degrees in Philosophy and Literature-Writing (graduating with Department Honors), and Loyola Law School, where he was a member of the Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review and competed in the Scott Moot Court Competition.

Community & Family

Alex is an active member of the Santa Barbara County Bar Association, where he serves as Employment Law Section Chair, regularly organizing Continuing Legal Education programs. He also belongs to the William L. Gordon Inn of Court, the Santa Barbara University Club, the Santa Barbara Human Resources Association, and is an Associate Member of the Santa Barbara Contractors Association. He is a Member of the ABA Section of Labor & Employment Law.

Alex volunteers in various local philanthropic organizations, including VNA Health, where he served on the Board of Trustees, Ethics and Audit Committees. He formerly served on the Board of Trustees of Child Abuse Listening and Mediation (CALM).

Alex plays tennis in the Montecito Mafia and as a member of the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. He enjoys spending time with his family and pets and applauding his daughter’s accomplishments as a rising hunter jumper equestrian.

Associate Attorney

Fantasy (Fani) Windsong

A dedicated advocate and counselor whose practice focuses on defending California employers in complex employment disputes, including wage-and-hour litigation, PAGA representative actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims.

Fani joined the Firm in 2023. Motivated by a passion for employment law and workplace issues, she pursued her legal education while working full time, bringing the same work ethic and practical perspective to her representation of clients. She is committed to providing thoughtful counsel, strategic advocacy, and efficient solutions to employers navigating California’s ever-evolving employment laws.

Education

Fani earned her Juris Doctor from the Santa Barbara Colleges of Law in 2015. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from San Diego State University and earned her Associate’s Degree from Santa Barbara City College. Her educational background in communication and advocacy continues to inform her client-centered approach to legal representation.

Community

A Santa Barbara native, Fani is an active member of the Santa Barbara County Bar Association and is proud to serve clients throughout California. Outside of her legal practice, she enjoys spending time with her daughter and family and remains deeply connected to the Santa Barbara community she has called home throughout her life.