Alec Christian Zorich

Associate / Houston

P: 713.588.0446

Alec Christian Zorich is an associate in SBSB Eastham’s Houston office and is a member of the firm’s Defense Base Act group. A skilled corporate and business attorney, he brings a nuanced understanding of other nations’ legal systems from his time living in South Korea and studying in London.

Since arriving to the firm in October 2023, Alec has become well-known for his acute attention to detail. In addition to his work on Defense Base Act matters, he boasts a strong knowledge of international trade and customs work, enhancing his handling of business transactions cases. His practice areas range even further to include admiralty and maritime, labor and employment, transportation and more.

Alec’s unique understanding of international business extends to his admission to the U.S. Court of International Trade. He is also admitted to the State Bar of Texas, the District of Columbia Bar and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, and he is a former member of the Texas State Guard. His worldly background makes him a versatile resource in a bevy of legal arenas.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas

  • Admiralty and Maritime
  • Business Transactions
  • Defense Base Act
  • Labor and Employment
  • Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation
  • Transportation

Education

  • J.D., South Texas College of Law Houston, 2022
    • Cum laude
  • B.S., Conrad N. Hilton College, University of Houston, 2019
    • Cum laude

Court Admissions

  • State Bar of Texas
  • District of Columbia Bar
  • U.S. Court of International Trade
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Certifications

  • Military Emergency Management Specialist – Basic Certification, State Guard Association of the United States
  • Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA), Smith Travel Research/AHLEI
  • LexisNexis Research Proficiency Certification

Honors and Distinctions

  • Recipient of the HBA Appellate Practice Section’s “Best Brief” Award
  • Recipient of the Federal Bar Association’s Blask Fellowship
  • Assistant Development Editor, South Texas Law Review, South Texas College of Law Houston
  • Articles and Notes Editor, CURRENTS: Journal of International Economic Law, South Texas College of Law Houston
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Civil Procedure I and II, International Business Transactions, International Trade Compliance, Contract Building Blocks, and Legislation

Speeches and Presentations

  • Presenter, Ethics in International Transactions to the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom – North America, World Order and Globalization Hub

Professional Memberships

  • State Bar of Texas
  • District of Columbia Bar
  • Phi Delta Phi

Community Involvement

  • Houston Alumni of Delta Upsilon
  • Texas State Guard