Jeffrey A. Bekiares

Jeffrey Bekiares is an associate in the Corporate Section of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP.

Mr. Bekiares’ main practice area is Securities. Mr. Bekiares works on various Securities matters including offerings and regulatory compliance. He also has experience in Mergers & Acquisitions and general corporate matters.

Mr. Bekiares received his B.A. degree, cum laude, with highest distinction in International Studies from the University of Illinois in 2002. He earned his J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Florida in 2006 and was Order of the Coif. While at the University of Florida, he was a Board Member of the Florida Law Review. Two of his articles were published in the Florida Law Review including:

• “Constitutional Law: Ratifying Suspicionless Canine Sniffs: Dog Days on the Highways”, 57 FLR 963 (2005). - Winner of the George W. Milam Award for Best Case Comment, Fall 2005.
• “In Country, On Parole, Out of Luck - Regulating Away Alien Eligibility for Adjustment of Status Contrary to Congressional Intent and Sound Immigration Policy”, 58 FLR 713 (2006).

Mr. Bekiares is a member of the Georgia Bar Association.