January 9, 2026 – Law.com recently featured Atlanta Office Managing Partner Thomas Hong on his path to firm leadership and his approach to guiding Smith, Gambrell & Russell’s Atlanta office, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and firm-first decision-making.

“Get to know your colleagues and understand how the business works. You don’t have to share the same interests, but mutual respect is essential. The people who tend to thrive are those who take the time to build relationships and to understand how decisions, financial and otherwise, shape a firm’s trajectory,” Hong said.

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