Attorneys

“This group marks an important milestone for our Los Angeles office, expanding our growing presence from nine attorneys to 14,” said Stephen M. Forte, Managing Partner and Chairman of the Firm’s Executive Committee. “Class action expertise is an area we’re intentionally looking to grow, and this group provides that in spades. Bill is one of the few litigators who has actually tried a class action to verdict and pairing that with Asha's employment litigation experience gives our Los Angeles office real depth.”

“With strong relationships across the industries we serve, SGR gives us the platform to grow well beyond what we have achieved so far,” said Turner. “Our clients maintain the relationships they have always had, now backed by a national bench and additional resources.”

“We are pleased to welcome Simone to our team,” said Peter B. Barlow, Head of the Global Transport Practice. “Her extensive background navigating the commercial, regulatory, and jurisdictional issues that arise in cross-border aviation transactions will be an asset to our clients. As we approach 100 years of aviation work at SGR, we are proud of the continued growth of our team and look forward to Simone’s impact to further elevate our practice.”

“We are extremely pleased to welcome Jamie and Bill to the firm,” said Greg Kirsch, Head of the Intellectual Property practice. “Jamie brings extensive expertise with biotech, chemistry and life sciences patent law to the firm, and Bill’s aerospace engineering background will be especially valuable to our clients in that and related industries.”

“Mitch’s arrival represents an important milestone for SGR,” said Stephen M. Forte, Chairman and Managing Partner of Smith, Gambrell & Russell. “Houston is a critical market for many of our clients, and Mitch brings the experience, leadership, and market credibility that allow us to establish a meaningful presence there from day one. We view this as the beginning of a long-term and substantial expansion in Texas."

“I have known Jeff for 35 years, and he has a national reputation not only for his tremendous IP work but also for building an impressive team with expertise spanning patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and IP litigation,” said Greg Kirsch, Head of SGR’s Intellectual Property Practice. “This was a very sought-after group, and they will substantially expand the capabilities of our existing strong and growing IP practice across the country.”