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Lori A. Gelchion

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About Lori

Lori Gelchion’s practice is concentrated in securities, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. Lori’s experience in securities matters includes the representation of issuers in initial and follow-on offerings, “shelf” offerings, private placement transactions, exchange and tender offers, subscription rights offerings, and SEC reporting and disclosure requirements. She also represents public and private companies as both buyers and sellers in merger, acquisition and disposition transactions as well as in general corporate matters.

Lori is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® in the specialties of Securities/Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Law. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Business & Finance Section of the Atlanta Bar Association.

Recognitions

The Best Lawyers in America®, Atlanta, Corporate Law; Mergers & Acquisitions; Securities/Capital Markets Law (2023-2026)

Credentials

Education

J.D., University of Georgia School of Law, cum laude

M.B.A., University of Georgia, Concentration in Corporate Finance and Accounting

B.A., University of Virginia, Echols Scholar Honors Program

Admissions

  • Georgia

Organizational Involvement

Professional

Board of Directors, Georgia Association for Women Lawyers

  • Representative at Large (2021-2023; 2015-2017)
  • Secretary (2019-2021)
  • Treasurer (2013-2015)
  • VP, Leadership Committee (2012-2013)

Board of Directors of the Business & Finance Section of the Atlanta Bar Association

  • Member at Large (2018-present)
  • Chair (2017-2018)
  • Vice Chair (2016-2017)
  • Secretary/Treasurer (2015-2016)

Advisory Committee Member, Southeastern Chapter, Society for Corporate Governance

Member, State Bar of Georgia

Member, Atlanta Bar Association

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