Kristen is located in the Atlanta office, and she assists in all major aspects of employee benefits and executive compensation. Prior to joining Smith, Gambrell & Russell as an Associate, Kristen was a summer associate at SGR. Kristen earned her J.D. from the Emory University School of Law, where she graduated with honors and received a Certificate in Transactional Law and Skills. While at Emory, Kristen acted as Managing Editor of the Emory Law Journal and a student representative for LexisNexis. Kristen received her B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Georgia, where she majored in English Language and… Read more
Ms. Jimenez Garcia earned her Juris Doctor cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law. She was the recipient of the Rajesh “Raj” Mehta Memorial Endowment for Family Justice and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund scholarship, which were awarded annually to students based on academic merit and community involvement. While at the University of Georgia School of Law, Ms. Jimenez Garcia served as the Executive Managing Editor of Georgia Law Review, Vice President of the Hispanic and Latino Law Students Association, and Teaching Assistant—all of which demonstrate her passion for mentoring peers and contributing to the academic success of… Read more
Anastasia’s practice focuses on all aspects of aviation transactions, including advising banks, equity investors and leasing companies on various financing, acquisition and leasing matters. Anastasia has acted in large portfolio as well as corporate jets and equipment specific transactions. Prior to joining SGR, Anastasia worked as an asset finance paralegal in the London office of another US law firm. Anastasia earned her undergraduate degree in Balkan, Slavic and Oriental Studies at the University of Macedonia in Thessaloniki, Greece. She went on to earn a Master’s degree in Politics, Security and Integration, at UCL’s School of Slavonic and Eastern European Studies…. Read more
Her practice focuses on representing employers in labor and employment matters, including defending clients before the EEOC and NLRB, advising on workforce reductions, and counseling on labor relations. She has experience conducting workplace investigations, preparing position statements, representing clients in arbitrations and complex labor hearings, and providing management training on compliance with federal labor laws. Ms. Kerr earned her J.D., cum laude, from Georgia State University College of Law. While in law school, she was a member of the Student Trial Lawyers Association and externed with the DeKalb County District Attorneys’ office. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in… Read more
Austin’s practice focuses on construction defect litigation, property damage claims, mechanic’s liens, subrogation, premises liability, and contractual indemnification. He has experience managing cases from intake through pre-trial, handling discovery, depositions, dispositive motions, and oral arguments. Notably, he has defended real estate sponsors in high-stakes construction defect cases and successfully represented clients in arbitration, securing significant recoveries. Austin provides strategic litigation support, and helps clients navigate complex disputes with a practical, results-driven approach. Austin earned his J.D., graduating cum laude, from New York Law School. He was affiliated with the Center of Business and Financial Law, the Institute for Financial Services… Read more
Ms. Lathouris assists domestic and international clients in a wide range of corporate and transactional matters with a particular focus on the commercial aviation sector. Before joining Smith, Gambrell & Russell as an Associate, Ms. Lathouris served as a Law Clerk and Summer Associate with the Firm. Ms. Lathouris earned her J.D. degree from Fordham University School of Law where she served as a member of the Fordham Urban Law Journal. She received her B.A. degree, cum laude, from Emory University in 2018 with a double major in history and classics. In her spare time, Ms. Lathouris enjoys cooking and going… Read more
Courtney advises global and domestic financial institutions, arrangers, investment managers, and leasing platforms on complex structured finance, asset-based lending, and transportation finance transactions. Her practice includes the purchase, sale, leasing, and financing of aircraft, aircraft engines, and other transportation assets, as well as structuring, negotiating, and administering securitized products such as collateralized loan obligations, asset-backed securities, residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, cross-border and domestic loan facilities, warehouse credit facilities, and lease-backed financings. She regularly counsels clients on transportation and infrastructure financings, including matters involving commercial fleets, rolling stock, and mobility assets, and provides guidance on regulatory compliance, liability management, and… Read more
Before joining as an Associate, Mr. Long was as a Summer Associate with the firm, working in a wide variety of practice areas. Mr. Long earned his J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law, where he demonstrated academic excellence and a strong commitment to his legal education. While in law school, he served on the Managing Board for the Georgia Law Review. He also served as a judicial intern for Justice Charlie J. Bethel of the Georgia Supreme Court, and as a legal intern for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in their Enforcement Division. Prior to attending… Read more
Anca advises clients on a wide range of intellectual property matters, including global trademark and copyright protection, litigation, and anti-counterfeiting enforcement. Prior to joining SGR, Anca served as trademark counsel to Bristol-Myers Squibb. She also previously practiced at a major Washington, D.C. law firm and began her career as a trademark and copyright associate at a boutique intellectual property firm. As trademark counsel, Anca has extensive experience assisting clients with the selection, clearance, registration, maintenance, enforcement, and defense of trademarks worldwide. Her responsibilities include counseling on trademark infringement issues and representing clients in opposition and cancellation proceedings before the U.S…. Read more
