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
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
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
Mr. Lynn focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, private placements and securities, and general corporate governance. He frequently advises privately held, middle-market companies in exits transactions, as well as, clients in their buy-side M&A transaction. He also has experience in the areas of intellectual property law, including patent, trademark, trade secret, and copyright law. Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Lynn served as an Associate at Munck Wilson Mandala, LLP, where he supported clients in mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, technology transactions, and real estate and land use issues. In addition to his experience at his previous firm, he… 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
Mr. Monzon focuses his practice on corporate transactional matters with an emphasis on commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing transactions. Prior to joining Freeborn, he served as an Associate at Rock Fusco & Connelly, LLC, where he counseled clients on real estate acquisitions and dispositions and drafted and negotiated complex business arrangements including the sale and purchase of real estate. He also drafted business plans, financial projections, and provided financing underwriting support for clients seeking SBA 504 loans. Mr. Monzon received his B.M.E from University of Illinois Chicago. He holds a J.D. from Loyola University School of Law, where… Read more
Oliver focuses his practice in aviation finance and leasing based in the firm’s London office. Before joining SGR, Oliver completed his training contract at a renowned transport firm in the city with a focus on finance. In 2019, Oliver received his B.A. from Josephine Butler College, Durham University and his Graduate Diploma in Law from BPP University in 2021.
