As part of the corporate group, Mackenzie handles a range of transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and general business counseling. She also supports clients in navigating complex commercial agreements and strategic business initiatives. Mackenzie previously was a Summer Associate with the firm. She earned her J.D. from the University of Notre Dame Law School, where she served as a mediator for the Notre Dame Clinical Law Center, an Articles Editor for the Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics & Public Policy, and the President of the Business Law Forum. Mackenzie received her B.A. in Communication and Media… 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
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
Ms. Mirabella previously worked with Smith Gambrell as both a Summer Associate and Law Clerk, where she worked on a variety of litigation matters, including discovery, deposition preparation, and legal research. Ms. Mirabella also served as a Summer Legal Intern with Hydro Extrusion North America, where she assisted with contract drafting, compliance initiatives, and the development of internal policies and training materials. Ms. Mirabella earned her J.D., cum laude, from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. While at Loyola, she served as Lead Article Editor for the Loyola University Chicago Law Journal and received a Trial Advocacy Certificate. She also… 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.
John Michael advises clients on a wide range of domestic and cross-border corporate transactions, with experience in buy-side acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, mergers, growth equity investments, divestitures, and recapitalizations. He regularly coordinates with specialists across disciplines to address complex issues, and he works closely with clients to oversee all aspects of deal execution. He also counsels’ companies on day-to-day corporate and governance matters. John Michael earned his Juris Doctor from University of Notre Dame Law School. While in law school, he studied in London as a participant in Notre Dame’s London Law Programme and had his Note on Libor Phaseout chosen… Read more
Rachel O’Sullivan practices in the firm’s Corporate and Aviation group where she advises clients on matters relating to global transport, aviation finance, and equipment leasing transactions. She brings practical experience supporting complex cross-border transactions and financing arrangements in the aviation and transportation sectors. Rachel joined Smith, Gambrell & Russell as a Transaction Assistant, where she gained extensive experience working on aviation, transport finance, and equipment leasing matters. During her time in this role, she developed substantial knowledge of the legal and commercial aspects of aircraft financing, leasing structures, and international transactions. Rachel earned her undergraduate degree in Law (International) from… Read more
Obiananma (Nanma) Okeani is an Associate in the Litigation Department of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. Ms. Okeani represents and advises clients on their diverse needs in the areas of civil litigation, ERISA litigation, and employment law. Ms. Okeani earned her Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law where she served as an editor for Duke Law Journal, Vice President of Mentorship for Duke Women Law Students Association, and was a member of Duke’s Black Law Students Association. During law school she was a Law Clerk for Duke University’s Office for Institutional Equity, a Student Lawyer with Duke Children’s… Read more
