Mr. Andre frequently writes on topics relating to construction dispute resolution, construction contracting, manufacturing, trade sanctions, and other topics intersecting with the construction industry. Mr. Andre has been published in publications including the Atlanta Business Chronicle and SGR’s quarterly magazine, Trust the Leaders. A proud Hoosier, Mr. Andre received his B.A., summa cum laude with distinction, in Political Science from Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana. While at Wabash, he was elected to both Phi Beta Kappa and Lambda Pi Eta. Mr. Andre received his J.D. from the Duke University School of Law. He is a member of the State Bars… Read more
Amanda Attenasio provides transactional real estate services, including representation of purchasers and sellers in residential and commercial real estate matters from contract to closing, as well as issues associated with these transactions, including financing and title matters. Mrs. Attenasio also assists with leasing and refinancing residential and commercial properties. Mrs. Attenasio also handles the representation of condominiums and cooperative housing corporations as transfer agent and general counsel. Mrs. Attenasio received her Juris Doctor Law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law with a concentration in Health Law. She graduated magna cum laude from Seton Hall University with a Bachelor’s Degree in… Read more
Amy E. Buice is in the firm’s antitrust and commercial litigation sections. She offers extensive antitrust experience, such as civil and criminal matters around the country, including multi-level class actions, direct-action/opt-out actions, investigations by the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, and advising clients on antitrust-compliance and monitoring policies and everyday antitrust issues. She has assisted dynamic clients with antitrust matters, such as manufacturers, food producers, non-profits, and trade associations. As a commercial litigator, she has worked on matters involving business torts, fraud, contracts, and product liability issues. She is a proud… Read more
Mr. Cunningham’s practice focuses on a variety of commercial real estate transactions including real estate purchase and sale, financing, leasing, and timber transactions. Mr. Cunningham received his B.S., magna cum laude, in Political Science with minors in History and Economics from Florida State University. He earned his J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law where he completed research for Professor Tanya Marsh for the Restatement of the Law Fourth, Property, Titles and Transfers of Ownership section.
William is an asset finance and leasing lawyer specializing in the aviation sector. His experience includes advising financial institutions and aircraft lessors on complex cross-border transactions. His practice encompasses a wide range of aviation-related matters including aircraft and engine financings, warehouse financings, the restructuring of existing leasing arrangements, security arrangements spanning multiple jurisdictions, and aircraft portfolio trading. Prior to joining SGR, William was a member of the Transportation and Space group of Milbank LLP. William has previously spent eight months seconded to a global aircraft lessor headquartered in Saudi Arabia.
Joseph has experience conducting legal research and factual investigations into commercial matters, corporate governance affairs, and post-judgment collection actions. He possesses experience in all phases of litigation and arbitration matters. Joseph has briefed and argued federal appellate cases; prepared briefing on dispositive and other motions in state and federal court; and conducted and defended depositions in complex commercial matters. He has also participated in arbitrations, as well as in multiple mediations resulting in settlements. Prior to joining the firm Joseph worked as an associate for a litigation boutique that handled trial and appellate work at both the state and federal… Read more
Mr. Koechley has represented domestic and international clients in a wide variety of complex and multi-faceted litigation. He is able to guide businesses and their general counsel through every phase of a dispute. His approach involves exploring novel legal theories and adapting his litigation style to suit each client’s case, leading to success in resolving cases early in litigation. Mr. Koechley also has extensive experience in later phases of litigation, including briefing and arguing federal appeals and taking cases to trial. Additionally, he offers counsel on various legal and regulatory issues that may impact his clients’ businesses, such as insurance… Read more
Ms. Mahaffy’s practice focuses on assisting clients in a wide range of labor and employment law matters. She represents and advises employers on labor and employment compliance and claims involving employment discrimination, wage and hour, employment contracts, and unfair labor practices. Ms. Mahaffy received her B.S., cum laude, in Political Science from Florida State University. She went on to earn her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. During law school, Ms. Mahaffy served as the Executive Forum Editor of the University of Florida Journal of Law and Public Policy, the Vice President of Administrative… Read more
Gemma Patterson is a Senior Associate in the Corporate Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP and a member of the Firm’s Global Transport Practice. Ms. Patterson has more than a decade of experience working on a wide range of cross-border asset, project and corporate finance transactions, involving export credit agency-supported financing, commercial debt financing, operating, finance and tax-based lease structures, restructurings, re-financings, and sales and purchases. Prior to joining SGR, she worked in the London, Paris, and Tokyo offices of other international law firms and completed a secondment to the Marine and Aerospace Finance Department of Japan Bank for… Read more
Aleksandra Puścińska is an Associate in the Corporate Practice and member of the Global Transport Practice at Smith Gambrell Russell. Ms. Puścińska’s practice involves acting for leasing companies, airlines and other aviation industry participants in aviation transactions, including aircraft and engine acquisition, finance and leasing. She has a broad experience advising clients on regulatory matters related to commercial and business aviation. Ms. Puścińska earned her Law with European Legal Studies LL.B. from King’s College London, U.K. and spent one year of her undergraduate degree studying law abroad at Universiteit Leiden, the Netherlands. She holds a Master’s Degree (LL.M.) in Air… Read more
