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Anthony Cochran and Amy Buice commentary, “Daubert Motions Set Stage for Public Vetting of Trump’s Voter Fraud Evidence” published in Daily Report/Law.com on December 30, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears featured for selection as General Counsel MARTA’s Board of Directors in Progressive Railroading article, “MARTA’s board elects new leadership” on December 28, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Roger Maldonado mentioned for participation and as former President of NY City Bar Association in New York Law Journal/Law.com article, “New York’s Approach to Legal Service Models Too Conservative, Critics Say” on December 23, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears mentioned in press release, “National Black Pre-Law Conference Pivoted to Virtual Format and Tripled Attendance Reaching Thousands More Aspiring Black Lawyers” as a keynote speaker the 16 Annual National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair 2020 in Digital Journal on December 22, 2020. Click HERE to read.


SGR’s mentioned for sponsorship of scholarships through Local 1408 of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) in Seanews article, “Local longshoremen’s union awards nearly $30,000 in scholarships to 18 area students” on December 21, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears selection as GC to Board of MARTA highlighted in Law360 article, “Atlanta Transit Board Selects Ex-Georgia Chief Justice As GC” on December 16, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears and Colin Dang Delaney mentioned for client representation in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Ga. Appeals Court Revives Class Claims Fulton County Illegally Inflated 2015-16 Homebuyer Taxes” on December 16, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears featured for new role as GC to MARTA’s Board of Directors in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Former Chief Justice to Serve as MARTA Board GC” on December 15, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears selection as general counsel to MARTA’s Board of Directors featured in SaportaReport article, “MARTA Board Names Former Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice as General Counsel” on December 14, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Sharon K. Ngwenyain, Ph.D. hire included in On the Move Daily Report/Law.com article, “SEC and EEOC Make Top Atlanta Hires—and Other ‘On the Move’ News” on December 9, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears selection as general counsel to MARTA’s Board of Directors included in SaportaReport article, “New folks in MARTA leadership” on December 10, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Tony Cochran and Emily Ward mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “New Georgia Biz Court Faces Challenge Over Consent Rule” on December 4, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears quoted in Daily Report/Law.com article, “COVID-19 Claims Former Georgia Chief Justice George Carley” on November 27, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears quoted in AJC article, “Former Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice George Carley dies of COVID-19” on November 27, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Hire of new Bankruptcy Practice partner Michael Holbein included in Daily Report/Law.com article, “COVID-19 Demands Prompt Dentons to Add Employment Law Partner—And Other ‘On the Move’ News” on November 19, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears included as a keynote speaker in press release, “Free Virtual National Black Pre-Law Conference Offers Aspiring Lawyers Unprecedented Opportunity to Gain Information, Resources and Connections” in Digital Journal on November 8, 2020. Click HERE to read.


SGR’s mentioned for piloting of the Jacksonville Area Legal Aid’s Eviction Defense Self Help Project in Jacksonville Daily Record  article, “Volunteer attorney helps a family facing dangerous conditions” on November 5, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Lisa Smith quoted in The Cooperator New York column, “Q&A: Neighbor’s Annoying Bed Bug Problem” for November 2020. Click HERE to read.


Ed Pennington and John Moy mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Fed. Circ. Affirms Baggage Co.’s IP Case Not Exceptional” on November 5, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Ed Wasmuth quoted in Law360 article, “Fed. Circ. Judge Jabs Atty On ‘Sloppy Lawyering’ In Fee Row” on November 2, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Pat Hill and Yash Dave mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “NLRB Defends Injunction Over ‘Egregious’ Labor Law Breach” on October 29, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR mentioned for client representation in EIN Presswire press release, “Powerhouse Regional Homebuilder Expands Footprint” on October 29, 2020. Click HERE to read


SGR’s mentioned for sponsorship of the 40th Annual Florida/Georgia-Hulsey/Gambrell Moot Court Competition in Jacksonville Daily Record  article, “Florida-Georgia moot court going virtual” on October 28, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Colin Dang Delaney quoted in Law360 article, “Atlanta Taxpayers Seek To Revive Axed Refund Suit” on October 28, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR’s sponsorship of the 40th Annual Florida/Georgia-Hulsey/Gambrell Moot Court Competition mentioned in Jax Chamber article, “Smith Hulsey & Busey and Smith, Gambrell & Russell sponsor 40th Annual Florida-Georgia Moot Court Competition” on October 27, 2020. Click HERE to read.


David Burge appointment by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp to serve on the Board of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs announced in Office of the Governor press release on October 21, 2020. Click HERE to read the release.


Laura Wartner quoted in MarketWatch article, “How to know if your children are ready to take over your business” on October 20, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Tony Cochran and Emily Ward mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Surgeon’s Fraud Claims Revived In Fight With Hospital” on October 16, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears interviewed by Daily Report/Law.com in article, “How Have Ga. Experts’ Predictions About Abortion Rights Changed Since the Barrett Nomination?” on October 7, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears interviewed by Spokane Public Radio in “Judicial Independence a Humankind Special” on October 3, 2020. Click HERE to listen.


Justice Leah Ward Sears and Ed Wasmuth mentioned for client representation in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Federal Judge Poses Questions to Ga. Supreme Court About Bad Faith Law” on September 30, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Kathy Zickert mentioned in AJC article, “Microsoft silent on Quarry Yards development, but others have ideas” on September 22, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears quoted in WSB-TV story, “Georgia political world reacts to death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg” on September 18, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears quote included in Victoria Advocate Editorial article, “Many problems can be solved if we communicated” on September 12, 2020. Click HERE to read.


SGR’s Jacksonville Litigation Practice published as #5 in the Jacksonville Business Journal‘s list of the “Top 25 Litigation Practices in Jacksonville” on September 11, 2020.  Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Richard Rivera and Jim Bikoff mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “FAU Settles Email Access, TM Claims Against Tutoring Biz” on September 3, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Tony Cochran and Emily Ward mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Hotels Unlikely To Dodge Sex Trafficking Claims, Judge Says” on September 2, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears quoted in AJC article, “State’s judiciary had head start in responding to pandemic” on September 1, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Partner Tony Cochran interviewed as one of the Best Mentors in the Georgia Legal Awards 2020 in Daily Report/Law.com Q&A article, “Best Mentors: Anthony L. Cochran” on August 24, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears interviewed on Red River Radio for “Humankind: Judicial Independence (Part 1)” on August 18, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears pens AJC article, “Opinion: Where common good meets individual rights” on August 18, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears included in The Augusta Chronicle article, “Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low, novelist Alice Walker on Georgia Women of the Century list” on August 14, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears included in Savannah Now photo gallery article, “USA Today: Georgia’s Women of the Century” on August 14, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears named to USA Today‘s Georgia’s Women of the Century list in the publication’s article, “Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low, novelist Alice Walker on Georgia Women of the Century list” on August 13, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Jay Schwartz quoted regarding SGR’s Atlanta office relocation lease in 1105 West Peachtree development in Atlanta Jewish Times article, “Real Estate Icon Selig’s Grand Leap in Midtown” on August 10, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Joe Mandarino Expert Analysis, “Congress Should Revisit CARES Act Tax Provision” published in Law360 on August 5, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Jim Lambe hire highlighted in Bloomberg Law article, “It’s Gotten Better to Be LGBTQ in Big Law, but Struggles Remain” on July 29, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Jim Lambe hire highlighted in International Comparative Legal Guide article, “Transport finance expert joins Smith, Gambrell & Russell” on July 28, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Cobb County press release mentioning Justice Leah Ward Sears as a mentor when serving as a Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court in Cobb County Courier article, “Three Cobb  Magistrate Judges Appointed” on July 27, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears mentioned as a mentor when serving as a Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court in Patch Community News article, “Cobb County Appoints Three Magistrate Judges” on July 27, 2020. Click HERE to read.


The German American Chambers of Commerce’s webinar, “Ask the Experts: Current Status of German Immigration,” featuring SGR’s Simone Kraus and Chris De Los Reyes promoted on Global Atlanta Events on July 23, 2020. Click HERE to view.


Lisa Smith quote in The New York Times Ask Real Estate reposted in Habitat Magazine article, “Gyms Remain Shuttered During Watered-Down Phase 4 Reopening” on July 20, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Lisa Smith quoted in The New York Times Ask Real Estate article, “Can I Stop Paying for Amenities That Closed Because of the Pandemic?” on July 18, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Jim Bikoff quoted in World Trademark Review article, “How do you rebrand a franchise like the Washington NFL team? Seven key takeaways” on July 17, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR mentioned in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Necessity Begets Innovation: How Law Firms Adapted to Virtual Summer Associate Plans” on July 16, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR mentioned for its participation in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Atlanta Legal Aid Kicks Off Annual Campaign as Need Spikes” on July 16, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR’s Atlanta office relocation lease mentioned as part of the 1105 West Peachtree commercial development project in Atlanta Business Chronicle article, “Rockefeller Group, Selig Enterprises, form joint venture on Midtown luxury condo tower” on June 15, 2020. Click HERE to read.


SGR mentioned in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Atlanta Firms Have Used PPP Loans to Preserve Jobs, Restore Pay” on July 9, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR Partner Justice Leah Ward Sears mentioned as part of article, “Her Own Path” in Augusta Magazine on June 30, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Partner Tony Cochran announced as one of the Best Mentors in the Georgia Legal Awards 2020 in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Here Are the Recipients of the Georgia Legal Awards” on June 24, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR highlighted as an Atlanta-based Am Law 200 firm in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Big Law Firms Crowd Into Atlanta” on June 19, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR and CMO Lee Watts highlighted in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Big Atlanta Firms Gradually Embark on Reopening” on June 19, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears as a contributor in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Awkward Assumptions and a Delusion Mark Your Stories From ‘The Corner of Law and Humanity” on June 15, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Anne Edwards mentioned for client representation with John Marino and Kristen Wenger in Law360 article, “Judge Urged To Ax Price-Fix Suit Against Bail Bond Entities” on June 15, 2020. Click HERE to read.


SGR mentioned for its legal advisory in Consultancy.lat article, “Consultants working on Avianca’s Chapter 11 restructuring” on June 15, 2020. Click HERE to read.


SGR mentioned in The American Lawyer/Law.com article, “Major Law Firms Announce Plans to Close for Juneteenth Holiday Marking Emancipation” on June 12, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR’s Atlanta office relocation lease mentioned as part of the 1105 West Peachtree commercial development project in Commercial Property Executive article, “Top 10 Office Projects Underway in Atlanta” on June 12, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Richard Rivera, Jim Bikoff and Holly Lance mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Tutoring Co. Ordered To Stop Collecting Students’ Login Info” on June 10, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears mentioned for making a previous appointment when serving as a Georgia Superior Court Chief Justice in Fulton County News article, “Daniel Blackman cruises to Democratic nod for Georgia Public Service Commission” on June 9, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears quoted in AJC article, “GBI fast-tracks church murders case over wrongful conviction concerns” on June 2, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears quoted in Daily Report/Law.com article, “State Bar Windows Smashed as Lawyers Weigh Atlanta Riots, Causes” on May 30, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Andy Thompson and Vickie Rusek mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Gerdau Says Travelers Owes Some Of Wrongful Death Verdict” on May 28, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Roger Maldonado mentioned as outgoing President of NY City Bar Association in New York Law Journal/Law.com article, “New York City Bar Leaders Elected in Virtual Ceremony” on May 19, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR Partners Marcia ErnstBenjamin Brooks, and David Burge highlighted in article, “Most Influential Politically-Connected Attorneys” in James magazine’s May/June 2020 Issue. Click HERE to read on page 14.


SGR mentioned for its legal advisory in Fortune article, “The world’s second-oldest airline has gone bankrupt” on May 11, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears quoted in AJC article, “GBI reopens probe into church murders after new DNA evidence emerges” on May 11, 2020. Click HERE to read.


SGR mentioned for advising client in Bloomberg article, “Avianca Files for Bankruptcy as LatAm Skies Stay Closed” on May 10, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Stephen O’Connell and Danielle Comanducci quoted in Habitat Magazine’s Legal/Financial column, “5 Steps to Take When Commercial Tenants Cannot Pay Rent” on May 7, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR’s partnership elections of Michael Glanzman, Gregory Smith, and Svetlana Zagorina published in Law360 article, “Law360 Names Attys Who Moved Up The Firm Ranks In Q1” on April 28, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Jim Bikoff interviewed on Court TV regarding trademark case going to U.S. Supreme Court on April 27, 2020. Click HERE to watch.


Laleh Sharifi and Hen Feder‘s Legal Alert, “Are your Foreign National Employees Eligible for Paid Sick Leave, Unemployment Benefits, and Stimulus Rebates?” quoted in Center for Immigration Studies article, “Financial Benefits for Laid-off Foreign Workers: A Crazy Quilt” on April 27, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears mentioned as a mentor when serving as a Georgia superior court judge in Georgia State news article, “Steve Najjar (J.D. ’92) accomplishes significance by giving back” on April 24, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Alan Wachs mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Fla. Pain Clinic, Lab To Pay $41M To Settle FCA Claims” on April 15, 2020. Click HERE to read.


The firm’s management of the coronavirus situation featured in Above the Law article, “Am Law 200 Firm Slashes Salaries, But Refuses To Conduct Layoffs” on April 14, 2020. Click HERE to read.


SGR’s response to the coronavirus crisis featured in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Smith Gambrell Cuts Pay for All, but Nixes Layoffs as ‘Prudent Management'” on April 13, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR and Steve Forte mentioned regarding summer associate program in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Ogletree Cancels Summer Associate Program” on April 13, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Susan Atkinson featured for her pro bono work with Atlanta Beats Covid in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Troutman, Smith Gambrell Protect Volunteer PPE-Makers From Legal Liability” on April 8, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR hire of Miami Partner Gavin White highlighted in Daily Business Review article, “On the Move,” on March 31, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR article, “COVID-19 Employment Issues” regarding published in The Cooperator A Q&A for Co-op & Condo Boards on March 30, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Joe Mandarino Expert Analysis, “New Loss Carryback Rules Fortify Coronavirus Relief Package” published in Law360 on March 24, 2020. Click HERE to read.


The COVID-19 Resource Center and Task Force featured in Jacksonville Business Journal article, “Small business resources for impacted local businesses” on March 24, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Roger Maldonado, as 68th President of NY City Bar Association, recognized on “The 2020 Law Power 100” List of NY’s most politically powerful lawyers. Click HERE to read.


SGR’s Atlanta office relocation highlighted as “Office Deal of the Year” for the “Best in Atlanta Real Estate” awards in Atlanta Business Chronicle on March 6, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears quoted in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Retired Traffic Court Judge Mourned After Fatal Car Accident” on February 23, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears mentioned as previous SCAD Women of Vision honoree in WTOC story, “SCAD recognizes women of vision” on February 14, 2020. Click HERE to read and watch video.


SGR sponsorship and hosting of Atlanta Bar Association’s February 27th CLE “Model Rule 8.4(g): Over-Lawyered, Over-Inclusive, or Overdue? Discrimination, Harassment, and the Free Speech Rights of Lawyers” listed in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Legal Events for Georgia Lawyers” on February 12, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR highlighted for Pat Hill‘s re-appointment to the board of directors of The First Coast Manufacturers Association in Jacksonville Daily Record article, “People on the Move” on February 12, 2020. Click HERE to read.


SGR press release published in AviationPros article, “Smith, Gambrell and Russell Client Spirit Airlines Completes the Final of Six Airbus Aircraft Deliveries from Jackson Square Aviation” on February 10, 2020. Click HERE to read.


SGR press release published in AviationPros article, “Smith, Gambrell and Russell Represents Spirit Airlines in Agreement with Airbus to Purchase 100 A320NEO Aircraft” on February 5, 2020. Click HERE to read.


SGR press release published in Avimeter Aviation Magazine article, “Smith, Gambrell & Russell Client Spirit Airlines Completes the Final of Six Airbus Aircraft Deliveries from Jackson Square Aviation” on February 5, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears included for leading the Task Force for the Promotion of Public Trust in The Atlanta Voice article, “Atlanta City Council approves legislation for creation of Inspector General ” on  February 4, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Jason Bell, A. J. Rollins, and John Tyler listed for representation of client in Law360 article, “IRS Can’t Hit Ex-Biz Owners For $61M Tax Bill, 11th Circ. Told” on February 4, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears mentioned as leading the Task Force for the Promotion of Public Trust in 11Alive article, “Atlanta city council passes legislation to create Office of Inspector General” on  February 3, 2020. Click HERE to read.


SGR credited as a sponsor of the Douglas Anderson School of the Art Foundation’s Arts School Network Conference in Jacksonville in Resident Community News on February 2, 2020.  Click HERE to read.


Ed Wasmuth mentioned for representation of client in Law360 article, “11th Circ. Urged To Revisit Suit Over False Bar Exam Results” on January 30, 2020. Click HERE to read.


SGR CMO, Lee Watts, quoted in Forbes as part of the Forbes Communications Council in “10 Ways Your Company Can Benefit From Encouraging Criticism ” on January 24, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears included for serving as chair of the Task Force for the Promotion of Public Trust in Northside Neighbor article, “Atlanta council has approved the mayor’s order to create an office of inspector general” on  January 22, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears mentioned as one of the first African Americans to serve on the Georgia Supreme Court in Daily Report/Law.com article, “One Last Time Before He Goes, Justice Robert Benham Awards Revealed” on  January 21, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears named to Atlanta Magazine‘s 2020 Atlanta 500 of the City’s Most Powerful Leaders as a Legend article, “2020 Atlanta 500: Government & Infrastructure” on  January 17, 2020. Click HERE to read.


SGR’s Atlanta office relocation lease mentioned in Curbed article, “Fresh renderings: Midtown’s 1105 West Peachtree is changing a full city block” on January 15, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Michael Glanzman, Greg Smith, and Svetlana Zagorina included for promotions to partner in Law360 article, “Law360 Names Attys Who Moved Up The Firm Ranks In Q4” on January 14, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears mentioned as chair of the Task Force for the Promotion of Public Trust in 11Alive story, “Mayor Bottoms proposes creating city Office of Inspector General” on  January 14, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Greg Smith mentioned for promotion to partner in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Troutman Sanders and Five Other Atlanta Firms Announce Partner Promotions” on January 14, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Ed Wasmuth and Alan Wachs mentioned for representation of client in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Law Grads Who Falsely Failed Bar Persevere in Suit Against Tech Firm” on January 13, 2020. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Ed Wasmuth mentioned for representation of client in Law360 article, “11th Circ. Affirms Toss Of Georgia Bar Exam Result Suit” on January 8, 2020. Click HERE to read.


The firm’s Atlanta office relocation lease mentioned in AJC article, “OPINION: Buckhead office tower tax break nixed! Stop the presses!!” on January 6, 2020. Click HERE to read.

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