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SGR mentioned regarding its new Chicago office in Law360 article, “4 Places Where BigLaw Firms Flocked in 2022” on December 22, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Don Mazursky article, “DOL Final ESG Rule May Cause Confusion Among Fiduciaries” published in Law360 Expert Analysis on December 15, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears mentioned for serving on Judges Roundtable Discussion panel in ALM/Law.com article, “’It’s Important for All of Us To Lift as We Climb’: Black Women Judges Discuss Diversifying the Courts” on December 15, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Linda Koffman article, “Are Cell Site Lease Rents an “Answer to Prayer”? A Cautionary Tale for Non-Profits and Religious Institutions” published in American Bar Association Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section eReport Fall 2022 issue. Click HERE to read on page 21.


Kathy Zickert mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Ga. Neighbors Drop Challenge To $5B Rivian Factory” on December 8, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Jim Figliulo and Pete Silverman mentioned for client representation in ALM/Law.com “Litigator of the Week” article on December 2, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Kathy Zickert quoted for client representation in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Judge Refuses to Pump the Brakes on Construction of Rivian Automotive Plant in Rural Georgia Counties” on December 1, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Jim Figliulo and Pete Silverman mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Aon Founder’s Investment Firm Can’t Pursue Stock Fraud Suit” on November 28, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Tom Hong, Heiko Gruenwald, Audria Crain, Mina Zhan, Alessandra Ferrero, David Putnal, and Angela Roberts mentioned for client representation in Global Legal Chronicle article, “Zwiesel Glas’s Merger with Fortessa Tableware Solutions” on November 25, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR mentioned in Urbanize Atlanta article, “Modern overhaul planned for shuttered Atlanta Jimmy John’s” on November 17, 2022. Click HERE to read.


Tony Cochran mentioned for client representation with John Spillman in Law360 article, “2 Cos. Ordered To Pay $66M Over ‘Massive’ Ponzi Scheme” on November 15, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR and Dana Bradford mentioned for firm’s sponsorship of the Annual Florida/Georgia-Hulsey-Gambrell Moot Court Competition in Jacksonville Daily Record article, “Clean sweep for the Bulldogs in Jacksonville” on November 10, 2022. Click HERE to read.


Edward Pennington for client representation in Law360 article, “Biocide Systems Triumphs in Chloride Dioxide Technology Patent Infringement Lawsuit” On November 3, 2022. Click HERE to read more.


Sean Altschul, Shara Pipitone, Amanda Attenasio, Tyler Cunningham, Alon Harnoy, and Tanisha Belhom mentioned for client representation in Global Legal Chronicle article, “Big V Property Group’s Acquisition of Southpark Meadows I & II Shopping Center in Austin, Texas” on October 31, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears (the 2009 Weltner Award winner) quoted in AJC article, “Cox family honored for contributions to open government, local journalism” on October 28, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Lisa Smith quoted in New York Times article, “The Noise From the Gym Below My Condo Is Intolerable. What Can I Do?” on October 8, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears interviewed for the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers podcast, “She Was the First: Conversations with Women Trailblazers featuring Justice Leah Ward Sears” on October 6, 2022. Click HERE to listen.


Justice Leah Ward Sears quoted and mentioned for client representation in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Back-to-Back Appellate Cases Challenge Constitutionality of Georgia’s Punitive DamageCap” on October 6, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Emily Ward UGA Today Alumni Spotlight interview, “Emily Ward: Raising the Bar” republished in October 2022 Bulldog Bulletin newsletter on October 5, 2022. Click HERE to read.


SGR mentioned for client representation in Asian Aviation article, “Aergo Capital delivers MAX aircraft to Batik Air Malaysia” on October 5, 2022. Click HERE to read.


Laura Miller Andrew interviewed by Wolkers Kluwer for VitalLawnewsletter article, “New independent dispute resolution requirements pose substantial challenges for health plans and health care providers, expert says” on October 4, 2022. Click HERE to read (© 2022 CCH Incorporated and its affiliates and licensors).


Emily Ward previous quote included  in The American Lawyer/Law.com article, “Ongoing Coverage: Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes Criminal Fraud Trial Set to Kick Off in San Jose” on October 3, 2021. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR mentioned for client representation in ARGS article, “Aergo Capital announces the delivery of an additional two B737-8 aircraft to Batik Air Malaysia” on October 3, 2022. Click HERE to read.


Alon Harnoy, Marc Latman, Mark Leventhal, Jenny Wang, Eliot Zuckerman, Joe Mandarino mentioned for client representation in Global Legal Chronicle article, “Atalaya Capital’s Joint Venture with German Operating Aircraft Leasing” on September 28, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR mentioned for sponsorship of the Annual Florida/Georgia-Hulsey-Gambrell Moot Court Competition in Jacksonville Daily Record article, “Florida-Georgia Moot Court is Oct. 28” on September 27, 2020. Click HERE to read.


Don Mazursky, Angela Roberts, Yash Dave, David Thunhorst, and Audria Crain mentioned for client representation in Global Legal Chronicle article, “Oxford Industries’ $270 Million Acquisition of Johnny Was Apparel Brand” on September 27, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Jim Figliulo quoted and mentioned with Tom Warman for client representation in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin article, “Panel won’t revive claims Cogan & Power founders solicited staff, clients from McNabola Law Group” on September 21, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR mentioned for client representation in SGB Media article, “Oxford Industries Acquires Johnny Was” on September 20, 2022. Click HERE to read.


Jim Figliulo and Pete Silverman mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Data Co. Tells Ill. Justices Shareholder Has No Fraud Claim” on September 20, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR mentioned for client representation in Shop Eat Surf article, “Oxford Industries, Owner of Tommy Bahama and Lilly Pulitzer, Acquires Johnny Was” on September 20, 2022. Click HERE to read.


Moty Ben Yona mentioned for client representation in Global Legal Chronicle article, “GAIA Real Estate’s $14 Million Acquisition of 106 Norfolk Street in Downtown Manhattan” on September 12, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Robert Remar and Austin Hemmer mentioned for client representation as local counsel in Law360 article, “Class Seals $11.5M Deal To End TransUnion Screening Suit” on September 12, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Rett Peaden, Erin McCallum, and Alessandra Ferrero mentioned for client representation in Global Legal Chronicle article, “American Metal Technology of Tennessee’s Investment Round” on September 12, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Sean Altschul, Amanda Attenasio, Tyler Cunningham, Alissa Cummo, Alon Harnoy, Danielle Comanducci, and Tanisha Belhom mentioned for client representation in Global Legal Chronicle article, “Big V Property Group’s Acquisition of Lake Pleasant Pavilion in Phoenix, Arizona Metro Area” on September 10, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Roger Maldonado quoted for client representation in Law360 article, “Cookie Co. Buyout Spat Has No Clear Winner, NY Judge Says” on September 1, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Ed Burch quoted for client representation in Daily Report/Law.com article, “’A Morning of Firsts’ Before Georgia Supreme Court: New Attorneys, New Justice, New Chief” on August 23, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears, Ed Wasmuth and Ed Burch, with a quote, mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Ga. Justices Doubt Easement Rights In Development Row” on August 23, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Gemma Patterson hire featured with quote from Ben Graham-Evans in Airfinance Journal article, “Smith Gambrell Russell adds aviation finance lawyer” on August 16, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Moty Ben Yona and SGR mentioned for client representation in New York Business Journal article, “GAIA buys Manhattan Lower East Side apartment building for $14 million” on August 5, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Moty Ben Yona and SGR mentioned for client representation in Real Estate Weekly Deals and Dealmakers article, “GAIA Real Estate Expands Downtown Manhattan Portfolio with Norfolk Street Acquisition” on August 4, 2022. Click HERE to read.


Greg Kirsch quoted in Global Atlanta article, “Nonstop Israel Flights Return to Atlanta After Decade-Long Hiatus” on July 29, 2022. Click HERE to read.


SGR mentioned for client representation in What’s Up Pub article, “Profound Commerce Acquires FBA Capital Management E-commerce Portfolio” on July 28, 2022. Click HERE to read.


Emily Ward interviewed for her involvement with the Atlanta Bar Association in UGA Today Alumni Spotlight article, “Emily Ward: Raising the Bar” on July 27, 2022. Click HERE to read.


Edward Pennington quoted for client representation in Law360 article, “Calif. Judge Clears Odor Eliminator Product Of Infringement” On July 27, 2022. Click HERE to read more (subscription may be required).


SGR mentioned for client representation in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Man Sues Novartis, Claiming ADHD Treatments Caused Enlarged Breasts” on July 22, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Steve Forte and Robert Rees interviewed regarding Robert’s recent hire as SGR’s CHRO in Law360 Pulse article, “Ex-King & Spalding HR Leader Jumps To Smith Gambrell” on July 22, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Robert Rees hire featured in citybiz article, “Smith Gambrell Russell Appoints Robert Rees as Chief Human Resources Officer” on July 21, 2022. Click HERE to read.


Roger Maldonado featured for his appointment as co-chair of the new “Fareness” Blue-Ribbon Panel created by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in Progressive Railroading article, “MTA names co-chairs of fare evasion panel” on July 19, 2022. Click HERE to read.


SGR mentioned for client representation in Magnolia Reporter article, “Superior Pine Products acquires 58,000 acres of South Arkansas, North Louisiana forest land” on July 8, 2022. Click HERE to read.


SGR and Kiyo Kojima, as chair of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, mentioned in Global Atlanta article, “Peace Bell Tower at Carter Center Breaks Ground as Japan Mourns Assassinated Abe” on July 8, 2022. Click HERE to read.


Steve Forte quoted and SGR highlighted for its relocation to new collaborative office space in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Law Firms Revise Office Space With Collaborative Features” on July 7, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Emily Ward highlighted for her recognition the the Georgia Legal Awards for 2022 in Daily Report/Law.com article, “On the Rise” on June 15, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears mentioned as first woman to serve on the Georgia Supreme Court in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Georgia Supreme Court Set to Honor Retired Justice Carol Hunstein With Portrait” on June 13, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR’s rise on the Am Law 200 featured in Daily Report/Law.com article, “These Atlanta Law Firms Moved Up in Am Law 200 Rankings” on May 25, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears quoted in Daily Report/Law.com article, “‘Jan. 6 for the Supreme Court’: Georgia Lawyers Weigh In on SCOTUS Leak, Local Ramifications of Overturning ‘Roe’” on May 4, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR mentioned regarding firm combination with Chicago law firm Figliulo & Silverman in The American Lawyer/Law.com article, “Competition and Talent Pressures Spark Run of Midsize Law Firm Mergers” on May 4, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Adrian Beasley hire featured in Airfinance Journal article, “White & Case’s Beasley joins SGR” on April 28, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Emily Ward highlighted for her recognition as a Georgia Legal Awards “On the Rise” Honoree for 2022 in Daily Report article, “2022 Georgia Legal Awards Honorees Announced” on April 28, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears mentioned as part of the SCAD Museum of Art 10-year anniversary gala host committee in The Savannah Tribune article, “SCAD Museum of Art Celebrates ‘The First Decade’” on April 27, 2022. Click HERE to read.


Adrian Beasley hire featured in citybiz article, “Adrian Beasley Joins Smith Gambrell Russell as Partner” on April 26, 2022. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears essay, My Personal Reflections on the Selection of New Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson” featured in the March/April 2022 issue of The Atlanta Lawyer. Click HERE to read.


SGR highlighted as a tenant in 1105 West Peachtree, winner of Mixed-use Best in Atlanta Awards and one of the largest Atlanta law firms in Atlanta Business Chronicle article, “Best In Atlanta Real Estate: How this Midtown development reflects the flight to quality towers, amenities” on April 15, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR mentioned as a tenant in 1105 West Peachtree in Bisnow article, “Selig’s ‘Midtown Exchange’ To Include Office Tower, Apartments” on April 11, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears interviewed for WABE’s “A Closer Look with Rose Scott: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed to Supreme Court” on April 8, 2022. Click HERE to listen.


Justice Leah Ward Sears interviewed for 11 Alive article, “Former Ga Supreme Court Justice looks to the future | Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation” on April 7, 2022. Click HERE to watch and read.


Matt Borello Jacksonville Bar Association article, “Commentary: Understanding cryptocurrency, NFTs and the blockchain” published in the Jax Daily Record on April 7, 2022. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears mentioned for client representation in McKnights Business Daily News article, “SNF operator ‘strongly disagrees’ with $15.3 million verdict in case involving resident’s death” on April 5, 2022. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears quoted in Law360 article, “Ga. High Court Won’t Hear City Electricity Contract Dispute” on April 1, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears interviewed for Georgia Public Broadcasting, “What about Ketanji Brown Jackson resonates with Leah Ward Sears? Her poise under Senate pressure” on March 24, 2022. Click HERE to listen.


Justice Leah Ward Sears and Sasha Greenberg featured for client representation in Daily Report/Law.com article, “A ‘Gun to the Head’?: Ga. High Court Hears Heated Case With ‘Profound Consequences for Estate Planning'” on March 22, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears featured in SPLC Southern Poverty Law Center article, “Women’s History Month 2022: Inspiring trailblazers, quotes” on March 22, 2022. Click HERE to read.


SGR CMO Tom Helm interviewed regarding his recent hire in Law360 Pulse article, “Smith Gambrell Names Ex-Bryan Cave Exec As New CMO” on March 21, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


William Long and Morgan Manley mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Canadian Entrepreneur Can’t Ditch $4M Kratom Merch IP Fight” on March 18, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


The firm’s combination with Chicago law firm, Figliulo & Silverman, and new Chicago office featured in Law360 Pulse article, “Smith Gambrell Takes Over Figliulo & Silverman In Chicago” on March 15, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Roger Maldonado mentioned in 44th Street News for the unveiling of his portrait as past president of the NY City Bar on March 14, 2022. Click HERE to read.


Tom Hong, Julie Sebastian, Harison Puder, Phillip Hoover, and Brandon Sherlinski mentioned for client representation in Global Legal Chronicle article, “Valmet’s Acquisition of Coldwater Seals” on March 12, 2022. Click HERE to read.


SGR featured regarding firm combination with Chicago law firm Figliulo & Silverman, and new Chicago office in Chicago Law Bulletin article, “Figliulo & Silverman to combine with international firm SGR” on March 11, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears quoted in Law360 article, “Female Black Attys Look To Jackson’s ‘Fresh Perspective’” on March 11, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Steve Forte interviewed regarding the firm’s 2021 success in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Smith Gambrell Sees Revenue and Profit Spike, Combines with Chicago Firm” on March 11, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Jack Hardin featured for his 2022 Buckhead Rotary Club’s Annual Rev. Robert Ross Johnson Humanitarian Award in Marietta Daily Journal Northside Neighbor article, “Gateway Center co-founder and Atlanta humanitarian Jack Hardin recognized for work fighting homelessness” on March 10, 2022. Click HERE to read.


SGR mentioned for client representation in CAPA-Centre for Aviation article, “Aergo Capital completes sale and leaseback with Porter Aviation for five Dash 8-400 aircraft” on March 7, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Sarah Gordon and Emily Ward mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Lab Maker Settles Trade Secrets Suit Against Ex-Executive” on March 7, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR mentioned for client representation in Latin Lawyer article, “Deal of the Year: the shortlists for disputes, regulatory and restructuring” on March 4, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears mentioned in Atlanta Journal-Constitution article, “MARTA takes step to find new CEO’” on March 3, 2022. Click HERE to read.


SGR mentioned for client representation in Asian Aviation article, “Aergo announces deals with easyJet, AviaAM Leasing” on February 27, 2022. Click HERE to read.


Emily Ward included for her partnership promotion in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s “Newsmakers” on February 27, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR mentioned for client representation in CAPA-Centre for Aviation article, “Aergo Capital enters sale and leaseback for three new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with Lynx Air” on February 16, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR highlighted for its relocation to new office space in 1105 West Peachtree in Law360 Pulse article, “Barnes & Thornburg Heading To New Atlanta Office” on February 14, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR mentioned for client representation in Asian Aviation article, “Aergo delivers 2 B737-8 aircraft to Batik Air Malaysia” on February 11, 2022. Click HERE to read.


Ellen Fontanella featured for her partnership promotion in South Florida Business Journal’s “People on the Move” on February 9, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR mentioned for client representation in CAPA-Centre for Aviation article, “Silver Airways raises USD50m of new capital” on February 9, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Emily Ward featured for her partnership promotion in Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “People on the Move” on February 9, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR mentioned for client representation in CAPA-Centre for Aviation article, “Aergo Capital delivers DHC-8-Q400 to Avanti Air” on February 7, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears interviewed for The National Law Review podcast, “Bouncing Back: A Chat with Justice Ward Sears” on February 4, 2022. Click HERE to listen.


SGR highlighted as a tenant in 1105 West Peachtree in Atlanta Business Chronicle article, “Midtown’s allure sparks record growth” on February 4, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR mentioned for SGR Labs initiative in The American Lawyer/Law.com article, “Am Law 200 Firm Finds Fresh Use For AI: Attorneys’ Budgeting” on January 25, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


William Long and Morgan Manley mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Ga. Judge Frees Execs From $4.2M Kratom Products IP Fight” on January 25, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR included as one of eight Atlanta-based law firms with attorneys in Miami in Daily Report/Law.com article, “King & Spalding Isn’t the Only Atlanta Firm Eyeing South Florida’s Booming Economy” on January 25, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR mentioned for client representation in Illinois News Today article, “Utopia Boards Sci-Fi Drama; Fictionz Podcast ‘Bleed’; Ira Levy New Company — North America Briefs” on January 12, 2022. Click HERE to read.


Ben Graham-Evans co-authored article, “Cut-Through Clauses in Aviation Insurance and Reinsurance Policies” published in Air and Space Law, Issue 1 in January 2022. Click HERE to read the extract.


SGR mentioned for client representation in Central Recorder article, “Utopia Boards Sci-Fi Drama ‘Saul At Night’ Kentucker Audley” on January 12, 2022. Click HERE to read.


SGR mentioned for client representation in Illinois News Today article, “Utopia board sci-fi drama “Sole of the Night” with Kentucker Audrey – Deadline” on January 12, 2022. Click HERE to read.


Ellen Fontanella and Emily Ward featured for their partnership promotions in Law360 Pulse article, “Smith Gambrell Russell Promotes 2 Partners In Southeast” on January 7, 2022. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears mentioned as an attendee of a partnership welcome event in Decaturish.com article, “Biz bits: Davis Bozeman Johnson Law names new partner, Berkadia announces equity partner” on January 4, 2022. Click HERE to read.


SGR mentioned regarding firm combination with Rogers & Hardin in Bloomberg Law article, “Law Firm Mergers Continued Slow Going in Pandemic Stricken 2021” on January 3, 2022. Click HERE to read.


SGR’s Trust the Leaders magazine article, “Desperately Seeking Certainty: Considerations for Office Landlords and Tenants” by Linda Koffman, Michael Manzi, and James Porter republished in Apartment Age magazine’s January 2022 issue. Click HERE to read page 67.


 

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