Roger Maldonado quoted in the New York State governor’s website announcement, “Governor Hochul Announces MTA Solicitation for Secure, Accessible and Modern Fare Gates for the Future of the Subway System” on December 26, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Steve O’Day quoted in E&E News article, “‘We’re in for some big changes’: Takeaways from 2023’s environmental law battles” on December 22, 2023. Click HERE to read. Also reprinted in POLITICO Pro.
Pete Silverman and Alex Pabon mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Resort Co. Must Face TCPA Claims, Ill. Judge Rules” on December 21, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Steve Forte interviewed regarding 2023 in Law360 Pulse article, “Ga. Firm Leaders Feeling Bullish Moving Into 2024” on December 18, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Dylan Smith quoted in ABC 7 Chicago article, “Jury gets case in trial of former Alderman Ed Burke” on December 18, 2023. Click HERE to read.
SGR included in Daily Report/Law.com article, “‘Not A Lot of Deal Work’: Law Firms Add More Litigators Compared With Corporate Laterals” on December 13, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Rich Traub quoted in MarketWatch article, “Macy’s real estate alone is worth nearly $3 billion more than investors’ bid, these analysts say” on December 12, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Dylan Smith quoted in Chicago Tribune article, “Calling FBI mole Danny Solis to testify could be risky, ‘blow back’ on ex-Ald. Ed Burke’s defense in… corruption case experts say” on December 9, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Recent patent team hires, Jerry Liu and Coby Henry, featured in the Daily Report article, “On the Move: Arnall Expands Environmental Practice, Barnes & Thornburg Recruits From Nashville Rivals” on December 8, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Hires of Jerry Liu and Coby Henry featured with quotes in Law360 Pulse article, “Smith Gambrell Hires 2 IP Pros To Join Atlanta Office” on December 6, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
SGR mentioned for its combination with Freeborn & Peters in Law360 article, “Ulmer & Berne, Greensfelder Hemker To Create 275-Atty Firm” on December 5, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Tom Bever and Cole McFerren mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Trump Shouldn’t Go To Trial In Ga. Until After Term, Atty Says” on December 1, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Rich Traub interviewed in Scotsman Guide article, “Q&A: Richard Traub, Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP. Employees still wield power in the back-to-office debate” in December 2023 issue. Click HERE to read.
Adam Toosley quoted in Turnarounds & Workouts article, “Key Issues in WeWork” in the November 2023 issue. Click HERE to read (The latest issue of Turnarounds & Workouts is available at www.turnaroundsworkouts.com.)
Kathy Zickert mentioned for client representation and Kirk Fjelstul quoted in Law360 article, “Ga. Judge Considers Whether To Keep $5B Rivian Suit Alive” on November 17, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Tom Bever and Cole McFerren mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Ga. Judge Issues Protective Order In Trump Election Case” on November 16, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Rob Remar and Monica Witte mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Judge Pauses Ga. City’s ‘Forever Chemicals’ Suit” on November 16, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Tom Bever and Cole McFerren mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Defense Atty Admits To Leaking Videos In Ga. Election Case” on November 15, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Amy Buice article, “Young Thug Case Spotlights Debate Over Lyric Admissibility” published in Law360 Expert Analysis on November 13, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Mike Whitty interviewed for Thompson Reuters Practical Law article, “Expert Q&A on Generative AI and LLMs for Estate Planners” on November 10, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Jim Figliulo quoted in Law360 article, “What The MLB Antitrust Settlement Leaves In Its Wake” on November 9, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Peter Rho hire featured in Law360 Pulse article, “Smith Gambrell Adds Buchalter Atty As Korea Leader In LA” on November 2, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Edward D. Burch Jr., Justice Leah Ward Sears, and Edward H. Wasmuth Jr. mentioned for client representation in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Contractual Liability Window Challenged to Supreme Court of Georgia” on October 30, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
SGR featured for firm’s sponsorship of the Annual Florida/Georgia-Hulsey-Gambrell Moot Court Competition in Jacksonville Daily Record article, “Gators defeat Bulldogs in the courtroom” on November 3, 2023. Click HERE to read.
SGR mentioned for firm’s sponsorship of the Annual Florida/Georgia-Hulsey-Gambrell Moot Court Competition in The Florida Bar News article, “Smith Hulsey & Busey and Smith Gambrell & Russell Host 43rd Annual Florida-Georgia Moot Court Competition” on November 2, 2023. Click HERE to read.
SGR featured in Chicago Business Journal for the “2023 Deals of the Year” win in the Professional Services category in article, “What Smith, Gambrell & Russell gained in merger with Chicago’s Freeborn & Peters” on November 1, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Erin McAdams Franzblau mentioned for her recent installation as president-elect of the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin’s CDLB People on October 30, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Alan Wachs, Nicole Kalkines, and Jason Stearns mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Insurer Says Cincinnati Owns Part Of $5M Injury Settlement” on October 30, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Erin McAdams Franzblau included for her recent installation as president-elect of the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin article on October 30, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Kathy Zickert quoted in Law360 article, “Old Hospital Can Become Rehab Center Without New Permit” on October 30, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
SGR featured as Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “2023 Deals of the Year” win in the Professional Services category recognizing the April combination with Chicago-based litigation firm Freeborn & Peters, with quotes from Steve Forte and Steve Pearson, in article, “Deals of the Year: SGR, Aprio acquisitions honored” on October 26, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Adam Toosley hire featured in Law360 article, “Ex-Freeborn & Peters Atty Joins Smith Gambrell In Chicago” on October 19, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Eliot Zuckerman article, “NY Co-Ops Must Avoid Pitfalls When Navigating Insurance” published in Law360 Expert Analysis on October 11, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Tom Bever and Cole McFerren mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Here’s Who May Testify In Upcoming Election Lies Trial In Ga.” on October 6, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Yash Dave quoted in Law360 Employment Authority article, “EEOC Harassment Guidance Reflects New Workplace Realities” on October 3, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Peter Crofton quoted in Construction Dive article, “The Dotted Line: How to prepare for Davis-Bacon updates” on September 26, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Michael Kolcun hire featured with Jason Stearns quote, along with Melissa Salsano hire in Law360 Pulse article, “Smith Gambrell Adds Tampa Litigator From Adams And Reese” on September 26, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Melissa Salsano hire highlighted with Peter Crofton quote in Law360 Pulse article, “Smith Gambrell Adds Ex-Dentons Construction Pro In NY, Ga.” on September 21, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Rachel Thomasen hire featured in Airfinance Journal article, “Smith, Gambrell & Russell expands UK presence” on September 20, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Steve O’Day quoted in Reuters article, “California Senate passes climate bill, governor must decide by Oct 14” on September 13, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Steve O’Day Reuters quote referenced in Legal Dive article, “Companies face Scope 3 emissions reporting in Calif. bill heading to Gov.” on September 13, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Steve O’Day quoted in Fox26News and ABC7 articles, “California bill would require companies to include contractor, employee commutes in emissions reports” on September 13, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Jeff Cross interviewed by NewsNation, regarding a prominent antitrust trial, on September 12, 2023. Click HERE to watch.
Steve O’Day Reuters quote referenced in The Baharat Express News article, “California’s climate law authorizes the Senate and Governor Newsom to have the final say” on September 11, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Tom Bever and Cole McFerren referenced for client representation in Law360 article, “Meadows Appeals Trial Court Remand In Ga. Elections Case” on September 11, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Tom Bever and Cole McFerren mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Fulton Commissioners Push To Keep Funding For DA’s Office” on September 8, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Peter Crofton and Yash Dave authored-article, “Explainer: What is the Davis-Bacon Act and how is it changing?” published in International Construction on September 7, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Tom Bever referenced for client representation in Law360 article, “2 Attys In Ga. Trump Election Case Can’t Sever, Judge Says” on September 6, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Justice Leah Ward Sears quoted in The Center for Public Integrity article, “America’s state supreme courts don’t look like America” on September 6, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Tom Bever and Cole McFerren mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Meadows, Eastman Plead Not Guilty In Ga. Election Case” on September 5, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Roland Weekley article, “’Blind Side’ Family Case Is A Cautionary Tale For Attorneys” published in Law360 Expert Analysis on September 1, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Tom Bever referenced for client representation in Law360 article, “Giuliani Pleads Not Guilty In Ga. Election Interference Case” on September 1, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Justice Leah Ward Sears mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “11th Circ. Says Fired Black Coach Must Arbitrate Bias Claims” on August 31, 2023. Click HERE to read more (subscription may be required).
Jim Figiulo and Dylan Smith mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “FTC Pulls Amgen-Horizon Merger Case, Citing Possible Deal” on August 28, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Tom Bever included for client representation in Daily Report/Law.com article, “The Latest Look at All Defense Attorneys and Mug Shots for 19 Defendants in Trump Vote-Racketeering Case” on August 28, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Jim Figiulo and Dylan Smith mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “US Chamber Backs Amgen In FTC’s $27.8B Merger Challenge” on August 29, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Tom Bever mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “All Defendants Are Now Booked In Ga. Elections Case” on August 25, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Kathy Zickert and Kirk Fjelstul mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Ga. County Says Rivian Plant Zoning Challenge Can’t Stand” on August 23, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Tom Bever referenced for client representation in Law360 article, “Giuliani, 6 Others In Election Probe Surrender At Ga. Jail” on August 23, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Tom Bever mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Ex-Trump Atty Booked, Meadows Seeks Pass: Ga. Roundup” on August 22, 2023. Click HERE to read more (subscription may be required).
Tom Bever quoted for client representation in The Huntsville Item article, “Georgia senator charged in Fulton County election indictment faces suspension” on August 21, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Justice Leah Ward Sears quoted for client representation in Law360 article, “11th Circ. Wary Of Keeping Black Coach’s Bias Case In Court” on August 18, 2023. Click HERE to read more (subscription may be required).
David Burge election as chairman of the board of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs announced in “In Other Moves” Daily Report/Law.com article on August 17, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Rich Rivera interviewed as chair of the Mental Health & Wellness of Florida Lawyers Committee in Law360 Pulse article, “‘Florida Mental Health Committee Chair Talks Burnout, Plans” on August 16, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Tom Bever quoted for client representation in Georgia Recorder article, “Georgia Republicans’ mixed reaction to Trump indictment reflects rift in party’s politics” on August 16, 2023. Click HERE to read more.
SGR mentioned for client representation in Railway Gazette International article, “Knorr-Bremse agrees Kiepe Electric sale” on August 15, 2023. Click HERE to read.
SGR mentioned for client representation by Stefan Buske and Tom Hong in Yahoo Finance article, “Heramba to Acquire Kiepe Electric, A Global Leader in Sustainable Urban Transportation” on August 15, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Rich Rivera quoted as chair of the Mental Health & Wellness of Florida Lawyers Committee in The Florida Bar News article, “‘Betterhelp’ Gains Momentum with Florida Lawyers” on August 11, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Roger Maldonado nomination for Lifetime Achievement in the NY Legal Awards mentioned in the New York Law Journal article, “New York Legal Award Honorees Selected for 2023” on August 8, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Rich Rivera featured in Jacksonville Daily Record article, “Rivera appointed chair of TFB committee” on August 8, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Tom Bush published in Dispute Resolution Journal® article, “Delegating Authority to Decide Arbitrability: The Problem with Carve-Outs” in 2023, Vol. 77. Click HERE to read.
Lisa Smith quoted in Habitat Magazine article, “Smoking Marijuana May Be Legal, but Co-op and Condo Boards Can Ban It” on July 27, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
David Doyle, Shelly DeRousse, and Elizabeth Janczak mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “US Foods Says Boston Market Owes $11M For Note Breach” on July 26, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Steve Forte quoted and SGR mentioned regarding its combination with Freeborn & Peters in Law360 Pulse article, “How A Pay Gap Is Driving Law Firm Acquisitions In Chicago” on July 21, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
SGR mentioned for client representation in Aviation News Source article, “JetSmart Airlines takes delivery of 2 A320 aircraft from Aergo Capital” on July 17, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Rob Remar and Monica Witte mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “3M Says Ga. City’s Settlement Bars Class Cert. In PFAS Case” on July 13, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Tawny Mack mentioned for her election as secretary of the Atlanta Chapter of The National Association of Women in Construction in Daily Report/Law.com “On the Move” article on July 12, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
SGR included regarding its combination with Freeborn & Peters in The American Lawyer article, “Law Firm Mergers May Accelerate in Second Half of 2023” on July 3, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
SGR mentioned for its combination with Freeborn & Peters in Above the Law article, “Mergers And Office Openings: UK Firms Seek Growth In The US” on June 30, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Jeff Cross article, “Unfair Competition Under Section 5 of the FTC Act” published in Today’s General Counsel on June 28, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Jeff Rossman, T.J. Sheahan and Ann Zwick mentioned for client representation in Global Legal Chronicle article, “General III, LLC v. City of Chicago” on June 23, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Rich Rivera interviewed on Legal Talk Network Young Lawyer Rising podcast, “Pushing Yourself Too Hard? Your Health And Wellness Matters” on June 22, 2023. Click HERE to listen.
Jeff Rossman, T.J. Sheahan and Gia Colunga mentioned for client representation in Cook County Record article, “Filing: City acting in contempt of court by continuing to deny Southside metal recycling facility permit” on July 19, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Rodgers Lunsford interviewed in Bloomberg Law article, “Narrow ‘Bad Spaniels’ Ruling Leaves Wiggle Room for Lower Courts” on June 16, 2023. Click HERE to read.
SGR mentioned for its increase in profits per equity partner and highest year-to-year increase among all Georgia-based Am Law firms in Daily Report/Law.com article, “A Majority of Georgia’s Biggest Firms Outpaced National Averages for Profits per Partner” on June 13, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
SGR mentioned for its combination with Freeborn & Peters in The Global Legal Post article, “US construction, government contract law specialists Smith Currie and Oles Morrison to combine” on June 13, 2023. Click HERE to read.
SGR included regarding its combination with Freeborn & Peters in Reuters article, “Atlanta, Seattle law firms combine in latest legal industry tie-up” on June 13, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Akiyo Inoko Hewett interviewed on Lawyer on Air podcast, “Self-Branding Through Kindness and Thoughtfulness For Your Successful Career in Law with Akiyo Inoko Hewett” on June 12, 2023. Click HERE to listen.
Roger Maldonado, as co-chair of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) “Fareness” Blue-Ribbon Panel, quoted in The New York Times article, “M.T.A. Looks Beyond Enforcement After $690 Million in Fare Evasion” on June 6, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Aleksas Barauskas hire featured with Steve Brust quoted in Law360 Pulse article, “Smith Gambrell Brings On Ex-Akerman Litigator In Florida” on June 6, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Dr. Stefan Buske mentioned for client representation in Global Legal Chronicle article, “TX Logistik’s Acquisition of 65 Locomotives from Siemens Mobility” on May 29, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
SGR mentioned regarding combination with Chicago-headquartered Freeborn & Peters in The American Lawyer/Law.com article, “In Chicago, Larger Law Firms Were Up and Smaller Firms Slowed Down” on May 26, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Roger Maldonado, as co-chair of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) “Fareness” Blue-Ribbon Panel, mentioned in Spectrum New NY 1 article, “Co-chairs of MTA panel talk about preventing fare evasion” on May 25, 2023. Click HERE to read.
SGR featured for its rapid growth and rise on the Am Law 200 list in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Georgia Law Firms Continue to Climb Am Law 200 Rankings” on May 24, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
SGR, as #169 in the Am Law 200, mentioned in The American Lawyer/Law.com article, “Despite Market Uncertainty, Am Law 200 Firms Are Poised for Growth” on May 23, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Dana Mark quoted in Advisors’ Advice of The New York Community Trust 2022 Annual Report on May 23, 2023. Click HERE to read.
SGR featured for increase in partnership promotions in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Georgia’s Largest Law Firms Saw Surge in New Partner Promotions. Will That Continue?” on May 22, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
SGR’s combination with Freeborn & Peters included in Bloomberg Law article, “Legal Mergers Rise on Firms’ Desire to Take on Biggest Rivals” on May 22, 2023. Click HERE to read.
SGR mentioned for client representation in Progressive Railroading article, “Rail supplier news from Alstom, TiEnergy, NARSTCO, Duos and SGR” on May 19, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Kathy Zickert quoted for client representation in Best of Perimeter article, “Noise concerns aired over Marcus Center expansion” on May 18, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Roger Maldonado, as co-chair of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) “Fareness” Blue-Ribbon Panel, mentioned in Mass Transit magazine article, “MTA loses an estimated $690 million due to fare and toll evasion” on May 18, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Jason Stearns quoted for client representation in Your Observer article, “One Park attorney calls reopened state inquiry ‘baseless’” on May 17, 2023. Click HERE to read.
SGR blog written by Marcie Ernst mentioned, as published on JD Supra, in NPR article, “A ride with Boot Girls, 2 women challenging Atlanta’s parking enforcement industry” in NPR and Georgia Public Broadcasting on May 16, 2023. Click HERE to read.
SGR included as a sponsor of LPC’s Fifth Anniversary event in Real Estate Weekly article, “Logistics Property Company Celebrates Fifth Anniversary Benefiting Make-A-Wish®” on May 10, 2023. Click HERE to read.
SGR’s combination with Chicago-headquartered Freeborn & Peters mentioned in The Legal Intelligencer/Law.com article, “Client Demand, Geographic Convenience Spurs New Weber Gallagher Office in Chicago” on May 3, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
SGR mentioned for client representation in WGXANews article, “Hospital appeals Bibb County jury’s verdict, case returns to Georgia Court of Appeals” on May 3, 2023. Click HERE to read.
The SGR legal team led by Ben Brooks and Rob Remar mentioned for successful client representation in Law360 article, “Ga. Appeals Court Largely OKs Rivian’s EV Plant Deal” on May 1, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Tony Cochran and Emma Cramer article, “The Duty to Supplement Discovery-Avoid Sandbagging” published in Georgia Bar Journal April 2023 issue. Click HERE to read.
The Firm’s growth into Chicago due to combination with Freeborn & Peters included in The American Lawyer/Law.com article, “Nelson Mullins Plants Flag in Chicago Via Another Group Pickup” on April 26 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Kathy Zickert quoted for client representation in Appen Media article, “North Point, Windward development gets green light” on April 25, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Kathy Zickert quoted for client representation in Appen Media article, “Dunwoody planners give nod to Marcus Center expansion” on April 17, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Brandon Sherlinski quoted for his involvement with the 14th annual Hubbard House “Stand up and Stride Domestic Violence Awareness Walk” in News 4 Jax article, “‘I am walking for her’: Woman walks at domestic violence event to keep her sister’s name alive” on April 15, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Tony Cochran mentioned for successful client representation in WGXANews article, “Jury awards former Navicent executive, surgeon almost $5 million in civil suit” on April 14, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Tony Cochran quoted and Sarah Gordon mentioned for successful client representation in Law360 article, “Surgeon Wins $5M Verdict In Ga. County’s Longest Civil Trial” on April 13, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Susan Atkinson, Erin McCallum, and Alessandra Ferrero mentioned for client representation in Global Legal Chronicle article, “AQuity Solutions’ Acquisition of Axea Solutions” on April 7, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Rett Peaden and Andrew Thompson mentioned for client representation in Global Legal Chronicle article, “HTEC’s Acquisition of Vancouver Hydrogen Project from ERCO” on April 6, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
SGR’s official combination with Freeborn & Peters included in Reuters article, “Big law firms quicker to merge in 2023 so far, report shows” on April 4, 2023. Click HERE to read.
The finalization of SGR’s combination with Freeborn & Peters included in JD Journal article, “BIGLAW: Report Indicates Big Law Firms are Merging at a Faster Rate in 2023” on April 4, 2023. Click HERE to read.
SGR’s finalization of the combination with Freeborn & Peters included in Law360 Pulse article, “Two Mid-Law Mergers Reach Completion” on April 4, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
SGR’s combination with Freeborn & Peters included in The American Lawyer/Law.com article, “As Big Law Merger Momentum Continues, Armstrong Teasdale Combines With Chicago Boutique” on April 3, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
The Firm’s combination with Freeborn & Peters included in Law360 Pulse article, “Large Law Firm M&A Returned With A Bang In First Quarter” on April 3, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Steve Forte interviewed regarding the firm’s 2022 success in The American Lawyer/Law.com article, “Mergers Help Smith Gambrell Grow Revenue by Record 15.5%” on March 31, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Justice Leah Ward Sears mentioned for her appointment in 11Alive article, “Governor appoints commissions to review possible suspensions for indicted Douglas County officials” on March 22, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Justice Leah Ward Sears mentioned for her appointment in Fox 5 Atlanta article, “Review committees appointed after Douglas County commissioner, chair, tax commissioner indicted” on March 21, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Justice Leah Ward Sears mentioned for her appointment to a three-person commission in Douglas County Sentinel article, “Kemp appoints commissions to determine if Douglas officials should be suspended” on March 21, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Kathy Zickert and Kirk Fjelstul mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Georgia Judge Clears Path For $5 Billion Rivian Plant” on March 17, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Steve Fox interviewed and quoted for his recent hire in Law360 Pulse article, “Smith Gambrell Adds Atty From Goldman Sachs Unit” on March 15, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
The news of SGR’s combination with Freeborn & Peters mentioned in Bloomberg Law article, “McGuireWoods ‘Aggressively’ Seeks Merger Partner, Chairman Says” on March 13, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Kathy Zickert quoted and Kirk Fjelstul mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “$5B Rivian Site Developer Hits Neighbors With Counterclaims” on March 10, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
SGR’s combination with Freeborn & Peters included in Bloomberg Law article, “ArentFox Schiff Merger Beats Predicted Growth in Work, Firm Says” on March 7, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Rich Rivera quoted in ABA Journal article, “How young attorneys are shaking up law firm culture” on March 6, 2023. Click HERE to read.
SGR included for six partnership promotions in Atlanta office in Law360 Pulse article, “Mid-Law Partner Classes Growing Fast In Southeast States” on February 3, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
SGR included for nine U.S.-based partnership promotions in Law360 Pulse article, “How 3 Mid-Law Firms Grew Their Partner Ranks” on February 3, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Jennifer Lawson featured and quoted in The Florida Bar News article, “Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Office’s Partnership With FAWL is Paying Dividends For Older Youth In Care” on March 1, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Steve Forte quoted in ALM/Law.com article, “Attorney Compensation: Flush With Cash or Pulling Back?” on February 24, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Rett Peaden, Audria Crain, Mina Zhan, Kiyo Kojima, Brandon Sherlinski, Michael Riesen, David Thunhorst, Eadaoin Waller, Susan Atkinson, and Phillip Hoover mentioned for client representation in Global Legal Chronicle article, “CAIRE’s Acquisition of MGC Diagnostics” on February 21, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Dana Richens mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Woman Seeks To Keep Ga. Hotel Sex Trafficking Suit Alive” on February 17, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
SGR mentioned for client representation in SP’s Aviation article, “Aventure Aviation Acquires Seven Boeing 737ngs From Westjet Airlines” on February 16, 2023. Click HERE to read.
SGR’s combination with Freeborn & Peters news featured in Law360 Pulse article, “Early 2023 Mergers Indicate Mid-Law Interest In Combos” on February 16, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Dana Richens mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Georgia Hotel Operator Moves To Dodge Sex Trafficking Suit” on February 13, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Rebecca Kaiser Fournier mentioned for client representation with Elizabeth Borland in Law360 article, “Cannabis Product Maker Stole Trademark, Vitamin Co. Says” on February 8, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Justice Leah Ward Sears mentioned for participation in LESSONS from Leaders podcast in Atlanta Daily World article, “’Black History Month: Atlanta Business League Honors Thomas W. Dortch, Jr.” on February 7, 2023. Click HERE to read.
Tony Cochran interviewed as part of Super Lawyers magazine Georgia issue article, “Going 20 For 20” in February 2023. Click HERE to read pages 24-29.
Dana Richens mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Ramada Claims No Liability For Sex Trafficking At Ga. Hotel” on February 3, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
The Firm’s combination with Freeborn & Peters with quote from Steve Brust featured in Jacksonville Daily Record article, “Smith, Gambrell & Russell and Freeborn & Peters combine” on February 3, 2023. Click HERE to read.
The news of the Firm’s combination with Freeborn & Peters included in JD Journal Legal News article, “Clark Hill Expands in Philadelphia with Law Firm Merger” on February 3, 2023. Click HERE to read.
The Firm’s combination with Freeborn & Peters included in Reuters article, “Detroit’s Clark Hill expands in Philly with latest law firm merger” on February 1, 2023. Click HERE to read.
The news of SGR’s combination with Freeborn & Peters included in JD Journal Legal News article, “Atlanta and Chicago Law Firms Join Forces in the Latest Legal Industry Merger Trend” on February 1, 2023. Click HERE to read.
SGR’s combination with Freeborn & Peters news featured in Law360 Pulse article, “Smith Gambrell, Freeborn Eye UK Growth In Merger” on February 1, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
The Firm’s combination with Freeborn & Peters included in The American Lawyer/Law.com article, “Chasing Net Growth, Law Firms Look to ‘Mergers of Magnitude’” on February 1, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
The news of the Firm’s combination with Freeborn & Peters included in Reuters article, “Law firm tie-ups continue with Haynes and Boone combination” on January 31, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
The Firm’s combination with Freeborn & Peters included in Law360 Pulse article, “Why BigLaw Is Rushing To Get Bigger In 2023” on January 30, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
SGR’s press release regarding its combination with Freeborn Peters featured in Global Legal Chronicle article, “Smith Gambrell Russell and Freeborn & Peters Announced Their Combination” on January 30, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Lisa Smith quoted in New York Times Ask Real Estate article, “The Apartment Building Next Door Won’t Shut Up!” on January 28, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Canadian Lawyer article, “US firms Smith Gambrell Russell and Freeborn & Peters are merging, to create a new global firm” republished in Australasian Lawyer on January 27, 2023. Click HERE to read.
SGR’s announcement of its combination with Freeborn & Peters highlighted in Canadian Lawyer article, “US firms Smith Gambrell Russell and Freeborn & Peters are merging, to create a new global firm” on January 27, 2023. Click HERE to read.
The Firm’s combination with Freeborn Peters mentioned Big Law Business column in Bloomberg Law article, “For Growth’s Sake, That’s What Law Firm Mergers Are All About” on January 26, 2023. Click HERE to read.
SGR’s lease in Midtown Atlanta’s 1105 West Peachtree alongside Google mentioned in Urbanize Atlanta article, “Fresh renderings: Stratus Midtown (still) aims to inject art, commerce” on January 26, 2023. Click HERE to read.
The news of SGR’s combination with Chicago-based Freeborn & Peters featured with Partner Jason Stearns interview and quotes from Steve Forte and Joe McCullough in Tampa Business Journal article, “Atlanta law firm expands to Tampa through national merger deal” on January 25, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
The combination with Freeborn & Peters news listed in “Industry Buzz” in The Daily Docket newsletter by Reuters and Westlaw on January 25, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
The Firm’s combination with Freeborn & Peters featured in The Global Legal Post article, “Atlanta, Chicago law firms announce merger to create AmLaw 150” on January 25, 2023. Click HERE to read.
SGR’s announcement of its combination with Freeborn & Peters featured in ABA Journal article, “Atlanta-based Smith Gambrell’s merger will produce nearly 400-lawyer firm” on January 25, 2023. Click HERE to read.
The news of SGR’s combination with Chicago-based Freeborn & Peters highlighted in Atlanta Business Chronicle article, “Smith, Gambrell & Russell to have 400 attorneys after merger” on January 25, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
The announcement of SGR’s combination with Freeborn & Peters featured in Atlanta Journal-Constitution article, “Atlanta-based Smith, Gambrell & Russell merges with Chicago law firm” on January 25, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
The Firm’s announcement of its combination with Freeborn & Peters featured in Reuters article, “Atlanta, Chicago law firms merge as legal industry tie-ups gain steam” on January 25, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
SGR and Dr. Stefan Buske, Sasha Greenberg, Gareth Hawes, Austin Hemmer, Edward Heppt, Mickey Jett, Indhira LaPuma, Jennifer Lawson, Tawny Mack, Erin McCallum, and Monica Witte featured for partnership promotions in Global Legal Chronicle article, “Smith Gambrell Russell Elects 11 Attorneys Across 6 Offices and 6 Practice Areas” on January 25, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
SGR’s announcement of its combination with Freeborn & Peters featured in citybiz article, “Smith Gambrell Russell And Freeborn & Peters To Combine, Creating Global AmLaw 150 Firm” on January 25, 2023. Click HERE to read.
The Businesswire of SGR’s combination with Freeborn & Peters featured in Bloomberg Law article, “Wake Up Call: SGR, Freeborn Merger to Create 400 Lawyer Firm” on January 25, 2023. Click HERE to read.
The Firm’s announcement of its combination with Freeborn & Peters featured in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin article, “Freeborn & Peters to combine with SGR to make 400-attorney firm” on January 24, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
The news of SGR’s combination with Freeborn & Peters featured in Attorney at Law Magazine article, “Smith Gambrell Russell and Freeborn & Peters to Combine, Creating Global AmLaw 150 Firm” on January 25, 2023. Click HERE to read.
SGR’s ALM/Law.com interview with Steve Forte, re-published in Daily Report/Law.com article “Atlanta’s Smith Gambrell Merging With Chicago’s Freeborn & Peters to Create 400-Lawyer Firm” article on January 24, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
The announcement of SGR’s combination with Freeborn & Peters featured in Law360 article, “Freeborn & Peters To Combine With Smith Gambrell In March” on January 24, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
SGR’s announcement of its combination with Freeborn & Peters, along with interview with Steve Forte, published in ALM/Law.com article, “Smith Gambrell Merging With Freeborn & Peters to Create 400-Lawyer Firm” on January 24, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Lisa Smith quoted in New York Times Ask Real Estate article, “Can My Building Ban Incense Even if It’s a Religious Ritual?” on January 20, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Kathy Zickert quoted and mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Ga. Judge Nixes Residents’ Suit Over $5B Rivian Plant” on January 12, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
SGR featured for partnership promotions in Law360 Pulse article, “Smith Gambrell Russell Names 11 Partners In Largest Promo Class” on January 10, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).
Chris Schulte mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “ Judge Partially OKs Co.’s H-2B Request, Chides DOL’s Denial” on January 3, 2023. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).