ATLANTA (May 21, 2021) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that Partner Roger Juan Maldonado was honored during the New York City Bar’s 15th Lawyer Assistance Committee Volunteer Appreciation Celebration held virtually on May 20, 2021. As the 68th President of the City Bar, Mr. Maldonado was an enthusiastic supporter of the Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP). LAP has been helping lawyers with alcohol/substance use issues, depression and mental health disorders, stress and other challenges as never before throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. A Partner in SGR’s New York Litigation Practice, Mr. Maldonado has a more than… Read more

ATLANTA (May 20, 2021) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce the attorneys and practices selected for inclusion in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The prestigious legal guide, published annually by London-based Chambers & Partners, identifies leading lawyers and law firm practices based on interviews conducted by Chambers researchers with thousands of attorneys and their clients. Chambers USA recognized SGR in following 11 practice areas, as noted, in District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, New York, or USA – Nationwide: Construction – Georgia (Band 3) Construction – New York (Band 4)… Read more

ATLANTA (May 18, 2021) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized by The American Lawyer as a 2021 Am Law 200 firm for the seventh consecutive year. Once again, SGR improved its standing on the list by advancing two spots from 2020, as a result of the firm’s continuing growth. The Am Law 200, a ranking of the 200 highest-grossing law firms in the United States, is reported by ALM business of law journalists and researchers. The list is published annually with a first portion, the Am Law 100, followed… Read more

ATLANTA (May 11, 2021) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that the firm served as legal counsel to Whitaker-Taylor, a human resources (HR) technology company based in North America and the Netherlands, in its acquisition by HR Path, a global leader and expert in the field of HR. Whitaker-Taylor’s expertise in SAP SuccessFactors will enhance HR Path’s SAP HR service offerings and capabilities. This acquisition is the first investment of HR Path’s recent $136 million financing plan to continue its international growth and expand its value proposition within the company’s current footprint in the United… Read more

ATLANTA (May 10, 2021) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that the firm served as legal counsel to Aptitude Health Holdings, LLC (Aptitude Health), a global healthcare company, in a merger transaction whereby Linden Capital Partners (Linden), a Chicago-based healthcare private equity firm acquired a majority interest in Aptitude Health. The transaction closed May 3, 2021. The primary SGR Legal Team included Partner Jonathan Minnen, Partner Tom Hong, and Associates Heiko Gruenwald and Hen Feder in the Mergers & Acquisitions Practice. Partners Susan Atkinson in the Health Care Practice, Brandon Sherlinski in the Employee Benefits… Read more

ATLANTA (May 5, 2021) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce the firm served as legal counsel to Big V Property Group in its recent acquisition of The Rim, the largest outdoor shopping center in Texas, from Hines, a privately owned global real estate investment, development and management firm. The power center acquisition is one of the largest retail deals completed in the United States over the last year. The transaction closed May 5, 2021. Located in one of San Antonio’s most desirable growth areas, The Rim is an outdoor shopping center with 2 million square… Read more

ATLANTA (April 23, 2021) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that Partners Elizabeth Borland (Copyright star, Patent star, Trademark star), Dale Lischer (Patent star), J. Rodgers Lunsford III (Trademark star), and Edward Pennington (Patent star) have been recognized in the 2021 Edition of IP STARS. Additionally, SGR has been recognized as a firm in the Georgia and Washington, D.C jurisdictions. IP STARS is the leading specialist guide to IP law firms and practitioners worldwide. Managing IP’s legal directory has evolved over the years: the publication started in 1994 but was rebranded in 2013 as IP… Read more

ATLANTA (April 27, 2021) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce the addition of Jason P. Huff and Mickey L. Jett to the firm’s Global Transport Group. Mr. Huff, partner, and Mr. Jett, counsel, join SGR from King & Spalding’s Charlotte, North Carolina office where their practice focused on rail and aviation industry transactions. As a partner in the Global Transport Group, Jason Huff represents banks, financial institutions, equipment finance companies, lenders, borrowers, lessors, lessees, and other parties involved in the transportation industry in leveraged finance, acquisition finance, and other transactions. He has wide-ranging experience representing… Read more

ATLANTA (April 27, 2021) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce the two attorneys that have been selected to the 2021 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. The SGR attorney in the Washington, D.C. office selected to the 2021 Super Lawyers list and his specified area of practice: Edward A. Pennington (Intellectual Property Litigation) The SGR attorney in the Washington, D.C. office selected to the 2021 Rising Stars… Read more

ATLANTA (April 20, 2021) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that attorney Emily C. Ward has been elected treasurer of the Atlanta Bar Association for a term beginning June 1 through May 31, 2022. Ms. Ward was previously Member-at-Large of the Board of Directors. An associate in SGR’s Litigation Practice, Ms. Ward’s practice concentrates on white-collar defense and civil litigation including healthcare, business, and environmental litigation, as well as administrative and regulatory matters. In addition to her involvement with the Atlanta Bar, Ms. Ward is active with the American Bar Association, the State Bar of… Read more