ATLANTA (November 2, 2016) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that Partner Katharine Rowe has been named Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience. Ms. Rowe is also a member of the Whitney Research Village/Housing Committee. As Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees, Ms. Rowe assists the Chair in implementing the initiatives of the Executive Director and the Board of Trustees. In addition, she helps identify potential new board members and engages in fundraising efforts to support the Whitney Lab’s goals. Ms. Rowe is the section head of the… Read more

ATLANTA (November 1, 2016) – Law firm Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that the firm has been named among the “Best Law Firms” for 2017 by U.S. News – Best Lawyers ranked nationally and in Atlanta, Jacksonville and New York City, including nine “Tier 1” rankings. The rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and attorney evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firm submissions. Clients were asked to provide feedback on firm practice groups, addressing expertise, responsiveness,… Read more

ATLANTA (October 27, 2016) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that Alyson Graham has been selected for the seventh class of the Philanthropic Advisor Leadership Institute (PALI), part of the Balser Professional Advisors Council. The Balser Professional Advisors Council is collaboration between the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, and United Way of Greater Atlanta. PALI provides financial, legal and accounting professionals with training designed to better educate them on incorporating charitable planning into their professional practice. The purpose of PALI is to deepen participants’ understanding of how values motivate… Read more

ATLANTA (October 18, 2016) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce the firm served as legal counsel to State Bank & Trust Company in the closing of a $29,230,000.00 syndicated construction loan to Braves Entertainment Company, LLC. The co-lender was Atlantic Capital Bank, N.A. The loan will finance the construction of the Braves entertainment district which includes a 76,000-square-foot office building, 53,000-square-foot Roxy Theatre to be operated by Live Nation, 16,000 square feet of retail and a 400 space parking deck at The Battery Atlanta as part of the new Atlanta Braves SunTrust Park development. The… Read more

ATLANTA (September 16, 2016) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that former Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears has joined the firm as a Partner in the Business Litigation and Appellate Practices. “We are thrilled to have Justice Sears join our firm,” said Stephen Forte, SGR’s chairman and managing partner. “Not only is Justice Sears a preeminent attorney and jurist, she also possesses the leadership qualities that enhance the culture and profile of our law firm. Our clients locally, nationally, and internationally will benefit from her expertise.” Following her retirement as Chief Justice… Read more

ATLANTA (August 22, 2016) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce its partnership with Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School’s Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) for the 2016-2017 school year. This is the second year SGR has partnered with the three-year-old program. The objective of the CWSP is to help students envision a future that includes a college degree and a successful professional career and to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to realize that vision. “SGR is proud of our continued partnership with Cristo Rey’s Corporate Work Study Program which enables the students… Read more