Meredith Hobbs
Meredith Hobbs writes about the Atlanta legal community and the business of law. Contact her at [email protected] or 404.419.2837. On Twitter: @MeredithHobbs.
January 11, 2021 | Daily Report Online
Greenberg Entertainment Shareholder Resigns, a Year After Sexual Harassment Claims FiledDeborah Dugan, the former head of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, previously alleged that Joel Katz, the founder of Greenberg Traurig's entertainment practice and its Atlanta office, had sexually harassed her.
By Meredith Hobbs
4 minute read
January 08, 2021 | Daily Report Online
2 Democratic Senators Are a 'Game Changer' in Georgia for Judiciary PicksDays after the U.S. Senate runoff election, several Georgia lawyers weighed in on what's to come. "This is massive in terms of placing progressive judges on the bench in Georgia," said attorney Eric Teusink.
By Meredith Hobbs
8 minute read
January 08, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Hire Up: Big Law's First 2021 Hires Focus on Government Compliance, Deal PracticesDavis Polk, White & Case, Nixon Peabody and Davis Wright & Tremaine all added talent in compliance, regulatory and enforcement in New York and Washington, D.C.
By Meredith Hobbs
6 minute read
January 07, 2021 | Daily Report Online
Jones Walker Snags Bankruptcy Partner From Taylor English—and Other 'On the Move' NewsJohn Mills joined Jones Walker as a partner, while Nelson Mullins added M&A partner Joel Hughey from Eversheds Sutherland.
By Meredith Hobbs
4 minute read
January 07, 2021 | Pro Mid Market
As Midsize Firms Recruit More Diverse Associates, Retention Remains an IssueSeveral midsize firms have made significant advances in increasing the diversity of their young legal talent, but it's still a work in progress.
By Meredith Hobbs
7 minute read
January 05, 2021 | Daily Report Online
Troutman Gains Former US Attorney for Georgia's Middle DistrictCharlie Peeler joined Troutman Pepper's white-collar practice Monday—the same day that BJay Pak resigned as U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia.
By Meredith Hobbs
5 minute read
January 04, 2021 | Daily Report Online
King & Spalding, Choosing Continuity, Reelects Longtime Leader for New TermThe firm signaled that it is opting for continuity and stability during an uncertain time. The firm is also reelecting a leader who has focused on increasing its lawyer head count outside its Atlanta headquarters.
By Meredith Hobbs
3 minute read
December 30, 2020 | The American Lawyer
2021 Forecast: Tax Attorneys Will Be in High Demand Thanks to the Pandemic and a New President"The outlook for tax is busy," says David Schnabel, the head of Davis Polk & Wardwell's tax practice, in part because changes from the 2017 tax cuts are still being digested. A new administration will only bolster demand.
By Meredith Hobbs
4 minute read
December 29, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Barnes & Thornburg Gives $50K to DeKalb Youth Pre-Trial Diversion ProgramChief Judge Asha Jackson of DeKalb County Superior Court, formerly a Barnes & Thornburg partner, started Project Pinnacle a decade ago to offer a second chance to nonviolent offenders under age 25.
By Meredith Hobbs
3 minute read
December 29, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Atlanta's 2020 Crop of New Firm Leaders Navigated the UnexpectedBryan Cave Leighton Paisner; Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Smith; and Fisher Phillips named new local office leaders, and two midsize Atlanta firms named new managing partners.
By Meredith Hobbs
9 minute read
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