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.

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August 05, 2020 | Daily Report Online

GTLA Announces New LEAD Class of 18 Up-and-Comers

The young trial lawyers selected for GTLA's leadership training program are a geographically diverse group.

By Meredith Hobbs

2 minute read

July 31, 2020 | Daily Report Online

New African American Bar Leader Is Mobilizing Lawyers to Fight '3 Pandemics'

Atlanta trial lawyer C.K. Hoffler, the new president of the National Bar Association, is leading a fight against COVID-19, police brutality and voter suppression.

By Meredith Hobbs

7 minute read

July 30, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Ogletree Adds $10K Bonus for Associates Hitting 1,700 Hours This Year

Paycuts that took effect in May remain in place, but Ogletree has announced a new $10,000 performance bonus this year for associates hitting 1,700 billable hours and counsel making their annual hours targets.

By Meredith Hobbs

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July 28, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Rural Georgia's 'Legal Deserts' Are Further Stressed by Pandemic

At an ABA panel about rural lawyers, Lauren Sudeall of GSU Law's Center for Access to Justice said rural Georgia has 65% of the state's population but only about one-third of its lawyers.

By Meredith Hobbs

7 minute read

July 23, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Law Firms Deferring First-Year Associates Eye Legal Aid Positions for Fall

Greenberg Traurig and Kilpatrick Townsend are sending deferred first-year associates to Atlanta Legal Aid in the fall to gain some hands-on experience.

By Meredith Hobbs

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July 22, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Georgia State Court Judges' Leader Expects Uptick in Civil Litigation Pace

Judge Wes Tailor declined to predict when civil trials will restart but forecast that statewide filing deadlines reinstated July 14 will get cases moving faster.

By Meredith Hobbs

7 minute read

July 20, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Hinshaw Opens New Orleans Office With 5 Partners From McGlinchey

The group serves lenders for consumer finance compliance and litigation, and handles consumer and commercial bankruptcies, workouts and other distressed debt issues.

By Meredith Hobbs

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July 16, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Atlanta Legal Aid Kicks Off Annual Campaign as Need Spikes

The group has received a fivefold increase in calls from people having trouble obtaining unemployment benefits, and domestic violence and eviction cases are accelerating.

By Meredith Hobbs

4 minute read

July 16, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Necessity Begets Innovation: How Law Firms Adapted to Virtual Summer Associate Plans

Drew Eckl devised a new virtual assignment system, while Swift Currie has summer associates come into the office—with lots of social distancing.

By Meredith Hobbs

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