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.
July 13, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Kilpatrick Gains Former Corporate Leader from Dentons—And Other 'On the Move' NewsMick Cochran, the new co-chair of Kilpatrick's private equity team, said he's observed a recent uptick in deal activity and he expects that to increase in the second half of the year.
By Meredith Hobbs
6 minute read
July 10, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Preferred Apartment Communities Co-Founder Joins DentonsLenny Silverstein is returning to law practice after 14 years running Preferred Apartment Communities.
By Meredith Hobbs
5 minute read
July 09, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Georgia Legal Aid Groups Turn to PPP LoansFunding cuts and a dip in court fees forced the public interest firms to protect jobs with funds from the Paycheck Protection Program.
By Meredith Hobbs
2 minute read
July 09, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Atlanta Firms Have Used PPP Loans to Preserve Jobs, Restore PayFrom Am Law 200 firms to personal injury shops, dozens of law firms in Georgia applied for loans, some using it to make their employees whole after pay cuts.
By Meredith Hobbs
6 minute read
July 07, 2020 | Daily Report Online
FisherBroyles Gains Media Law Partner From Duane MorrisVeteran media lawyer Cynthia Counts said FisherBroyles "affords greater flexibility and autonomy for me and my practice."
By Meredith Hobbs
4 minute read
July 06, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Parker Hudson's New Leader Aims to Increase Diversity and Keep GrowingHarrison Roberts said his immediate initiatives for the 75-lawyer firm are to diversify its partnership and maintain a strong culture of client service through the uncertainty of the pandemic.
By Meredith Hobbs
5 minute read
July 01, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Troutman Pepper Merger Goes Live, Even as Pandemic Keeps New Colleagues ApartThe pandemic-induced shutdown has been the greatest immediate challenge for the Troutman Pepper merger, said the firm's vice chair, Thomas Gallagher.
By Meredith Hobbs
8 minute read
June 30, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Growing in Chicago, Eversheds Sutherland Adds 3 Real Estate LawyersDespite the real estate industry slump, the three lawyers remain busy, said Chicago partner-in-charge Marc Benjamin.
By Meredith Hobbs
4 minute read
June 29, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Morris Manning's Yates Tapped to Lead Woodruff Arts Center's FundraisingJohn Yates is "a powerhouse in fundraising who is ideal to help us strategize, pursue our goals and rebuild," said the Woodruff's president and CEO, Doug Shipman.
By Meredith Hobbs
3 minute read
June 29, 2020 | The American Lawyer
The Crisis Forced Firm Leaders to React, but Simon Malko Is Being ProactiveThe Morris, Manning & Martin leader's time was consumed by immediate concerns when the pandemic hit, but now he's able to think more strategically about opportunities for the Atlanta-based firm.
By Meredith Hobbs
7 minute read
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