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.
February 19, 2020 | Daily Report Online
How Can Big Law Overcome Its Persistent Diversity Problem?At a Baker & Hostetler event, Beverly Tatum, president emerita of Spelman College, made concrete suggestions for recruitment strategies.
By Meredith Hobbs
4 minute read
February 14, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Ogletree Deakins Names New Atlanta LeaderPatrick Clark, the new managing shareholder for Ogletree's Atlanta headquarters office, succeeds Greg Hare, who has returned to his practice after five years in the role.
By Meredith Hobbs
2 minute read
February 13, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Kilpatrick Boosted Revenue, Profit in 'Best Year Ever'Chairman Henry Walker said net income exceeded budget by 20%.
By Meredith Hobbs
6 minute read
February 12, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Miller & Martin Lands Former Prosecutor From Hardwick Trial TeamLynsey Barron said she left an in-house position at UPS partly for the chance to work with Danny Griffin, who heads Miller & Martin's white-collar defense practice.
By Meredith Hobbs
4 minute read
February 10, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Barnes & Thornburg Adds Entertainment Lobbyist and Tax Team—and Other 'On the Move' NewsMcGuireWoods Consulting and Taylor English Duma have also added local lobbyists to their government affairs teams.
By Meredith Hobbs
6 minute read
February 07, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Parker Poe Moves Into Larger Digs in Anticipation of Atlanta ExpansionThe Carolina firm has taken almost a full floor of space in the heart of Midtown Atlanta, with a goal of building a full-service location.
By Meredith Hobbs
3 minute read
February 07, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Partner Profits Hit $3M at King & Spalding After Decade of GrowthThe firm hit new highs in revenue and profits per equity partner as it continued making high-profile hires from the Trump administration.
By Meredith Hobbs
8 minute read
February 04, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Constangy Expands Southern Footprint Through Arkansas AffiliationConstangy will serve Cross Gunter's clients nationally, while Cross Gunter lawyers will serve Constangy clients in Arkansas.
By Meredith Hobbs
2 minute read
February 03, 2020 | The American Lawyer
King & Spalding Lands New York Tort Trial Team From OrrickThe four partners from Orrick share clients including Johnson & Johnson and Dow with King & Spalding.
By Meredith Hobbs
4 minute read
January 29, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Arnall Golden, Taylor English and Others Announce New PartnersIn a flurry of promotion announcements, five firms have named new partners in Atlanta.
By Meredith Hobbs
4 minute read