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Meredith Hobbs

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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May 08, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Yates, Deal and Abrams Among Georgia's Law School Commencement Speakers

Former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates, former Gov. Nathan Deal, and voting rights activist Stacey Abrams are among the high-profile speakers this year.

By Meredith Hobbs

3 minute read

May 07, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Kilpatrick Townsend Names Patent Attorney as New Managing Partner

Roger Wylie has already served in various leadership roles, heading Kilpatrick's patent operations committee and serving as managing partner of its Seattle office.

By Meredith Hobbs

3 minute read

May 06, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Sink Sr. v. Sink Jr.: Charleston Plaintiffs Lawyer Sues Son Over Law Firm's Name

Charleston personal injury lawyer George Sink Sr. has sued his son, George Sink Jr., for trademark infringement for opening his own plaintiffs firm, George Sink II Law Firm.

By Meredith Hobbs

4 minute read

May 06, 2019 | Litigation Daily

Sink Sr. v. Sink Jr.: Plaintiffs Lawyer in Charleston Sues Son Over Law Firm's Name

Charleston personal injury lawyer George Sink Sr. has sued his son, George Sink Jr., for trademark infringement for opening his own plaintiffs firm, George Sink II Law Firm.

By Meredith Hobbs

4 minute read

May 02, 2019 | National Law Journal

Sally Yates, Reflecting on Her Father, Tackles Suicide Prevention

Former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates, who became a lawyer like her father, shared the story of his suicide at a Wednesday discussion.

By Meredith Hobbs

6 minute read

May 02, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Reflecting on Her Father, Yates Tackles Suicide Prevention

Former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates, who became a lawyer like her father, shared the story of his suicide at a Wednesday discussion.

By Meredith Hobbs

6 minute read

May 01, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Thompson Hine Gains Partner Who Missed Atlanta—and Other 'On the Move' News

Marla Butler spent the first 13 years of her career at Robins Kaplan's Atlanta office but left in 2010 to help open a New York office for the litigation firm.

By Meredith Hobbs

6 minute read

April 30, 2019 | Daily Report Online

After a Profitable Year, Burr & Forman Busy With Merger Integration Efforts

Burr's CEO, Ed Christian, said new client opportunities are starting to materialize from the merger, effective Jan. 1.

By Meredith Hobbs

4 minute read

April 29, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Atlanta Legal Aid Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign, Hoping to Reach New Donors

Steve Forte of Smith Gambrell & Russell is leading this year's effort

By Meredith Hobbs

3 minute read

April 26, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Atlanta's New Partner Class Has A Lot More Women

Women made up 45% of this year's Atlanta partner promotions—a big jump from last year's 31%.

By Meredith Hobbs

5 minute read