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.
February 26, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Savannah Plaintiffs Firm Lands Another Top Federal ProsecutorBrian Tanner, who was the appellate chief for the Savannah U.S. attorney's office, said he was recruited by Jim Durham, the office's interim U.S. attorney until joining Savage Turner in 2017.
By Meredith Hobbs
4 minute read
February 22, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Nelson Mullins' Tie-Up Boosts Revenue While Partner Profits DipThe firm's acquisition of a 150-lawyer Florida firm increased its size by almost a third, while the combination contributed to a decline in profits per equity partner.
By Meredith Hobbs
7 minute read
February 21, 2019 | Daily Report Online
ADL to Honor Lawyers for Work Toward Justice and Fair TreatmentThe Anti-Defamation League will honor three Atlanta lawyers, Debbie Segal, Louise Sams and Jason Esteves, at its annual Jurisprudence Awards Luncheon.
By Meredith Hobbs
2 minute read
February 20, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Despite Closing Asia Offices, Troutman Sanders Sees Revenue and Profit GrowthTroutman recruited 16 lateral partners last year, but it shuttered its roughly 40-lawyer practice in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai, causing head count to decline.
By Meredith Hobbs
6 minute read
February 18, 2019 | International Edition
King & Spalding hits $48.3m City revenue amid global growthThe firm joins the throng of US firms currently celebrating solid revenue growth in the City.
By Meredith Hobbs
2 minute read
February 15, 2019 | New York Law Journal
King & Spalding Posts Double-Digit Revenue Increase to $1.26BNew York remained a major focus for talent recruitment last year, with 15 lateral partner hires in its office there—one-quarter of the new-partner recruits.
By Meredith Hobbs
6 minute read
February 15, 2019 | Daily Report Online
King & Spalding Posts Double-Digit Revenue Increase to $1.26BThe firm's profit per equity partner jumped to almost $2.85 million as it expanded head count.
By Meredith Hobbs
6 minute read
February 13, 2019 | Daily Report Online
What Were the Biggest Lateral Moves for Atlanta Firms in 2018?King & Spalding, Dentons and the Justice Department each saw a lot of action.
By Meredith Hobbs
1 minute read
February 13, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Judge Sentences Hardwick Co-Conspirator Maurya to Seven Years“I find this provides sufficient punishment and deterrence—especially deterrence,” the judge said about the sentence of Asha Maurya, the former controller for now-defunct Morris Hardwick Schneider.
By Meredith Hobbs
8 minute read
February 12, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Hardwick Sentenced to 15 Years for 'Greedy and Deceitful' ConductThe judge said Hardwick—convicted of embezzling from his firm—should face consequences for his "egregious behavior" and "actual theft of funds from client accounts."
By Meredith Hobbs
8 minute read
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