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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April 12, 2018 | Daily Report Online

GSU Law Deploys Data Analytics to Boost Bar Pass Rates

Researchers are using predictive modeling so they can identify law students who are statistically at risk—and offer assistance.

By Meredith Hobbs |

6 minute read

April 11, 2018 | Daily Business Review

Fowler White Adds Five Lawyers as Firm Turns 75

The firm recruited IP shareholder Joseph Englander and four associates for its maritime and insurance practices.

By Meredith Hobbs |

3 minute read

April 09, 2018 | Daily Report Online

Baker & Hostetler Lands 5-Lawyer L&E Team From Morris Manning

Partners Brian Harris, Mark Zisholtz and Jason D'Cruz focus on executive employment matters related to corporate transactions, which Harris said made Baker's national reach a draw.

By Meredith Hobbs

3 minute read

April 05, 2018 | Daily Report Online

Smith Gambrell Increased Revenue in 2017 as It Expanded in Europe and U.S.

The firm reported solid gains in revenue, but the investments in European locations and U.S. expansion kept profit flat.

By Meredith Hobbs |

5 minute read

April 04, 2018 | Daily Report Online

Arnall Golden Continues Growth in 2017 With Increase in Revenue and Profit

The firm has improved its financial results for each of the past five years.

By Meredith Hobbs |

6 minute read

April 03, 2018 | Daily Report Online

King Center to Honor Human Rights Lawyers on 50th Anniversary of King's Death

The King family is commemorating the civil rights leader's April 4, 1968, assassination with peace awards to anti-death penalty and civil rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson and Nuremberg prosecutor Benjamin Ferencz, presented at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.

By Meredith Hobbs |

2 minute read

March 30, 2018 | Daily Report Online

Ogletree Keeps Up Momentum With Revenue, Profit Gains

Ogletree reported an almost 10 percent revenue increase while opening three new offices in the U.S. and Europe last year.

By Meredith Hobbs

6 minute read

March 27, 2018 | Daily Report Online

Jones Day Bums Tobacco Lawyer From King & Spalding

Frank Bayuk, who has handled 18 Engle tobacco trials in the last seven years, said he sees opportunities to try high stakes cases at Jones Day.

By Meredith Hobbs |

5 minute read

March 26, 2018 | Daily Report Online

John Horn Joins King & Spalding's Growing Ranks of Ex-US Attorneys

Horn, who took over as U.S. attorney in Atlanta when Sally Yates left the position in 2015, is returning to his old firm and its marquee white-collar practice.

By Meredith Hobbs |

4 minute read

March 22, 2018 | Daily Report Online

Colorado AG Will Speak at GSU Law Commencement

Cynthia Coffman, GSU Law '91, was elected Colorado's AG in 2014 and is now running for governor.

By Meredith Hobbs |

2 minute read

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