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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January 11, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Greenberg Entertainment Shareholder Resigns, a Year After Sexual Harassment Claims Filed

Deborah Dugan, the former head of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, previously alleged that Joel Katz, the founder of Greenberg Traurig's entertainment practice and its Atlanta office, had sexually harassed her.

By Meredith Hobbs

4 minute read

January 08, 2021 | Daily Report Online

2 Democratic Senators Are a 'Game Changer' in Georgia for Judiciary Picks

Days after the U.S. Senate runoff election, several Georgia lawyers weighed in on what's to come. "This is massive in terms of placing progressive judges on the bench in Georgia," said attorney Eric Teusink.

By Meredith Hobbs

8 minute read

January 08, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Hire Up: Big Law's First 2021 Hires Focus on Government Compliance, Deal Practices

Davis Polk, White & Case, Nixon Peabody and Davis Wright & Tremaine all added talent in compliance, regulatory and enforcement in New York and Washington, D.C.

By Meredith Hobbs

6 minute read

January 07, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Jones Walker Snags Bankruptcy Partner From Taylor English—and Other 'On the Move' News

John Mills joined Jones Walker as a partner, while Nelson Mullins added M&A partner Joel Hughey from Eversheds Sutherland.

By Meredith Hobbs

4 minute read

January 07, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

As Midsize Firms Recruit More Diverse Associates, Retention Remains an Issue

Several midsize firms have made significant advances in increasing the diversity of their young legal talent, but it's still a work in progress.

By Meredith Hobbs

7 minute read

January 05, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Troutman Gains Former US Attorney for Georgia's Middle District

Charlie Peeler joined Troutman Pepper's white-collar practice Monday—the same day that BJay Pak resigned as U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia.

By Meredith Hobbs

5 minute read

January 04, 2021 | Daily Report Online

King & Spalding, Choosing Continuity, Reelects Longtime Leader for New Term

The firm signaled that it is opting for continuity and stability during an uncertain time. The firm is also reelecting a leader who has focused on increasing its lawyer head count outside its Atlanta headquarters.

By Meredith Hobbs

3 minute read

December 30, 2020 | The American Lawyer

2021 Forecast: Tax Attorneys Will Be in High Demand Thanks to the Pandemic and a New President

"The outlook for tax is busy," says David Schnabel, the head of Davis Polk & Wardwell's tax practice, in part because changes from the 2017 tax cuts are still being digested. A new administration will only bolster demand.

By Meredith Hobbs

4 minute read

December 29, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Barnes & Thornburg Gives $50K to DeKalb Youth Pre-Trial Diversion Program

Chief Judge Asha Jackson of DeKalb County Superior Court, formerly a Barnes & Thornburg partner, started Project Pinnacle a decade ago to offer a second chance to nonviolent offenders under age 25.

By Meredith Hobbs

3 minute read

December 29, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Atlanta's 2020 Crop of New Firm Leaders Navigated the Unexpected

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner; Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Smith; and Fisher Phillips named new local office leaders, and two midsize Atlanta firms named new managing partners.

By Meredith Hobbs

9 minute read

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