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July 24, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Midsize Law Firms Have Grown in the SE, With Several Boosting Atlanta Head Count

Firm leaders said they are anticipating future head count growth, seeking opportunities in areas such as cybersecurity, litigation, employment law and IP.

By Thomas Spigolon

6 minute read

July 21, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Maynard Nexsen Targeting Georgia and Other SE States for Lobbying Practice Expansion

The firm is planning to expand its lobbying practice into Georgia, Tennessee and Florida offices.

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3 minute read

July 20, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Troutman Pepper Gains Cannabis Industry Lawyer With More Than 100 Clients

Jean Gonnell's clients represent 15% of all licensed cannabis businesses in Colorado, a firm partner said.

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3 minute read

July 18, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Baker & Hostetler Helps Georgia Law School Create Legal Tech-Driven Course

The course is among the few in the U.S. to prepare law students for attorney and non-attorney legal tech jobs, and "one of the only examples of a private law firm contributing directly to law school curriculum," the firm said.

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7 minute read

July 12, 2023 | Daily Report Online

King & Spalding, Alston and Troutman Move Up in M&A Legal Adviser Rankings

Justin Howard, co-leader of Alston & Bird's M&A group, said the firm's corporate practice remains active because it works with clients across a wide range of industries.

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5 minute read

July 12, 2023 | Daily Report Online

On the Move: Alston Lawyer Moves to Akerman; Veteran Attorney Joins JAMS

"One client said he 'wanted to follow the expertise,'" said Carlos Encinas, a new Akerman partner.

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5 minute read

July 11, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Arnall Golden Recruits Veteran Environmental Lawyer From Seyfarth

Rebecca Davis said many of her clients moved with her to Arnall Golden Gregory and the switch was "very much a growth-type move" for her practice.

By Thomas Spigolon

4 minute read

July 10, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Maynard Nexsen Bulks Up After Merger, Adding 12 Lawyers in 3 Southeast States

The hiring "validates and supports [the merger] because we believed we would have opportunities like this," said CEO Jeff Grantham.

By Thomas Spigolon

4 minute read

July 07, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Associate Pay Rose at Many Southeast Law Firms, But Some Firms Still Pay Below Median

Alston & Bird and Morris Manning are among those with the highest starting pay for associates in 2023.

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5 minute read

July 06, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Kilpatrick Helps Steer RaceTrac's Historic Purchase of Gulf Oil

Latham and Kilpatrick were legal advisers in a deal this week that is RaceTrac's largest acquisition in its 89-year history.

By Thomas Spigolon

3 minute read