Randy Scoggins, a partner at Miller & Martin in Atlanta, has been practicing law for decades.

He was nominated not once but twice for the Best Mentor award this year. In his essay, the first nominator said he worked with Scoggins for seven years at the Scoggins & Goodman firm.

"Quite simply, Randy improved my abilities immeasurably and I owe my career to him," he said. "Randy is a great teacher, but he also leads effectively by example. Aside from being one of the most talented, respected and trusted commercial real estate attorneys in the industry, Randy sets the bar for professionalism and treating everyone with respect.