Barnes & Thornburg has added Daniel A. Cohen in its Atlanta office from Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, bringing on a partner who the firm said Tuesday “has built one of the most robust collegiate athletics practices in the industry.”

Cohen began practicing with Barnes & Thornburg on Monday and joined the firm’s litigation department in its growing Atlanta office. He represents educational institutions and their athletics departments in sports law and Title IX cases involving gender equity issues, according to the firm.