King & Spalding partners reelected its chairman of the past 18 years for his seventh consecutive term leading the firm. The firm, founded in Atlanta in 1885, has reelected Robert Hays to another three-year term, beginning Jan. 1, the firm said Wednesday.

In a statement, Hays said it was "an honor to once again be entrusted with the stewardship of this fantastic firm as we look to the next stage in our evolution."