Attorney John Franklin Guild has joined Bell Nunnally as a partner in its litigation practice. Guild comes to the firm from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), where he was senior counsel in its Department of Enforcement, based in Dallas for the past seven years.

"John's experience at FINRA, coming after many years as an active litigator in private practice, gives our clients a unique perspective on one of the financial industry's most important regulatory bodies," said Christopher B. Trowbridge, managing partner of Bell Nunnally. "Our litigation team has enjoyed a very active year, helping our clients thrive. John further strengthens our bench and is additional validation of our positioning in the marketplace and long-term recruiting strategy."