"We’re proud of this award as a reflection of our commitment to the environment and dedication to sustainable practices in Atlanta,” said Janine Brown, Partner-in-Charge of Alston & Bird’s Atlanta office. “The project team did an incredible job incorporating sustainability into every phase of the design while creating a vibrant, innovative space that offers our clients and lawyers an enriching setting for teamwork and collaboration.”

"As a leader in sustainability, our efforts focus not only on promoting initiatives that have a positive impact on the global and local communities in which we live and work, but also delivering to clients innovative legal solutions that have a positive impact on their environmental challenges," said Peter Masaitis, partner and national chair of Alston & Bird’s Sustainability Committee and president of the Law Firm Sustainability Network, a not-for-profit group dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability across the legal sector. "Sustainability is a hallmark of our firm – whether it applies to our own environmental stewardship or assisting clients with theirs.”
LEED Gold certification of Alston & Bird’s Atlanta office was based on a number of green design and construction features that positively impact the facility itself and the broader community. These include: enhanced HVAC controllability to reduce energy consumption and increase personal comfort; occupancy sensors for lighting efficiency and the low-mercury nature of the systems; furniture that meets USGBC's standards for sustainable content; recycled content throughout the construction of the space; and the use of low VOC materials such as paints, coatings, furniture and seating, among many other features.
"Alston & Bird’s LEED certification demonstrates tremendous green building leadership," said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO & Founding Chair of USGBC. "The urgency of USGBC's mission has challenged the industry to move faster and reach further than ever before, and Alston & Bird serves as a prime example of just how much we can accomplish."
Alston & Bird is at the forefront of law firm environmental sustainability. In addition to earning the LEED Gold certification for its Atlanta office, the firm is a founding member of the Law Firm Sustainability Network. It is also a member of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership, which encourages organizations to use green power.