In the News August 26, 2026

Atlanta Business Chronicle Reports Alston & Bird Names Bill Jordan as Next Managing Partner

The Atlanta Business Chronicle in “Atlanta’s Largest Law Firm Names New Managing Partner” reported that Bill Jordan has been selected as Alston & Bird’s next managing partner, effective January 2027. Bill, who focuses on complex corporate litigation and corporate ethics and compliance matters, currently leads the firm’s global litigation practice and previously served as co-leader of the firm’s Litigation & Trial Practice Group and on the Partners Committee. He succeeds Richard Hays, who has served as managing partner since 2008.

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