Bloomberg Law reported in its article “Alston & Bird Picks Litigation Co-Lead to Be Managing Partner” (subscription required) that Alston & Bird has selected partner Bill Jordan to serve as the firm’s managing partner beginning in January 2027. Bill currently co-leads the firm’s litigation area and served on the firmwide executive management team.
The article highlights Bill’s experience handling complex corporate litigation, False Claims Act matters, and internal investigations. It also notes his background as a former U.S. Department of Justice official and his work representing clients across the health care industry.
Bill succeeds Richard Hays, who has served as the firm’s managing partner since 2008.