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Managing Intellectual Property Names 12 Alston & Bird Attorneys as “IP Stars”
Twelve Alston & Bird attorneys have been named “IP Stars” by Managing Intellectual Property in its 2022 rankings of the world’s leading intellectual property (IP) practitioners and practices.
Alston & Bird Adds Environmental Partner Jason Levin in Los Angeles
Alston & Bird has enhanced its environmental litigation capabilities with the addition of Jason Levin, who joins the firm’s Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group as a partner in the Los Angeles office.
Alston & Bird Secures Complete Defense Win on Behalf of Real Estate Brokerage, Redfin Corporation
Alston & Bird secured a clean-sweep jury verdict for its clients Redfin and Matterport in patent litigation before Judge Albright in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Waco Division.
Alston & Bird Enhances and Expands Restructuring Group by Adding Partners J. Eric Wise and Matthew K. Kelsey
Alston & Bird has enhanced and expanded its Financial Restructuring & Reorganization Group by adding partners J. Eric Wise and Matthew K. Kelsey. Resident in New York, Wise and Kelsey will continue their practice of advising clients on complex Chapter 11 cases, out-of-court restructurings, foreclosures and enforcements, related special situations financing, and other corporate transactions.
Terra Property Trust and Terra Income Fund 6 Announce Merger
Alston & Bird acted as counsel to the special committee of Terra Property Trust in its definitive agreement to merge with Terra Income Fund 6, pursuant to which Terra Property Trust has agreed to acquire Terra Income Fund 6.
Hilton Grand Vacations Announces Upsized and Consolidated Warehouse Facility
Alston & Bird client Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. has completed an upsized revolving warehouse facility for $750 million, which will accommodate both right-to-use and deeded inventory.
Seacoast to Acquire Drummond Banking Company
Alston & Bird client Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida, holding company for Seacoast National Bank, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Drummond Banking Company, parent company of Drummond Community Bank, for $173.2 million.
Riverbend Lending to Be Acquired by Redwood Trust
Alston & Bird client Riverbend Lending, a best-in-class private mortgage lender to residential transitional and commercial real estate investors, will be acquired by Redwood Trust, a leader in expanding access to housing for homebuyers and renters.
Dan Jarcho Receives “Servant of Justice Award” from the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia
Dan Jarcho, partner in Alston & Bird’s Litigation & Trial Practice Group, has been honored by the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia with its 2022 “Servant of Justice Award.”
Alston & Bird Strengthens Restructuring Practice by Adding Partner Leah Fiorenza McNeill and Counsel Stephen Blank
Alston & Bird has strengthened its Financial Restructuring & Reorganization Group with the additions of partner Leah Fiorenza McNeill in Atlanta and counsel Stephen Blank in New York. Both attorneys have considerable experience representing major stakeholders in Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court workouts, and their arrival demonstrates the firm’s commitment to strategic growth and development of the group as economic markets continue to show signs of disruption and uncertainty.
Alston & Bird Honored by GAIN with “Power of Pro Bono Award”
Alston & Bird has been recognized by the Georgia Asylum & Immigration Network (GAIN) with its “Power of Pro Bono Award” for exemplifying GAIN’s commitment to compassionate legal service.
Hilton Grand Vacations Completes $246 Million Securitization
Alston & Bird client Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. has closed a $246 million securitization of vacation ownership loans through Hilton Grand Vacations Trust 2022-1D.
Kim Peretti Named to Cybersecurity Docket’s 2022 “Incident Response 40”
Kim Peretti, partner and co-leader of Alston & Bird’s Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team and National Security & Digital Crimes Team, has been named to Cybersecurity Docket’s 2022 “Incident Response 40,” marking the sixth time she has been recognized among this select group of leaders in security incident management and data breach response.
Chris Lightner Elected President of Atlanta Bar Association for 2022-2023 Term
Alston & Bird partner Chris Lightner has been elected president of the Atlanta Bar Association for the 2022-2023 term. Founded in 1888, the Association is the largest voluntary bar association in the United States, serving more than 6,000 members from the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Emily Costin Named to DCA Live’s 2022 “Emerging Women Leaders in Private Practice”
Emily Costin, partner in Alston & Bird’s Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group and leader of the firm’s ERISA Litigation Group, has been named to DCA Live’s 2022 “Emerging Women Leaders in Private Practice,” which recognizes an elite group of upcoming women leaders within their law firms and the broader legal community in the Washington, D.C. region.
Alston & Bird Named U.S. Firm of the Year – International Trade Commission at the Managing IP Awards 2022
Alston & Bird was named U.S. Firm of the Year – International Trade Commission (ITC) at the Managing IP Awards 2022. The firm was selected for this recognition from among hundreds that practice at the ITC, arguably the world’s premier IP litigation forum.
Alston & Bird’s Trademark & Copyright Group Scores Major Haul at Managing IP Awards in 2022
Alston & Bird’s Trademark & Copyright Group was recognized across multiple categories at the Managing IP Awards 2022.
Alston & Bird Named a “Best Workplace” by Fortune for 23 Consecutive Years
Alston & Bird is once again honored by Fortune magazine’s annual survey of America’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” We are the only law firm that has earned this national recognition for 23 consecutive years and are delighted to have placed in the top 20 companies for 2022.
Amy Mushahwar Recognized as a Leading Woman in Data by Global Data Review
Amy Mushahwar, partner on Alston & Bird’s Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team, has been named to Global Data Review’s (GDR) “Women in Data 2022” list, recognizing women at the cutting edge of legislation, regulation, and technology around the world. GDR analyzes the law and regulation of the use and trade of data globally.
Kevin Fink Honored as a “Banking and Finance Visionary” by the Los Angeles Times
Kevin Fink, partner in Alston & Bird’s Finance Group, has been recognized as a banking and finance visionary in Los Angeles in the second annual issue of Banking and Finance Magazine published by the Los Angeles Times.
Ready Capital Corporation Announces Completion of Acquisitions
Alston & Bird acted as legal advisor to real estate finance company Ready Capital Corporation in the completion of its previously announced $550 million acquisitions of a series of privately held real estate structured finance opportunities funds, with a focus on construction lending, managed by Mosaic Real Estate Credit Management LLC (Mosaic Real Estate Credit LLC, Mosaic Real Estate Credit TE LLC, and MREC International Incentive Split LP).
Alston & Bird Ranked No. 1 Best Performing ITC Firm by Patexia
In its 2022 ITC Intelligence Report identifying the top 100 ITC law firms and attorneys, Patexia ranked Alston & Bird as the No. 1 best performing firm and partner Adam Swain as No. 1 in the best performing attorney category. Alston & Bird is pleased to once again be honored by Patexia Inc. as a market leader representing respondents and complainants in Section 337 investigations conducted by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
New England Machinery Acquired by The Massman Companies
Alston & Bird client New England Machinery, a builder of superior quality machines to improve efficiencies in packaging production lines worldwide, has been acquired by The Massman Companies, a worldwide leader in packaging machinery and portfolio company of Granite Partners.
Thomson Reuters Recognizes Alston & Bird as a Top U.S. Law Firm Brand
Alston & Bird’s strong national presence, regional reputations, and client relationships led to its top 10 recognition in the Thomson Reuters “U.S. Law Firm Brand Index 2022.”
Alston & Bird Named a “Top Workplace” in Atlanta by Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Alston & Bird has been honored again as one of Atlanta’s top 10 best employers by The Atlanta-Journal Constitution.
Alston & Bird Named 2021 Top Legal Adviser for Private Equity, M&A
Alston & Bird has been named a top legal adviser for private equity and M&A based on number of deals with a value of $100 million or more in 2021.
Alston & Bird Earns Broad Recognition in 2022 World Trademark Review 1000
Alston & Bird has been recognized once again as a global leader in trademark law in the 2022 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals.
Alston & Bird Recognized by Chambers Global 2022
Alston & Bird has been recognized in the 2022 edition of Chambers Global, with 10 practices and 16 lawyers cited for excellence.
Eight Alston & Bird Attorneys Named 2021 BTI “Client Service All-Stars”
Eight Alston & Bird attorneys have been named 2021 “Client Service All-Stars” in BTI Consulting Group’s annual survey of corporate counsel.
Alston & Bird Earns Broad Recognition in 2022 Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch
Two hundred and twelve Alston & Bird attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, and 78 firm attorneys have been selected for the second edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
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