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Alston & Bird Advises Grain Management on Sale of Hunter Communications
Alston & Bird advised Grain Management LLC on entering into a definitive agreement to sell Hunter Communications, Oregon’s largest privately owned fiber-optic internet provider, to Oak Hill Capital. The transaction reflects Grain’s continued strategy of investing in high-quality digital infrastructure assets and positioning portfolio companies for long-term growth. Terms were not disclosed, and the sale is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
Natalia Souza Selected for the 2026 U.S. Bank Law Division Spotlight on Talent Program
Natalia Souza, senior associate with Alston & Bird’s Finance Group, has been selected as one of 15 associates to participate in the 2026 U.S. Bank Spotlight on Talent program. This year-long cohort experience focuses on building relationships and the professional development of rising talent at some of the bank’s select law firm partners.
Debolina Das and Dorian Simmons Recognized with 2025 LCLD Atlas Awards
Debolina Das, senior associate with Alston & Bird’s White Collar, Government & Internal Investigations Team, and Dorian Simmons, senior associate with the firm’s Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team, have been named 2025 Atlas Award winners after the successful completion of the 2025 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Pathfinder Program, which trains high-performing, early-career attorneys in critical professional development strategies.
Jane Lucas Named a 2025 ‘Top Lobbyist’ by The Hill
Jane Lucas, partner on Alston & Bird’s Public Policy Team, has been named a “Top Lobbyist” for 2025 by The Hill, a recognition reserved for the industry’s savviest, most influential advocates across Capitol Hill.
Alston & Bird Again Named ‘Law Firm of the Year’ by IMN at 2025 SFR Industry Awards
Alston & Bird has been named “Law Firm of the Year” by the Information Management Network (IMN) at its 2025 Single-Family Rental (SFR) Industry Awards, earning the distinction for the third consecutive year. IMN highlighted the firm’s breadth of services, its industry and legal expertise, and its ongoing commitment to diversity and innovation within the SFR market.
Alston & Bird Counsels Private Advisor Group on Minority Stake Sale to LPL Financial
Alston & Bird counseled Private Advisor Group, a financial services firm based in Morristown, New Jersey, on the sale of a minority ownership stake to LPL Financial Holdings Inc. The investment by LPL is intended to deepen the strategic alignment between the firms and enhance Private Advisor Group’s ability to support its approximately 800 advisors across the United States.
Alston & Bird Advises Cognitus Consulting on Acquisition by IBM
Alston & Bird advised Cognitus Consulting in its acquisition by IBM, strengthening IBM’s AI solutions portfolio and SAP implementation capabilities by adding Cognitus’s industry-specific expertise and proprietary SAP-endorsed software assets.
Alston & Bird Named a 2025 ‘Best Workplace for Parents’ by Great Place to Work
Alston & Bird has been recognized as one of America’s “Best Workplaces for Parents” for the eighth time since 2016.
Alston & Bird Secures Federal Circuit Win for Smart Thermostat Makers in Patent Dispute
Alston & Bird achieved a victory for Resideo, Itron, and Ademco in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in a patent dispute from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and a related appeal from the International Trade Commission (ITC). Our clients prevailed at the PTAB and the ITC, and the plaintiff then appealed in an attempt to overturn the decisions in each of those proceedings.
Alston & Bird Secures Two Major ITC Appeal Victories
Alston & Bird secured two significant, precedential affirmances of U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) victories in major patent disputes at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit—on the same day.
Alston & Bird Honors Veterans at Third Annual Bob Dole Awards
Alston & Bird hosted its third annual Bob Dole Veterans Awards on November 6, recognizing colleagues and community leaders for their dedication to service members, veterans, and their families.