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Cari Dawson is a creative problem solver, legal strategist and committed advocate. She chairs the Class Action Practice Team and has an established track record of successfully defending Fortune 500 companies as lead counsel in high-profile litigation nationwide. Cari has defended hundreds of class actions across an array of industries and regularly assists clients in commercial litigation, strategic counseling and crisis management. In 2015, Cari was named one of the country’s “M...

Jonathan L. Neville is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Jonathan L. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan L. Neville since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jonathan L. Neville is held by other lawyers.

Lisa York Bowman, the Managing Member of York Bowman Law, LLC, has over 20 years of experience litigating with a focus on employment law. Lisa’s practice is devoted to helping executives negotiate employment contracts and severance agreements. Lisa also helps small to mid-sized businesses with all employment related matters, including: Internal Investigations; Federal EEO Investigator; Wage & Hour Law Litigation; Federal court litigation; Severance negotiations; Department of Labor ...

Jennifer Nichols is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Jennifer practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer Nichols since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jennifer Nichols is held by other lawyers.

Read's practice focuses upon representing employers in connection with lawsuits, charges, claims, arbitrations, grievances, and appeals filed by employees. He also proactively counsels and advises employers regarding various aspects of employment law (including non-competition and trade secret matters); assists employers in designing and implementing personnel policies and procedures, employee handbooks, employment agreements (including non-competition agreements), and employment dispute reso...

Blending her transactional experience with her regulatory expertise, Jessica Garcia Keenum takes a pragmatic approach to guide clients through complex matters and help them meet their business objectives. Jessica is counsel with the Financial Services & Products Group and a member of Alston & Bird’s Payments & Fintech Group. She advises cryptocurrency exchanges and platforms, social media platforms, financial institutions, merchants, money services businesses, fintech compan...

Robert B. Shaw is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Commercial Finance Law. Robert B. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Robert B. Shaw since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Robert B. Shaw is held by other lawyers.

Brad J. Denson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Brad J. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Brad J. Denson since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Brad J. Denson is held by other lawyers.

James Dartlin Meadows is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. James Dartlin practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized James Dartlin Meadows since 2007. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which James Dartlin Meadows is held by other lawyers.

Jason S. Lichtstein serves as Office Managing Partner of Akerman LLP’s Atlanta office. A seasoned environmental attorney with more than 25 years of experience, Jason focuses his practice on the cleanup and redevelopment of Brownfields and other contaminated sites in the Southeast U.S. His practice includes a broad range of environmental transactional, environmental regulatory compliance, and state incentives matters and in emerging, cutting-edge environmental law and policy developments...