Chelsea M. Dease

Matthew F. Roberts is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Matthew F., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Cristina Bouton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Cristina, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cristina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Russell A. Korn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Russell A., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Russell A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rob Stone is a partner in Alston & Bird’s Health Care Group, whose practice focuses on health care compliance and regulatory matters, primarily counseling national health care systems, academic medical centers, physician groups and other health care providers. His skills include assisting with the broad range of federal and state fraud and abuse issues, from compliance program development and review to internal and government investigations. He has extensive experience preparing, ne...

Teri A. Simmons is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Teri A., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Teri A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bobbi Acord Noland is the consummate finance attorney. Throughout her 35-year career, Bobbi has helped lenders negotiate and conclude hundreds of secured loan transactions at all levels of complexity. Her collaborative, deal-focused approach serves as a catalyst for progress and creates positive customer relationships for her clients. As head of the Commercial Finance practice, Bobbi guides global banks, regional banks and finance companies through domestic and cross-border transactions rangi...

Ashton M. Bligh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law. Ashton M., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashton M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Hayley Hall is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Hayley, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hayley is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jill Harrison has a breadth of experience advising management in issues related to both labor relations and employment law, as well as a variety of regulatory compliance and counseling matters. Her experience includes providing strategic counsel to business executives and Human Resources management on all aspects of the employment relationship, First Amendment litigation, commercial litigation, corporate investigations and counseling, and privacy matters. Jill has substantial experience advis...

Sarah Hawk’s strategic mind and extensive understanding of current and emerging immigration legislation and trends have earned her national and international recognition. Sarah provides crucial immigration counsel to domestic and multinational companies in various industries such as healthcare, financial services, hospitality, higher education, and technology, among others. Sarah brings nearly 20 years of experience helping companies develop and implement immigration policies to secure ...