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Simon R. Malko brings more than 20 years of courtroom and law firm experience to his leadership role at Morris, Manning, and Martin, LLP. Simon is implementing a strategic plan that prioritizes firm strategic growth, especially through lateral hiring, while maintaining and cultivating the firm’s distinctive culture. This strategic vision also amplifies the firm’s core values of outstanding client service and supporting and developing the talents of junior lawyers. As the third and...

Lochlin Samples is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Lochlin practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Lochlin Samples since 2024. 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 Lochlin Samples is held by other lawyers.

Ashley Gillihan is counsel in the Atlanta office and a member of the firm’s Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation and ERISA Litigation Groups. Ashley focuses his practice exclusively on health and welfare employee benefit compliance and litigation issues for employers, health plan administrators, and other health and welfare benefit plan service providers. He also has extensive experience assisting financial institutions and insurance companies who serve as Health Savings Accou...

Sara K. Thompson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Sara K. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Sara K. Thompson 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 Sara K. Thompson is held by other lawyers.

Hayley Hall is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Hayley practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Hayley Hall since 2025. 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 Hayley Hall is held by other lawyers.

James A. Rice, Jr. | Partner James A. Rice, Jr. is a partner and founder of Rice McGowan & Brandt in Atlanta, Georgia. He represents individuals and families in personal injury and wrongful death litigation throughout Georgia, with a practice that includes catastrophic injury claims, negligent security cases, premises liability matters, motor vehicle accidents, and products liability litigation. Jim Rice has more than 30 years of litigation experience handling complex personal injury and ...

Clark Calhoun represents clients in state tax controversy and litigation matters in Georgia, California, and other states before state taxing authorities, city and county boards, state trial and appellate courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He has secured a multimillion-dollar income tax refund in a Georgia Tax Tribunal action, received a refund of overpaid 911 taxes, defended companies against unjustified state transfer-pricing assessments, and earned property tax refunds for nonprofit entit...

Henry Walker serves as the Chair of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP. In this role, he oversees the strategic direction and growth of the firm. Mr. Walker plays a key role in building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and developing capabilities in key industries and markets. Mr. Walker leads the firm’s Executive Committee working closely with them to define and execute the firm’s strategic objectives. Prior to his election to Chairman, he served as the firm&...

Jennifer D. Lindy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. Jennifer D. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer D. Lindy 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 D. Lindy is held by other lawyers.

Burton Dodd is a partner in the firm's Atlanta office. For more than 30 years he has successfully defended colleges and universities, independent schools, multi-national manufacturers, hospitals, professional medical groups, textile manufacturers, telecommunications corporations, and other employers throughout the United States against claims of employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful discharge brought in federal and state courts and administrative agencies. Burton al...