David E. Gordon

Mr. Connolly’s primary practice is the representation of debtors and creditors’ committees in large Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. He has been involved in national cases in a number of different industries, including manufacturing, transportation, finance, defense contracting and space and technology. He has appeared in Alabama, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas and West Virginia courts. Mr. Connolly has represen...

Russell Hilton represents public and private companies in complex mergers and acquisitions, corporate financing transactions, and public and private securities offerings. He also advises clients on SEC compliance and reporting obligations and corporate governance matters. Russell represents a variety of business organizations (public, private, not-for-profit) in numerous industries, with an emphasis in the health care sector. He has the unique knowledge and experience critical to the structur...

Rosemarie Thurston is a partner with the Financial Services & Products Group and leads Alston & Bird’s REITs & Real Estate Funds Team. Rosemarie also serves on the firm’s Management Committee. Rosemarie represents real estate companies, underwriters, real estate funds, and investment management firms in public securities offerings, private placements, mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, joint ventures, and ongoing securities law compliance. Rosemarie...

Thomas J. Biafore is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Real Estate Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law, Securitization and Structured Finance Law and Tax Law. Thomas J. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas J. Biafore since 2008. 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 wh...

Tara Ravi brings a rare combination of clinical insight, regulatory depth, and business acumen to her work advising healthcare organizations navigating transformational growth. With a career spanning clinical care, academic research, and health law, Tara counsels clients across the full spectrum of regulatory and transactional challenges that come with expanding healthcare operations in a complex, multi-jurisdictional environment. Tara helps clients design and implement compliant, strategical...

Wayne H. Elowe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Corporate Law. Wayne H. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Wayne H. Elowe 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 Wayne H. Elowe is held by other lawyers.

Eric Mueller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Eric practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Eric Mueller since 2027. 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 Eric Mueller is held by other lawyers.

David Stewart is head of the firm’s Trademark & Copyright Group. He concentrates his practice on trademark, copyright, trade secret and advertising litigation and counseling. Mr. Stewart is featured in the International Edition of Who’s Who Trademarks and Super Lawyers magazine. He is also listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and The Best Lawyers in America . Mr. Stewart received an A.B. degree in English literature from Wabash College in 1985, ...

Lori G. Cohen has a national litigation practice focusing on product liability litigation and specifically, medical device and pharmaceutical litigation. Lori is National Counsel for a medical device manufacturer, handling its litigation including class actions, multidistrict litigation, and trials nationally. She has served as both National Counsel and Regional Counsel for pharmaceutical and medical device companies and has expertise in mass tort, multidistrict and class action litigation. S...

Mark S. VanderBroek is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Franchise Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Mark S. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Mark S. VanderBroek since 2010. 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 Mark S. VanderBroek is held by other lawyers.