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Brad Carver is the Senior Managing Director of HBS Government Affairs and is a member of the Government Affairs, Energy, Regulatory and Utilities, Environmental, Mass Torts and Land Use, International, and Business Litigation practice groups. He is the District Chairman of the 11th Congressional District, a member of the Executive Committee of the Georgia Republican Party, an alternate delegate to the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL, and a delegate to the 2016 Republican Nati...

Theodore H. Davis Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Theodore H. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Theodore H. Davis Jr. 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 which Theodore H. Davis Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Edward P. Cadagin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Edward P. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Edward P. Cadagin 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 Edward P. Cadagin is held by other lawyers.

Paul Nozick concentrates his practice on mergers, acquisitions, securities matters, and other complex business transactions in a variety of industries. His practice also includes an array of general corporate matters, including corporate governance issues and advising public and private entities on their daily legal matters. His securities experience includes extensive work on public offerings, such as representation of issuers and underwriters, going-private transactions, and private placeme...

Sherman A. Cohen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Sherman A. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Sherman A. Cohen 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 Sherman A. Cohen is held by other lawyers.

Matthew B. Ames is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Matthew B. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew B. Ames 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 Matthew B. Ames is held by other lawyers.

Shawn Bingham is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Shawn practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Shawn Bingham 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 Shawn Bingham is held by other lawyers.

Matt Boyer is a Partner and Office Co-Chair of Freeman Mathis & Gary’s Atlanta office, Vice-Chair of the firm’s national Insurance Coverage and Extra-Contractual Liability practice group, and Chair of the firm's Southeast Coverage practice team. Matt advises and represents insurers in a variety of third-party and first-party coverage matters arising under commercial general liability, personal auto, business auto, umbrella, and errors and omissions, professional liability, and...

For more than 20 years, Dawnmarie Matlock has advised health care clients on complex regulatory issues, including Stark Law and anti-kickback compliance. She also counsels clients facing government investigations and other enforcement actions to mitigate risks and help resolve active matters. She serves as Alston & Bird’s HIPAA privacy officer and counsels clients on HIPAA compliance and breach response. Dawnmarie is a partner in the Health Care Group and is the firm’s HIPAA P...

Shanon R. Stevenson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Shanon R. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Shanon R. Stevenson 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 Shanon R. Stevenson is held by other lawyers.