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Aaron Dixon is a partner in Alston & Bird’s Corporate & Business Transactions Group and co-leader of the M&A Practice Quality Team. Aaron represents public and private companies, private equity funds, and financial advisors in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, capital raises, strategic and venture capital investments, and other complex business transactions. In addition, he advises businesses on general corporate, governance, and contract matters. Aaron re...

Richard B. North, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Richard B. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Richard B. North, Jr. since 2012. 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 Richard B. North, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

David Chaiken is a top-rated Atlanta-based former federal prosecutor with more than 20 years of experience handling sophisticated securities litigation and white collar enforcement matters. Selected by The Best Lawyers In Americ a as its "Lawyer of the Year" in Atlanta for regulatory enforcement matters twice in three years, in 2025 and 2027, his expertise includes: ➤ complex business litigation in state and federal courts and alternative dispute resolution forums (typically involving allegat...

Parker supports his clients' business objectives by leading their antitrust litigation and protecting their IP. He works with his clients to develop strategy while also protecting their budget. A Fortune 50 software company, among others, recently trusted him as lead counsel in Sherman Act, Section 1 litigation. Parker Miller assists sector leading companies in in complex civil litigation matters, particularly those pertaining to antitrust enforcement, antitrust civil litigation, and technolo...

Drew Allen is a leader and dealmaker in the realm of commercial real estate. Developers and institutional investors alike applaud his pragmatic approach to the legal aspects of all types of real estate transactions, from negotiating complex leases to the structuring, development, and financing of large mixed-use projects. Drew concentrates his practice on the acquisition, financing, development, leasing, and disposition of commercial real estate. He represents national developers, institution...

Anisa I. Abdullahi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Commercial Finance Law. Anisa I. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Anisa I. Abdullahi since 2020. 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 Anisa I. Abdullahi is held by other lawyers.

Zachary R. Hall is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Construction. Zachary R. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Zachary R. Hall 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 Zachary R. Hall is held by other lawyers.

With more than a decade of experience focused on the construction of energy, manufacturing and commercial projects, Mike has the experience to guide owners and contractors through complex disputes. He is known for his work on troubled power projects involving high-dollar claims in courts and arbitration inside and outside the U.S. Mike Shanlever devotes his practice to stakeholders in complex capital projects, particularly in the energy, industrial and infrastructure sectors. Across the globe...

John Shannon's comprehensive knowledge of executive compensation enables him to provide efficient and practical solutions to complex tax, securities, and corporate governance issues. John counsels public and private companies on employment and severance agreements, stock plans, and deferred compensation arrangements, and has extensive experience with compensation issues in M&A and corporate transactions. He regularly advises on equity-based and other incentive arrangements, nonqualified d...

Summer Martin is a health care transactional and regulatory attorney at Hall Render who advises health systems, hospitals, physicians and other providers on complex business arrangements, compliance matters and strategic growth initiatives. Summer works closely with executive, legal and operational teams to structure and implement transactions and partnerships that align with regulatory requirements and organizational goals. She brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach to helping clien...