John W. Hackney

More than ever, companies face a constant evolution of health and welfare regulations for their employee benefit plans. Amy Heppner’s Fortune 500 clients rely on her experience and sound guidance on remaining compliant. Counsel in the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group, Amy provides practical guidance to clients on how to comply with the myriad federal and state laws that impact employer-sponsored health and welfare benefit plans.

Ken Menendez is a Partner in the firm's Atlanta office. His experience is in complex commercial litigation, with concentrations in employment, financial and construction litigation. Ken has extensive experience with mediation, arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution and serves as a certified arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association. He has a Martindale-Hubbell rating of AV (highest rating), has been selected for inclusion in Georgia Super Lawyers every year si...

Companies rely on Seth’s creative problem-solving and commercial acumen to guide them through the federal and international tax implications of complex commercial transactions, including through the use of transactional insurance products. Seth uses his experience as a former certified public accountant (CPA) and tax insurance broker to understand and assist U.S. and multinational clients with domestic and international tax planning and compliance. He has broad industry experience and w...

Heather Clauson Haughian is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Information Technology Law. Heather Clauson practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Heather Clauson Haughian since 2019. 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 Heather Clauson Haughian is held by other lawyers.

Ryan Kurtz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and International Arbitration - Commercial. Ryan practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan Kurtz 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 Ryan Kurtz is held by other lawyers.

Lovita T. Tandy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Lovita T. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Lovita T. Tandy 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 Lovita T. Tandy is held by other lawyers.

Zahra focuses her practice on whistleblower cases (False Claims Act/qui tam), white collar criminal defense, corporate internal investigations, and complex civil litigation. For 8 years, Zahra served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia. As a veteran and former state Senator, she has extensive experience dealing with the government. Due to her experience and expertise, Zahra has been called upon numerous times to be a legal analyst in high profile cases. Zahra ha...

Edward A. Marshall is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Edward A. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Edward A. Marshall 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 Edward A. Marshall is held by other lawyers.

Wes Achey is a member of Alston & Bird’s Intellectual Property Litigation Team. Wes’s practice includes all areas of intellectual property litigation and counseling, with a particular emphasis on patent litigation and enforcement. He has represented clients in patent infringement lawsuits in federal district courts across the United States, including cases involving telecommunications, computer software and various mechanical devices. He is a member of the Georgia Bar and is a...

Rachel Fink is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Rachel practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Rachel Fink 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 Rachel Fink is held by other lawyers.