Joshua P. "Josh" Gunnemann

Ian Calhoun’s experience guiding investment advisory firms, national merchants, banks, and payment technology companies through the course of transactional, regulatory, and governance issues gives him the insight to help his clients find the way forward. A member of Alston & Bird’s Financial Services & Products Group, Ian advises wealth management, investment advisory, and financial services firms, as well as payments and banking clients, on a range of transactional matter...

Eugene J. Heady is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Eugene J. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Eugene J. Heady 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 Eugene J. Heady 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...

Christine P. James is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trademark Law. Christine P. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Christine P. James since 2017. 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 Christine P. James is held by other lawyers.

Dan Huynh is a rising leader in the IP legal industry who provides his clients with results-driven and value-oriented representation. Dan represents companies of all sizes in various technology sectors, including wireless telecommunications, e-commerce, and financial payment systems. He assists companies with intellectual property and commercial matters, including patent, trademark, and other IP disputes. In addition, Dan advises clients on the creation, development, and management of IP port...

Sarah Wimberly spearheads FordHarrison's airline litigation and arbitration practice and is the co-leader of the airline service practice group. For 27 years she has focused her practice primarily on labor and employment matters unique to the aviation industry. She is an industry leader on absence management and leave abuse, as well as disability accommodation and compliance. Sarah frequently works with aviation clients on complicated or sensitive harassment and discrimination complaints, com...

Since 1978, John Mercer has concentrated his law practice in the areas of project and corporate finance and other complex transactions, with particular emphasis on the electric power industry. John has extensive experience and expertise in project finance, corporate finance and securities offerings, joint ventures and joint ownership arrangements, mergers and acquisitions, and independent power projects. In June 2009, John left his position as the long-time, firm-wide head of the Project Deve...

David Sarif is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law, Family Law Arbitration and Family Law Mediation. David practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized David Sarif 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 David Sarif is held by other lawyers.

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

Steve Collins is a partner practicing in the firm’s Litigation & Trial Practice and Securities Litigation Groups. His practice focuses on (1) securities litigation, investigations and enforcement proceedings; (2) financial services litigation; and (3) transaction-based litigation, as the principal components of a commercial litigation practice. Securities Litigation and Investigations: Mr. Collins represents clients in SEC, stock exchange and state securities investigations and enfo...