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Thomas L. Penland, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Thomas L. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas L. Penland, Jr. since 2007. 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 Thomas L. Penland, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Justin Connell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Justin practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Justin Connell 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 Justin Connell is held by other lawyers.

Kyle Healy is a partner with Alston & Bird’s Corporate & Business Transactions Group and focuses his practice on the representation of both public and private companies in securities transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and other extraordinary corporate transactions. His practice also includes counseling on general corporate matters, including ongoing SEC compliance and corporate governance issues. Kyle earned his J.D., cum laude, in 2006 from the University of Michigan Law S...

Andrew’s experience as a law clerk at the DOJ gives him an insider’s perspective on agency enforcement actions, one which he uses to help clients avoid similar issues. Andrew focuses his practice on health care, government and internal investigations, qui tam litigation, cybersecurity, and complex commercial litigation. Andrew routinely defends clients in the health care, insurance, and higher education industries against investigations and qui tam litigation brought by the Depart...

Jason Howard is the co-chair of Alston & Bird’s Real Estate Finance & Investment Group. Jason concentrates his practice in the real estate and finance industries. His practice includes structuring joint ventures and representing developers, purchasers, and sellers in all aspects of the acquisition and disposition of mixed-use, office, multifamily residential, and industrial projects and portfolios. He also represents both lenders and borrowers in a wide range of financing transa...

Ted Blum serves as managing shareholder of the Atlanta office and chair of the firm's Atlanta Corporate and Securities Practice. He leads and advises a team with the strategic business, legal and market experience needed to manage and close complex transactions, as well as to provide counsel on day-to-day operations. Ted concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate and business law, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and corporate finance. He has experience representing buyers ...

Ashley Steiner Kelly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Ashley Steiner practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Ashley Steiner Kelly 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 Ashley Steiner Kelly 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...

Brian G. Corgan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Brian G. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Brian G. Corgan since 2006. 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 Brian G. Corgan is held by other lawyers.

Neil Wasser focuses his practice primarily in the areas of occupational safety and health law, equal employment opportunity law, and wage-hour law. In the area of occupational safety and health, Neil has assisted employers with their compliance obligations in the United States and in establishing and improving employee safety and health programs in Europe and Latin America. Neil is a frequent lecturer throughout the country on both OSH Act compliance topics and employment law issues. He has b...