Letitia A. McDonald

For a number of clients, Nicole serves as an extension of their benefits and rewards department, designing compliant total rewards programs that facilitate her clients’ business objectives. For publicly traded and private companies, predominately in the financial services, healthcare and restaurant sectors, as well as tax-exempt entities, Nicole regularly advises on retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, pension plans and government correction programs for fixing plan operational err...

Companies rely on Meaghan Boyd to develop their complex environmental and toxic tort litigation defense strategy. She also guides companies through the hoops of compliance with federal statutes such as CERCLA, the Clean Water Act, and RCRA and their state counterparts. Meaghan is co-chair of Alston & Bird’s Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group. She defends companies in complex environmental and toxic tort litigation in federal and state courts. She also routinely coun...

Evan C. Holden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Evan C. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Evan C. Holden 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 Evan C. Holden is held by other lawyers.

Matthew V. Wilson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trademark Law. Matthew V. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew V. Wilson 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 Matthew V. Wilson is held by other lawyers.

Named by Best Lawyers in America as the “2012 Atlanta Lawyer of the Year” in the exempt organizations area and as the “2013 Atlanta Lawyer of the Year” in the trusts and estates litigation area, Ben White's practice emphasizes exempt organizations of all kinds, as well as estate and tax planning. As a partner in the largest and most comprehensive exempt organizations practice in the Southeast, Mr. White is widely known for his successful representation of exempt organi...

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.

Seth Kincaid Trimble is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Seth Kincaid practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Seth Kincaid Trimble since 2021. 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 Seth Kincaid Trimble is held by other lawyers.

Joseph C. Staak is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Joseph C. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph C. Staak since 2013. 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 Joseph C. Staak is held by other lawyers.

Alyson J. Markovich is a Partner in the firm’s Commercial Real Estate Development & Finance and Hospitality Practices. Alyson focuses her practice on the representation of clients engaged in the acquisition, development, disposition and financing of commercial real estate, specializing in the hospitality and lodging industry. Alyson’s practice also includes representing lending institutions in SBA guaranteed loans and small business lending including 7(a) and 504 loans as well...

Mark S. VanderBroek is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Franchise Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Mark S. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Mark S. VanderBroek since 2010. 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 Mark S. VanderBroek is held by other lawyers.