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Kamal Ghali is a former federal prosecutor and an award-winning trial lawyer who has been recognized for his commercial litigation, intellectual property litigation, white collar defense, and cybersecurity litigation work. Mr. Ghali regularly litigates high-stakes and mission critical matters that require courtroom excellence. He has particular experience litigating fraud, racketeering (RICO), intellectual property, contract, and fiduciary duty claims. He has first-chaired numerous jury trial...

James F. Bogan III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Information Technology Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Technology Law. James F. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized James F. Bogan III since 2009. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition...

Julie Bracker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals and Qui Tam Law. Julie practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Julie Bracker 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 Julie Bracker is held by other lawyers.

Will Sugden is partner with the Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring Group at Alston & Bird. He represents debtors, bankruptcy trustees, creditors’ committees and other fiduciaries, as well as creditors and indenture trustees, in bankruptcy proceedings. Will has substantial experience advising parties on insolvency-related issues arising in workouts and insolvency-related issues in significant transactions. He also has significant experience advising clients on derivatives safe-...

Damian M. Hovancik is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Real Estate Law and Tax Law. Damian M. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Damian M. Hovancik 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 Damian M. Hovancik is held by other lawyers.

Brandon Bullard is an appellate attorney in Atlanta, Georgia and the founder of The Bullard Firm LLC . His practice focuses on appellate practice and criminal law, representing clients in state and federal appeals across the country. Named a Georgia Super Lawyers honoree for 2024, Brandon has dedicated his career to handling appeals involving a wide range of criminal matters, from misdemeanor offenses to serious felony convictions. In addition to representing clients on appeal, Brandon works ...

John P. Jett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Franchise Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Technology Law. John P. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized John P. Jett 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 John P. Jett is held by other lawyers.

When clients are faced with a commercial real estate or public finance transaction, they need a detail-oriented, efficient, and practical problem solver like Amber. Amber represents institutions, investors, and developers in equity, development, and tax abatement transactions across the U.S., as well as governmental entities in public finance transactions. Amber Pelot is co-leader of the firm’s Government & Economic Incentives Team. Amber advises clients on commercial real estate pr...

Howard S. Hirsch is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Howard S. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Howard S. Hirsch since 2027. 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 Howard S. Hirsch is held by other lawyers.

Richard Hays is the Managing Partner of Alston & Bird. Since 2008, he has led the strategic direction of the firm and played a key role in its growth and performance. Mr. Hays also chairs the firm’s Administrative Committee. The firm has offices in New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Atlanta, Dallas, Charlotte, Silicon Valley, Research Triangle and Brussels. Prior to his election as the Managing Partner, Mr. Hays served as the firm’s Financial Partner and also headed the ...