Paul M. Budd

Alexis Gregorian is a partner in the firm’s Government Enforcement & Investigations Practice Group. She is a former federal prosecutor and seasoned trial lawyer with extensive experience in complex fraud, healthcare, and government investigations. Her practice focuses on representing companies and individuals in government investigations, sensitive internal investigations, litigation, and other significant business and legal matters. As a strategic problem solver, Alexis conducts co...

Jason Bring is a partner in Arnall Golden Gregory's Healthcare and Litigation Practices, and he leads the firm's Long-term Care Defense Practice. Mr. Bring is a frequent author and speaker on emerging healthcare issues and governmental regulatory initiatives, including a blog for Long-Term Living magazine. Mr. Bring represents nursing homes, hospitals and other institutional providers in litigation, governmental investigations, regulatory compliance and administrative disputes. In addition to...

Loraine DiSalvo has been practicing law in Georgia since 1997. Loraine joined MendenFreiman, LLP in July 2026 after spending 21 years as a partner with Morgan & DiSalvo, P.C. Loraine has spent her entire legal career helping individuals and families plan and prepare for the many changes that life brings. Loraine’s areas of concentration include Estate Planning , Probate, Estate Administration, Trust Administration, Tax Planning , Business Succession Planning , Estate and Trust Dispu...

Leah Petersen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Leah, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

George B. Green, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. George B., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which George B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David Sarif is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law, Family Law Arbitration and Family Law Mediation. David, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Seth Buchwald is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Seth, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Seth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brent W. Brougher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Brent W., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brent W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Pierrette McCalla is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Pierrette, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pierrette is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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 ...