Ryan A. Schneider

Rick Warren handles all aspects of labor and employment law, including traditional labor law, employment litigation, wage and hour matters and workplace safety. He litigates cases before federal and state courts and administrative agencies throughout the country. He defends both individual and class action cases and has substantial jury trial experience. Rick also handles numerous mediations and arbitrations. He devotes a significant part of his practice to preventive law and advising clients...

Jeffrey Y. Lewis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Jeffrey Y. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey Y. Lewis since 2026. 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 Jeffrey Y. Lewis is held by other lawyers.

Shane Nichols is a partner in Alston & Bird’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group and primarily represents his clients in high-risk patent infringement and trade secret litigation. Licensed to practice in both Texas and Georgia, Mr. Nichols has represented clients in federal and state courts in the U.S., the U.S. International Trade Commission, as well as several international courts around the world. Mr. Nichols is registered to practice as a patent attorney before the U.S. Pate...

Duane Cochenour is a litigator specializing in medical malpractice claims, negligent security cases, and insurance coverage. He has a unique perspective, with 20 years of experience as an insurance claim professional prior to becoming a lawyer. He knows exactly what it is like to be an adjuster, supervisor, regional claim manager, and major case negotiator because he has worked in each of those positions. He draws on over 30 years of experience in the insurance and legal industry to defend an...

Colleen K. Heibeck is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Colleen K. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Colleen K. Heibeck 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 Colleen K. Heibeck is held by other lawyers.

Kathleen Currey is an attorney with deep experience representing both financial institutions and borrowers in secured lending and restructuring matters. She has helped her clients structure, negotiate, and close numerous complex transactions. Kathleen's proactive and client-focused approach leads to excellent commercial outcomes in her deals. Kathleen's deal experience includes syndicated loan facilities, asset-based financings, lender finance transactions and debtor-in-possession financings ...

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

Cameron S. Pierce has litigated on behalf of management in connection with numerous types of employment and labor disputes, including claims based upon: Title VII The Americans with Disabilities Act The Age Discrimination in Employment Act The National Labor Relations Act State statutes In his counseling practice, Cameron frequently advises employers on effective personnel policies, employee discipline, non-compete issues, wage and hour compliance and drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, C...

Elizabeth ("Bess") Hinson is a privacy and cybersecurity attorney in Holland & Knight's Atlanta office. Ms. Hinson focuses her practice on cyber and data risk management and governance, breach preparedness and response, crisis management and global data privacy compliance. Ms. Hinson represents clients at all stages of incident response from investigation, notification, remediation, managing privacy class action risks, and defense of litigation and regulatory inquiry. She regularly counse...

Summer Martin is a health care transactional and regulatory attorney at Hall Render who advises health systems, hospitals, physicians and other providers on complex business arrangements, compliance matters and strategic growth initiatives. Summer works closely with executive, legal and operational teams to structure and implement transactions and partnerships that align with regulatory requirements and organizational goals. She brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach to helping clien...