Susan L. Spencer

Drawing on his over 20 years of experience as both a prosecutor and defense attorney, Joey Burby represents corporate and individual clients in criminal and civil investigations by the Department of Justice as well as regulatory investigations and enforcement actions by the SEC and other federal and state agencies. He has significant experience handling matters involving securities fraud, insider trading, health care fraud, the False Claims Act, antitrust violations, bribery, the Foreign Corr...

Deepa N. Subramanian is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Deepa N. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Deepa N. Subramanian 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 Deepa N. Subramanian is held by other lawyers.

Mark is the Chair of the firm's Financial Services & Products Group, focusing on the representation of banks and other financial institutions, as well as real estate investment vehicles, such as REITs. Mark assists these companies with private and public securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, underwritings, corporate formations and restructurings, recapitalizations, corporate governance and a host of related complex regulatory issues. In the current economic cycle, Mark has worke...

Since 1978, John Mercer has concentrated his law practice in the areas of project and corporate finance and other complex transactions, with particular emphasis on the electric power industry. John has extensive experience and expertise in project finance, corporate finance and securities offerings, joint ventures and joint ownership arrangements, mergers and acquisitions, and independent power projects. In June 2009, John left his position as the long-time, firm-wide head of the Project Deve...

With a background in mechanical engineering and industry experience with aerospace systems integration projects, Chris Lightner practices in Alston & Bird’s Intellectual Property – Mechanical Patents Team. Chris focuses his practice on patent solicitation and counseling, as well as on IP-driven due diligence efforts, licensing agreements, confidentiality considerations, and patent brokerage agreements. Chris prepares and prosecutes U.S. and foreign patent applications for wide...

Lisa Haldar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Lisa practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa Haldar 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 Lisa Haldar is held by other lawyers.

Eric R. Magnus is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Eric R. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Eric R. Magnus 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 Eric R. Magnus is held by other lawyers.

Reiko Feaver is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Technology Law. Reiko practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Reiko Feaver 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 Reiko Feaver is held by other lawyers.

Wade's certification in health care compliance gives her a practical advantage in helping clients to navigate the complex terrain of health care law. She often conducts internal investigations on behalf of industry clients and defends them against government investigations, whistleblower actions, and False Claims Act suits. Wade represents a broad array of health care clients including health plans, hospital systems, medical device manufacturers, post-acute providers, physician practices, and...

Kevin has been practicing labor and employment law since 1982. He represents employers throughout the country in a wide variety of labor and employment law matters. Such representation involves employment-related litigation in federal and state courts, including class actions and franchise and independent contractor litigation. In addition, he handles affirmative action planning and compliance, including extensive involvement with “glass ceiling” issues and Office of Federal Contr...