Press Releases

Bradley partners Greg Hidalgo and Patrick Everman recently led a team of attorneys in the representation of Paragon Biosciences Emalex Capital, Inc. (“Emalex”) in its acquisition by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., which closed on June 10, 2026. Additional members of the core Bradley team included partners Erin Reeves McGinnis and Cyrus Chin, and associate Marino Leone ...

Bradley partner Haydn Richards was quoted in National Mortgage News discussing whether AI could eventually handle the entire mortgage origination process. Richards argued that AI cannot completely replace licensed mortgage professionals. "There will need to be a natural person that is licensed somewhere in the process,” Richards said. He added that the industry is unlikely to reach a point where a mortgage company operates without any mortgage loan originators ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that seven of the firm’s Dallas and Houston attorneys have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation list. The fourth annual guide recognizes young attorneys who have been in practice for less than 15 years and who have made significant achievements early in their careers that have propelled them to the forefront of the legal profession. Lawdragon notes that these honorees “… are the future of the law ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that nine practice areas and 16 partners are ranked nationally by Chambers and Partners in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA, a leading legal industry referral guide. Overall, 61 practice areas and 176 Bradley attorneys are ranked in the guide for 2026. The firm earned two new nationwide practice rankings for Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation) and Litigation: General Commercial ...

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that two of the firm’s practice areas, Cannabis and Government Contracts, have earned rankings in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500 United States. The firm’s Cannabis Industry team launched in 2019 and has a deep understanding of the many unique legal and business issues that are constantly evolving and how they impact companies — including hemp companies — operating in this sector across the country ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Charlotte partner Christian W. Hancock has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA). Newly elected Fellows will be formally inducted into membership at ACMA’s Annual Meeting taking place September 17-19, 2026. Ms. Hancock regularly works with mortgage servicing and financial institution clients ...

Bradley partner Jonathan Kolodziej was quoted in Scotsman Guide, where he characterized the CFPB’s new guidance as a potentially significant shift because it suggests mortgage lenders may not only be permitted to consider immigration status during underwriting, but also may be expected to do so when evaluating a borrower’s ability to repay a mortgage ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that the 2026 edition of Chambers USA has ranked a total of 176 attorneys and 61 practice areas for the firm. This includes national rankings for nine of the firm’s practice areas and 16 attorneys. In the 2026 guide, Bradley earned two new nationwide practice rankings for Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation) and Litigation: General Commercial ...

Bradley is pleased to announce the publication of GovCon Source, the firm’s newest blog covering legal developments in government contracts and bid protests. The GovCon Source blog discusses topics of importance to contractors doing business with federal, state and local governments, providing clear and practical guidance in a highly regulated marketplace ...

Bradley has been selected as a recipient of the American Health Law Association's (AHLA) Top Honors 2026 awards, which recognizes outstanding commitment to advancing the health law profession and supporting legal excellence in healthcare. The Top Honors Program celebrates organizations that demonstrate exceptional leadership in promoting health law education, fostering professional development, and strengthening connections within the legal healthcare community ...

Bradley continues the growth of its Jackson office with the addition of Tax and Trusts & Estates partner Clark C. Luke and Real Estate and Banking & Financial Services partners M. Binford “Ben” Williams Jr., Roger W. Williams, Molly Jeffcoat Moody, and R. Benson “Ben” Ford ...

Bradley counsel Kelly Rentzel was interviewed by The Texas Lawbook about her experience in banking, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. She discussed how Bradley is helping meet growing client demand in Dallas and across its financial services practice ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that nine attorneys in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers or Washington, D.C. Rising Stars. The following six Bradley partners are included in the Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers list for 2026: Aron C. Beezley Eric A. Frechtel Michael S. Koplan Gregory G. Marshall Douglas L. Patin Robert J ...

Bradley partner Jacque Kruppa was featured in Texas Lawbook discussing the inspiration behind Dallas Soccer Scholars, a nonprofit that supports Dallas-area youth ages 10 to 18 with financial need by helping cover soccer-related costs while encouraging academic achievement and community involvement ...

Bradley has added Joshua B. Portnoy as a partner in the Real Estate Practice Group, continuing the growth of the firm’s Atlanta office. With the addition of Mr. Portnoy, the Atlanta office now has more than 70 attorneys representing clients nationally and throughout the Southeast ...

Bradley continues to expand its presence in Dallas with the addition of C. Kelly Rentzel as counsel in the Banking & Financial Services Practice Group. “Kelly brings a unique combination of in-house leadership experience and in-depth, firsthand knowledge of the financial institutions industry that aligns with our strategic growth priorities in Dallas and across the firm,” said Bradley Dallas Office Managing Partner Robert L. Sayles ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Birmingham partner D. Butler Sparks has been named a recipient of The M&A Advisor’s 17th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards. The M&A Advisor established the Emerging Leaders Awards program to recognize distinguished rising stars shaping the future of mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and corporate finance. Mr ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that partner J. Hunter Robinson and associate Erik Halvorson, attorneys in the firm’s Banking & Financial Services Practice Group, will receive the Tennessee Bar Association’s Justice Joseph W. Henry Award for Outstanding Legal Writing, the TBA’s highest legal writing honor ...

Legal analysis of the I-4 Ultimate Project litigation from Bradley partner John Mark Goodman and counsel Lee-Ann Brown was quoted in Construction Dive, framing the dispute as a warning about the risks associated with termination tactics on massive public-private partnership projects, or P3s. The underlying project began as a $2 ...

Bradley partner Robert Maddox was quoted in Bank Director emphasizing that banks should use the changing regulatory environment as an opportunity to reevaluate and strengthen their BSA/AML programs. “This is an opportunity to sit down and reassess your BSA/AML program overall,” Maddox said. Maddox stressed that leadership must be able to demonstrate the quality of the program. “Every bank will have an established program ...

Bradley proudly announces that partner Margaret Oertling Cupples has been recognized with the 2026 Outstanding Community Service Award by the Capital Area Bar Association (CABA). Ms. Cupples was presented with the award at the CABA’s annual Evening Honoring the Judiciary event held on May 12 ...

Bradley partner Ian P. Faria was quoted in The Wall Street Journal arguing that aggressive plaintiffs’ attorneys are helping drive the wave of litigation, rather than widespread builder misconduct. According to Faria, plaintiff attorneys in new developments often go “door-to-door,” identifying possible defects and encouraging homeowners to sue ...

Bradley partner Tara Ravi was quoted in Part B News emphasizing that AI can create legal and compliance exposure even when it appears to improve efficiency or documentation quality. “The government side is set up so that if you send them all ‘perfect’ claims, they may start auditing based on pattern recognition,” Ravi warned, noting that overly polished AI-assisted billing submissions can backfire ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that the firm has joined the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP), which is a member-driven organization dedicated to stimulating regional economic development and employment in Southeast Texas. Steven Herrera, a senior attorney in Bradley’s Construction and Government Contracts practice groups, serves as the firm’s BAHEP representative ...

Bradley is pleased to welcome back Mary Clay Morgan to the firm’s Jackson office as counsel in the Labor & Employment and Litigation practice groups. “Mary Clay is a proven leader, a trusted colleague, and an exceptional litigator who brings a valuable in-house perspective to her practice. We are thrilled to welcome her back to our firm,” said Bradley Jackson Office Managing Partner Margaret Oertling Cupples ...