Press Releases

Bradley is pleased to announce that Nashville associate Erin Malone-Smolla has been accepted into the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges’ (NCBJ) 2023 Next Generation (NextGen) program. The 14th annual NextGen program will host up to 50 up-and-coming bankruptcy practitioners for a series of events during the NCBJ’s Annual Meeting from October 11-14, 2023, in Austin, Texas ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that eight of the firm’s attorneys have been named to the 2022 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll by the D.C. Courts. “We are proud of these exceptional attorneys for this impressive achievement and for the commitment they have made to serving those in need in D.C. and surrounding areas,” said Bradley Pro Bono Counsel Tiffany M. Graves. The eight Bradley attorneys are: Lee-Ann C. Brown, High Honors Erik M. Coon David T. Long Jr ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that associate Anna-Bryce Hobson has been selected to the 2023 list of North Carolina Lawyers Weekly “Icons and Phenoms of Law.” The “Icons and Phenoms of Law” awards celebrate the achievements and contributions of the region’s most accomplished and promising legal professionals ...

Bradley’s Birmingham office managing partner Andy Robison was named to the Birmingham Business Journal’s “Power 60: Birmingham’s Most Influential Executives” list for 2023. The list highlights the dealmakers, powerbrokers and top executives that are shaping the Birmingham community in their industries. The full list appeared in the BBJ on July 24, 2023 ...

Bradley partner Rob Marcus was named in Business Today’s list of the “Top 10 Influential Commercial Litigation Lawyers in North Carolina 2023.” Attorneys on the list are acknowledged for their contributions to general commercial litigation in North Carolina, as well as their commitment to their clients, and their positions as leaders in their respective firms and in the industry at large. The full list was published in Business Today on July 20, 2023 ...

Bradley attorney Aron Beezley was quoted in Law360 about some of the top government contracts policies so far for 2023, including the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed policy to prohibit employers from imposing noncompete agreements on their staff. This proposal has been the subject of much criticism. Beezley said, "I think that when this rule becomes final, depending on what it actually says, this could have a big impact on contractors ...

Bradley partner Aron Beezley was quoted in a Law360 article on government contracts cases to watch out for in the latter half of 2023. One of these notable cases is the National Institutes of Health and the 350 protests at the U.S. Government Accountability Office over its $50 billion, CIO-SP4 information technology, government-wide acquisition contract ...

Bradley partner Andy Murray has been appointed to the Nashville Health Care Council’s (NHCC) board of directors for 2023-2024. The NHCC board of directors works collectively to drive initiatives, foster innovative thinking and advocate for Nashville’s exceptional healthcare community. The complete list of the 2023-2024 Nashville Health Care Council board of directors was announced on July 17, 2023 ...

Bradley is pleased to announce the firm’s Montgomery office has received the 2023 Alabama State Bar Pro Bono Award in the Law Firm/Group category. The award was presented at the Alabama State Bar Annual Meeting on July 15. The Alabama State Bar’s annual Pro Bono Awards recognize the outstanding pro bono efforts of attorneys, mediators, law firms and law students in the state ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that 12 of the firm’s Dallas and Houston attorneys have been named to the 2023 Lawdragon 500 X – Next Generation list. The inaugural guide highlights young attorneys who have been in practice between seven and 15 years and who have made significant achievements early in their careers that have vaulted them to the forefront of the legal profession ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that 12 of the firm’s Dallas and Houston attorneys have been named to the 2023 Lawdragon 500 X – Next Generation list. The inaugural guide highlights young attorneys who have been in practice between seven and 15 years and who have made significant achievements early in their careers that have vaulted them to the forefront of the legal profession ...

Bradley attorney Whitt Steineker was quoted in Marijuana Venture on his thoughts on which U.S. states would maintain their marijuana prohibition the longest. Kansas, Idaho, and Nebraska are the last states without CBD, medical or recreational marijuana use allowances. Steineker said, “A somewhat dubious distinction in my book, but it certainly appears that way ...

Bradley partners Julia Gruenewald Bernstein and James Webb have been listed in Business Today’s “Top 10 Powerhouse Lawyers Influencing Alabama’s Banking and Finance Sector.” Attorneys are acknowledged for their deep understanding of banking legislation, financial regulations and finesse in navigating intricate transactions, and the integral work they do for the operations of the state’s corporate and financial world ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Keith Windle has rejoined the firm’s Birmingham office as a partner in the Real Estate Practice Group. “Keith’s keen understanding of the issues involved with affordable housing and community development work add unique depth to our real estate team, and we are pleased to welcome him back to the firm,” said Bradley Birmingham Office Managing Partner Andy Robison. Mr ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Ryan C. Dean has joined as an associate in the Dallas office. Mr. Dean is a member of the firm’s Government Enforcement & Investigations Practice Group where he represents individuals and companies throughout all stages of an investigation, including civil enforcement actions and criminal proceedings ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Kita McCray has joined the Dallas office as an associate in the Healthcare Practice Group. Ms. McCray focuses her practice on regulatory, transactional and administrative health law for healthcare providers, healthcare industry companies, payers and health plans on a national basis ...

Bradley partner Robert Maddox was quoted in the Birmingham Business Journal regarding fair lending compliance in local banks ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Sarah Jacobs has rejoined the firm’s Charlotte office as a partner in the Healthcare Practice Group. Ms. Jacobs was previously the chief legal and administrative officer for one of the nation’s largest independent academic orthopedic practices ...

Bradley attorneys Anne Knox Averitt and Zachary Madonia were recognized in the Birmingham Business Journal’s 2023 NextGen: Law list. The list recognizes young, on-the-rise attorneys in Birmingham’s legal community. Honorees were selected based on their contributions to their firms, as well as their potential to shape the legal industry in the Magic City. The full list of honorees was published by the Birmingham Business Journal on July 3, 2023 ...

Bradley’s Tampa office managing partner, Craig Mayfield, has been selected as one of Florida Trend’s Legal Elite Notable - Managing Partners. To qualify and be considered for inclusion as a Legal Elite Notable, selected attorneys must be licensed and in good standing with the Florida State Bar, have practiced for at least 10 years, and currently serve in a senior-level executive capacity within their firms ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Wayne R. Beckermann has joined as an associate in the firm’s Atlanta office. Mr. Beckermann is a member of Bradley’s Litigation Practice Group and works with his clients to approach cases strategically and resolve disputes in court ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that partners Jay Bender and William L. Norton III have been named to the 2023 Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers list. Comprised of professionals ranging from transactional lawyers who assist distressed companies to financial litigators, honorees are selected through a submission review process, as well as in-depth journalistic research. The full list is available here. Mr ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Giovanni P. Giarratana was recognized with the Florida Bar’s President’s Award and the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) President’s Award during the Florida Bar Annual Convention held in June. He also has been reappointed to a third term on the Board of Governors of the Florida Bar’s YLD and will serve the 2023-2024 term representing the 13th Circuit ...

Bradley attorney Bruce Ely was quoted in Bloomberg Tax on the topic of a New York bill that would force limited liability companies to share the identities of their “beneficial owners” and make this information available to the public. The bill would go into effect in January 2024. The intent behind the bill is to expose and prevent crime by making it more difficult to conceal the parties responsible ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Whitney Jackson was selected to join the National Bar Association’s (NBA) Associate Advancement Academy for Excellence 2023-2024 Cohort. The NBA Associate Advancement Academy is specifically intended to facilitate the advancement and retention of Black attorneys in the nation’s largest law firms and is a tailored career advancement experience for Black associates within the first three years of practice in an AmLaw 200 firm ...