Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Birmingham partner C. Meade Hartfield has been appointed as vice chair of the Defense Research Institute’s (DRI) Women in the Law Committee. Her appointment is for a one-year term, effective at the conclusion of the 2022 DRI Annual Meeting in October.
Ms. Hartfield represents clients in a variety of industries, including mortgage servicing, auto finance, farm credit, automotive, insurance, and construction
Alabama, USA
Bradley partner Jonathan Kolodziej was quoted in American Banker regarding an interpretive rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) that specifies firms using analytics to target their consumers may be liable for breaching consumer protection laws.
Kolodziej points out the steps that the CFPB has taken under the current administration to regulate using algorithms and other forms of advanced technology
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Kim Bessiere Martin has been appointed to a second consecutive term as chair of the Corporate Compliance and Government Enforcement Action Committee of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC)
Alabama, USA
Bradley partner Bruce Ely was quoted in Bloomberg Law News on recent modifications to the issue outline and model tax law draft from the Multistate Tax Commission (MTC). The modifications pulled back on two anti-abuse provisions that Ely called “over-broad and ambiguous”. Ely authored a comment letter that was submitted to MTC’s work group
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Erin Illman was quoted in Law360’s story on the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) future actions and priorities in regard to the mounting cyberthreats against consumers and business practices. FTC Chair- Lina Khan- is preparing to deliver her remarks on privacy and data security and guidance on the extension of the FTC’s powers in response to increasing threats to cybersecurity
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that 12 of the firm’s attorneys have been named to the 2022 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers guide, which recognizes the nation’s top advisors to business, universities, nonprofits and other organizations navigating today’s global workforce
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that 32 of the firm’s attorneys are named “Lawyer of the Year” in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. In each metropolitan area, only a single attorney in each legal practice area is designated as the “Lawyer of the Year.”
In all, 320 attorneys are listed in this year’s The Best Lawyers in America, including 60 attorneys listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that 320 of the firm’s attorneys are listed in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, including 60 attorneys who are named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. In addition, 32 Bradley attorneys are named Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year.” In each metropolitan area, only a single attorney in each legal practice area is designated as the “Lawyer of the Year
Alabama, USA
Bradley partner Robert Maddox was quoted in National Mortgage News on Wells Fargo’s potential correspondent exit and its impact on the mortgage industry in the future. The mortgage pullback was first mentioned in a Bloomberg News article.
Wells Fargo’s profits in the correspondent channel have declined dramatically since 2021
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that the firm is among more than 180 large law firms participating in the Mansfield Rule 6.0 certification process.
The newly released version of the Mansfield certification is aimed at diversifying leadership. The parameters have expanded in scope while increasing with rigor each year with input from an advisory board of diversity leaders and other stakeholders
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Birmingham partner Buddy Cox has been named a fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL), a professional association of distinguished lawyers who practice in the field of environmental law.
Mr. Cox is one of 25 new ACOEL fellows selected for their distinguished experience, high standards of practice, and substantial contributions to the practice of law
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorneys Bruce Ely, Chris Grissom, Jimmy Long and Will Thistle were featured in a Law360 Tax Authority article highlighting recent tax developments.
The author of the article, David Brunori, included these comments:
There is little question that Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP has the best state and local tax lawyers in Alabama. Indeed, its lawyers are among the best in the nation. The partners include Chris Grissom, James Long, Will Thistle and the legendary Bruce Ely
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that six of the firm’s attorneys have been appointed to leadership roles within the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Litigation Section.
The firm’s attorneys appointed by the ABA Litigation Section are Dylan C. Black, Tiffany J. deGruy, Junaid Odubeko, Robert Emmett Poundstone IV, Anne Marie Seibel and Ethan T. Tidmore
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Petar Angelov has joined the firm’s Nashville office as an associate in the Construction Practice Group.
“We are pleased to welcome Petar to the firm and know that his commitment to clients and experience in the construction industry will help bolster the service our construction team provides,” said Bradley Nashville Office Managing Partner Lauren B. Jacques.
Mr
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that six of the firm’s attorneys have been appointed to leadership roles within the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Litigation Section.
The firm’s attorneys appointed by the ABA Litigation Section are Dylan C. Black, Tiffany J. deGruy, Junaid Odubeko, Robert Emmett Poundstone IV, Anne Marie Seibel and Ethan T. Tidmore
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Whitney Wester has joined the firm’s Houston office as an associate in the Litigation and Construction practice groups.
“Whitney has demonstrated a unique ability to work with clients across a variety of industries on large, complex matters as an independent practitioner, as well as with the support of a team,” said Bradley Houston Office Managing Partner Ian P. Faria
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Heather H. Sveadas has joined the firm as counsel in the Healthcare Practice Group.
“We are happy to welcome Heather to Bradley,” said Bradley Nashville Office Managing Partner Lauren B. Jacques. “Her deep experience in the healthcare industry will be an asset to the firm and will continue to strengthen the expertise we provide to clients on a wide range of complex healthcare matters.”
Ms
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that partners Leigh Anne Hodge, Lela M. Hollabaugh and Kimberly B. Martin have been named to Benchmark Litigation’s Top 250 Women in Litigation list for 2022.
“We are proud of Leigh Anne, Lela and Kim and congratulate them on their continued recognition as top female litigators,” said Bradley Chairman of the Board and Managing Partner Jonathan M. Skeeters. “Their inclusion on this prestigious list is well deserved
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that six of the firm’s partners have been named to Benchmark Litigation’s 40 & Under Hot List for 2022, which recognizes top young litigation talent in the United States and Canada.
“We congratulate this exceptional group for their continued recognition in Benchmark Litigation’s prestigious list of top young litigators,” said Bradley Chairman of the Board and Managing Partner Jonathan M. Skeeters
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Nolan S. Clark has joined the firm’s Birmingham office as an associate in the Real Estate Practice Group.
“We are pleased to welcome Nolan to our team and know that his collaborative approach and commitment to service will help serve our clients,” said Bradley Birmingham Office Managing Partner Dawn Helms Sharff.
Mr. Clark concentrates his practice on a range of civil litigation matters
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that John S. McCool has joined as an associate in the firm’s Charlotte office.
“We are pleased to add John to our team and know that his prior construction work and contract experience will provide valuable support for our clients,” said Bradley Charlotte Office Managing Partner Christopher C. Lam.
Mr. McCool is a member of the firm’s Construction Practice Group and focuses on construction litigation and transactions
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Robert Maddox, a partner in the firm’s Birmingham office, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF).
“We congratulate Robert on his acceptance as a Fellow with the prestigious American Bar Foundation,” said Bradley Birmingham Office Managing Partner Dawn Helms Sharff
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Alé Dalton is the 2022 Nashville Emerging Leader Awards (NELA) winner in the Legal Services industry category.
The 15th annual awards, presented by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and YP Nashville, recognized 48 young professionals under the age of 40 across 13 industries for significant accomplishments in their chosen career fields and for their commitment and contributions to their community. Ms
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that the Chambers High Net Worth 2022 guide has ranked the firm, as well as five partners, in the area of Private Wealth Law in Alabama.
The five Birmingham based partners ranked in the 2022 guide are:
Scott E. Adams
Nancy Williams Ball
William L. Hinds Jr.
Bradley W. Lard
Ralph H
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce the addition of Richard J. Nickels to the Nashville office as a partner in the firm’s Trusts & Estates and Tax practice groups.
“We are pleased to welcome Rick, and we know that our clients will benefit from his experience,” said Bradley Nashville Office Managing Partner Lauren B. Jacques. “Rick is very knowledgeable in trusts and estates matters, elevating the level of service we are able to provide as a firm.”
Mr