Press Releases

Bradley attorney A.J. Bahou was featured in a Best Lawyers article discussing his perspective on how artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving and impacting the legal landscape. Bahou, who was an inaugural honoree for Artificial Intelligence Law in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, was asked to reflect on the legal dimensions of this rapidly advancing technology ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that 422 of the firm’s attorneys are recognized in the 2026 Best Lawyers lists. This includes 321 attorneys recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 101 attorneys listed in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. In addition, 34 Bradley attorneys are named 2026 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in 38 practice areas ...

Bradley has added Jeffrey M. Harvey as a partner in its Corporate & Securities Practice Group in Dallas. With the arrival of Mr. Harvey in Dallas, the firm has added 29 attorneys in Texas over the last year and now has more than 140 attorneys who are licensed in the state. “We are excited to bring Jeff’s significant corporate practice to Bradley ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that President Donald J. Trump has nominated Harold D. Mooty III, a partner in the firm’s Huntsville office, to serve as a judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. “We congratulate Hal on being tapped to serve as a federal judge with the U.S. District Court,” said Bradley Chairman of the Board and Managing Partner Jonathan M. Skeeters ...

Bradley attorney Ross Robinson has been ranked in the IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2025. IAM Strategy 300 shines a spotlight on individuals who are driving innovation and unlocking value through intellectual property across industries and continents. This year’s list reflects a growing momentum in the IP community, with 13% more nominations submitted than for the 2024 edition ...

Bradley attorney Ryan Letson was named to the eighth class of the Alabama Leadership Initiative (ALI), which brings together emerging leaders from across the state. Since 1995, the program’s goal has been to complement the broader leadership network of Leadership Alabama and offer a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities facing the state ...

Bradley has added appellate lawyer Robert F. Parsley as a partner.  “Bob brings senior appellate expertise that will deepen our capabilities in the Southeast and provide key support for our clients navigating complex litigation and appellate proceedings,” said Scott Burnett Smith, partner and leader of Bradley’s Appellate team ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Stephen Fritz, an associate in the Jackson office, has been named the 2025 recipient of the firm’s Cameron J. Miller Award for Excellence and Community Service, an annual award given to an associate who exemplifies excellence in his or her legal work, along with a high degree of involvement in community service ...

Bradley attorney Kris Reliford has been recognized among the Nashville Business Journal’s third annual class of Leaders in Diversity honorees. This program seeks to recognize and elevate leaders in Nashville who are advancing equity and opportunity in the workplace — prioritizing meaningful progress over perfection and advocating on behalf of others within the business community ...

Bradley attorney Ty Howard was featured in Clincian.com on the Department of Justice (DOJ) taking a closer look at healthcare organizations for False Claims Act (FCA) violations. Much of the discussion around Trump administration FCA enforcement has focused on potential new bases, such as tariff-related theories and targeting educational institutions with DEI programs, noted Howard ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Michael J. Bentley, a partner in the firm’s Jackson office, has been inducted as a Fellow of the Mississippi Bar Foundation, which recognizes a lawyer’s excellence, as well as dedication and service to the public and profession. Mr. Bentley concentrates his practice on appeals and litigation, with an emphasis on constitutional law, zoning and land-use litigation, and complex commercial disputes ...

Bradley partner Patrick L. Alexander has been elected a Fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel (ACBC). The ACBC recognizes lawyers who have established reputations among their peers for their experience, skill and high standards of professional and ethical conduct in the practice of municipal bond law. Membership is limited and nominees must have at least 10 years of substantial experience in the field to be considered for admission as a Fellow. For more than 40 years, Mr ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that nine of the firm’s Dallas and Houston attorneys have been named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation list. The third 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 ...

Two attorneys in Bradley's Jackson office were named to leadership roles within The Mississippi Bar during the organization’s 120th Annual Convention held July 9-11 in Sandestin, Florida. Margaret Oertling Cupples was appointed chair of The Mississippi Bar’s Diversity Committee and Stephen Fritz was elected to the Executive Committee of the Appellate Practice Section. Ms ...

Bradley attorney Aron Beezley was quoted in Law360 on notable government contract cases to watch for in the second half of 2025. One of the cases Beezley highlighted is Syneren Technologies Corp. et al. v. U.S. During the pendency of IT consulting firm CAN SoftTech Inc.'s protest over a $1.5 billion procurement, the U.S ...

Bradley attorney Robert Maddox was quoted in Bank Director on the latest findings from their annual survey, which focuses on how boards structure their deliberations, strengthen their composition, and set strategy. Senior management will execute on the bank’s strategy. But the board has an important oversight responsibility to hold management accountable, and directors can play a significant role in offering feedback, Maddox said ...

Bradley attorney Aron Beezley was quoted in Law360 on top government contracts decisions of 2025, including Raytheon Co. v. U.S. and Tolesto v. US in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. The court issued two decisions that both expanded and limited the court's jurisdiction over Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements, which are streamlined, flexible deals typically used for research or prototyping ...

Bradley attorney Jarrod Martin was quoted in Texas Lawbook on the record number of businesses that filed for bankruptcy in the Northern District of Texas federal courts during the first six months of 2025 ...

Bradley’s Roy D. Campbell III, a retired partner, has been named the 2024-25 recipient of the Mississippi Bar’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr. Campbell was presented with the award at the Mississippi Bar’s annual meeting on July 11. The Mississippi Bar’s Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual who has demonstrated service to the public, profession, and administration of justice over the span of a professional career ...

Bradley has added Allison S. Cook as a partner in the firm’s Banking & Financial Services Practice Group, continuing the strong trajectory of growth in the Atlanta office. Ms. Cook was previously a leading partner within the Payments Systems team at an AmLaw 200 firm with offices in Atlanta and Washington, D.C ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that two of the firm’s practice areas, Cannabis and Government Contracts, have earned rankings in the 2025 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 has added prominent corporate partner Viking W. Tao to its Corporate & Securities Practice Group in Dallas. The arrival of Ms. Tao continues the growth of the firm’s Dallas office, which now boasts more than 60 attorneys and has more than tripled in size since its launch in 2019 ...

Bradley attorney Jack Harrington was quoted in the Jacksonville Business Journal on the recent lawsuit filed by Fidelity National Financial against the U.S. Treasury and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Harrington, a partner and chair of the Financial Crime & Economic Sanctions team at Bradley, who is not involved with the federal suit, said no company should be holding its breath over whether an injunction will be filed and should prepare for the rule to take effect ...

Bradley attorney Jonathan Kolodziej was quoted in National Mortgage News on states taking shape as the new frontline in mortgage oversight. “State actions appear to be early-stage preparations to fill voids that materialize from the CFPB's outcome,” said Kolodziej. “States may also lack surplus funds in current budgets to allocate toward new CFPB-like activity,” he explained ...

Bradley attorney Christy Hancock was quoted in Bloomberg Law on the recent housing package that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law, which targets secondary loans made during the early 2000s that lenders never acted upon when home prices dropped during the 2008 financial crisis. A mortgage servicer seeking to foreclose must also attest under penalty of perjury that it has complied with these rules, that all previous holders of the mortgage have as well, or detail any failures to follow the law ...