Press Releases

Bradley attorney Jonathan DeLuca was named 2025 Atlanta Visionary of the Year by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Mr. DeLuca was recognized at the 2025 Atlanta Visionaries of the Year Grand Finale on June 7 at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta for his fundraising efforts, which helped raise $200,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The LLS Visionaries of the Year campaign is a 10-week philanthropic competition for leaders in local communities across the country ...

Bradley attorney Robert Maddox was quoted in S&P Global on recent policy shifts by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), which reinstate the expedited application process and eliminate extra scrutiny tied to size thresholds. "The greatest beneficiary is likely smaller institutions," said Maddox. "If they can justify it, then they can use the streamlined application forms, if they're eligible ...

The 2025 edition of Chambers USA has ranked a total of 168 attorneys and 56 practice areas from Bradley. This includes seven of the firm’s practice areas that are ranked nationally, as well as 14 attorneys who earned nationwide rankings. In the 2025 guide, Bradley earned a new nationwide practice ranking for Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Jacque Kruppa has joined the Banking & Financial Services Practice Group as a partner in the Dallas office. Ms. Kruppa previously served as senior EVP and Chief Legal Officer at Texas Regional Bank after working for more than 15 years at an AmLaw 100 law firm ...

Bradley’s construction practice again was ranked No. 1 in the nation by Construction Executive in its list of “The Top 50 Construction Law Firms” for 2025. The annual list ranks U.S ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Sumner Fortenberry and Caroline Bradley-Kenney have graduated as part of the 2025 class of the Mississippi Bar Leadership Forum. The Leadership Forum seeks to serve the legal profession by equipping participants with the vision, knowledge, and skills necessary to serve as leaders in their profession and local communities ...

Bradley has been selected as a recipient of the American Health Law Association's (AHLA) 2025 Top Honors award, 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 ...

As Bradley celebrates the two-year anniversary of its Atlanta office and settles into its renovated space in Midtown’s Promenade Tower, the firm announces that Deborah Cazan has been named the new Atlanta office managing partner. She assumes the role previously held by Sidney S. Welch, who will continue to focus on her clients and strategic business development initiatives ...

Bradley attorneys Whitt Steineker, Hunter Robinson and Slates Veazey were quoted in Oxford American on the challenges facing Tennessee’s THC industry, which includes shifting regulations, legal ambiguities, and the resulting strain on local businesses and consumers. “The science is ahead of the law right now, and it’s probably going to stay that way,” said Steineker. “That’s what makes some lawmakers really, really jumpy ...

Bradley partners Anne Knox Averitt and Sidney Welch have co-authored chapters in A Guide to Advancing Graduate Medical Education for All. Welch and Averitt authored the chapters titled "Federal Employment Laws: Resident and Fellow Rights and Institutional Accountability" (Chapter Six) and "Navigating the ACGME Institutional and Program Requirements for Due Process" (Chapter Seven) ...

Bradley partner William C. Athanas has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA). He will be formally inducted with the new Fellows at the 2025 LCA Conference taking place October 22-24, 2025, in Laguna Niguel, California. A litigator and former prosecutor, Mr. Athanas is a member of Bradley’s Government Enforcement & Investigations Practice Group and has almost 30 years of white-collar experience ...

Bradley attorney Debbie Cazan was recently appointed treasurer of the Atlanta Bar Association’s Board of Directors. She will be sworn in at the annual meeting on May 22, 2025, and officially take office on June 1, 2025. Ms. Cazan also serves as the chair of the Construction Law Section. Founded in 1888, the Atlanta Bar Association is a respected and storied institution that serves its members with innovative programs and services that stay in step with the ever-changing legal landscape ...

Bradley attorney Amy Leopard was quoted in Relias Media on a recent announcement from the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) of a $1.5 million civil money penalty (CMP) for HIPAA violations against Warby Parker, which highlights the need for a prompt and effective response after a breach. Warby Parker’s fine falls on the lower end of CMPs but exceeds recent voluntary settlements for large breaches caused by external actors, which often slide in under $1 million, said Leopard ...

For the sixth consecutive year, attorney Beau Byrd has been recognized in the Birmingham Business Journal’s 2025 Who’s Who in Commercial Real Estate. With a focus on commercial real estate and lending transactions, Byrd has been active in the city’s legal community for over three decades. His experience as a law clerk to a U.S ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that eight of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 editions of Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers or Washington, D.C. Rising Stars. The following five Bradley partners are recognized in the 2025 edition of Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers: Aron C. Beezley Michael S. Koplan Gregory G. Marshall Douglas L. Patin Robert J ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Michele P. Madison and George R. Reinhardt III have joined as partners in the firm’s Healthcare Practice Group in Atlanta. They were both previously partners at Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP. “We are pleased to welcome Michele and George, who are a dynamic team with extensive experience representing healthcare providers across the state ...

Amy S. Leopard, co-chair of Bradley's Cybersecurity and Privacy Practice Group, has earned the Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) certification through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). The IAPP launched the AIGP certification to meet the rapid, cross-industry need for professionals to understand and execute responsible AI governance as AI technology has continued to expand globally ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that three of the firm’s attorneys have been elected to serve in leadership roles with the Birmingham Bar Association (BBA) Young Lawyers Section (YLS) for the 2025 term. Birmingham associate Carmen E. Weite, who previously served as vice president of public service for two terms, was elected secretary-treasurer of the YLS. Mason Kruse and Riley McDaniel were reappointed as members of the YLS Executive Committee ...

Bradley attorney Robert Maddox was quoted in Cointelegraph discussing the potential for pro-crypto regulations to flourish under President Donald Trump. According to S&P Global, leadership changes at the FDIC, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could lead to clearer regulatory guidance on cryptocurrency this year ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Jonathan “Jack” Harrington has earned the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Certification issued by the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), the largest international membership organization for anti-financial crime professionals.  The CAMS Certification is an established global qualification that outlines the key principles of money laundering and how to prevent it ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Charles Schneider has joined the firm’s Nashville office as a senior advisor in the Governmental Affairs and Economic Development practice groups. “We’re thrilled to welcome Charles to the firm and are confident that his significant governmental affairs experience will provide exceptional insight and guidance for our clients,” said Bradley Nashville Office Managing Partner Lauren B. Jacques ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Brett Lawrence, an attorney in the firm’s Charlotte office, has been appointed chair of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) KnowledgeNet Charlotte Chapter. The IAPP’s KnowledgeNet Chapters bring local privacy communities together through educational meetings and networking activities ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that the firm added its largest first-year class, which includes 49 associates and two staff attorneys. Overall, Bradley added 117 new attorneys to the firm in 2024 and now has more than 700 attorneys across its 13 offices.  “Each year, one of our firm’s overarching goals continues to be strategic growth and this includes adding talented young attorneys across a variety of practices ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Nashville partner A.J. Bahou has been selected to the 2025 class of Nashville Health Care Council Fellows. He is one of just 27 healthcare leaders selected to the five-month intensive program designed to generate new perspectives and ideas for addressing the healthcare industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities ...

Bradley attorney Haydn Richard was quoted in National Mortgage News on the possibility of CFPB’s [Consumer Financial Protection Bureau] nonbank registry changing course as Trump takes office. “The registration process itself, including creating an account and uploading documents, is going fine,” said Richards. A company he spoke with was surprised that the process wasn’t more intrusive ...