Alston & Bird LLP
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Provided by Alston & Bird LLP
Alston & Bird provides the highest-quality and most responsive legal counsel and services to domestic and multinational clients across a broad range of industries. We assemble and nurture top legal talent with the most relevant experience to meet the challenges our clients face today.
Ranked for 26 consecutive years on the country’s premier list of “100 Best Companies to Work For,” our unique culture allows us to quickly access virtually any combination of skills and credentials that a client may require.
With a history dating back to 1893, today Alston & Bird spans 13 offices across the United States and Europe. The firm has evolved to offer multidisciplinary teams that draw on expertise in four core areas:
Corporate & Finance
Your success is paramount. We have grown and developed our corporate practice with that singular goal in mind. Markets are in a constant state of change, and the industry knowledge and regulatory capacity of our corporate attorneys allow us to anticipate and respond to your needs.
Intellectual Property
Identifying, protecting, managing, and defending our clients’ myriad intellectual property assets are the cornerstones of our IP practice. With experience serving the industry dating back to the roots of IP law, our lawyers have a sound foundation in the IP arena but remain nimble enough to help prepare you for trends on the horizon.
Litigation
It’s the end result that matters. Our lawyers have a strong tradition of understanding and embracing our clients’ businesses. When disputes arise, we guide them to the most favorable and cost-effective solution. Whether at the negotiating table or in the courtroom, we tackle litigation of any size and complexity in nearly any jurisdiction.
Tax
Fortune 100 companies, high-tech startups, subsidiaries of foreign multinationals, and prestigious private foundations choose Alston & Bird’s knowledgeable attorneys for their tax work. Our counsel is practical and focused on your bottom line. We are one of the largest law-firm-based tax practices in the country, and our clients capitalize on our grasp of nuance and complexity.
Ranked Offices
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USA - Head office
Georgia
One Atlantic Center 1201 West Peachtree Street , Atlanta, Georgia, USA, GA 30309, Atlanta
USA
California
1900 Avenue of the Stars Suite 450 , Century City, California, USA, 90067, Century City
North Carolina
Vantage South End 1120 South Tryon Street Suite 300 , Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, NC 28203-6818, Charlotte
Illinois
321 N Clark Street Suite 2650 , Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60654, Chicago
Texas
Chase Tower 2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 2300 , Dallas, Texas, USA, 75201, Dallas
California
350 South Grand Avenue 51st Floor , Los Angeles, California, USA, CA 90071, Los Angeles
New York
90 Park Avenue , New York, New York, USA, 10016-1387, New York
North Carolina
555 Fayetteville Street, Suite 600, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, 27601-3034, Raleigh
California
560 Mission Street, Suite 2100, San Francisco, California, USA, 94105-0912, San Francisco
California
755 Page Mill Road Building C - Suite 200 Palo Alto, , Silicon Valley, California, USA, CA 94304, Silicon Valley
District of Columbia
The Atlantic Building 950 F Street NW , Washington, DC, District of Columbia, USA, 20004-1404, Washington, DC
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Alston & Bird Adds Premier Securitization Tax Partner
In a move that further strengthens the firm’s market-leading Structured & Warehouse Finance platform, Alston & Bird announced today the addition of Andi Mandell as a partner in its Federal & International Tax Group in New York.
Alston & Bird Adds Technology & Privacy Partner in Silicon Valley
Cynthia Cole has joined Alston & Bird’s Technology & Privacy Group as a partner in the firm’s Silicon Valley office, advancing the firm’s growth in technology transactions, data privacy, artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity throughout California and across the firm’s 13 offices.
Alston & Bird Expands Health Care Regulatory Practice with Partner Asher Funk in Chicago
Alston & Bird has added Asher Funk as a partner on its Health Care Regulatory Team, further strengthening the firm’s health care regulatory capabilities and its growing presence in Chicago.
Alston & Bird Elects 22 New Partners
Alston & Bird announces the election of 22 lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2026. The new partners span seven offices and nine practice groups.
Alston & Bird Adds Tax Partner with Investment Funds Focus in New York
Alston & Bird announced today that Chaim Stern has joined its Federal & International Tax Group as a partner in New York, bringing extensive experience advising investment firms on the tax aspects of fund formation, structuring, and transactions.
Alston & Bird Continues Chicago Expansion with Addition of IP Litigation Partner
Alston & Bird announced today that Devon Beane has joined the firm as a partner in the IP Litigation Group, bolstering its Chicago presence.
Alston & Bird Adds Financial Restructuring Partner Peter Amend in New York
Alston & Bird announced today that partner Peter Amend has joined its Financial Restructuring & Reorganization Group in New York, further strengthening the firm’s handling of complex financial restructurings across its global platform.
Alston & Bird Adds Former FTC Official Alexis Gilman
Alston & Bird announced today that Alexis Gilman, the former head of the FTC Bureau of Competition unit responsible for reviewing mergers and acquisitions in industries such as health care, retail, and consumer products, has joined the firm’s Antitrust Team as a partner in Washington, D.C.
Alston & Bird Adds Investment Funds and Fund Finance / Private Credit Partner in Los Angeles
Alston & Bird announced today that Emily Stephens has joined the firm as a partner in Los Angeles. Emily will work primarily with the firm’s Investment Funds Group, Fund Finance Group, and Private Credit Group.
Alston & Bird Taps Corporate & Finance Partner Bijal Vira in New York
Alston & Bird’s Corporate & Finance Group continues to expand its market-leading private equity and private credit practices by adding partner Bijal Vira in New York.
Alston & Bird Adds IP Litigation Partner Michelle Clark in San Francisco
Alston & Bird has further expanded and strengthened its IP Litigation Group by adding partner Michelle Clark in San Francisco.
Alston & Bird Strengthens Investment Funds Group with Veteran Partner George Silfen in New York
Alston & Bird has continued to bolster its Investment Funds Group with the addition of veteran registered funds partner George Silfen in the firm’s New York office.
Alston & Bird Adds Private Credit Finance Partner Adam Heasley in New York
Alston & Bird’s Finance Group continues to bolster its nationally recognized private credit practice with the addition of partner Adam Heasley in New York.
Alston & Bird Broadens Mass and Toxic Torts Practices with Two New Partners in Chicago
Alston & Bird has enhanced its mass tort and toxic tort practices with the addition of two new partners. Kara McCall and Beth Chiarello will reside in the firm’s Chicago office.
Alston & Bird Bolsters M&A and Private Equity Practice with Two Partners in New York
Alston & Bird has strengthened its leading Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity teams with the addition of two partners in the firm’s New York office.
Alston & Bird Adds Investment Funds Partner Sam Roh in New York
Alston & Bird has further strengthened its Investment Funds Group with the addition of investment funds partner Sam Roh in the firm’s New York office.
Alston & Bird Adds Pair of Prominent IP Litigation Partners in Los Angeles
Alston & Bird has bolstered its IP Litigation Group with the addition of partners Edward Poplawski and Olivia Kim in the firm’s Los Angeles office.
Alston & Bird Adds Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Partner Kelly Hagedorn in London
Alston & Bird has expanded its Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team with the addition of partner Kelly Hagedorn in the firm’s London office. With extensive cyber incident response experience, Kelly advises clients on data protection, regulatory enforcement, and privacy litigation.
Alston & Bird Adds Structured Finance Partner B.K. Lee in New York
Alston & Bird has boosted its Finance Group and Structured & Warehouse Finance Team by adding partner Boong-Kyu (B.K.) Lee in New York. B.K. focuses his practice on advising issuers, underwriters, and financial institutions on a wide range of structured finance transactions, including public and pri
Alston & Bird Adds Investment Funds Partner Heather Wyckoff in New York
Alston & Bird has grown its Investment Funds Group by adding high-profile investment funds partner Heather Wyckoff to the firm’s New York office.
Alston & Bird Creates Ransomware Fusion Center
As ransomware actors mature their tactics, Alston & Bird’s Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team has created a Ransomware Fusion Center to help organizations enhance their ransomware readiness and response protocols.
Alston & Bird Adds Three Lateral Partners to Bolster New Offices in Chicago and Century City
Alston & Bird has strengthened its Corporate, Health Care, and Real Estate practices with the addition of three new partners.
Alston & Bird Adds Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Partner Jennifer Everett
Alston & Bird has further enhanced its Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team with the addition of partner Jennifer Everett to the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.
Alston & Bird Enhances International Arbitration Practice with Partner and Counsel in London
Alston & Bird has further strengthened its Litigation & Trial Practice Group and International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Team with the addition of partner Amir Ghaffari and counsel Julia-Didon Cayre, who will reside in the firm’s London office.
Alston & Bird Bolsters IP Litigation Group with New Partner in Los Angeles
Alston & Bird has strengthened its IP Litigation Group with the addition of partner Erik Carlson in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Erik litigates patent cases involving technology in the high tech and medical device fields.
Alston & Bird Adds Trial Lawyer Scott Schirick
Alston & Bird has enhanced its Litigation & Trial Practice Group with the addition of partner Scott Schirick, resident in the New York office. Scott focuses on complex federal and state litigation, securities enforcement and regulatory investigations, and white-collar criminal defense matters.
Alston & Bird Adds Leading Antitrust Partner in Brussels
Alston & Bird has augmented its Antitrust Team with partner Dr. Jens-Olrik Murach, who will reside in the firm’s Brussels office. Jens’s practice encompasses the full range of EU antitrust issues across a broad array of industries.
Alston & Bird Enhances Mergers & Acquisitions Practice with New York Partner
Alston & Bird has further strengthened its mergers and acquisitions practice by adding partner David L. Shaw to the firm’s New York office.
IP Partner Rejoins Alston & Bird in Los Angeles, Continuing West Coast Expansion
Alston & Bird has expanded its Intellectual Property practice as Theresa Conduah rejoins the firm as a partner in the Los Angeles office. Theresa’s practice focuses on trademark prosecution, licensing, enforcement, and counseling.
Alston & Bird Elects 27 New Partners
Alston & Bird announces the election of 27 lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2024. The new partners span six offices and 11 practice groups.
Alston & Bird Adds Premier Securitization Tax Partner
In a move that further strengthens the firm’s market-leading Structured & Warehouse Finance platform, Alston & Bird announced today the addition of Andi Mandell as a partner in its Federal & International Tax Group in New York.
Alston & Bird Adds Technology & Privacy Partner in Silicon Valley
Cynthia Cole has joined Alston & Bird’s Technology & Privacy Group as a partner in the firm’s Silicon Valley office, advancing the firm’s growth in technology transactions, data privacy, artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity throughout California and across the firm’s 13 offices.
Alston & Bird Expands Health Care Regulatory Practice with Partner Asher Funk in Chicago
Alston & Bird has added Asher Funk as a partner on its Health Care Regulatory Team, further strengthening the firm’s health care regulatory capabilities and its growing presence in Chicago.
Alston & Bird Elects 22 New Partners
Alston & Bird announces the election of 22 lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2026. The new partners span seven offices and nine practice groups.
Alston & Bird Adds Tax Partner with Investment Funds Focus in New York
Alston & Bird announced today that Chaim Stern has joined its Federal & International Tax Group as a partner in New York, bringing extensive experience advising investment firms on the tax aspects of fund formation, structuring, and transactions.
Alston & Bird Continues Chicago Expansion with Addition of IP Litigation Partner
Alston & Bird announced today that Devon Beane has joined the firm as a partner in the IP Litigation Group, bolstering its Chicago presence.
Alston & Bird Adds Financial Restructuring Partner Peter Amend in New York
Alston & Bird announced today that partner Peter Amend has joined its Financial Restructuring & Reorganization Group in New York, further strengthening the firm’s handling of complex financial restructurings across its global platform.
Alston & Bird Adds Former FTC Official Alexis Gilman
Alston & Bird announced today that Alexis Gilman, the former head of the FTC Bureau of Competition unit responsible for reviewing mergers and acquisitions in industries such as health care, retail, and consumer products, has joined the firm’s Antitrust Team as a partner in Washington, D.C.
Alston & Bird Adds Investment Funds and Fund Finance / Private Credit Partner in Los Angeles
Alston & Bird announced today that Emily Stephens has joined the firm as a partner in Los Angeles. Emily will work primarily with the firm’s Investment Funds Group, Fund Finance Group, and Private Credit Group.
Alston & Bird Taps Corporate & Finance Partner Bijal Vira in New York
Alston & Bird’s Corporate & Finance Group continues to expand its market-leading private equity and private credit practices by adding partner Bijal Vira in New York.
Alston & Bird Adds IP Litigation Partner Michelle Clark in San Francisco
Alston & Bird has further expanded and strengthened its IP Litigation Group by adding partner Michelle Clark in San Francisco.
Alston & Bird Strengthens Investment Funds Group with Veteran Partner George Silfen in New York
Alston & Bird has continued to bolster its Investment Funds Group with the addition of veteran registered funds partner George Silfen in the firm’s New York office.
Alston & Bird Adds Private Credit Finance Partner Adam Heasley in New York
Alston & Bird’s Finance Group continues to bolster its nationally recognized private credit practice with the addition of partner Adam Heasley in New York.
Alston & Bird Broadens Mass and Toxic Torts Practices with Two New Partners in Chicago
Alston & Bird has enhanced its mass tort and toxic tort practices with the addition of two new partners. Kara McCall and Beth Chiarello will reside in the firm’s Chicago office.
Alston & Bird Bolsters M&A and Private Equity Practice with Two Partners in New York
Alston & Bird has strengthened its leading Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity teams with the addition of two partners in the firm’s New York office.
Alston & Bird Adds Investment Funds Partner Sam Roh in New York
Alston & Bird has further strengthened its Investment Funds Group with the addition of investment funds partner Sam Roh in the firm’s New York office.
Alston & Bird Adds Pair of Prominent IP Litigation Partners in Los Angeles
Alston & Bird has bolstered its IP Litigation Group with the addition of partners Edward Poplawski and Olivia Kim in the firm’s Los Angeles office.
Alston & Bird Adds Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Partner Kelly Hagedorn in London
Alston & Bird has expanded its Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team with the addition of partner Kelly Hagedorn in the firm’s London office. With extensive cyber incident response experience, Kelly advises clients on data protection, regulatory enforcement, and privacy litigation.
Alston & Bird Adds Structured Finance Partner B.K. Lee in New York
Alston & Bird has boosted its Finance Group and Structured & Warehouse Finance Team by adding partner Boong-Kyu (B.K.) Lee in New York. B.K. focuses his practice on advising issuers, underwriters, and financial institutions on a wide range of structured finance transactions, including public and pri
Alston & Bird Adds Investment Funds Partner Heather Wyckoff in New York
Alston & Bird has grown its Investment Funds Group by adding high-profile investment funds partner Heather Wyckoff to the firm’s New York office.
Alston & Bird Creates Ransomware Fusion Center
As ransomware actors mature their tactics, Alston & Bird’s Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team has created a Ransomware Fusion Center to help organizations enhance their ransomware readiness and response protocols.
Alston & Bird Adds Three Lateral Partners to Bolster New Offices in Chicago and Century City
Alston & Bird has strengthened its Corporate, Health Care, and Real Estate practices with the addition of three new partners.
Alston & Bird Adds Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Partner Jennifer Everett
Alston & Bird has further enhanced its Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team with the addition of partner Jennifer Everett to the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.
Alston & Bird Enhances International Arbitration Practice with Partner and Counsel in London
Alston & Bird has further strengthened its Litigation & Trial Practice Group and International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Team with the addition of partner Amir Ghaffari and counsel Julia-Didon Cayre, who will reside in the firm’s London office.
Alston & Bird Bolsters IP Litigation Group with New Partner in Los Angeles
Alston & Bird has strengthened its IP Litigation Group with the addition of partner Erik Carlson in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Erik litigates patent cases involving technology in the high tech and medical device fields.
Alston & Bird Adds Trial Lawyer Scott Schirick
Alston & Bird has enhanced its Litigation & Trial Practice Group with the addition of partner Scott Schirick, resident in the New York office. Scott focuses on complex federal and state litigation, securities enforcement and regulatory investigations, and white-collar criminal defense matters.
Alston & Bird Adds Leading Antitrust Partner in Brussels
Alston & Bird has augmented its Antitrust Team with partner Dr. Jens-Olrik Murach, who will reside in the firm’s Brussels office. Jens’s practice encompasses the full range of EU antitrust issues across a broad array of industries.
Alston & Bird Enhances Mergers & Acquisitions Practice with New York Partner
Alston & Bird has further strengthened its mergers and acquisitions practice by adding partner David L. Shaw to the firm’s New York office.
IP Partner Rejoins Alston & Bird in Los Angeles, Continuing West Coast Expansion
Alston & Bird has expanded its Intellectual Property practice as Theresa Conduah rejoins the firm as a partner in the Los Angeles office. Theresa’s practice focuses on trademark prosecution, licensing, enforcement, and counseling.
Alston & Bird Elects 27 New Partners
Alston & Bird announces the election of 27 lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2024. The new partners span six offices and 11 practice groups.