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Robert R. Long

Robert R. Long

USA 2026

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Alston & Bird LLP
 Alston & Bird LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation: Securities

Georgia

6 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Robert focuses on securities class actions and derivative actions, regulatory and internal investigations, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and director and officer liability. He is recognized as one of the Southeast’s top securities lawyers and has substantial experience as lead counsel in matters regarding securities, fiduciary duties, accounting issues, and numerous federal agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Justice, and various banking agencies.

Career

Former chair, firm’s Securities Litigation Group; guest lecturer on securities and corporate governance issues, Emory University Goizueta Business School and University of Georgia School of Law.

Education

Stanford University

JD

2000

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

BA

1992

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: Securities - Georgia

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Robert Long is held in high regard for his work on securities class actions. He also leads Alston & Bird's securities litigation group.

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Strengths

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  • Robert is thoughtful and is strategically aggressive when the situation warrants it. He is also a good oral advocate.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA

  • Robert's knowledge of the law was exceptional but his interpersonal skills were outstanding. Robert never wavered from the objective.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA

  • Robert is an incredibly talented and experienced securities lawyer.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA

  • Robert had an amazing grasp of the intricacies of the lawsuit. He presents information in a way which is interesting and easy to understand.

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