Band 1
Provided by Robert R. Long
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.
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.
Stanford University
JD
2000
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
BA
1992
Provided by Chambers
Robert Long is held in high regard for his work on securities class actions. He also leads Alston & Bird's securities litigation group.
Provided by Chambers
Robert is thoughtful and is strategically aggressive when the situation warrants it. He is also a good oral advocate.
Robert's knowledge of the law was exceptional but his interpersonal skills were outstanding. Robert never wavered from the objective.
Robert is an incredibly talented and experienced securities lawyer.
Robert had an amazing grasp of the intricacies of the lawsuit. He presents information in a way which is interesting and easy to understand.
Robert is thoughtful and is strategically aggressive when the situation warrants it. He is also a good oral advocate.
Robert's knowledge of the law was exceptional but his interpersonal skills were outstanding. Robert never wavered from the objective.
Robert is an incredibly talented and experienced securities lawyer.
Robert had an amazing grasp of the intricacies of the lawsuit. He presents information in a way which is interesting and easy to understand.