1.
James Richard Eirich RobinsonTitle: Partner
Law School: Emory University School of Law, Class of 2000, J.D., with high honors
College: University of Colorado at Boulder, Class of 1988, B.A., History, summa cum laude, , New York University, Class of 1993, M.A., English
Admitted: Emory University School of Law, Class of 2000, J.D., with high honors
Practice Area: Fiduciary Law, Nonprofit Law, Private Wealth Services, Taxation Law, Estate Planning, Public Finance & Tax Exempt Finance
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2.
Mr. Stephen George WeizeneckerTitle: Partner
Law School: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Class of 1995, J.D., cum laude
College: Emory University, Class of 1990, B.A.
Admitted: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Class of 1995, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Entertainment and the Arts, Entertainment & Sports
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3.
Ms. Heather Sample SpiresTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Georgia Law School, Class of 1998, J.D., cum laude
College: University of Georgia, Class of 1995, B.A., magna cum laude, with high honors
Admitted: University of Georgia Law School, Class of 1998, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Corporate, Joint Ventures, Leasing, Mergers and Acquisitions, Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Finance, Real Property Law, Venture Capital and Private Equity
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4.
Jason A. BernsteinTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Miami, Class of 1983, J.D.
College: Vanderbilt University, Class of 1980, B.S., Chemistry
Admitted: University of Miami, Class of 1983, J.D.
Practice Area: Intellectual Property, Privacy and Technology Law
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5.
James J. LeonardTitle: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D., 1983
College: Southern Methodist University, B.A., 1980
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Healthcare, Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities, Litigation, Insurance Recovery and Counseling, Corporate Counsel, General Practice & Trial Law, Tort & Insurance Law, Insurance
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6.
Jeffrey C. MorganTitle: Partner
Law School: Boston College, J.D., magna cum laude, 1996
College:
Admitted: Boston College, J.D., magna cum laude, 1996
Practice Area: Intellectual Property, Internet and Technology Law, Litigation, Patent Litigation, Trademark Litigation, Entertainment & Sports, General Practice & Trial Law
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7.
John L. WatkinsTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 1982
College: Mercer University, B.A., 1979
Admitted: University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 1982
Practice Area: Cloud Computing & Cyber-Security; Corporate; International Business; Environmental; Environmental Litigation; Intellectual Property; Advertising & Marketing; Appeals; Copyright Litigation; Franchises and Product Distribution; IP Licensing; Licensing; Litigation; Trade Secret Litigation; Trade Secrets; Trademark Litigation; Unfair Competition and False Advertising; Arbitration/Alternative Dispute Resolution; Class Actions; Commercial Litigation; Business Tort Litigation (Tortious Interference); Contract Litigation; Non-Compete Litigation; UCC Litigation; Construction; Electronic Discovery and Record Retention Services; Estate and Trust Litigation; Insurance Recovery and Counseling; Product Liability; Toxic Substances and Other Torts; Policyholder Insurance Recovery and Counseling Group
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8.
Michael A. LuederTitle: Partner
Law School: Wake Forest University, J.D., 1992
College: University of North Carolina at Charlotte, B.A., magna cum laude, 1989 Beta Gamma Sigma
Admitted: Wake Forest University, J.D., 1992
Practice Area: Business, Corporate Counsel, Creditors' Rights, General Practice & Trial Law, Creditor's Rights and Commercial Litigation
Membership: State Bar of Georgia; American Bar Association (Member, Business Law Section); Energy Bar Association.
9.
Stuart C. JohnsonTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Virginia, J.D., 1987
College: University of Virginia, B.A., Economics/Government, 1982; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, M.A., Economics, 1986
Admitted: University of Virginia, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions, Venture Capital and Private Equity, Business
Membership: State Bar of Georgia; American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Business Law; Tax).
10.
Thomas J. GalloTitle: Partner
Law School: Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, J.D., cum laude, 1977
College: Emory University, B.A., 1973
Admitted: Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, J.D., cum laude, 1977
Practice Area: Corporate, Labor and Employment Law, Litigation, Arbitration/Alternative Dispute Resolution, Class Actions, Commercial Litigation, Business Tort Litigation (Tortious Interference), Contract Litigation, Franchise and Distribution Litigation, Non-Compete Litigation, General Practice & Trial, Securities & Investment Fraud
Membership: Atlanta and American Bar Associations.
11.
Aaron WatsonTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: Duke University School of Law, J.D., 1985
College: University of Notre Dame, B.B.A., 1978
Admitted: Duke University School of Law, J.D., 1985
Practice Area: Governmental Finance; Governmental Services
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12.
David A. Flanigan, Jr.Title: Partner
Law School: University of Virginia, J.D., 1988
College: King College, B.A., summa cum laude, 1985
Admitted: University of Virginia, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Antitrust and Competition Law, Corporate, Broker-Dealer and Investment Advisor Regulation, Compensation and Benefits, Corporate Governance and Sarbanes-Oxley, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Joint Ventures, Mergers and Acquisitions, Software and Technology Transactions, Structured Finance, Venture Capital and Private Equity, Discipline and Termination, Employment, Healthcare, Physician Practice Groups, Tax Exempt Organizations, Intellectual Property, IP Licensing, Licensing, Technology Transactions, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Labor and Employment Law, Litigation, Non-competes and Trade Secrets, Private Wealth Services, Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Finance, Tax, Business Entity and Joint Venture Formations, Buying and Selling Businesses, Capital Structure Considerations, Employee Benefits and Compensation Planning, Investment Entities, Redemptions of Business Interests, State and Local Taxation, Business, Taxation Law
Membership: Atlanta and American Bar Associations.
13.
William P. EwingTitle: Partner
Law School: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1989; University of Florida, LL.M. in Taxation, 1992
College: Washington & Lee University, B.S., 1986
Admitted: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1989; University of Florida, LL.M. in Taxation, 1992
Practice Area: Partnership, Energy & Utilities, Cloud Computing & Cyber-Security, Corporate, Joint Ventures, Mergers and Acquisitions, Structured Finance, Tax, Business Entity and Joint Venture Formations, Buying and Selling Businesses, Capital Structure Considerations, International Taxation, Investment Entities, Redemptions of Business Interests, Rulings and Determination Letters, Tax Litigation Services
Membership: South Carolina Bar; State Bar of Georgia; The Florida Bar; American Bar Association (Tax Section).
14.
Kara ClearyTitle: Associate
Law School: Valparaiso University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
College: DePauw University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2005
Admitted: Valparaiso University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership: Indiana State and American Bar Associations.
15.
John T.L. KoenigTitle: Partner
Law School: Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, J.D., magna cum laude, 1998
College: Indiana University, B.A., 1990
Admitted: Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, J.D., magna cum laude, 1998
Practice Area: Arbitration and Grievances, Collective Bargaining, Discrimination Defense, Employment, Employment Litigation, Labor and Employment Law, Labor Relations, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Noncompetes and Trade Secrets, Union Avoidance
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16.
Steven J. WhiteheadTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: Georgia State University, J.D., 1988
College: Georgia State University, B.A., 1985
Admitted: Georgia State University, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Labor and Employment(75%); Staffing Industry(25%)
Membership: Atlanta Bar Association (Member, Labor Section); State Bar of Georgia.
17.
John W. Mills, IIITitle: Partner
Law School: Emory University School of Law, J.D., 1990
College: Wofford College, B.A., 1982
Admitted: Emory University School of Law, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Appeals, Corporate, Banking & Financial Services, Bankruptcy and Restructurings, Lending and Structured Finance, New York Law, Finance, Insolvency and Restructuring, Bankruptcy, Collection Matters, Creditor Representation, Financial Distress, Receiverships, Unsecured Claims, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Business Tort Litigation (Tortious Interference), Franchise and Distribution Litigation, Mortgage Fraud Litigation, UCC Litigation
Membership: Atlanta Bar Association (Member, Board of Directors, Bankruptcy Section).
18.
Andrew C. DurdenTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1999
College: Brown University, B.A., 1993
Admitted: University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Cloud Computing & Cyber-Security, Corporate, Banking & Financial Services, Lending and Structured Finance, Structured Finance, Business, Real Property Law, Aviation Law, Cannabis and Hemp Law
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Nigamnarayan AcharyaTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: Emory University, J.D., 2001
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.S., Biochemistry, Molecular Biology/Political Science, 1998; Georgia Institute of Technology, M.S., Chemistry, 2011
Admitted: Emory University, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Intellectual Property & Technology, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Prosecution
Membership: State Bar of Georgia (Fellow, Patent and Trademark Committees); International Trademark Association.
20.
Thomas V. Chorey, Jr.Title: Partner
Law School: University of Virginia, J.D., 1972
College: University of Virginia, B.S., Aerospace Engineering, 1969; Emory University, Masters in Taxation, 1984
Admitted: University of Virginia, J.D., 1972
Practice Area: Corporate, Broker-Dealer and Investment Advisor Regulation, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Tax, Environmental, Waste Management, Healthcare, Private Wealth Services
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The above table lists lawyers practicing law at the law firm of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. The number of lawyers in Barnes & Thornburg LLP is 430.