ATLANTA, December 16, 2022 — Joe Chancey and Taylor Poncz spoke at the State Bar of Georgia’s CLE on Professionalism, Ethics, and Malpractice discussing the topic of mental health & wellness as it relates to professionalism. Taylor Poncz founded Drew Eckl & Farnham’s Mental Health & Wellness Committee, providing resources and promoting a healthier workplace environment. She was honored as an On The Rise Attorney at the Daily Report’s 2022 Georgia Legal Awards for her continuing efforts on mental health & wellness in the legal industry and beyond. Joe Chancey is the managing partner of Drew Eckl & Farnham. ... Continue Reading
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention ‘Out of the Darkness Walk’
Drew Eckl & Farnham is supporting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention ‘Out of the Darkness Walk’ on Sunday, November 6th. Show your support and stand with us by registering for the walk, in memory of Daniel Cheek and our Mental Health & Wellness Committee. If you or anyone may know are struggling with any mental health concerns, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Please support the walk at Piedmont Park in The Meadow10th Street NE & Charles Allen Dr., Atlanta12:00 pm: Registration & Food Trucks2:00 pm: Opening Ceremony & Walk ... Continue Reading
On October 13, 2022, Drew Eckl & Farnham hosted a panel sponsored by the Georgia Hispanic Construction Association (GHCA) titled Global Challenges and Economic Perspectives Amid the U.S. Midterm Elections.
The panelists shared their vision On October 13th, a top panel of experts in finance, taxes, and operations shared with GHCA members and special guests their vision on the various factors such as inflation, supply chain disruption, and geopolitics impacting the national and international markets. Our discussion will further lead to evaluating the new political map in the United States, the Inflation Reduction Act, and its consequences on the operations of small, medium, and large companies in the construction industry. Alejandro Zuluaga- Sr. Finance Director, Argos USALucas Turolla- Vice President Business Banking Area Manager, CHASEChad Waters- Vice President Regional Preconstruction ... Continue Reading
Attorney Will Martin Spoke at the 2022 eMaxx Risk Management Summit
Partner Will Martin spoke at the eMaxx Risk Management Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona on October 11th. Will presented as part of a panel discussing the latest trends in excess verdicts, with a focus on combatting common tactics used by the plaintiff’s bar to drive up jury awards. ... Continue Reading
Drew Eckl & Farnham Sponsors AFSP Atlanta Walk
Drew Eckl & Farnham is proud to announce it is sponsoring the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's (AFSP) Atlanta Walk on Sunday, November 6th. The walk is one of AFSP's Out of the DarknessTM Community Walks created to help raise funds and promote the AFSP's mission to reduce the national suicide rate 20% by 2025. Proceeds will go to investments in research, educational programs, advocacy for public policy, and support for survivors of suicide loss. To donate to the AFSP or register for the Atlanta Walk, click on the link below. AFSP Out of the Darkness Walks Many people’s introduction to AFSP comes through the Out of the Darkness Walks, taking place in cities ... Continue Reading
Lambda’s 25th Anniversary of Southern Regional Office
Drew Eckl & Farnham is proud to have sponsored the 25th Anniversary of the Lambda Legal Southern Regional Office. Members of Atlanta’s LGBTQ community came together for this fundraiser and to celebrate the great work this advocacy group has done. Partner Jennifer Parrot (pictured far right) attended the event to show the firm’s support. ... Continue Reading
2022 GAPABA Gala
Drew Eckl & Farnham is proud to be a silver sponsor at the 2022 GAPABA Gala. The Gala will be held this Thursday September 15th at the Georgia Aquarium. We hope to see you there! HONOREES: Hemanth Digumarthi (Posthumous) - Past GAPABA President | Associate | Cruz & Associates | Judge Alvin T. Wong Pioneer AwardTony West - SVP, CLO & Corp. Secretary | Uber | General Counsel Diversity ChampionMichael C. Wu - CLO & Corp. Secretary | Bath & Body Works | GAPABA Outstanding Leadership AwardHannah Kim - EVP, CLO, CCO & Corp. Secretary | Neiman Marcus Group | GAPABA Women's Leadership AwardAmy B. ... Continue Reading
Attorney Will Martin Spoke at the 2022 DRI Retail & Hospitality Litigation Seminar
Partner Will Martin presented at DRI’s Retail and Hospitality Litigation Seminar on June 23, 2022 in Atlanta. Will presented as part of a panel discussing potential claims and developing litigation against hotel owners and operators involving human trafficking. The panel’s paper can be found by clicking on the link below. ... Continue Reading
Whitney Greene and Melody Kiella to Speak at DRI Trucking Law Seminar
From April 27-29, 2022, partners Whitney Lay Greene and Melody C. Kiella will be speaking at the 2022 DRI Trucking Law Seminar in Austin, Texas. Melody will be speaking during the main-stage presentation and alongside David M. Wilson of Gaines Gault Hendrix, PC, in a presentation titled "The Future of Medicine: Standard of Care or Junk Science." Whitney will be speaking alongside Larry S. Hall of Heyl Royster and Jana Schieber of Examworks in a presentation titled "The Price is Wrong: How to Identify and Fight Medicial Overbilling." The seminar is titled "The Future of Trucking Litigation: Smarter, Faster, Better." It will focus on how the trucking industry is becoming smarter, faster, ... Continue Reading
Juliana Neelbauer Invited to Mentor University of Maryland Startup Cohort
March 22, 2022 — Juliana Neelbauer, senior partner of our intellectual property practice, was invited to be a mentor for the University of Maryland Blockchain Accelerator’s inaugural startup cohort. On March 22nd, she provided her Blockchain Law expertise for a technology and law panel alongside Harold Alford III of Coinbase Cloud, Ryan Sears, who is the Cofounder of FounderTrac, and Professor Tej Anand, who is a professor of business and technology at the University of Maryland and Columbia University. ... Continue Reading