Juliana Neelbauer was added to the Startup Shell wall as an "Alpha" or founding member in recognition of the advising she has provided during the last six years. Startup Shell is a student-run incubator on the University of Maryland's campus. While on her most recent trip to the campus, Neelbauer gave an entrepreneurship law lecture to business students. Juliana Neelbauer was added to the Startup Shell wall as an "Alpha" or founding member in recognition of the advising she has provided during the last six years. Startup Shell is a student-run incubator on the University of Maryland's campus. While on her most recent trip to the campus, Neelbauer gave an entrepreneurship ... Continue Reading
The Best Defense is a Good Offense, and We’re Not Talking About Football
Melody Kiella was published in the DRI For The Defense magainze for her article, Tips for Facilitating Collaboration Among In-House, National, and Local Counsel in Multijurisdictional Litigation. Melody states, "For large companies subject to litigation in a variety of jurisdictions, whether or not the litigation is a class action or numerous individual lawsuits, the best offense is indisputably created by coordinating a unified defense strategy as soon as possible." Kiella's tips on how to navigate a national counsel start from the very beginning of the process and continue through the end of litigation. Full article Melody Kiella has been practicing law for over seven years ... Continue Reading
Partner Jeff Ward Hosts Panel at GDLA Conference
Jeff is the treasurer of GDLA, and hosted a panel over the weekend at the conference titled "What's New in Mediation? Preparation, Process, and Professionalism." The panelists broke down mediation to teach the audience just what they need to know to have a successful mediation. This panel is just the beginning of Jeff's involvement with GDLA. Holding the position of newsletter editor-in-chief for the past three years and being named treasurer, he is doing it all. Hall McKinley Partner Hall McKinley was named president of the GDLA, along with Jeff's treasury induction. Jeff will follow in Hall's footsteps and be inducted as president in 2020. This is unheard of in an association of ... Continue Reading
DEF Spotlight: 2018 Summer Associate Nicole Wedemyer
Our DEF Spotlight aims at shining a light on the interests, hobbies, and goals of our attorneys. Today, we are featuring one of our 2018 Summer Associates: Nicole Wedemyer.Our DEF Spotlight aims at shining a light on the interests, hobbies, and goals of our attorneys. Today, we are featuring one of our 2018 Summer Associates: Nicole Wedemyer. ... Continue Reading
Drew Eckl & Farnham Partner Hall McKinley Elected GDLA President
Hall F. McKinley, III was elected as the 2018-2019 president of the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association (GDLA), a statewide organization of 925 civil defense attorneys. He assumed office during the 51st Annual Meeting on June 14-17 at the Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast, FL. “Hall has been an active member of the GDLA Executive Board for many years and we are honored that the organization recognizes his commitment to GDLA and the legal community as a whole,” said Joseph Chancey, Managing Partner at Drew Eckl & Farnham. About Hall McKinley: Hall McKinley has been practicing for more than 36 years with a focus on trucking companies, the retail industry, general ... Continue Reading
DEF Spotlight: 2018 Summer Associate Gary McGinty
Our DEF Spotlight aims at shining a light on the interests, hobbies, and goals of our attorneys. Today, we are featuring one of our 2018 Summer Associates: Gary McGinty.Our DEF Spotlight aims at shining a light on the interests, hobbies, and goals of our attorneys. Today, we are featuring one of our 2018 Summer Associates: Gary McGinty. ... Continue Reading
DEF Spotlight: 2018 Summer Associate Joshua Jones
Our DEF Spotlight aims at shining a light on the interests, hobbies, and goals of our attorneys. Today, we are featuring one of our 2018 Summer Associates: Joshua Jones.Our DEF Spotlight aims at shining a light on the interests, hobbies, and goals of our attorneys. Today, we are featuring one of our 2018 Summer Associates: Joshua Jones. ... Continue Reading
DEF Spotlight: 2018 Summer Associate Marsha Ambroise
Our DEF Spotlight aims at shining a light on the interests, hobbies, and goals of our attorneys. Today, we are featuring one of our 2018 Summer Associates: Marsha Ambroise.Our DEF Spotlight aims at shining a light on the interests, hobbies, and goals of our attorneys. Today, we are featuring one of our 2018 Summer Associates: Marsha Ambroise. ... Continue Reading
John Adkisson Featured in State Bar of Georgia Workers’ Compensation Newsletter
What time does the employee start work? Is the employee on-call? Was the employee on the job site? "A difference in one fact could have resulted in a different outcome on the question of compensability." Adkisson talks about continuous traveling employees and their right to be compensated. In his article, John Adkisson proves how one fact could have overruled a decision in three different cases. The Workers' Compensation section of the State Bar of Georgia's newsletter features John Adkisson's question of where continuous employment stands in Georgia. Full Article John Adkisson practices in workers' compensation and assists clients with preparation and strategy for hearings. ... Continue Reading