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Adams and Reese and Law Counsel Ashlee Burgess Poplin is a special guest on a Rooferscoffeeshop.com® podcast, "Contracts, Change Orders, and Getting Paid."

Ashlee and podcast host Karen L. Edwards dive into the world of change orders, review, and .

Ashlee advises clients on workplace health and safety, contract review, lien law, bond law, insurance, mediation, arbitration, and all other aspects of litigation in our Adams and Reese office.

Listen >> https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/podcast/ashlee-poplin-contracts-change-orders-and-getting-paid

Adams and Reese attorney Mary Clark Joyner has been selected into the Class of 2025 of Leadership County in .

LMC is the Madison County Chamber’s premier program developing and leaders across Mississippi. It connects them to explore the state's key issues around , among others.

Mary Clark Joyner is a member of our practice in . She practices primarily in labor and employment, education, constitutional and civil rights claims, and general appellate.

Read more >> https://www.adamsandreese.com/news-knowledge/joyner-selected-into-leadership-madison-county-class-of-2025

Mary Clark Joyner Selected into Leadership Madison County Class of 2025 | News & Knowledge | Adams and Reese LLP Adams and Reese attorney Mary Clark Joyner has been selected into the Class of 2025 of Leadership Madison County. Joyner continues a long line of Adams and Reese attorneys who have participated in Mississippi’s prestigious leadership program.

Congratulations to our friend and client TCI Tank Logistics - a $2 million expansion in with a rail line that will further support international and domestic .

This project, which has a potential of 134 new jobs across the , is a perfect example of public and private partnerships furthering economic development through the work of TCI with the Port of New Orleans, New Orleans Public Belt Railroad, Louisiana Economic Development, and Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.).

TCI Tank Logistics Will Add New Rail Line to Port of New Orleans, Create 40 New Jobs - LED | Louisiana Economic Development NEW ORLEANS – TCI Tank Logistics announced it will invest $2 million to expand its intermodal footprint and ease supply chains by adding 1,200 linear feet of new rail that will tie into the New Orleans Public Belt and service customers at the Port of New Orleans.

Congratulations to Adams and Reese Partner Martin Stern, who will receive the "Good Apple Legacy Award" as a founding board member of Louisiana Appleseed. An awards luncheon will be held Oct. 17 at Arnaud's Restaurant in New Orleans.

Martin joins founding board members in receiving the Good Apple Legacy honor, including Bill Hines, Harry Hardin, phil wittmann, David Marcello, Caroline Fayard, and Elwood F. Cahill, Jr. The board helped lay the foundation to serve thousands of people over the years through justice, opportunity, and education initiatives. Louisiana Appleseed will also recognize Toya Avery as a Pro Bono Honoree.

Martin is a past director of both the national and Louisiana chapters of Appleseed. At Adams and Reese, Martin is the firm's Appellate Team Leader, General Counsel, and longtime Partner in the New Orleans office.

Read more >> https://www.adamsandreese.com/news-knowledge/stern-to-receive-2024-good-apple-legacy-award

Stern, Founding Louisiana Appleseed Board Member, to Receive Good Apple Legacy Award | News & Knowledge | Adams and Reese LLP Adams and Reese Partner Martin Stern, a founding board member of Louisiana Appleseed, will receive the Good Apple Legacy Award at the nonprofit’s 2024 Good Apple Gala Luncheon, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 17, at Arnaud’s in New Orleans from Noon to 2 p.m.

Adams and Reese welcomes Meredith Wallen - newest member of our Litigation Practice Group and an attorney in our Nashville office.

Meredith is licensed in Tennessee, New Jersey, and New York. She represents clients across various practice areas and industries, including construction, commercial disputes, transportation, labor and employment, insurance, toxic tort, and municipal liability matters.

Meredith is a graduate of Syracuse University College of Law and East Tennessee State University.

Meet Meredith >> https://www.adamsandreese.com/people/meredith-wallen

Wishing all our clients, friends, and colleagues a happy and safe Labor Day!

Adams and Reese invited friends, clients, and members of the legal community to celebrate our new Sarasota office space at 2001 Siesta Drive. Our Partner Ryan Owen serves as our Sarasota office Partner in Charge. Ryan was joined at the event by attorneys from our Florida offices and firm management, including Managing Partner Gif Thornton.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Thomas Rogerson III, longtime Partner and Counsel in our Jacksonville office.

John practiced for 35 years. He was an incredible litigator and brought unparalleled knowledge of the financial services industry to his clients, representing banks and financial entities across the Southeast. John once said that one of his great legal accomplishments was being told by an opposing counsel that his representation was the best example of ethical lawyering they had seen. In John’s own words about his practice, “I treat my client’s problem as my problem and I expect other lawyers who work with me to do the same.”

A veteran who served four years in the Navy, John attended the University of Florida, where he ran Gator Track and Field and set records in the 10,000m and 5,000m races in 1983 and 1984, respectively.

We celebrate his enduring contributions to the legal profession and the communities he served throughout his career. His influence and impact live on, continuing to inspire future generations of attorneys.

Read our celebration of John's life and career >> https://www.adamsandreese.com/news-knowledge/in-memoriam-john-rogerson-iii

Meet Bo from the Wild Woof West! Bo and Todd Engelhardt, Adams and Reese Partner in Charge, joined many two-legged and four-legged family members and friends at Hand in Paw's 23rd Annual Picasso Pets, a gala where country-western charm meets fundraising.

Adams and Reese was a sponsor of the event, held August 17th at the Harbert Center. The event raises funds for Hand in Paw to provide pet therapy to hospitals, schools, first responders, courts, senior citizen facilities, VA, and dozens of other places where people need furry support. Todd has been a longtime Hand in Paw volunteer, board member, and board president.

Learn more about Hand in Paw at https://handinpaw.org/

Congratulations to Chantal Pillay - selected among the "40 Under 40" by the Tampa Bay Business Journal!

The business publication honors executives for business success, career growth, community work, leadership, and influence. Honorees will be featured in a "40 Under 40" publication and honored at an awards event on Oct. 17 at Armature Works.

Chantal serves as Partner in Charge and primarily practices in banking, financial services, and litigation. Chantal is a Director for the South Asian Bar Association of Florida and a recent appointee to the prestigious Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) Sources for Success leadership program.

Congratulations, Chantal! >> https://www.adamsandreese.com/news-knowledge/tampa-bay-business-journal-honors-pillay-among-40-under-40

Tampa Bay Business Journal Honors Chantal Pillay Among 40 Under 40 | News & Knowledge | Adams and Reese LLP The Tampa Bay Business Journal honors Adams and Reese Partner Chantal Pillay among the 2024 Class of the 40 Under 40. The business publication honors executives who demonstrate business success, career growth, community work, leadership ability, and influence. Pillay was selected among more than 600...

Congratulations to our six attorneys honored as 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers. Voted on by their peers, only a single lawyer in a specific practice area and geographic region receives this top honor.

Adams and Reese "Lawyer of the Year" honorees include: Britton Bonner - Government Relations in Mobile, and Vic Lott - both in M&A and Timber Law in Mobile; Robin Cheatham - Financial Services Regulation Law in New Orleans, and Don McKinney - Medical Malpractice Law (Defendants) in New Orleans; Lucian Pera - Appellate Practice in Memphis; and Tim Volpe - Arbitration in Jacksonville.

Meet our Lawyer of the Year honorees >> https://www.adamsandreese.com/news-knowledge/six-attorneys-ranked-lawyer-of-the-year-by-best-lawyers-2025

Adams and Reese has renewed its commitment to the Mansfield Certification Process, powered by diversitylab. Adams and Reese is one of more than 365 law firms - the largest cohort to date - to work towards inclusivity for advancement and leadership opportunities.

“We are proud to join our colleagues in this important endeavor to reaffirm our commitment to the 2024-25 Mansfield Certification Process. At Adams and Reese, we pride ourselves on the collaborative effort to expand leadership opportunities to everyone at our firm,” said Clarence Wilbon, Adams and Reese Partner and DEI Committee Chair.

Learn more >> https://www.adamsandreese.com/news-knowledge/mansfield-commitment-reaffirmed-for-2024-2025

Adams and Reese Reaffirms Commitment to Mansfield Certification Process for 2024-2025 | News & Knowledge | Adams and Reese LLP Adams and Reese joins more than 365 law firms across the globe in reaffirming its commitment to Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Certification Process for 2024–2025. The number of law firms participating is the largest cohort to date and it includes 83% of the AmLaw 100 top firms.

Congratulations to our 160 Adams and Reese attorneys honored in the 2025 Best Lawyers edition, published this morning! Best Lawyers, launched in 1983, is the oldest peer-review publication in the legal profession.

Attorneys are ranked among The Best Lawyers in America (10 or more years of practice) and Ones to Watch (less than 10 years), both in their practice areas and in their cities. These lawyers represent the top 5% across the U.S.

Visit our website for the complete list of Adams and Reese honorees >> https://www.adamsandreese.com/news-knowledge/best-lawyers-in-america-2025-honors-160-attorneys

The Best Lawyers in America® Honors 160 Adams and Reese Attorneys in 2025 Edition | News & Knowledge | Adams and Reese LLP The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 edition features 160 Adams and Reese attorneys ranked by their peers among “Best Lawyers” and “Ones to Watch”. Attorneys with 10 or more years of practice are ranked among “Best Lawyers,” while attorneys who have been in practice less than 10 years are ...

Adams and Reese continued its annual tradition of hosting the Houston ALA Chapter's Diverse Scholars program for a Summer Lunch and Learn. Desktop Support Specialist Deon Wells delivered an insightful presentation on how technology is rapidly becoming a vital bridge to diversity, equity, and inclusion in today's business world.

Adams and Reese supports Houston ALA's diverse scholar internship program through DEI initiatives that include pipeline programs, partnerships, and events that open pathways and help students experience law firm work environments. The Houston ALA is one of the oldest chapters of The Association of Legal Administrators.

Thank you to Deon, our partners at ALA Houston Chapter, and all those who support this important initiative.

As the 2024 Summer Games come to a close, our Adams and Reese employees competed for the gold in our own interoffice competitions.

From pencil javelin to rubber band archery, badminton, oreo curling, balloon basketball, and more — our employees (athletes) gave it their all in every event, bringing the competitive spirit. A big thank you to our incredible office managers who coordinated these fun events!

“Legal Essentials: Navigating School District Leadership Challenges” - Jim Keith and Elizabeth Lee Maron spoke in front of more than 700 attendees at the 2024 Southern Region Leadership Conference.

The conference, hosted by the Mississippi School Boards Association, invites school board members, superintendents, and education leaders from public school districts throughout , , and .

Jim and Elizabeth are pictured with session facilitator Verna Hunter, North Panola School Board Member and Board Member.

Jim and Elizabeth are leading members of the Adams and Reese Education Team, which represents more than 100 schools, colleges, and universities across the law firm’s footprint.

Congratulations to the 18 shipyard companies honored at the 2024 Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) Safety Awards Ceremony!

Our Adams and Reese Partner in Charge Matt Paxton serves as SCA President. Matt was joined on stage at the ceremony by Davis Gaddy, Adams and Reese Government Affairs Advisor; Ben Bordelon, CEO of Bollinger Shipyards; and Brad Moyer, VP of BAE Systems Ship Repair, Inc.

The following shipbuilding and repair companies received top safety honors - Fincantieri Marine Group Fincantieri Marine Repair - FMR Southwest Shipyard, L.P. Alabama Shipyard Austal USA Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair Bollinger Shipyards Conrad Shipyard Mhi Ship Repair & Services Metal Shark Boats Pacific Shipyards International Vigor and North Atlantic Ship Repair.

Read more >> https://www.adamsandreese.com/news-knowledge/paxton-leads-sca-at-2024-safety-awards-ceremony

Adams and Reese is proud to join the business community for St. Petersburg Bar Foundation "Holidays in July." The annual event, in which Adams and Reese has long been a sponsor, gives children in the dependency system a day of fun, bowling, gifts, and happy memories. More than 80 foster children attended this year's event!

Our Adams and Reese community service program HUGS (Hope, Understanding, Giving, and Support) contributes volunteer hours and financial support to more than 100 organizations across our footprint. Read more: https://www.adamsandreese.com/about?tab=community-pro-bono

Congratulations to Brad Lampley - elected Board Vice Chair of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, Sponsored By The Tennessee Lottery. Brad will serve in the leadership role with Harold Graeter, elected Board Chair. Lt. Governor Randy McNally originally appointed Brad to the Tennessee Sports HOF Board.

The Tennessee Sports HOF, established in 1966 and sponsored by Tennessee Lottery, enshrines and honors athletes, teams, coaches, sports writers, and sports administrators who have made an impact on Tennessee sports.

Brad is a former offensive lineman for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He has been a board member for more than 20 years of the TransPerfect Music City Bowl, which brings in more than $23 million per year for Nashville.

At Adams and Reese, Brad is an Intersection of Business and Government (IBG) Practice Group Leader, Partner, and leading member of the Government Relations Team.

Read more >> https://www.adamsandreese.com/news-knowledge/lampley-elected-vice-chair-of-tennessee-sports-hof

Lampley Elected Board Vice Chair of Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame | News & Knowledge | Adams and Reese LLP Adams and Reese Partner Brad Lampley, former University of Tennessee offensive lineman, has been elected as the Board Vice Chair of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. Harold Graeter, Associate Executive Director at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, has been elected Board Chair. Both Lampley and Graeter wil...

Congratulations to Adams and Reese Partner Elizabeth Lee Maron - appointed as the School Board Attorney for Forest Municipal School District in .

Elizabeth's appointment follows the retirement of Thomas D. Lee, who served as FMSD School Board Attorney for an incredible 52 years.

Elizabeth is a leading member of the Adams and Reese Team. She represents education entities throughout Mississippi and the Southeast, including school districts, community colleges, and universities. Elizabeth also practices in and .

Read more >> https://www.adamsandreese.com/news-knowledge/maron-appointed-school-board-attorney-for-mississippi-district

"Swimming for the Gold!" - Adams and Reese wishes good luck to the – Alex Walsh and Gretchen Walsh – who will compete in Paris in individual and team swimming events.

Adams and Reese Global IP Partner and trademark attorney Haverly MacArthur, in , represents the Walsh Sisters in various aspects of their careers, including contracts, NIL deals, agent agreements, and trademark protection. The Walsh Sisters are Nashville natives.

Photo posted with permission from Arena, SwimSwam, and photographer Jack Spitser.

Good luck to the Walsh Sisters >> https://www.adamsandreese.com/news-knowledge/good-luck-to-the-walsh-sisters-in-paris

Adams and Reese attorneys Susan Eccles and Claire Sauls attended the ClaimsXchange "Education on Location" event held last week in .

The annual meeting connects professionals across the nation who share a passion for advancing the industry. This year's topics included jury selection, ethics, DEI, AI, and best practices for resolving claims.

Adams and Reese co-hosted a Bowling and Bocce reception with Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP and Ethos, setting the stage for valuable networking opportunities.

Adams and Reese continues its participation as a corporate worksite for the Memphis Bar Association "Summer Law Internship Program."

Our Partner in Charge Ben Fox attended the July 12th closing ceremony to award our high school intern with her certificate of completion. Our intern worked for four weeks with attorneys and staff from our Memphis office in a rewarding experience for all our employees.

Since 2007, the MBA has sponsored a program that provides high school students from underrepresented groups with the opportunity to experience the workplace of law firms, corporate law divisions, and governmental agencies. We are proud to be among the program's corporate participants. Learn more >> https://www.memphisbar.org/?pg=slip

Adams and Reese welcomes Olivia Wilson - Government Relations Coordinator in our Nashville office.

Olivia works alongside our GR Team to represent clients with interests impacted by Tennessee state and local governments. She counsels clients on economic development opportunities, regulatory requirements, legislative goals, public relations, communications, social media strategies, and advocacy needs before state agencies and the legislature.

Olivia is a graduate of University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Meet Olivia >> https://www.adamsandreese.com/people/olivia-wilson

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Adams and Reese attorney Lauren A. Baio will participate in the 2024 NextGen program offered at the 2024 National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (NCBJ) annual meeting, Sept. 18-20, in Seattle.

NextGen participants include attorneys who demonstrate the highest standards of civility, ethics, and professionalism. At the NCBJ meeting, NextGen participants will attend the Judicial Roundtable program, and network with judges and fellow attorneys.

Lauren represents clients in financial services and commercial litigation. She is licensed in , , and . She is an active leader within the American Bankruptcy Institute, IWIRC - International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation, TBBBA, and The Florida Bar.

Read more >> https://www.adamsandreese.com/news-knowledge/baio-to-participate-in-ncbj-nextgen-program

Baio to Participate in National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges’ NextGen Program | News & Knowledge | Adams and Reese LLP Adams and Reese attorney Lauren Baio will participate in the 2024 Next Generation (“NextGen”) program offered at this year’s National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges’ (NCBJ) Annual Meeting, to be held Sept. 18-20, 2024, in Seattle, Washington.

Adams and Reese welcomes Jack Spencer, the newest member of our Litigation Practice Group and an Associate in .

Jack's practice focuses on the intersection of commercial and corporate litigation, as well as sophisticated restructuring and insolvency related proceedings. He is licensed to practice in , , and .

Jack is a graduate of The University of Alabama School of Law and The University of Mississippi - Ole Miss.

Meet Jack >> https://www.adamsandreese.com/people/jack-spencer

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Adams and Reese AI Team Leader Jin Yoshikawa is featured on TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc.) to discuss the ELVIS Act. This new Tennessee law introduces voice safeguards from deepfakes and AI impersonations. Japan is exploring similar AI legislative measures.

Born in Japan, Jin is a leading member of our Global IP practice. He strengthens U.S.-Japan relations through his involvement with the U.S.-Japan Council and the Japan-America Society of Tennessee, Inc.

Read more >> https://www.adamsandreese.com/news-knowledge/yoshikawa-interviewed-on-japan-news-network-elvis-act