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Associates Cheyenne Moore, Ashia Crooms-Carpenter, Sydney Hamer, Madison Guyton, and Emma Bauknight attended Ms. JD’s 2024 Retreat at the Silverado Resort in Napa, CA.

LaddHer Up empowers women early in their legal careers by providing coaching and mentoring opportunities with women general counsel to facilitate transparent career strategy discussions and professional growth.

Join us in honoring Native American Heritage Month as we celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Native American communities. At Nelson Mullins, we are proud to stand in support of diversity and inclusion, recognizing the invaluable impact Indigenous peoples have on law and our society, past and present

As Pro Bono Month (October) comes to a close, we are honored to announce that Nelson Mullins has been honored with the Community Champion Award from the Community Law Center, Inc. (CLC) for our contributions to its impactful Pro Bono Program. This partnership is part of our Pro Bono Team's dedication to supporting communities in need and expanding access to legal services.

Special recognition goes to Andrea Olsen-Leyden, an active CLC Board Member who continues to inspire through her commitment to pro bono service, who accepted the award on Nelson Mullins' behalf. Andrea recently collaborated with colleagues Eric J. Smith and Ryan Maher on a case to help a longstanding client acquire a property for workforce development—a project that had a profound impact and paved the way for even more Nelson Mullins attorneys to lend their expertise.

Additional thanks to attorneys Troy Walker, Tim Wagner, Elizabeth Stamas, Amanda Chong, and Jordan Viera, whose efforts have elevated this partnership.

Thank you to the CLC and to all who joined us in celebrating 2024!

Nelson Mullins was a proud sponsor of this year’s DirectWomen Sandra Day O'Connor Board Excellence Award Luncheon in New York. Attorneys from Nelson Mullins’ New York City, Columbia, Dallas, Denver, Philadelphia, and Richmond offices represented NMRS in support of Sandra Phillips, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Legal Officer for firm client Toyota North America.

Nelson Mullins partner Katherine Baker spoke on “Navigating the Intersection of Gaming and Financial Sectors” at the 2024 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas alongside co-panelists Omer Sattar (Sightline Payments), and Katie Roberts (MVB Bank). This interactive session explored legal frameworks and challenges in gaming payments, from cashless solutions to AI innovations and emerging tech.

Associate Josh Kirschner also attended and represented Nelson Mullins, and the firm and Aeropay co-sponsored a happy hour and networking event. Thank you to all who joined us and said hello!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Nelson Mullins' LGBTQ+ Affinity & Ally Group's 6th Annual Pride Seminar: "Rainbow Connection: How LGBTQIA+ History Informs Modern Civil Rights Efforts."

We are so grateful to panelists Tim'm West (National Center for Civil and Human Rights), Michael Shutt (Lambda Legal), Scott Michael Goodspeed (Norfolk Southern), and moderator Heather Fields (Nelson Mullins of counsel) for sharing important insights and leading this year's discussion on empowering and advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights in the face of discrimination.

Did you know that October is Youth Justice Action Month?

CFCR stands up and speaks out against injustices and violations that affect our community’s youth, including those whose lives intersect with the juvenile justice system.

Earlier this year, CFCR, alongside Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, filed a lawsuit against the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) addressing the unconstitutional practice of holding children in solitary confinement, as well as denying their constitutional right to an education.

Each day, our team stands up for children by providing direct legal services and advocating for systemic reform that ensures they will have the opportunity to experience equitable opportunity.

Nelson Mullins was a proud sponsor of the 6th Annual Atlanta Mayor's Pride Reception, hosted by Mayor Andre Dickens. Founded in 2018, this beloved "party-with-a-purpose" welcomes hundreds of business leaders, influencers, and constituents annually to celebrate pride, honor extraordinary community members, and raise vital funds for the Mayor's Youth Scholarship Program.

Nelson Mullins, Nelson Mullins Encompass, and Nelson Mullins NMSource were proud sponsors of the 2024 Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. Leslie Green, Heyward Bonyata, Jason Epstein, Brad Barringer, Mallory Acheson, CIPP-E, CIPM, FIP, Geof Vickers, Daniel Lumm, Cyndi Payne, Andrew Wood, Candace Gill, and Michael Blumenfeld represented the firm, with Brad Barringer serving as moderator on one of the meeting's many engaging panels.

Atlanta partner Anita Thomas and Washington, D.C. partner Jillian Willis attended the Corporate Counsel Women of Color (CCWC) 20th Annual Career Strategies Conference in Las Vegas. The is the world’s largest organization for in-house women of color attorneys providing events, job opportunities, networking, mentoring, and career strategies to foster diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.

We look forward to the insights Anita and Jillian bring back from their experience at this year's conference!

Nelson Mullins is proud to work with Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School students in the Atlanta office each year. We enjoyed hosting the CEO Breakfast last week and celebrating decision-makers from the Corporate Work Study Partners. Atlanta Office Managing Partner Michael Hollingsworth addressed the group.

Thank you to all who joined us! We look forward to seeing the knowledge and mentorship students gain through this year's Work Study.

We are proud to announce that Nelson Mullins has earned Mansfield Certification for 2023-24! This marks our second consecutive year of earning this recognition, underscoring our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. By participating in the Mansfield Rule 6.0 certification process, we continue to broaden opportunities for underrepresented talent in leadership and governance roles.

“We are pleased to once again achieve this significant milestone,” said Kat Taylor, Nelson Mullins’ Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. “We will continue to invest in our team to reflect the diversity of our clients and communities."

Learn more: https://www.nelsonmullins.com/insights/news/press_releases/nelson-mullins-earns-mansfield-rule-certification-for-2023-24

October is Pro Bono Month, and Nelson Mullins is proud to celebrate the incredible work of our attorneys who dedicate their time and talent to make a meaningful difference in our communities. This month, we’re focused on championing access to justice for those who need it most. Throughout the month, we’ll be highlighting the extraordinary efforts of our attorneys and teams who are transforming lives through pro bono service.

At Nelson Mullins, pro bono isn’t just a responsibility—it’s our privilege to stand for those without access to justice.

Larry Kristinik, Columbia partner and ABA Litigation Section Chair, was honored at a recent Pass the Gavel celebration and reception in California. Anne Marie Seibel officially "passed the gavel" to Larry, who then shared his acceptance speech as Section Chair with the section's 300 members, leadership, Nelson Mullins colleagues, family, and friends. Congratulations, Larry!

Atlanta partner Marquetta Bryan (She/Her), Boston partner Katherine Baker, and Atlanta Partner Katelyn Fredericks attended Law.com's Women Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) 2024 Conference ( ) last week. Nelson Mullins was a proud sponsor of the event, which serves as a gathering to connect with thought leaders, engage in meaningful discussions about the challenges and opportunities facing women in law, and contribute to shaping the future of our profession.

Marquetta hosted the panel "On the Rise Again: Understanding the Impacts of the Labor & Unionization Movements" with guests Barbara A. Dunlap, VP of Law and Litigation for Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, Libby Massey, Managing Deputy General Counsel for Chicago Public Schools, and Margaret Daniels, Chief Human Resources Officer for the Center for Workforce Inclusion.