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Lexology published GTDT Market Intelligence Digital Transformation this month to provide a unique perspective on evolving legal and regulatory landscapes in major jurisdictions around the world. The series - co-authored by attorneys from North and South America, Africa, Asia and Europe - provides legal thought leaders with a platform for sharing their views on current market conditions and developments in the law.

The global writing team includes three partners in MMM’s Corporate Technology Grou ...

While some law firms are hedging their bets when it comes to electing partners, MMM is playing to its strengths. The Daily Report notes that MMM’s partnership is as large as it’s ever been. Managing Partner Simon Malko told the legal publication that by adding strong partners in its core areas of real estate, corporate tech and litigation, the firm’s following its strategic plan for sustained, long-term growth.

“We’re very excited about being in a position to make 30 new partners in three year ...

If the Trump Organization, recently convicted of tax fraud, has “Bad Boy” clauses in its loan agreements, it may have more troubles ahead. Lenders could demand full payment – or even force properties into foreclosure. The commonly-used clause is designed to protect lenders if the borrower knowingly does something wrong. Bisnow examines the issue, including whether the fraud conviction could trigger the carve-out. MMM’s Betsy Karmin, a partner in the Real Estate and Finance Practices, analyzes ho ...

MMM Managing Partner Simon Malko told legal publication Law360 Pulse that being able to elect 12 attorneys to the partnership reflects the growth of both the firm and its clients. Malko noted that welcoming MMM’s largest partnership class ever reflects the firm’s success in strategic planning.

“We have increased demand for lawyers at the young partner level because our clients are growing and we’ve been intentional about recruiting and training young talent to make this next career move with u ...

Atlanta (Nov. 29, 2022) – Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP has elected 12 attorneys to join the partnership, effective January 1, 2023. The new partner class is the largest in the firm’s 46-year history.

Additionally, the new partner class reflects upon the firm’s commitment to achieving diversity and inclusion. One-quarter of the new partnership class is diverse, with two women partners and one racially-diverse partner.

“This class expands our core practices to meet our clients’ needs through all ...

“Transforming contaminated sites from a blight on the neighborhood to safe and productive use has myriad benefits, including job creation and the provision of valuable facilities and resources to the surrounding community,” says MMM Chairman Gerald Pouncey. Pouncey, a nationally-known Environmental attorney, recently testified before a U.S. Senate committee about further incentives for brownfield redevelopment. In legal publication Law360, he details ways to make a great program even greater. Cl ...

It's not all about who you know. At the end of the day, clients value how well you understand their business goals and care most about your ability to do the job well. Networking is important in real estate, but I have always found doing excellent work for a client results in the best referrals. Many of my clients came to me as a result of being on the other side of a deal at some point. 

As a part of my series about strong women leaders of the Real Estate industry, I had the pleasure of intervi ...

Atlanta (Nov. 3, 2022) – Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP has earned its highest rankings yet in the 2023 Edition of “Best Law Firms,” published by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers^®.For the second year in a row, the firm’s Commercial Real Estate Practice is ranked Tier 1 nationally. The group also earned Tier 1 spot in the Metropolitan rankings for Atlanta and Washington, D.C. with a Tier 2 finish for Savannah, Ga.

Overall, the firm earned national rankings in five areas. The Metropolitan ...

MMM congratulates Bonnie Hochman Rothell on her recent appointment to The Mortgage Bankers Association’s Commercial Real Estate/Multifamily Finance Board of Governors (COMBOG). Bonnie is looking forward to serving on the Board and working with some incredible colleagues in the real estate finance industry. Other Board members include representatives from leading commercial lenders. COMBOG leads strategic development of MBA’s commercial/multifamily policy and initiatives, as well as best practice ...

Atlanta (October 18, 2022) – Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP has earned Mansfield 5.0 Plus status, which is an objective measure of the firm’s commitment to diversity. The “Plus” designation means MMM meets the basic criteria for certification and at least 30% of current leadership roles are now held by traditionally underrepresented lawyers.

Launched by Diversity Lab, the Mansfield Rule’s goal is to boost and sustain diversity in law firm leadership and the pipeline to leadership. At the program’ ...