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Online real estate news outlet GlobeSt.com recognized MMM Real Estate and Hospitality Partner Catherine Morgen as one of the most accomplished women in commercial real estate. GlobeSt.com named Morgen a 2022 Woman of Influence. The editors describe the honorees as “smart, accomplished and high-achieving women.”

The profile of Morgen notes she worked on more than $1 billion in deals last year while also bringing in new clients to the law firm. It adds that her strong client relationships, abili ...

Atlanta (August 2022) – Charles Hicks, an associate in the Real Estate Group of Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP, is the recipient of this year’s Wells-Graham Award for Outstanding Service. The honor goes to one MMM attorney or staff member who goes above and beyond in their dedication to serving the community. The firm also named its Pro Bono Super Stars – recognizing those who donated an exceptional amount of free legal services to individuals and nonprofits who could not otherwise afford legal s ...

Independent survey reinforces the firm’s commitment to recruiting and retaining female associates.

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP has been named a 2022 BTI Associate Satisfaction A-Lister, based on an independent survey of more than 4,000 associates at Am Law 200, global, mid-size, and smaller law firms.

The first-of-its-kind report, “BTI Associate Satisfaction A-Listers 2022: BTI Survey of Law Firms Where Associates Are Happiest,” was developed to uncover the drivers behind associate retention, ...

Atlanta (August 18, 2022) – Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^TM in America includes 18 Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP attorneys. These awards are recognitions given to U.S. attorneys early in their careers who exhibit outstanding professional excellence in private practice. The honorees have typically been in practice for between five and nine years.

Some recipients in the 2023 legal rankings are recognized in several categories. Overall, they represent 13 practice areas from across the firm.

The attor ...

Atlanta/Washington, D.C. (August 18, 2022) – The Best Lawyers in America^® 2023 Edition includes 52 attorneys from Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP. Some, including Thomas Gryboski, Carol Weld King, Rusty Ross and Jason Watson, are recognized in more than one category. The recognized attorneys represent 18 practices at the firm.

The attorneys and their specialties by location are:

Atlanta, Georgia

• Robert Alpert, Commercial Litigation   
• Paul H. Arne, Technology                    
• Justin Barry, Rea ...

Atlanta (August 18, 2022) – The Best Lawyers in America^® 2023 Edition – a national legal ranking publication – has named two Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP partners “Lawyer of the Year” for Atlanta.

• Mark Block earned the designation for Real Estate Law.
• Tom Gryboski earned the title for Leisure & Hospitality Law.

“These recognitions reflect the firm’s prominence in real estate and hospitality,” said Managing Partner Simon Malko. “Both practices are growing rapidly and doing excellent work.”

“Th ...

Atlanta (August 2022) – Corporate transactions attorney Henry Long joined Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP as Of Counsel. He is a member of the firm’s Corporate Technology, Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity groups.

Long was most recently a senior attorney for an industry-leading public company where he focused on M&A, finance and strategic-growth projects. He worked on transactions and investments valued at over $2.5 billion both independently and in collaboration with colleagues.

“Henry ha ...

Morris, Manning & Martin has committed to seek certification under Mansfield 6.0 – a rigorous test of diversity, equity and inclusion in America’s law firms. The firm achieved certification in each of the previous years for which results are now public. This sixth year includes the most difficult requirements to date.

To achieve certification, firms must adopt and adhere to specific requirements, including considering a slate of at least 30% historically underrepresented talent when appointing o ...

MMM congratulates Argosy Real Estate Partners on the acquisition of the 164-room Best Western Premier Hotel in Jacksonville, Florida for repositioning as a Delta Hotel by Marriott. As part of the repositioning, the buyer group plans to perform a comprehensive renovation, including significant upgrades to the hotel common areas and guest rooms. MMM partners Dave Reina and David Freda were counsel to Argosy for the transaction. Read more here.

 Atlanta (July 2022) – Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP has named two new leaders to serve on the Steering Committee of MMMPact, the firm’s social responsibility outreach. Elliott Coward will chair the firm’s Pro Bono Initiative, and Henry “Butch” Bailey, Jr. will lead the Associate Involvement effort.

Coward, a partner in the firm’s Healthcare Group, takes over from Jeff Douglass, who chaired the Pro Bono Initiative for the past seven years and now heads MMM’s Litigation Practice. During that time ...