Morris Manning & Martin, LLP

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Harvard Business School Club of Atlanta, a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting Harvard Business School alumni in the Atlanta area.

As a leading law firm in the Southeast with deep roots in the Atlanta community, MMM is committed to supporting organizations that foster business growth, professional development, and service to the community. With over 2,000 alumni in its network, the HBS Club of Atlanta's purpose ...

Silicon Valley Bank is well-known among Metro technology start-ups. Many are tensely watching news about the bank’s failure, and for good reason. MMM’s John Yates, a tech law pioneer, says the bank has been a leader in offering funding and resources nationwide, including here. He calls the situation a “wake-up call.”  

"Tech companies view themselves as constantly dealing with risks, but financial risks are the ones that have to be factored in now," Yates told the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Fi ...

Atlanta (February 2023) – The Atlanta Business Chronicle has bestowed the Ann Cramer Lifetime Achievement Award on John Yates, who chairs the Technology Group at Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP. The recognition is the top honor in the Chronicle’s Leaders in Corporate Citizenship Awards, which honor individuals committed to corporate social responsibility.

Yates is the subject of an in-depth profile in a special section of the Feb. 17 edition of the Chronicle. Click here to read the story, which in ...

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 ...

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 ...

Atlanta (September 2022) – Twenty-two clients of Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP’s Corporate Technology Group have been accepted for Venture Atlanta – one of the nation's most prestigious venture capital conferences. Of a record 500 applicants from across the Southern U.S., only 85 companies made the cut to present or be showcased. This means MMM represents one-quarter of the companies accepted.

“We’re extremely proud of these companies; with a record number of applications this year, these compan ...

Atlanta (Sept. 12, 2022) – Ann McDonald, Director of Business Development in the Corporate Technology Group at Morris, Manning & Martin (MMM) law firm has been selected chair of the Corporate Development Society of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG). Her term runs through 2023.

The Corporate Development Society is a forum where corporate and tech thought leaders discuss current insights and best practices to increase company value and market effectiveness. The Society was created by sen ...

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 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 ...