Lightfoot, Franklin & White

For the eighth summer in a row, Lightfoot has proudly partnered with Magic Moments , a local wish-giving organization dedicated to creating memories and experiences for children battling chronic life-threatening or acute life-altering conditions. Our firm raised over $5,000 to send Seldon, a local five-year-old recovering from Retinoblastoma and his family to Disney World. We had the pleasure of welcoming Seldon and his family to the Clark Building and sharing this exciting news with them in person! We are so grateful for the opportunity to give back to our Birmingham community and be part of initiatives like Magic Moments.

Congratulations to partner Rachel Lary, recently recognized in Birmingham Business Journal’s 2024 Top Birmingham Women! Honoring accomplished females across the Magic City who are making an impact at their companies, this honor speaks to Rachel’s legal acumen, commitment to mentorship and community impact. “This is a great honor, and we are so proud of Rachel,” said Lightfoot’s managing partner Melody Eagan. “Rachel is a dedicated lawyer and an incredible mentor for young attorneys at the firm. She is incredibly deserving of being named a Top Birmingham Woman.” Discover more about Rachel’s impact on Lightfoot and beyond. https://lnkd.in/ePsfUygp #LightfootLaw

Last week, the Women of Lightfoot (WOLF) hosted our eighth annual summer women’s networking gathering, Power Play! Dr. Rachel Fry of Rachel Fry Consulting led this year’s event, sharing insights and tools for breaking barriers and overcoming obstacles, crafting compelling stories and building connections as a high-achieving woman. It is always such a treat to welcome female professionals, local judges and fellow attorneys from across Birmingham for this enriching event each year. “It is a rich and informative time each year when we gather together successful, driven women professionals from across Birmingham for an evening of learning and togetherness,” said Lightfoot managing partner Melody H. Eagan. “We were thrilled by the response to this event and awed at the talented women who drive business in Birmingham.” Read more about the history of WOLF and our Power Play program here. https://lnkd.in/e9zKZ5SR #LightfootLaw

Last week, the Women of Lightfoot (WOLF) hosted our eighth annual summer women’s networking gathering, Power Play! Dr. Rachel Fry of Rachel Fry Consulting led this year’s event, sharing insights and tools for breaking barriers and overcoming obstacles, crafting compelling stories and building connections as a high-achieving woman. It is always such a treat to welcome female professionals, local judges and fellow attorneys from across Birmingham for this enriching event each year. “It is a rich and informative time each year when we gather together successful, driven women professionals from across Birmingham for an evening of learning and togetherness,” said Lightfoot managing partner Melody H. Eagan. “We were thrilled by the response to this event and awed at the talented women who drive business in Birmingham.” Read more about the history of WOLF and our Power Play program here. https://lnkd.in/e9zKZ5SR #LightfootLaw

CBS Sports sought insights from partner Clint Speegle on college sports gambling investigations at top NCAA Schools. An experienced member of Lightfoot’s NCAA Compliance and Investigations practice, Clint discussed the recent buzz of gambler threats at the 2023 College World Series as well as the gambling pressures student-athletes often experience at their universities. Read the full article and learn more about Clint’s sports law work. https://lnkd.in/eB_j5E8D #LightfootLaw 

Join us in celebrating Lucy Eck, recognized in the Birmingham Business Journal’s 2024 NextGen BHM: Marketing and PR awards! A valued member of Lightfoot’s marketing department since 2021, Lucy now serves as Marketing and Business Development Specialist, where she uses her many talents to serve our clients and firm with excellence, innovation and enthusiasm. The NextGen BHM: Marketing and PR awards highlight emerging Birmingham professionals under 35 in the public relations or marketing field. Honorees are selected based on tangible contributions to their respective organizations and involvement in the community. “We are so proud of Lucy for this honor,” said Paula DeReuil McCauley McCauley, Lightfoot’s director of marketing and business development. “Lucy is a critical part of our firm’s marketing department and a rising star in our field, and she is so deserving of this recognition of her creativity, dedication to the firm and continual pursuit of excellence in everything she does.” Learn more about Lucy’s work and Lightfoot’s tailored marketing approach. https://lnkd.in/ge4GZWyJ #LightfootLaw

We are thrilled to share that Lightfoot has achieved top rankings from Vault’s annual associate survey. We are particularly proud of being ranked 15th in the “Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For” category. Our firm has also performed strongly in additional areas such as Litigation Specialty, Tech & Innovation, Transparency, Firm Culture, and Informal Training, Mentoring & Sponsorship,” among others. “We are delighted to be honored by Vault for our unwavering commitment to nurturing talent, promoting diversity and delivering exceptional legal service,” said managing partner Melody H. Eagan. “At Lightfoot, we prioritize creating and maintaining an environment where associates will find the mentoring, training and support they need to have long, fulfilling careers at our firm. It is gratifying to see this recognized.” Read the full round-up of Lightfoot’s Vault recognitions here. https://lnkd.in/emVFUCwG #LightfootLaw

We are celebrating partners Kaitlyn Revisore (Faucett) and Amie Vague for their inclusion in the 2024 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation Guide. Lawdragon annually highlights legal talent across the country who are making an impact in their field. This recognition marks Kaitlyn’s second inclusion and Amie’s inaugural appearance in the guide! “We take great pride in Kaitlyn and Amie’s accomplishments and are thrilled to see their potential recognized in this way,” said managing partner Melody H. Eagan. “We know both of them are already on their way to becoming leaders in the legal profession and we look forward to seeing what both of their futures hold.” Discover more about how Amie and Kaitlyn are making their mark on Lightfoot. https://lnkd.in/eXiJMecf #LightfootLaw

Bloomberg Law consulted partner Brandon Essig to weigh in on the recent U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) hearing of Kousisis v. United States. A former assistant U.S. Attorney and white-collar defense litigator, Brandon shared his predictions on how the SCOTUS justices will scrutinize federal enforcement agencies’ application of the “fraudulent inducement” theory in mail and wire fraud cases. Brandon referenced two former cases where the Supreme Court has sided with criminal defendants. “Think about that for a second,” Brandon said. “The court has been very strong in its skepticism of the DOJ's creative application of federal criminal statutes. With that in mind, I don’t like the government’s chances (in Kousisis).” Read more about Brandon’s take on the recent proceedings here: https://lnkd.in/gaU7wMSi

Lightfoot is happy to welcome Grant Bryan as a new associate in our Houston office. With over a decade of courtroom experience and a tenure as Deputy Chief for the largest division of the Bexar County District Attorney's Office, Grant brings strong litigation experience to our team. “We are thrilled to welcome Grant to the Lightfoot team,” said Jared Levinthal, Managing Partner of the firm’s Houston office. “With his experience trying cases, Grant is an ideal fit for the trial work we handle at Lightfoot. We are certain that his addition will strengthen our capabilities and deliver immense value to our firm and our clients.” Learn more about Grant’s diversified litigation background: https://lnkd.in/g8UpQbDr