Join Baker Donelson for an insightful panel discussion focusing on implementing best practices when suspicions of fraud arise after the closing of a commercial loan transaction. Our panelists will evaluate several common...more
As Dolly Parton reminds us: "Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life." But how do we do both? How do we manage to balance our jobs with all the other, equally busy, and equally important, aspects of...more
We recently asked our Firm's "Women to Equity" class members about their best tips on achieving "balance." These women, are all on a path towards equity, balancing busy work schedules and client relationships with their...more
In 1972, Title IX was created to give women the same opportunities as men when it comes to participating in educational programs and activities. As we marked the 50th anniversary of Title IX in 2022, we chatted with some of...more
Having a great mentor is, perhaps, the most powerful resource that a young lawyer has in his or her arsenal – much more so than fancy offices or laptops or even tailor-made suits (though none of those are bad to have either)....more
Self-care is not self-indulgence. Self-care is self-respect. In a busy world of work, family, community, charitable, religious, etc. responsibilities, we are pulled in so many directions....more
We asked Katy Furr – shareholder, bankruptcy attorney, Women's Initiative Parental Leave Committee co-chair and Atlanta Office Leader, mother, daughter, and Game of Thrones fan – 20 questions to learn more about how she wears...more
Criminal law and procedure can make even the most seasoned bankruptcy and restructuring lawyers uneasy. However, the Fifth Amendment privilege, in particular, does arise in civil matters from time to time. And there can be...more
Mortgage litigators often face a variety of bankruptcy issues. There are three main chapters of bankruptcy that affect the average mortgage litigator: Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. Upon the filing of Chapter 7,...more