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Alumni on the Move – 6

Also in this Issue:Firm Updates – 2New Attorneys – 4Opportunities – 4Community Impact – 6Firm History – 6Charitable Giving – 8 Scholarships – 8Partner Promotions – 9In the News – 9

STAY CONNECTEDWith Your BABC Colleagues Through Alumni Connect

A NOTE | From Firm Chairman Beau GrenierWelcome to Alumni Connect, our multi-faceted alumni program for current and former Bradley Arant Boult Cummings attorneys. We greatly appreciate the contributions our alumni have made to the firm, and we value our continued relationships with you. Our goal is to provide an opportunity to reconnect with former colleagues, to make new connections, and to expand your professional network. Our alumni program includes a members-only LinkedIn group and a semi-annual

newsletter to keep you informed of firm news as well as the whereabouts and accomplishments of fellow alumni. We will keep you posted as we roll out new features of this professional networking program, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Leadership Lessons Learned in LawALUMNUS SPOTLIGHT | Mike Warren

CEO of Children’s of Alabama and former Bradley Arant Rose & White (BARW) attorney, Mike Warren is quick to credit his BARW mentors—Douglas Arant, Bew White, John Coleman, Hobart McWhorter, and John Morrow—as being instrumental in his professional success.

“Douglas Arant taught me to make every client feel valued and important,” said Warren. “That is one of the most valuable life lessons a young lawyer or anyone should learn.” And Warren should know. As Alabama’s “CEO of the Year” and leader of a company named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work for in America,” he’s built a career on making both clients and employees feel valued and supported.

“As I look back at my development as a lawyer and the organizational culture changes during my career, those experiences have stood me in good stead for the last six years at Children’s,” said Warren.

After returning from active duty in Vietnam in 1972, Warren resumed his labor and general litigation practice at BARW. During this time, he realized the aspects of lawyering that he most enjoyed and identified this skill set as what prepared him to be a leader: orchestrating solutions for complex problems, giving advice, and participating in decision-making. “Law school prepares people to think differently and to approach problems and situations differently,” Warren said. “Attorneys can transfer those abilities to a wide variety of settings where we can problem-solve and create solutions for any industry or sector.”

In 1983, he went to work as General Counsel for his main client, Alagasco. One year later, the skills he had honed as an attorney at BARW were parlayed into his new position as President of

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Alumnus Q&A: Aman Kahlon – 3

Alumnus Profile: Joyce White Vance – 2

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Alagasco. His next high-profile leadership role was as President and CEO of Energen where he served as the company’s Chairman from 1998 until his departure at the end of 2007.

When Warren was a young attorney, his BARW mentor Bew White advised him to get involved with Children’s of Alabama. “Mr. White told me that I’d do a lot of community and civic work throughout my career and that Children’s should be at the top of the list,” Warren said. He served on the Board of the hospital for 20 years before he took the helm of the nonprofit pediatric healthcare center in 2008. Warren cites his interest in organizational dynamics as the force that drew him to the stand-alone organization, a business structure which he found “intriguing and complex.”

He reiterates his appreciation for what he learned from his mentors at Bradley Arant, saying they taught him “the importance of visibility of senior management, so the employees know that the CEO is approachable and cares about what they are doing. Part of my job is to be their cheerleader.” Like a player at the top of his game, Warren is drawn to the challenges of complex business organizations because he not only enjoys tailoring creative solutions, but he excels in that arena—and he knows from the lessons he learned in law, that how he treats each person is integral to that success.

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BIRMINGHAM

David G. Hymer elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)

E. Mabry Rogers and John E. Goodman named 2014 BTI Client Service All-Star Attorneys

Jim Rotch elected as Chairman of the Board of the National Cement Company, Inc.

J. David Stewart named by the Birmingham Business Journal as one of its “Top 40 Under 40”

Beau Byrd elected as a Fellow of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA)

Marc James Ayers appointed to the Alabama Advisory Committee on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

J.S. “Chris” Christie, Jr. interviewed live on CBS 42 regarding the ADA’s Safe at School legislation

CHARLOTTE

Dana C. Lumsden named to On Being a Lawyer of Color magazine’s “Power List” for 2014

Joycelyn J. Eason, Nader S. Raja, and Monica L. Wilson listed as “Rising Stars” by North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine

Robert A. Cox, Jr. listed in 2014 North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine

ALUMNUS PROFILE | Joyce White VanceAs the top-ranking federal law enforcement official in the Northern District of Alabama, Joyce White Vance says, “I’ve learned that there is no such thing as a routine day when you are a U.S. Attorney.” The former Bradley Arant Rose & White attorney spent six years in private practice before entering the U.S. Attorney’s office in 1991. She worked her way through the Criminal and Appellate Divisions before her Senate confirmation on August 7, 2009. She says the biggest difference between private practice and federal law is the client: the people of the Unites States. Specifically, Vance serves more than four-and-a-half million people, approximately 60 percent of Alabama’s population, and her priorities include terrorism and national security, civil rights, financial fraud, public corruption, environmental crime, child exploitation, violent crime, and narcotics.

She credits her BARW colleagues with teaching her a lesson that serves her well in her current role, saying, “I learned the value of collegiality from some really fine lawyers—people like Jerry White, Sam Franklin, Tricia Mandt, and Linda Friedman. I learned how important it is to remember that all business is personal and to develop strong relationships so that you can do the best possible job for your clients.” And she has applied this lesson in the U.S. Attorney’s Office where she takes great pride in mentoring young lawyers and teaching them to become extraordinary prosecutors. She also takes a personal interest in the issues that are thrust upon Alabama, such as tackling the resurgence of heroin in 2012. Her office organized an aggressive federal task force that diverted the supply of heroin and greatly minimized the state’s overdose death problem. “There is a lot of satisfaction in working on a case that does something really powerful for the community,” says Vance. And she delivers on this commitment to the community, as she is currently working with doctors, educators, and business people to further combat the heroin problem through a public awareness initiative that will be launched in June.

She says that the most challenging aspects of her job are also the most rewarding. She was appointed to the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee, where she had the opportunity to help craft Justice Department policies that addressed long-term, systemic practices that were out of sync with current fiscal realities, among other things. She explains:

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JACKSON

J. William Manuel named a director of the Capital Area Bar Association (CABA)

Kelly R. Blackwood named as Chair of the Board of Trustees of The Nature Conservancy in Mississippi

Roy D. Campbell, III named President-Elect of the Mississippi Bar

MONTGOMERY

Phil Butler recognized as a “Litigation Leader” in the 2014 Edition of Benchmark Litigation

NASHVILLE

Patricia Head Moskal honored as a “Woman of Influence” by the Nashville Business Journal

Robert S. Patterson named a 2014 Tennessee Bar Foundation Fellow

Nathan H. Ridley elected to the Nashville Bar Association Board

WASHINGTON, D.C.

John Parker Sweeney assumed role as President of DRI in October 2014

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HUNTSVILLE

H. Harold Stephens appointed to Alabama Supreme Court Commission on Dispute Resolution

ALUMNUS Q&A | Aman KahlonAman S. Kahlon, Esq., joined Georgetown Law in October 2013 as the Assistant Director of Graduate Career and Professional Development. Aman practiced for four years at BABC in the D.C. office and focused on Construction Litigation, Government Contracts, and Consumer Financial Services. He had previously clerked at other firms in Washington, D.C., as well as in the Southeast. He received his B.A. in Economics and History from Washington University in St. Louis and his J.D. from Cornell Law School, where he was the President of the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (APALSA) and a member of the Moot Court Board. Aman is admitted to practice in Alabama, the District of Columbia, and Virginia.

What led to your decision to join Georgetown Law? My wife had been doing career services at the Cornell Law School and then at the George Washington Law School, and I saw how much she enjoyed working with students and helping them accomplish their career goals. Most of what I really enjoyed about the practice of law was the human component of building relationships with clients and helping them resolve disputes. I joined Georgetown because I felt it would give me a great opportunity to have the same satisfaction I got out of connecting with clients, but on a more consistent basis.

What have been the highlights thus far? There have been a couple of instances where students have personally thanked me for helping them secure their first law job. Those moments are particularly satisfying on both a personal and professional level.

What is most challenging about your new position? Learning how to approach and connect with students of various cultural and academic backgrounds has been difficult. It requires a lot of patience and energy to try and understand each student’s unique perspective and concerns related to their job search.

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That work is really challenging because every time you write a policy you have to get a lot of people to buy in, and you can go fast alone, but if you want to go far, you have to go slow and build a lot of support and work through things like the law of unintended consequences. You have to be really detail-oriented and careful to craft just the right policy to make sure you are achieving the goals you want to achieve and serving the community. It’s very challenging but when you get it right, it’s ultimately very satisfying.

A mother of four, she realized that she truly valued working when her second child’s heart condition required her to stay home for a year. Her then-boss, Judge Caryl Privett, recognized her professional drive and made it possible for her to work from home. “For everything that I have sacrificed in order to work, I feel like [my family] has also gotten something from it,” says Vance. “My boys, in particular, have grown up thinking that it is unremarkable for a woman to work. It never occurs to them that mom is the one who should cook dinner.”

While she takes pride in her boys’ view of a highly effective professional woman as “unremarkable,” she admits that the position itself is remarkable. “I can’t imagine a better job. It is an incredible honor to be entrusted with, to be a good steward of the office and its resources,” she says, citing a quote, which she keeps on her desk, from a speech that Attorney General Eric Holder gave: “Your job, every day, is to do the right thing.” And from forging strong relationships with colleagues and protecting and serving U.S. citizens to setting an example of excellence for her children, Joyce Vance seems to be doing the right thing.

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OPPORTUNITIESAvailable Positions

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LITIGATION ASSOCIATE Nashville

The Litigation Practice Group in our Nashville, Tennessee, office is seeking to add an associate with 2-5 years of litigation experience. Preferred focus areas include products liability, general commercial litigation, and financial services. Substantive writing, deposition, and courtroom experience is preferred. Tennessee Bar membership is required.

LITIGATION ASSOCIATE Birmingham

The Litigation Practice Group in our Birmingham, Alabama, office is seeking to add an associate with 2-4 years of litigation experience. Preferred focus areas include financial services, products liability, and general commercial litigation. Substantive writing, deposition, and courtroom experience is preferred. Florida Bar member-ship is required.

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Our alumni are well-informed and experienced professionals that share a commitment to excellence in the law profession, as well as a commitment to the future of our firm. Please feel free to forward the job opportunities listed below to any interested parties.

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WELCOME | New AttorneysWill is a nationally known trial lawyer with over 35 years of experience. Over the course of his career, Will has represented clients in major pharmaceutical, life sciences, chemical exposure, class action, and commercial litigation, often involving thousands of claims. Among his notable matters was successfully defending Bayer in the second and third trials in the country involving the prescription medication Baycol. He served as co-national counsel for a pharmaceutical manufacturer in cases alleging that autism was caused by a thimerosal-containing prescription drug and biological products. Will also served as an integral part of the defense team in extensive litigation involving a genetically modified crop. Will joins the firm from Watkins & Eager.

William F. Goodman, IIIPartner, JacksonDirect Dial 601.592.9903Email wgoodman@babc.com

Jay has a diverse litigation practice and works closely with William Goodman in the pharmaceutical and life sciences areas. He has represented clients, such as Bayer Corporation, Pfizer, Inc., Bristol-Meyers Squibb Company, and GlaxoSmithKline plc, in class action, product liability, pharmaceutical and medical device, and commercial litigation. He holds a J.D. and a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where, as an undergraduate student, he was Phi Beta Kappa and a Chancellor’s Scholar. Jay joins the firm from Watkins & Eager.Joseph J. Stroble

Partner, JacksonDirect Dial 601.592.9902Email jstroble@babc.com

Molly practices in the litigation area. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Spanish, cum laude, from Millsaps College and a J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Mississippi School of Law. In law school she served as Executive Articles Editor of the Mississippi Law Journal. Molly is active in her community and serves on the boards of several charitable organizations. She has gained extensive experience in e-discovery and managing complex commercial and tort litigations. Molly joins the firm from Watkins & Eager. Molly M. Walker

Associate, JacksonDirect Dial 601.592.9904Email mmwalker@babc.com

. . . continuedALUMNUS Q&A | Aman KahlonWhat are the parallels of advising clients in your law practice to advising students at Georgetown Law? One of the biggest parallels is that, like working with clients, you have to be responsive to students’ needs. Being attentive and engaged when meeting with students and responding to emails and calls promptly are important in forging strong relationships with them. Working at BABC really helped me hone the interpersonal skills that I think are necessary to be a successful career advisor.

What is one piece of advice that you were given that you give to others? There’s one piece of advice that I always pass on to students that someone shared with me when I was a summer associate. When deciding where to work—whether it’s a law firm, the government, a consulting firm, or some other entity—I tell my students not to worry about the name on the building. What matters more is the character and personality of the people you will be working with. Students have a difficult time distinguishing between firms’ work environments when they only hear clichés like “we have a collegial environment” or “we place a great emphasis on diversity.” As a result, I think many students get caught up in prestige rankings as the way to make their decisions on a particular firm. When selecting between firms, I encourage students to consider whether they enjoy spending time with the partners and associates in the particular practice they would like to work in and whether they believe they will have a good opportunity to grow and learn from interacting with those colleagues. To me, that is much more important than the name hanging from the firm’s shingle.

CORPORATE & SECURITIES ASSOCIATE Nashville

The Corporate & Securities Practice Group in our Nashville, Tennessee, office is seeking to add an associate with 3-5 years of general corporate and securities experience. Preferred focus areas include mergers & acquisitions, joint venture formation and capitalization, and private placement of securities. Work covers all industries with a particular emphasis on health care transactions.

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Candidates must have excellent analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, as well as superior academic credentials from an accredited, top-tier law school.

For consideration, please submit cover letter, resume, and transcript through our online application portal at babc.com.

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Megan was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 2005. Her experience is dedicated to the area of product liability and general litigation. During her tenure at Mississippi College, Megan received a full academic scholarship and was named as having the Best Paper in Civil Procedure, Property, and Domestic Relations. She is involved with many professional organizations, including the ABA and the Mississippi Bar Association. She also serves as a young lawyer representative on the DRI’s E-Discovery Committee. Molly obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Mississippi; a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Mississippi State University; and a J.D., magna cum laude, from Mississippi College of Law. She joins the firm from Watkins & Eager.

Megan B. ConnerAssociate, JacksonDirect Dial 601.592.9955Email mconner@babc.com

Olivia joined the firm in the spring of 2014 and is a staff attorney in the Birmingham office. She practices in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. Olivia received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Birmingham-Southern College. She obtained her J.D. from Cumberland School of Law where she was a Dean’s scholar, selected to the Dean’s List, and Chief Justice of Cumberland’s Honor Court.

Olivia R. WoodardStaff Attorney, BirminghamDirect Dial 205.521.8345Email owoodard@babc.com

John began his legal career at Bradley Arant Rose & White LLP (BARW) in 1997 and has over 14 years of experience advising and representing nonprofit integrated health systems, health care providers, and physician practices. His health care work has involved Stark Law/Anti-Kickback compliance, Joint Commission and CMS regulatory compliance, physician and provider contracting, physician practice integration, clinical and nonclinical policy and procedure development, credentialing and medical staff matters, compliance with state licensure regulations, nonprofit/tax/inurement issues, employment, and corporate governance. John also has extensive experience defending health care providers in medical malpractice actions. John rejoins the firm from Edmunds & Williams.

John PerryPartner, BirminghamDirect Dial 205.521.8272Email jperry@babc.com

Lindy was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 2003. Her experience is dedicated to the area of commercial, tort, and general litigation. During her tenure at the University of Mississippi, Lindy was named a James O. Eastland Scholar and was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the Mississippi Bar Association and Jackson Young Lawyers. Lindy served as a law clerk to the Honorable William H. Barbour. She has coauthored several Daubert update articles for the DRI. She joins the firm from Watkins & Eager.Lindy D. Brown

Senior Attorney, Jackson

Direct Dial 601.592.9905Email lbrown@babc.com

Eli practices in the firm’s Financial Services Litigation and Compliance Team. His practice involves the representation of financial institutions, mortgage companies, and insurance companies in civil litigation matters throughout the country in state and federal courts. Some of these claims involve enforcement of arbitration, foreclosure proceedings, appraisal fraud, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). Prior to joining the firm, Eli worked in a commercial and healthcare litigation practice in Louisville, Kentucky, where he represented international and domestic companies in business disputes, products liability, insurance defense litigation, nursing home litigation, and regulatory matters.

H. Eli Lightner, IIAssociate, BirminghamDirect Dial 205.521.8340Email elightner@babc.com

ANNIVERSARYCharlotte Office Celebrates 10 Years

The Charlotte office of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP opened in 2004, and will celebrate its 10th Anniversary this June. The Charlotte office is as vibrant as the city it calls home. In addition to its robust litigation and construction practice groups, the Charlotte office has grown by adding banking and creditor’s rights lawyers who are recognized in Chambers USA: The Leading Lawyers for Business. The Charlotte office is a dynamic and integral part of the firm. Congratulations, Charlotte!

REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE Nashville

The Real Estate Practice Group in our Nashville, Tennessee, office is seeking to add an associate with 2-4 years of experience. Tennessee Bar membership is preferred.

Ellene Glenn Winn had a remarkable intellect that served her well through her stunning career as a lawyer. She was an active mentor and broke new ground for women as one of the first female partners in a law firm in Alabama. Her life continues to provide inspiration as it actively lives on through the firm’s legacy and through The Winn Initiative, a collaboration of women and men at BABC focused on engagement, retention, mentorship, and development of outstanding women attorneys. “Miss Winn,” as she was known, was a graduate of Agnes Scott College and earned a Masters of Arts degree from Vassar College. She had hoped to obtain a Ph.D. in English Literature and either teach at the college level or perform research and writing as a career. However, because of the Great Depression, Miss Winn went to work for a federal government agency. Her gifts for teaching

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COMMUNITY IMPACTJohn T. Conners, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

FIRM HISTORY | Ellene Winn

In memory of John T. Conners, Jr., BABC established a scholarship for students graduating from Saint Henry School and attending Father Ryan High School. Conners was one of the four founding partners of Boult Cummings Conners & Berry, which became Bradley Arant Boult Cummings in 2009. He was a prominent litigator, reputed as one of Tennessee’s most preeminent plaintiffs’ lawyers. Conners was also a founding member of Saint Henry Catholic Church where he was a parishioner for more than 50 years. The presentation of the 4th Annual Father Ryan Scholarship Awards to qualified and deserving 8th grade graduates was held in March at St. Henry’s School.

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Douglas M. ElkinsAttorney, Miller & Martin PLLCDoug has joined Miller & Martin PLLC in Chattanooga as an associate in the areas of corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, securities, and general business representation.

David Vance Lucas General Counsel, eLab Solutions David has been chosen to serve as the first General Counsel for eLab Solutions in Huntsville where he will support and protect the company’s life sciences capabilities.

Molly Campbell Taylor Corporate Counsel, BBVA Compass Molly has been selected to serve as Corporate Counsel in the Legal Department of the BBVA Compass headquarters in Birmingham.

Ann Taylor Corporate Counsel, BBVA Compass Ann has moved to the legal department of BBVA Compass headquarters in Birmingham to serve as Corporate Counsel.

KEEPING UP WITH | Alumni on the Move

Joel E. BrownVice President of Legal Affairs, BL Harbert International, LLC

Joel takes his construction law and government contracts experience to his new role as Vice President of Legal Affairs in BL Harbert International, LLC’s Birmingham office.

Judge Jeff BivinsTennessee Supreme Court JudgeTennessee Governor Bill Haslam named Criminal Appeals Judge Jeff Bivins to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Tennessee Supreme Court bench.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please share your professional or personal news of note by emailing alumni@babc.com.

The firm is a premier sponsor of the Mississippi Museum of Art’s upcoming presentation of Norman Rockwell’s Murder in Mississippi Exhibit, which includes powerful paintings of the events in Mississippi in 1964 that brought national attention to the Civil Rights Movement. The exhibition will be open from June 14 – August 31, 2014.

NORMAN ROCKWELL:Murder in Mississippi

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and writing would resurface later as she would mentor and inspire young associates throughout her impressive career. While at the government agency, a 26-year-old Miss Winn decided to pursue a law degree in the evenings. In 1941, she earned her Bachelor of Law degree from The Birmingham School of Law. The school stated that, although class standings were not recorded at the time, her grades would have placed her at the top of her class, describing her work as “truly an outstanding record.” In 1942, during World War II, Miss Winn was employed by Bradley, Baldwin, All & White (now Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP) as an associate lawyer. Few, if any, other firms of size in the Southeast had women attorneys, let alone partners, at that time. Records, which are scant, indicate that Miss Winn was also probably the first woman to present an oral argument before the Supreme Court of Alabama in 1944, when she was only 33. Miss Winn initially assisted William Alfred Rose. He was developing a practice in the public finance field, which at the time was almost exclusively the province of law firms in New York, Boston, and Chicago. Alfred Rose and Ellene Winn often collaborated, preparing initial drafts and advising the Alabama Legislature on many types of financings that are now routinely used in Alabama and elsewhere. Ellene Winn repeatedly demonstrated her intellectual acumen, and she soon established a solid and enviable reputation in the field of public finance.In 1957, at the age of 46, Miss Winn was made a partner in the firm. She was not only considered a leading authority on public finance law in Alabama, she also demonstrated a unique talent for mentorship, as she cultivated excellence in the younger lawyers with whom she worked. Throughout her career, she worked with several generations of lawyers, a number of whom are still actively engaged in public finance law in Alabama. Lawyers who were mentored by her cite her superior draftsmanship, her skill in statutory construction, and her ability to analyze case law with an unparalleled clarity. All commented on the intellectual courage and steadfastness with which she stood by her carefully reasoned opinions; one said, “Clients understood that, in a tough situation, Miss Winn would not waffle.” In addition to encouraging the professional growth of other lawyers, Miss Winn was greatly admired throughout Birmingham for her leadership and contagious participation in various groups devoted to literature, arts, and music. She had an encyclopedic knowledge not only of law, but also of history, music, and art. She could quote lengthy passages from Shakespeare and knew the libretti of many operas. She hosted eclectic gatherings of people from all walks of life, parties well-known for their sparkling conversation, political repartee, dramatic skits, and poetic recitations.Although Miss Winn worked almost exclusively with male lawyers and bankers, her influence reached through generations and inspired many women. An attorney who once worked with her said:

As a lawyer, Miss Winn was a leading exemplar of the reality that a competent woman could go head to head with the best in her profession and win more often than not. She was too courteous to have put it like that, but this was the message that she sent to young women considering or starting a career in law. Consequently, her firm became an attractive place to work for women lawyers.

In 2007, “her” firm established “The Winn Initiative” to encourage the successful development and mentorship of women in the legal profession. This initiative honors BABC’s past as a firm, but also recognizes the incredible fortitude and intellect of Ellene Winn. By breaking the gender barrier, Ellene Winn left a rich legacy for the numerous female attorneys who have followed. Through “The Winn Initiative,” Ellene Winn continues to mentor and inspire women within BABC, as well as in other firms throughout the Southeastern states.

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CLIENT ENTERTAINMENTA Fashion Affair

DIVERSITYFirm Awarded 2014 Leadership Award

In April, The firm hosted female attorneys, clients, potential clients, and business referral sources at Saks Fifth Avenue in Birmingham. Professional stylist, Megan LaRussa Chenoweth shared spring trends in a runway show featuring BABC attorneys and clients. This unique event also offered guests discount shoppping, mini makeovers, a gift bag, and a valuable opportunity to network and build relationships with colleagues. BABC invited guests to donate their gently used business attire to the YWCA’s nonprofit organization My Sister’s Closet. The event produced nearly 100 garments that will support the economic independence of disadvantaged women.

The Nashville office received the 2014 Leadership Award from the Nashville Bar Association Diversity Committee “for contributions to enhance diversity and professional success” in the legal profession. Nathan Ridley and Bob Patterson accepted the award at the NBA’s annual Law Day. Recipients are judged based on the ethnic diversity of their recruitment and hiring efforts, retention and growth rates, summer associate and internship programs, and any other programs to encourage diversity within the profession, such as endowments or scholarships.

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CHARITABLE GIVING | Annual Report

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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP (BABC) has a long history of supporting charitable, educational, and civic organizations. This commitment is expressly included in the firm’s core-values statement. In 2013, BABC contributions to charitable organizations were approximately $940,000, and our attorneys and staff contributed over 11,000 hours for the benefit of organizations in their communities. BABC’s support of charitable organizations and the extensive volunteer efforts by our attorneys and staff have benefited numerous community organizations in the areas of education, health care, medical research, homelessness, diversity, and many other important causes.

The Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Foundation was established in 2010 to more effectively manage the firm’s charitable giving and to facilitate a greater degree of interaction among BABC, its attorneys and staff, our clients, and the charitable and civic organizations we support. We believe it is important to report to the firm and community each year on the charitable, community, and pro bono activities of BABC and the Foundation. To view the full Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Foundation 2013 Annual Report, please visit http://bit.ly/babc-2013annualreport. We wish to thank each of you who has contributed your resources and time to help those in need and to make our communities a better place to live and work.

The firm has awarded $20,000 in diversity scholarships to four exceptional law students for 2014. The Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Diversity Scholarships promote the education of well-qualified law students who reflect the diversity of the legal marketplace and who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession. Each scholarship includes a summer clerkship in one of the firm’s offices. This year’s diversity scholarship recipients are:

Stanley Blackmon is a second-year law student at The University of Alabama School of Law and will clerk in the Birmingham office.

Monique A. Hannam is a second-year law student at Vanderbilt University Law School, and will return to the Nashville office this summer.

Racquel B. Martin is a first-year law student at The University of Tennessee College of Law and will clerk in the firm’s Nashville office.

Alicia Nicole Netterville is a second-year law student at the University of Mississippi School of Law and will clerk in the firm’s Jackson office.

In addition to the firm’s scholarship programs, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings devotes significant resources to increasing diversity in its workforce. The firm hosts minority high school students as summer interns; and attorneys and staff regularly organize, host, and participate in programs, seminars, and panels aimed at increasing the participation of women and minorities in the legal profession. For more on the firm’s diversity initiatives, please visit www.babc.com/diversity. To learn more about the Bradley Arant Boult Cummings 2014 scholarship recipients, visit http://bit.ly/babc-2014scholarshiprecipients.

2013 Charitable Giving Overview

Total Donated by BABC to

501(c)(3) Organizations

Number of Pro Bono Hours

Volunteered

$938,510

11,286Number of

BABC Attorneys Who Performed Pro Bono Work

275Total Value of Pro Bono

Hours Donated

$3,793,175MONTGOMERYOpen House

In the summer of 2013, our Montgomery office relocated to its new office space in the RSA Dexter Building, located downtown across from the Alabama State Capitol Building. The firm hosted an open house for clients, judges, and local attorneys. We were pleased to welcome our friends and colleagues into our new space to enjoy an evening of networking and enjoying our new cityscape view.

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IN THE NEWS PROMOTIONSPartnerJason R. BushbyInsurance Banking & Financial ServicesBirmingham

Joel D. EckertLitigationNashville

Jason FortenberryLitigationJackson

John Mark GoodmanLitigation Construction and ProcurementBirmingham

Charles B. (Trey) Hill, IIIEconomic Development TaxBirmingham

Nicholas J. Landau, Ph.D.Intellectual PropertyBirmingham

Luke D. MartinConstruction and ProcurementBirmingham

Benjamin L. McArthurLife Sciences Huntsville

Colin G. MoorhouseBanking and Financial ServicesCorporate and SecuritiesBirmingham

Jon H. PattersonLitigationBirmingham

Edmund S. SauerAppellateNashville

The firm recently won the title of “Huntsville’s Brightest Company” in the 2014 Huntsville’s Brightest Company Charitable Trivia Competition, sponsored by Impact Alabama. Attorneys David Mixon (HSV), Tim Cummins (HSV), Scott Burnett Smith (HSV), David Holt (HSV), and Ben McArthur (HSV) proudly accepted $10,000 for the Huntsville office’s chosen charity, the Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program (MCVLP), which promotes equal access to

justice through pro bono legal services to low income citizens in Madison County. “Some of the most prolific legal victories in favor of MCVLP clients have been cases handled by Bradley Arant Boult Cummings lawyers,” said Angela Rawls, MCVLP Director. “The Bradley Arant Boult Cummings trivia team has been a force to be reckoned with, finishing in the top five for the past two years. We are so thankful for their big brains and even bigger hearts!”

BABC Wins “Huntsville’s Brightest Company”

BABC Ranked in Top 10 in BBJ’s “Best Places to Work”

BABC Announces Formation of Privacy and Information Security Team

BABC Named Benchmark Litigation “Firm of the Year” for Alabama and Tennessee

BABC Ranked Among Top Law Firms in BTI Consulting Group’s Client Service A-Team 2014

For a second consecutive year, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings is pleased to be named one of the “Best Places to Work” by the Birmingham Business Journal. The firm was ranked in the Top 10 in the Large Companies category. The award is based on a confidential employee survey.

Benchmark Litigation has named the firm as the 2014 “Firm of the Year” for Alabama and Tennessee. Partners Will Goodman (JKS), Tripp Haston (BHM), and Lela Hollabaugh (NSV) accepted the awards on behalf of the firm at a ceremony held New York City. This is the third year in a row that Bradley Arant Boult Cummings has received Benchmark Litigation awards.

The firm is pleased to announce the formation of a new Privacy and Information Security Team that will focus on representing clients on the most pressing privacy and data security issues. The team brings together a cross-disciplinary group of attorneys who currently help clients minimize the risk for data breaches and comply with laws and regulations involving security issues faced by financial institutions and creditors, health care providers, retailers, and other industries. Partners Paige Boshell (BHM) and Amy Leopard (NSV), Co-Chairs of the new practice group, are eager to make clients aware of the firm’s robust privacy and security services, especially to smaller companies that also need to mitigate risk before a breach occurs.

The firm has been recognized as a leader in client service in The BTI Consulting Group’s Client Service A-Team 2014. The survey ranked the firm 53rd among 650 law firms that serve large companies, a significant boost in the firm’s ranking in previous years. This year, only the top 336 firms earned BTI’s designation as providing “superior client service.” BTI Client Service A-Team rankings were determined through interviews with nearly 300 corporate counsel at large and Fortune 1000 companies who were asked to identify the law firms they feel deliver the best client service. Firms were evaluated on 17 client service activities that drive superior client relationships.

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Washington DC 2014 ABC LegCon Reception

In June, the Washington, DC, office will host the annual Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Legislative Conference (LegCon). This is the fourth time, BABC has hosted and sponsored the event. The ABC Executive Board, National Board members, and Committee members, along with other BABC clients will be in attendance.