Michael Hollingsworth, managing partner of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP's Atlanta office, was selected as one of Atlanta Business Chronicle's Most Admired CEOs for 2019. The award honors local leaders who have a strong vision for their companies, commitment to their workplace's culture, and who have made significant contributions to the metro Atlanta community.

Hollingsworth is one of two people honored for their leadership in law, one of 22 categories for the awards. The winning candidates were selected by the Atlanta Business Chronicle's editorial board after readers of the publication sent in nominations. The Atlanta Business Journal will host an awards celebration on August 22 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Beyond managing Nelson Mullins' Atlanta office, Hollingsworth is a member of the Firm's Executive Committee and co-head of the Mergers & Acquisitions group and the Investment Management Group. He focuses his practice on middle-market corporate transactions and has been recognized by such publications as Chambers USA, Legal 500, and IFLR1000 USA.

Established in 1897, Nelson Mullins has more than 800 attorneys and government relations professionals with offices in 11 states and Washington, D.C. For more information on the firm, go to www.nelsonmullins.com.