The partners of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP have promoted 18 attorneys to the partnership, effective Jan. 1, 2026. The firm’s new partners represent 11 offices across eight states.

“Our clients rely on us for deep experience and broad capabilities,” said Jim Lehman, Managing Partner of Nelson Mullins. “Our 2026 partner class reflects our continued investment in top talent across the country. We’re proud of the exceptional lawyers who have earned this milestone, and we appreciate their dedication to our clients and contributions to the firm.”

Atlanta, GA

Laura K. DiBiase focuses her practice on debt finance, representing commercial banks, life insurance companies, national CMBS lenders, and debt funds in various real estate finance transactions.

Mack Emerson focuses his practice on representing commercial banks and other financial institutions in real estate and corporate finance transactions, representing agents and lenders in a variety of secured lending transactions.

Joshua Kirschner guides clients in the gaming industry on litigation, regulatory, and strategic risk in connection with various gaming operations, business transactions and disputes, and crisis management and response.

Boca Raton, FL

Harrison Braun focuses his practice in the areas of commercial finance and real estate capital markets, representing national CMBS lenders, commercial banks, and other fixed-income lenders in corporate and real estate finance transactions.

Greenville, SC

Sheria Clarke concentrates her litigation practice on white collar and regulatory matters, government investigations, and Congressional oversight investigations.

Houston, TX

John Ackley concentrates his practice on complex product liability matters, defending manufacturers in a variety of industries, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals.

Miami, FL

Lauren Deutch concentrates her practice in commercial real estate transactions, primarily with general office buildings, multi-family developments, retail shopping centers, and various mixed-use projects.

Franco Furmanski represents domestic and international companies and their principals in a wide range of transactions, primarily M&A and financing, including project finance, syndicated loans, and debt and securities offerings.

Kayla K. Quintana focuses her practice in the areas of civil and complex commercial litigation and products liability.

Nashville, TN

Carson King focuses his practice on litigation, with substantial experience in complex commercial cases, franchise disputes, products liability, financial services litigation and arbitration, healthcare, and IP and entertainment litigation.

Stephanie Savage concentrates her practice on M&A and emerging business matters, representing private equity funds and their portfolio companies in all aspects of their business, with a focus on buy-side and sell-side acquisitions.

New York, NY

Kurt Brown focuses his practice on representing large institutional lenders, investment banks, private equity funds, and other real estate lending companies in the origination, refinancing, securitization, and modification of mortgage and mezzanine loans.

James Orth focuses his practice on high-stakes commercial disputes, including consumer class actions, securities litigation, breach-of-contract claims, RICO litigation, healthcare matters, commercial real estate disputes, and intellectual property matters.

Orlando, FL

Richard Schuler focuses his practice on commercial real estate transactions, with an emphasis on affordable and workforce housing, representing for-profit and non-profit developers throughout the United States.

Pittsburgh, PA

Steven R. Chadwick concentrates his corporate practice on real estate matters and M&A transactions. He represents a diverse clientele, from public charities to multinational conglomerates.

Megan Farrell focuses her practice on contractual disputes, toxic torts, employment discrimination, business torts, real estate, and civil rights matters, primarily in financial service matters.

Plano, TX

Bridget E. Harris focuses her practice on products liability, commercial litigation, and business tort matters. She also represents clients in eminent domain, condemnation, and class action cases.

Richmond, VA

Jason R. Hodge focuses his practice on advanced motions, with an emphasis on products liability defense, class actions, multidistrict litigation, and appeals.