Bethany R. Barclay-Adeniyi
Senior Associate
Atlantic Station
201 17th Street NW
Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 30363
201 17th Street NW
Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 30363
bethany.barclayadeniyi@nelsonmullins.com
Bethany focuses her practice in a variety of aspects in technology and corporate law.
Bethany focuses her practice in a variety of aspects in technology and corporate law.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Previous Professional Experience
- Summer Associate for the Firm (2016; 2017)
- Summer Associate in the Chattanooga office of a regional law firm (2016; 2017)
- The Coca-Cola Company, Intern (2017)
- Client Service Specialist, SunTrust Banks, Inc. (2013-2015)
- Academic Services Assistant, Lee University (2012-2013)
Educational Activities
- Emory University School of Law
- Executive Articles and Essays Editor, Emory Corporate Governance and Accountability Law Review
- Community Service Chair and Clerk, Phi Alpha Delta
- Secretary, Christian Legal Society
- Black Law Students Association
- Lee University
- Colegio Nazareth Olaya, Spanish Language and Culture Study Abroad Program (2013)
- Academic Services Assistant (2012-2013)
- Writing Studio Facilitator, Assistant Coordinator, and Writing Tutor (2010-2013)
- Peer Leader to Freshman Students (2012)
Education
-
Emory University School of Law,
JD,
with honors
(2018)
- Certificate in Transactional Law and Skills
- Nelson Mullins Diversity Scholarship Recipient
- Burt and Betty Schear Book Prize Recipient
- Merit Scholarship
- Dean’s List
-
Lee University,
BA,
English,
summa cum laude
(2013)
- F.J. Lee Award recipient
- Honor Scholarship
- Dean’s List
- Minors in Religion and Spanish
- Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
- Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society
- Alpha Chi Honor Society
- Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society
Admissions
- Georgia
Industries
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Previous Professional Experience
- Summer Associate for the Firm (2016; 2017)
- Summer Associate in the Chattanooga office of a regional law firm (2016; 2017)
- The Coca-Cola Company, Intern (2017)
- Client Service Specialist, SunTrust Banks, Inc. (2013-2015)
- Academic Services Assistant, Lee University (2012-2013)
Educational Activities
- Emory University School of Law
- Executive Articles and Essays Editor, Emory Corporate Governance and Accountability Law Review
- Community Service Chair and Clerk, Phi Alpha Delta
- Secretary, Christian Legal Society
- Black Law Students Association
- Lee University
- Colegio Nazareth Olaya, Spanish Language and Culture Study Abroad Program (2013)
- Academic Services Assistant (2012-2013)
- Writing Studio Facilitator, Assistant Coordinator, and Writing Tutor (2010-2013)
- Peer Leader to Freshman Students (2012)
Media
Bethany focuses her practice in a variety of aspects in technology and corporate law.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Previous Professional Experience
- Summer Associate for the Firm (2016; 2017)
- Summer Associate in the Chattanooga office of a regional law firm (2016; 2017)
- The Coca-Cola Company, Intern (2017)
- Client Service Specialist, SunTrust Banks, Inc. (2013-2015)
- Academic Services Assistant, Lee University (2012-2013)
Educational Activities
- Emory University School of Law
- Executive Articles and Essays Editor, Emory Corporate Governance and Accountability Law Review
- Community Service Chair and Clerk, Phi Alpha Delta
- Secretary, Christian Legal Society
- Black Law Students Association
- Lee University
- Colegio Nazareth Olaya, Spanish Language and Culture Study Abroad Program (2013)
- Academic Services Assistant (2012-2013)
- Writing Studio Facilitator, Assistant Coordinator, and Writing Tutor (2010-2013)
- Peer Leader to Freshman Students (2012)
Education
-
Emory University School of Law,
JD,
with honors
(2018)
- Certificate in Transactional Law and Skills
- Nelson Mullins Diversity Scholarship Recipient
- Burt and Betty Schear Book Prize Recipient
- Merit Scholarship
- Dean’s List
-
Lee University,
BA,
English,
summa cum laude
(2013)
- F.J. Lee Award recipient
- Honor Scholarship
- Dean’s List
- Minors in Religion and Spanish
- Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
- Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society
- Alpha Chi Honor Society
- Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society
Admissions
- Georgia
Practice Areas
Industries
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