Mediator/Arbitrator
| 5775 Glenridge Drive Building E, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30328 |
Phone: 678-430-8077 Fax: 404-252-3376 |
Areas of Expertise:
Franchising
Real Estate/Asset Acquisitions
Corporate Governance
Legal Experience:
Over 25 years of legal experience in franchising and commercial real estate. Represented franchisors and franchisees in Georgia and Ohio, including Wendy’s, Stanley Steemer, Philly Connection, Ceiling Doctor. Served as Assistant General Counsel for Huddle House, Inc. and Chief Franchise Counsel for AFC Enterprises, dba Popeyes Restaurants. Represented lenders, landlords, tenants, buyers, sellers and financial institutions in a variety of commercial real estate and leasing transactions. Served as Lead Real Estate Counsel for Banc One Corporation.
Legal Employment:
-Alston & Bird, Atlanta, Georgia (Project Attorney, 2009 – present)
-AFC Enterprises, Inc., dba Popeye’s Restaurants, Atlanta, Georgia (Chief Franchise Counsel, 2006-2009)
-Huddle House, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia (Assistant General Counsel, 2001-2006)
-Kilpatrick Stockton, LLP, Atlanta, Georgia (Counsel, 1999-2001)
-Banc One Corporation, Columbus, Ohio (Lead Real Estate Counsel, 1992-1999)
-Arter & Hadden, Columbus, Ohio (Associate, 1989-1992)
-Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Columbus, Ohio (Associate, 1984-1989)
ADR Training & Experience:
-Registered Mediator & Arbitrator, Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
-Mediator Training, Henning Mediation & Arbitration
-Arbitrator Training, Henning Mediation & Arbitration
Education:
Capital University School of Law (Columbus, Ohio), J.D., 1984, Cum Laude
National Moot Court Team – Best Oralist Midwest Competition, 1983
Capital University Law Review, Notes Editor
Published “DeAngelis, A Child’s Right to Parental Consortium”Cap. U. L. Rev. (1983)
Ohio Northern University, B.A. English, 1981, Summa Cum Laude
Bar Admissions & Licenses:
Georgia, 2000
Ohio, 1984
Courts: Federal District Court Sixth Circuit
Professional Affiliations & Awards:
American Bar Association
Forum on Franchising
Southeast Franchise Forum
Atlanta Bar Association
Atlanta Bard Musical Fundraiser
Publications:
(See Above under Education)
Civic Organizations/Community Activities:
Neighborhood Playhouse Board of Directors 2003-2004
Atlanta Bar Association-Bard Committee- Producer 2007; Assistant Director 2005
Holy Spirit Catholic Church- Choir
Stage Door Players- Performer
Speaking Engagements:
Southeast Franchise Forum- Dealing with Distressed Franchisees in A Challenging Economy (2009)
Please review the calendar below to select your preferred dates
and call Sara Thompson at 678-430-8077 to confirm booking
