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Today, attorneys and professional staff in our Atlanta office enjoyed a refreshing King of Pops break — the perfect way to kick off summer! 🍧🏖️

Pro bono legal services make a transformative impact on our communities, employees, and our business clients. We honor the legal profession’s responsibility to serve individuals and organizations that ordinarily cannot afford representation even when basic rights and interests are at stake.

Congratulations to the following Kilpatrick attorneys and staff who were honored in our 2025-2026 Pro Bono Awards:

• Pro Bono Associate of the Year: Kate Klein
• Pro Bono Counsel of the Year: Eric Kracov
• Pro Bono Partner of the Year: Jeff Skinner
• Pro Bono Partner of the Year: Kimberlynn Davis
• Pro Bono Team Attorney of the Year: Mark Hartsell
• Pro Bono Paralegal of the Year: Kevin Nelson
• Pro Bono Staff Person of the Year: Tre Evans
• Pro Bono Economic Development Award: Mick Cochran, Jennifer Huber, Brian Gaudet, Henry Tharpe, Destiny Burch, and Laura Burkett
• Pro Bono Freedom Award: Samera Syeda Ludwig, Victoria Mpistolarides, and Alice Danelia
• Pro Bono Teamwork Award: Michael Turton, Gautam Reddy, Peyton Mitchell, and Tamara Allen
• Pro Bono Innovation Award: Nicole Allen and Kimberly Byrd
• Pro Bono Resilience Award: Mehrnaz Boroumand Smith, Brenda Holmes, Vanessa Bell, and Brianna Khong

Watch the video of our Pro Bono Award honorees ⬇️

2025–2026 Kilpatrick Pro Bono Awards Pro bono legal services make a transformative impact on our communi...

On May 13th, our Winston-Salem office proudly hosted students from the Winston-Salem Street School for the 4th Annual Interview Workshop. This impactful event provided 10 high school students with the opportunity to participate in two one-on-one mock interviews with staff and attorney volunteers.

The workshop’s primary goal is to help students build confidence in presenting themselves positively in a professional setting. Following the interviews, students and volunteers came together for a pizza lunch and group feedback session. The feedback shared by the volunteers highlighted the students’ ability to navigate a range of interview questions with clarity and maturity.

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated volunteers!

Fred Whitmer, a retired Kilpatrick Partner, recently snapped this stunning shot of iconic Mount Fuji while vacationing in Japan.

Th tallest peak in Japan—and the seventh tallest in the world—Mount Fuji is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Last week, we proudly participated in Move for Grady, a community run/walk beginning and ending at Georgia State’s Center Parc Stadium and passing through Grant Park and Summerhill.

Thank you to all who came out to support this important event and our local community!

At Kilpatrick, volunteering is at the heart of who we are. This week, we honor the dedication of our attorneys and professional staff who share their time, skills, and compassion to strengthen our communities.

A couple special moments from our Chicago office recently!

We captured the Kilpatrick spirit in action with part of the team that keeps everything running smoothly each day: Michelle Mendez (Office Services), Patty Garcia (Legal Records Specialist), and Nona Shakespeare (Receptionist). Their dedication and teamwork truly make a difference.

We also recently gathered for a farewell happy hour to celebrate Bobby Shaw before his return to our Atlanta office. Bobby made a lasting impact during his time in Chicago and will be greatly missed.