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Congratulations to Laura Arredondo-Santisteban, CIPP/US

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We are pleased to announce that Laura Arredondo-Santisteban has become a Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

The IAPP developed the first ever privacy certification for professionals.  It is the largest and most comprehensive global information privacy community and resource.  A CIPP/US certification indicates that the professional knows U.S. privacy laws and regulations and how to apply them. The CIPP credential means the professional has gained a foundational understanding of broad global concepts of privacy and data protection law and practice, including: jurisdictional laws, regulations, and enforcement models; essential privacy concepts and principles; legal requirements for handling and transferring data; and more.

Laura practices in the areas of telecommunications and technology, advertising/marketing, and privacy. Laura’s experience includes representing clients before the Federal Communications Commission,  Federal Trade Commission, state utility commissions and attorneys general, and assisting clients in matters involving legislation, regulations, and contracts, including developing and reviewing customer terms and conditions, privacy policies, advertising, labeling, and marketing materials.  Laura is fluent in Spanish and has assisted clients on these matters in both English and Spanish.

Laura may be reached at LArredondo@fh2.com or at 770-399-9500. For more information on Laura, please click here .

FH2 Litigators Again Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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Both of our litigators, Mike Reeves and Ben Byrd, have again been recognized as Georgia Super Lawyers for 2019.  Their primary area of practice is Business Litigation. Mike has received this recognition many times.  This year marks the third time Ben Byrd has been included in the list of Super Lawyers.  He was included among Georgia Rising Stars in 2014.

For more information on Mike, his practice and his accomplishments, Click Here.        For more information on Ben, his practice and his accomplishments, Click Here.

Announcing our New Partner, Ben Byrd

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We are pleased to announce that Ben Byrd has been named a Partner.

Ben focuses his practice on assisting businesses through litigation and regulatory advocacy compliance.  As a litigator, Ben represents his clients vigorously and professionally, and he has represented businesses in nearly every forum, from small-claims court all the way to the Georgia Supreme Court. As a regulatory attorney, he represents clients before state and federal regulatory bodies, including the Federal Communications Commission, state utility commissions and state legislatures. A substantial portion of his regulatory practice is devoted to advocating for his clients’ interests in the face of proposed telecommunications regulations or legislation. Regardless of the matter, Ben never forgets that the ultimate goal is to advance his clients’ business interests.

Ben is a graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law, cum laude, and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia, summa cum laude.  He is admitted to practice in Georgia, and has been recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyer for 2017 and 2018 and chosen as a Georgia Rising Star in 2014.

Please join us in congratulating Ben!

Ben may be reached at bbyrd@fh2.com or at 770-399-9500. For more information on Ben, please click here

Susan J. Berlin Joins FH2

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We are pleased to announce that Susan J. Berlin has joined our Firm as Senior Counsel.

Susan joins the FH2 telecommunications team and has an extensive background in federal and state public policy strategy and advocacy, government relations, administrative law and litigation, privacy, regulatory compliance and general telecommunications legal issues. Susan’s experience includes practicing law in-house, at a law firm, at a state agency, and as a member of industry associations.

Susan may be reached at SBerlin@fh2.com or at 770-399-9500. For more information on Susan, please click here

FH2 Litigators Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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Both of our litigators, Mike Reeves and Ben Byrd, have been recognized as Georgia Super Lawyers for 2017.  Their primary area of practice is Business Litigation. Mike has received this recognition many times.  This year marks the first time Ben Byrd has been included in the list of Super Lawyers.  He was included among Georgia Rising Stars in 2014.

For more information on Mike, his practice and his accomplishments, Click Here.        For more information on Ben, his practice and his accomplishments, Click Here.

Laura Arredondo-Santisteban Joins FH2

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We are pleased to announce that Laura Arredondo-Santisteban has joined our Firm as an associate attorney.

Laura will practice in the areas of telecommunications, advertising, marketing, advertising compliance and privacy. Laura’s experience includes representing clients in proceedings before the Federal Communications Commission, and assisting clients in the development of advertising, labeling and marketing materials, privacy policies, and customer terms and conditions.

Laura may be reached at LArredondo@fh2.com or at 770-399-9500. For more information on Laura, please click here

Suzanne M. Arpin Joins FH2 as Partner

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We are pleased to announce that Suzanne M. Arpin has joined our Firm as a Partner.

Suzanne practices corporate and transactional law, with a focus on employment law matters including employee benefits, executive compensation, ERISA litigation, and executive compensation program implementation.

Suzanne may be reached at sarpin@fh2.com or at 770-399-9500. For more information on Suzanne, please click here

FH2’s Mike Stewart Wins Client Choice Award for Third Time

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FH2’s Mike Stewart was named the exclusive 2016 Winner of the  International Law Office’s Client Choice Award for the IT & Internet category for Georgia.  This marks the third time Mr. Stewart has won the Client Choice Award since 2013. Established in 2005, the Client Choice Awards recognize those partners around the world that stand apart for the excellent client service they provide.  For more information on Mike, his practice and his accomplishments, Click Here.