Womble Bond Dickinson Promotes 21 Attorneys to Partner and Of Counsel

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP has promoted 21 new partners and of counsel. The promotions took effect Jan. 1, 2024.

Anthony Amert (Partner—Denver) helps businesses establish and execute large-scale intellectual property acquisition programs, and tailors the programs to the individual business needs of the businesses. 
David Berkley (Partner—Irvine, CA) is a seasoned commercial trial attorney with deep experience in the financial services sector where he has litigated hundreds of matters for banking clients. David also focuses his practice on commercial real estate litigation and partnership disputes. 
Gerard Clodomir (Of Counsel—Greensboro, NC) is an experienced litigator who primarily represents clients in matters concerning state and federal employment laws. He has successfully defended lawsuits in state and federal courts, as well as proceedings before administrative agencies, including the EEOC and the Department of Labor.
Nikole Crow (Partner—Atlanta) represents insurers and employers in litigation involving employee benefit plans. She has extensive experience litigating ERISA claims as well as in complex litigation involving myriad individual insurance policies and annuities subject to state regulation.
Kevin Davis, Ph.D. (Partner—Houston) focuses his practice on patent due diligence, counseling, and opinions as well as patent preparation and prosecution for a broad spectrum of oil and gas, chemistry, pharmaceutical, and medical device clients.  His practice has also included serving as counsel on Inter Partes Review (IPR) and Derivation proceedings in front of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) as well as an appeal of an IPR decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC).
Rhett DeHart (Partner—Charleston/Columbia/Greenville, SC) focuses on criminal and civil actions involving bank fraud, healthcare fraud, the False Claims Act, customs and import fraud, securities fraud, environmental crimes, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and internal investigations. He is the former Acting United States Attorney in South Carolina, capping a 20-year career as a Federal Prosecutor.
Taylor Ey, CIPP/US, CIPP/E (Partner—Research Triangle Park, NC) counsels clients through complex privacy and data security matters, navigating ever-changing laws to identify practical solutions to achieve business objectives. She also advises clients in intellectual property transactions to purchase, sell or license IP rights and negotiates technology- or data-heavy commercial contracts.  
Nicholas Hawkins (Partner—Baltimore) works with companies of all sizes by assisting them with intellectual property management, private equity and venture capital financing, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate governance. He is the former assistant in-house trademarks counsel for one of the world’s largest sports companies.
Chris Hewitt (Partner—Winston-Salem/Charlotte, NC) is a corporate & securities and private wealth lawyer, focusing his practice in the areas of generational wealth transfer planning, trust and estate administration and tax-exempt planning. Chris also assists with the creation of tax-exempt entities and regularly advises operating tax-exempt entities on tax and governance issues. Chris currently serves as a Director and the Vice Chair of the SECU Family House in Winston-Salem, and as a Co-Chair of the CLE Committee of the Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Section of the North Carolina State Bar Association.
Blake Holt (Partner—Irvine, CA) focuses his practice on patent prosecution and intellectual property litigation for clients in the software and electrical fields. He also counsels clients on intellectual property issues with an emphasis on domestic and foreign patent procurement, patent enforcement, and patent defense.
Kathleen Gallagher (Of Counsel—Washington, DC) focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis in contract disputes, business fraud, and employment claims.  She has extensive experience in complex construction and engineering litigation, telecom litigation, wage and hour class actions, mass tort and products liability claims, government contract disputes, as well as in the areas of personal injury, and insurance defense and coverage.
Andrew Hogue (Of Counsel—Tysons, VA) assists domestic and international companies that are locating or expanding their operations throughout the U.S. Prior to joining the firm, Andrew worked at the U.S. Small Business Administration in the Office of Investment and Innovation (OII). 
Barlow Keener (Of Counsel—Boston) provides in-depth FCC regulatory analysis and transactional counsel for clients involved in investments in innovative FCC-related internet issues, spectrum matter, FCC satellite issues, high-altitude platforms (HAPS), fixed and mobile technologies, small cell technologies, long-haul fiber networks, and data centers.
Whit McGreevy (Of Counsel—Charleston, SC) advises clients on available federal, state, and local incentives and subsidies for domestic and international companies that are locating or expanding their operations throughout the U.S.
Dillon Redding (Of Counsel—Raleigh, NC) assists with all aspects of financial transactions for financial institutions and other lenders, notably in connection with equipment finance transactions of all types and structures across a diverse pool of assets, including transportation, industrial, office, software and other technologies. In addition, Dillon regularly assists with the documentation and negotiation of large commercial real estate secured loans and middle market credit facilities. Apart from his robust finance practice, Dillon also assists corporate clients with their supply of goods and services and other complex procurement needs. 
Patrick Spaugh (Partner—Charlotte, NC) represents businesses in complex commercial disputes and class actions before state and federal courts in the U.S., as well as international arbitrations. He has represented companies in the healthcare, energy, construction, sports and entertainment, and financial services industries, along with manufacturers and employers across a variety of industries.
Jamie Stone (Partner—Greensboro, NC) counsels clients in sophisticated corporate and commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, general corporate advising, structuring and governance of corporate entities, supply chain matters, and negotiating commercial contracts.
Brett Switzer (Of Counsel—Atlanta) focuses his practice on a wide array of complex civil and criminal defense work, including defending clients in high-stakes federal investigations and enforcement matters. Brett also handles regulatory compliance matters and provides general counsel to corporate clients.  
Lisa Bittle Tancredi (Partner—Baltimore/Wilmington, DE) helps clients manage risks, resolve financial disputes, and maximize returns when a counterparty is insolvent or financially-troubled, both in and out of the bankruptcy court.  Her clients include financial institutions, sureties, receivers, trustees, high net worth individuals and businesses of all types.  
Keith Taylor (Partner—Atlanta) is a deal lawyer who focuses his practice on the acquisition and development of real estate for commercial and residential uses. He also counsels franchisees on the acquisition, structure and operation of quick service restaurants through all phases of acquisition and development.
Andrew Walden (Partner—Charleston, SC) is a full-service construction lawyer, assisting clients with construction and development related legal needs, from contract formation to payment disputes and more. In addition to his construction practice, Andrew has litigated numerous state and federal court cases involving business transactions, admiralty claims, personal injury, employment, workers’ compensation and insurance coverage.

Womble Bond Dickinson Chair and CEO Betty Temple said, “We are thrilled to announce the promotion of these Partners and Of Counsel at Womble Bond Dickinson. This is a testament to the exceptional talent and dedication of our people, who are the heart of our firm. Our new Partners and Of Counsel represent a diverse range of practices and geographies, allowing us to provide comprehensive legal services to our clients across the country. We congratulate them and look forward to their continued contributions to our clients’ success.”