Maya Simmons Rogers to Speak at the Drafting and Reviewing Business Contracts CLE hosted by NBI12/4/2017  The National Business Institute (NBI) will host a continuing legal education (CLE) seminar entitled “Drafting and Reviewing Business Contracts at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, GA on December 13, 2017. Our very own Maya Simmons Rogers, managing partner of Simmons Rogers, LLC, will present, along with attorneys Thomas A. Bartolozzi, partner at Taylor English Duma LLP, David Messer, attorney at Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LLC, and others.
The business law cle will focus on how to incorporate business contract basics into practice in the real world. Attendees will get real-world pointers on how representations and warranties, indemnification provisions, and other clauses actually work. Attorney Maya Simmons Rogers will cover drafting fundamentals and boilerplate language on behalf of Nefertara Clark, managing partner at Clark & Clark Law Group, as well as non-competes and restrictive covenants, which continue to be a hot topic in the world of business law. This seminar is designed specifically for attorneys - whether they are just starting out in a business law practice or have been practicing business law for years. By the end of the day attendees will have received the information needed to confidently draft and review business contracts in 2018 and beyond. Since 1983, NBI has been a national provider of continuing legal education and training. NBI is dedicated to providing practical, continuing legal education courses taught by experienced practitioners, so that attendees are equipped with information they can apply to their daily practice. To learn more about the seminar and register to attend, visit the NBI page here.  As of November 5, 2017, we are officially four years old! Boy time flies when you are having fun! The growth we have experienced this year is humbling. We are so blessed to have so many faithful clients and supporters. We would not be here without you, so we say thank you!
As we celebrate 4 - we celebrate you - our clients, supporters, family, and friends. To whom much is given, much is required. As such, as a part of the celebration, we want to start year 4 off by giving back. Help us find a worthy American business to perform a pro bono - yes, free - word mark trademark application in a single class. Please nominate a worthy business by (1) telling us why the business deserves a free trademark on social media, (2) tagging our social media page in the post, and (3) using #SimmonsRogersLaw in the post so that we can find the nominations. Please make sure you do all 3 steps and that your profile is visible to us so that we can find your nomination. The nominated business can be a non-profit or a for-profit business. The deadline to nominate a business is Thursday, November 23, 2017, Thanksgiving day at 8:00 pm EST. Thank you in advance for helping us help someone else! We hope we can continue to earn your business and referrals as we move into 2018. We recognize that our client's success is our success. So cheers to a successful year-end and an even more successful 2018! Simmons Rogers, LLC will Co-Sponsor a Free Estate Planning Legal Clinic with Mt. Zion of Albany9/15/2017  On Saturday, October 7, 2017, the law firm of Simmons Rogers, LLC will co-sponsor the third free legal clinic at the historic Mount Zion Baptist Church of Albany, Georgia from 9 am - 12 pm. The October clinic will focus on estate planning and cover the most common estate planning topics including wills, trusts, medical directives, and powers of attorney. Sandra Satchell, a member of Mount Zion and an attorney at the Dougherty County Public Defender's Office will moderate the panel of volunteer lawyers. The panelist include D. Nicole Williams, a local attorney and member of Mount Zion, Henry E. Williams, a local attorney and former Terrell County probate judge, David Wilson, an attorney who was raised in Albany, and at Mount Zion, and now practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, and attorney Maya Simmons Rogers, who was also raised in Albany and at Mount Zion. Following the panel session, the panelist and other lawyers will provide free one-on-one estate planning consultations. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. To register please email your name and number of guests, if applicable, to freelegalclinic@mtzionofalbany.org or call 229-432-6837. Voyage ATL is a relatively new publication on the Atlanta scene working hard to create a new type of media for our community. Their goal is "to more authentically represent the communities they serve." In their August release of "Atl's Most Inspiring Stories," they featured our founding attorney, Maya Simmons Rogers, along with our law firm.  In the article, you get an opportunity to learn what sparked Attorney Maya Simmons Roger's interest in the legal profession as well her strong desire to practice business and transactional law. Our law firm also gets a shout out as Attorney Maya Simmons Rogers share's information about Simmons Rogers, LLC's ethos and recent community service activities. Click here to read the full article and check out some of the other featured stories. Maya Simmons Rogers to Speak at CLE on Advising Directors and Officers on Corporate Governance7/17/2017  On Thursday, August 17, 2017, Maya Simmons Rogers, managing partner of the law firm Simmons Rogers, LLC, will present, along with attorneys Nefertara Clark, managing partner at Clark and Clark Law Group, LLC, John M. Gross, general counsel for Taylor English Duma LLP, and others at the National Business Institute’s (NBI) Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar entitled “A Primer on Advising Directors and Officers on Corporate Governance” at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, GA. Maya Simmons Rogers was invited to present because of her work with businesses, nonprofits, and their respective officers and directors.
The CLE will examine the duties and obligations of directors and officers and the liabilities associated with their roles. During the CLE, Maya Simmons Rogers will present on the “Fundamentals of Nonprofit Governance” and “Fiduciary Duties Under State Law: Nature and Scope.” She will provide invaluable tips and insights into how attorneys can be knowledgeable advisors of potential risks to their clients, help them identify issues proactively, and recommend policies and practices to minimize liability and maximize effectiveness. This CLE is designed for attorneys but founders, directors, officers, managers, presidents, vice presidents, accountants and paralegals will also benefit from the seminar. Those who attend the CLE will learn: 1. The baseline obligations of directors and officers; 2. How to keep their clients in compliance by fully understanding powers, duties, and liabilities under state law; 3. How to prepare their clients to safeguard against governance issues by examining top liabilities, including compensation issues, business transactions, intellectual property, contracts, and more; 4. How to stay up to date on initiatives, regulatory actions and new standards that affect tax-exempt organizations; 5. How to analyze the best practices and protocols for self-protection of directors and officers; and 6. Ways to gain a better understanding of Directors and Officers liability insurance, commonly referred to as D&O insurance, and exclusions to be wary of. Since 1983, NBI has been a national provider of continuing legal education and training. NBI is dedicated to providing practical, continuing legal education courses taught by experienced practitioners, so that attendees are equipped with information they can apply to their daily practice. To learn more about the seminar and register to attend, visit the NBI page here. The Firm Co-Sponsors A Free Disaster Relief Legal Clinic for South Georgia Tornado Victims2/11/2017  On Saturday, February 18th, the firm will co-sponsor a free legal clinic at the historic Mount Zion Baptist Church of Albany, Georgia from 9 am - 12 pm for those impacted by the tornado and recent storms in South Georgia. Our very own, Maya Simmons Rogers, a native of Albany, Georgia, and other volunteer lawyers from Atlanta and Albany will be providing helpful information as well as free one-on-one consultations regarding legal issues that have arisen as a result of the natural disasters. This event is free and open to the public.
To register please email your name and number of guests, if applicable, to disasterrelief@mtzionofalbany.org or call 229-432-6837.  On November 5, 2016, we celebrated our third anniversary! That's right, we are three and we are so thankful for the growth the firm has experienced over the last year!
While the firm has not done a lot of advertising in the past we have continued to grow. We realize this growth is due in large part to other people and we are grateful. We are continuously humbled by all of the client referrals and referrals from colleagues. We believe that these referrals reflect our commitment to going above and beyond for our clients. To our clients, we say thank you for choosing the law firm of Simmons Rogers, LLC to represent you. We also say thank you to all of our colleagues, friends, and family for your referrals and support! We would not be celebrating 3 without you! Maya Simmons Rogers Selected As One of The National Black Lawyers 2016 Top 40 Lawyers Under 403/30/2016
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Simmons Rogers, LLC Announces That Maya Simmons Rogers Was Selected As One of The National Black Lawyers - Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 
Simmons Rogers, LLC is pleased to announce that attorney Maya Simmons Rogers has been selected as one of The National Black Lawyers - Top 40 Under 40 in Georgia for the second year in a row. This honor is only given to a select group of lawyers based on their achievement, community involvement, leadership, superior skills and qualifications. Membership in this exclusive organization is by invitation only, and is limited to the top 40 attorneys under the age of 40 in each state or region who have demonstrated excellence and have achieved outstanding results in their careers. Attorney Rogers has also been selected to serve on the Executive Committee for The National Black Lawyers - Top 40 Under 40. The National Black Lawyers- Top 40 Under 40 is an invitation only professional honorary organization composed of the leading Top 40 Black Lawyers under the age of 40 from each state who serve individuals, families and businesses needing attorneys to represent them in the American legal system. The National Black Lawyers organization provides accreditation to these distinguished attorneys. By being selected, Attorney Maya Simmons Rogers has shown that she exemplifies superior qualifications, leadership skills, and has achieved successful results for her clients. The selection process for this elite honor is based on a multi-phase process which includes peer nominations combined with third party research. As The National Black Lawyers - Top 40 Under 40 is an essential source of networking and information, the final result of the selection process is a credible and comprehensive list of the most outstanding lawyers chosen to represent their state or region. Maya Simmons Rogers, a graduate of Florida A&M University and the University of Michigan Law School, is no stranger to hard work. Over the course of her career, Maya Simmons Rogers has worked hard for her clients in and out of courtrooms all across the state of Georgia. Last year she was awarded a contract with the state of Georgia to assist with the state's criminal justice reform efforts. Attorney Rogers looks forward to another amazing year and is thankful for the recognition by The National Black Lawyers. To learn more about Attorney Rogers and the law firm of Simmons Rogers, LLC, visit www.simmonsrogerslaw.com. To learn more about The National Black Lawyers, visit www.NBLTop100.org.  Thanks to YOU the law firm of Simmons Rogers, LLC is celebrating its second anniversary!
Our anniversary just happens to fall around the Thanksgiving holiday. The beauty of the Thanksgiving holiday is that it garners a spirit of reflection and gratitude. As we reflect on the past year we can't help but be grateful and give thanks for all of our wonderful clients, colleagues, and supporters. This year was tough because two of the firm's clients died. One of the deaths was a total surprise, but the other we knew to expect. Nevertheless, both losses were heartbreaking because our clients become apart of our family. Even with the lows that come with loss, we have had a great year. We have experienced some incredible highs and welcomed some amazing new clients to our Simmons Rogers Law family. They say time flies when you are having fun and we have to agree. As we enter our third year in business, we must admit these first two years have zipped by. It is such a blessing to be able to do what you love and help people at the same time. We know that success is not given to everyone who wishes for it, and that a large number of new businesses fail within the first 12-18 months. As such, we do not take it for granted that we are still here celebrating 2 years! Thank you for trusting us with your business, thank you for your referrals, and thank you for helping to make the Georgia law firm of Simmons Rogers, LLC a success! We look forward to year 3 and we invite you to get to know us by checking out our website and engaging with us on social media. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Simmons Rogers, LLC Announces Contract With Governor’s Office of Transition, Support and Reentry
ATLANTA, GA — Simmons Rogers LLC and its managing partner, Maya Simmons Rogers, recently announced a contract from the Governor of Georgia’s Office of Transition, Support and Reentry ("GOTSR"). The firm – in conjunction with Robert E. Keller, a former Clayton County, Ga. District Attorney – will assist the office in composing, clarifying and updating the policies and procedures of state agencies as they relate to reentering citizens. Read more about the GOTSR here. “We are excited about the opportunity that has been entrusted to our firm and we look forward to doing meaningful work on behalf of the Governor’s Office of Transition, Support and Reentry. We believe the decision to hire us is a testament to our work ethic and work product. Through this contract, we hope to help state agencies develop policies and procedures that will impact returning citizens in a positive way, reduce recidivism and forever transform Georgia into a safer, stronger state,” Rogers said. About Simmons Rogers, LLC: Simmons Rogers, LLC helps businesses and individuals navigate the inevitable legal mazes of life. The firm provides a wide range of professional legal services to businesses and individuals, not just in Atlanta, but throughout the State of Georgia and beyond. “We take pride in providing the quality of service and the level of representation you would expect from a large law firm at small firm rates,” Simmons Rogers said. About Maya Simmons Rogers: Ms. Rogers has created policies and procedures for private sector businesses and non-profits over the past decade. She spent several years working for local and national law firms based in Atlanta before launching Simmons Rogers, LLC. Read more here. About Robert E. Keller: Mr. Keller has nearly four decades of experience with Georgia’s criminal justice system. He has served as a Clayton County, Ga. District Attorney, on the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles and is the former Deputy Director of GOTSR. For more information about Simmons Rogers, LLC please visit our website. You may also contact the firm by phone at (404) 445-8146 or by e-mail at info@simmonsrogerslaw.com. |
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