Jim McAlpin is a partner in Bryan Cave LLP’s Financial Institutions practice group. The Financial Institutions Group represents hundreds of community banks throughout the United States. It is annually a national leader in merger and acquisition transactions, going private transactions, and public and private capital issuances for community banks.

Jim has broad experience in the areas of corporate and business law, including representation of both private and public companies in connection with capital and acquisition strategies, board disputes and dissident shareholders. He regularly counsels companies and banks on corporate governance matters, regulatory issues and strategic planning. Jim has an expertise in the duties, responsibilities and fiduciary obligations of corporate directors and represents boards of directors and special committees.

He is a nationally recognized speaker at industry conferences and contributes regularly to publications on bank and corporate governance related topics. He is also often quoted in banking industry publications.

Jim served as Chairman of Powell Goldstein LLP from March 2004 until its combination with Bryan Cave LLP in January 2009. He is currently serving on the Executive Committee of Bryan Cave and he is the leader of the firm-wide Banking Client Service Group.

He received a J.D. from the University of Alabama in 1984, and graduated, cum laude, from the University of Alabama in 1981, with a B.S. in Business Administration.

Bar and Court Admissions

Georgia, 1984

Alabama, 1985

Education

The University of Alabama, J.D., 1984

The University of Alabama, B.S., cum laude, 1981

Publications

• Series of Articles on "Best Practices of Bank Board," Bank Director Magazine, 2011-2012
• "Observations from the Board Room" ABA Banking Journal, March 2011

Speeches and Seminars

• "Roles, Responsibilities and Expectations of Directors: Lessons you Need to Know," University of Georgia, Terry College of Business, Directors’ College, June 2011
• "Director Standard of Care and the Business Judgment Rule," Community Bankers Association of Georgia, Bank Directors and Executive Management Conference, December 2011
• "The Path to Recovery – Building Value in a Changing Environment," Bank Director – Acquire or Be Acquired Conference, January 2012
• "The Community Banking Environment," ABA National Conference for Community Bankers, February 2012
• "The New Regulatory Environment and Practical Tips for Adapting," Sheshunoff Consulting CEO Affiliation Programs, March and April 2012

Professional Affiliations

• Alabama Bankers Association – Associate Member
• American Bankers Association – Associate Member
• American Bar Association – Member
• Association for Corporate Growth – Atlanta Chapter (past president)
• Atlanta Venture Forum
• Community Bankers Association of Alabama – Associate Member
• Community Bankers Association of Georgia – Associate Member
• Independent Community Bankers of America – Associate Member
• Georgia Bankers Association – Associate Member
• State Bar of Georgia – Corporate Banking and Business Law Section

Civic Involvement and Honors

• Best Lawyers in America (Banking Law)
• Georgia Super Lawyers (2006-2012)
• Carter Center – Board of Councilors
• Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia – Board of Directors
• Farrah Law Society – University of Alabama, Board of Trustees
• Rotary Club of Atlanta
• Leadership Atlanta – Class of 2004-2005
• St. Joseph’s Mercy Foundation – Board of Directors
• Vistage 150 Group