Jim McAlpin has broad experience in the areas of corporate and business law, including representation of both private and public companies in connection with mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, corporate restructurings and partnership and joint venture investments.  Mr. McAlpin frequently represents Boards of Directors and special committees, and he has an expertise in the area of the duties, responsibilities and fiduciary obligations of corporate directors.

Mr. McAlpin is also active in the representation of financial institutions.  Mr. McAlpin works on a regular basis with financial institution clients in connection with transactional and regulatory matters.

 Mr. McAlpin served as Chairman of Powell Goldstein LLP from March 2004 until its combination with Bryan Cave LLP, January 1, 2009.  He is currently serving on the Executive Committee of Bryan Cave.

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

Professional Affiliations

• Alabama Bankers Association - Associate Member
• American Bankers Association
• American Bar Association - Member, Business Law Section Committee on Negotiated Acquisitions
• 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
• Georgia Bankers Association - Associate Member
• State Bar of Alabama
• State Bar of Georgia - Corporate Banking and Business Law Section

Civic Involvement and Honors

• Best Lawyers (Banking, 2010)
• Georgia Super Lawyer (2006-2011)
• Carter Center – Board of Councilors
• Rotary Club of Atlanta
• Farrah Law Society – University of Alabama, Board of Trustees
• St. Joseph's Mercy Foundation – Board of Directors
• Leadership Atlanta – Class of 2004-2005