ATLANTA (April 10, 2024) – Womble Bond Dickinson today announced that Janna Satz Nugent has joined the Firm’s Business Litigation Group in Atlanta. An experienced litigator and former in-house counsel, Nugent represents private and public companies in complex litigation matters, including commercial disputes, product liability, labor and employment, and tort claims in state and federal courts.

This addition reflects continued momentum for the Business Litigation Group, which has welcomed 12 partners in the last nine months.

“Janna brings both practice strength and a wealth of leadership and mentoring skills,” said Joel Pieper, managing partner of the Atlanta office. “She will add tremendous value to our Firm and clients alike as her commitment to developing and mentoring team members is matched by her dedicated, principled, and pragmatic client service.”

“Janna brings both practice strength and a wealth of leadership and mentoring skills. She will add tremendous value to our Firm and clients alike as her commitment to developing and mentoring team members is matched by her dedicated, principled, and pragmatic client service.”

Joel Pieper, Atlanta Office Managing Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson

In addition to spending nearly 20 years in Big Law, Nugent most recently was general counsel for an investment, development, and property management firm. In that role, she counseled a portfolio of affiliated companies on best practices and general corporate, administrative, and litigation matters. Her responsibilities included advising on general business practices; contract preparation and negotiation; and litigation supervision and management.

Nugent graduated from Florida State University College of Law and received her bachelor’s degree from Haverford College.