Balch & Bingham

We’re hiring a Junior Litigation Associate in our Birmingham, AL office. Interest in medical malpractice defense and ability to handle complex medical/technical cases preferred. Must be licensed in Alabama. Learn more & apply: direc.to/o3Za

We kicked off March Madness with our second annual Double Shot Basketball Tournament. After facing fierce competition from emerging basketball stars across our firm, litigation attorney Anthony Stokes took home the trophy! #LifeAtBalch

Utilities are facing increased litigation scrutiny around contractor oversight, vegetation management, easement disputes, & internal safety procedures. Thomas DeBray and Nick Brown discussed these trends at the SEE Claims Section Meeting. #EnergyLaw 🔗direc.to/o4DL

Women litigators from across our firm gathered at the Southeastern Women Litigators Summit to explore trial strategies across the litigation process. #TeamBalch #WomenInLaw

Our team loved cooking and serving chili for a meaningful cause at the Exceptional Foundation’s 22nd Annual Chili Cook-Off in Birmingham! It was a great weekend supporting their mission. #BalchGivesBack #TeamBalch

As we continue celebrating the incredible women across our firm, we took time this week to recognize International Women’s Day and the many women who lead, support, and inspire those around them every day. #InternationalWomensDay #TeamBalch

Balch’s Chris Kirby was quoted in E&E News about ERCOT’s proposed “Batch Zero” process for evaluating large-load interconnection requests from data centers in Texas. #EnergyLaw #ERCOT 🔗 Read more: direc.to/o6bq

Join us in welcoming Marnie McCormick to Balch’s Austin office! With 25+ years of experience in complex civil appeals and regulated‑industry litigation, Marnie is a great addition to our Issues & Appeals Practice. We're proud to have her on #TeamBalch. 🔗direc.to/o5qP

Today we celebrate International Women’s Day and the women whose leadership and dedication strengthen our firm and our communities every day. #IWD26

Balch’s Ashley Cannady was quoted in @Law360 about the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed rule that would return to the five-factor “economic reality” test for independent contractor classification. #BalchLeads #LaborAndEmploymentLaw 🔗 Read more: direc.to/o57B

Balch’s Lyle Larson and Chris Kirby examine the expanded use of Section 202(c) of the #FederalPowerAct and the implications for utilities, regulators, and generators in a new article published by Public Utilities Fortnightly.  #BalchLeads #EnergyLaw 🔗direc.to/o5n5

We’re thrilled to introduce you to the 21 attorneys who joined our Austin, Texas office, bringing specialized knowledge in energy, environmental and tax law. #BalchGrows #EnergyLaw 🔗 Meet the newest members of #TeamBalch: direc.to/o5bv

Happy #WomensHistoryMonth! This year’s theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” recognizes the vital role women play in building resilient businesses and communities. We’re proud to celebrate the women at Balch, our clients and women everywhere.

As #BlackHistoryMonth comes to a close, attorneys and professionals across the firm gathered for a lunch & learn conversation, “From Resilience to Reform: Birmingham’s Role in Advancing Civil Rights.” Thanks to Barry McNealy of @bhamcivilrights for guiding our conversation.

Join us in congratulating Irving Jones on his induction into the International Association of Defense Counsel, an invitation-only, peer-reviewed organization comprised of leading corporate & insurance lawyers and executives. #BalchLeads #TeamBalch More: direc.to/oY4A

Congratulations to our own Adam Israel for his induction as a Fellow of the @BHMBarFound, a recognition reserved for attorneys who demonstrate exceptional professionalism, ethical integrity, and a deep commitment to the legal community. #BalchLeads More: direc.to/oW1S

Congratulations to Ben Brewton, partner in our Augusta office and member of the Litigation Practice, on being recognized as a Super Lawyer in the 2026 edition of Georgia @SuperLawyers. #BalchLeads #Litigation #SuperLawyers Read more: direc.to/oVAn

We had a great time celebrating our own Julia Barber at the @bhambizjrnl’s Top 40 Under 40 event! Julia is one of the Southeast’s leading environmental attorneys, and we’re proud to see her recognized. #BalchLeads #TeamBalch 🔗More: direc.to/oTAS

Balch’s Jason Tompkins presented during the AccountsRecovery.net webinar, “Breaking Down FCRA Lawsuit Trends,” discussing emerging claims, the future of litigation, and risk mitigation strategies under the FCRA. #BalchLeads #ConsumerFinanceLaw More: direc.to/oVXb

Chambers Global’s 2026 Guide recognizes Balch among the leading energy firms worldwide, with top rankings in USA Energy: Nuclear and USA Energy: Electricity. #ChambersGlobal #EnergyLaw #NuclearEnergy #ElectricityLaw #TeamBalch 🔗 Read more: direc.to/oUMB