Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP’s Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Practice Receives Band 1 Florida Ranking in Chambers USA 2026 Guide

ATLANTA (June 9, 2026) - Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP ("SGR") is pleased to announce that the Firm's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Practice has again been awarded a Band 1 Florida ranking in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business in the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation category. In addition, the practice received a Band 2 ranking in Georgia.

The prestigious legal guide, published annually by London-based Chambers & Partners, identifies leading lawyers and law firm practices based on interviews conducted by Chambers researchers with thousands of attorneys and their clients. The guide is widely regarded as one of the most respected legal directories in the industry.

Chambers feedback from clients includes: "The attorneys at SGR provide exceptional service, reply with detailed analyses of our inquiries and ensure we have a full understanding of the various regulations impacting our benefit plans." "We remain impressed with the depth of knowledge that their Benefits team has and how readily they can address the challenges we have, despite the complexities of our business." "The Smith, Gambrell & Russell team is very responsive, and the quality of their work is excellent. They are knowledgeable but practical in their application of the law."

Five members of the group were recognized with individual rankings in their respective jurisdictions:

• Andrew Fawbush - Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - Florida - Band 1
• Lisa Carrasco - Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - Florida - Band 1
• Don A. Mazursky - Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - Georgia - Band 1
• Randall A. Constantine - Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - Georgia - Band 2
• Teri King - Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - Georgia - Band 3

SGR's Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation, and ERISA Litigation Practice assist clients in every aspect of employee benefits and executive compensation, including day-to-day consulting via telephone and e-mail; designing benefit plans and policies and drafting plan documents; assisting with all aspects of plan operations and corrections; providing training to fiduciary committees and benefit teams; performing vendor searches; and helping clients resolve conflicts through negotiations, claims procedures and litigation.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.sgrlaw.com/practices/employee_benefits_executive_compensation_erisa_litigation/.

About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is a full-service, international law firm that advises regional, national and global businesses on a wide range of legal matters. The Firm's more than 400 professionals provide legal counsel in more than 50 specialized practice areas, including corporate transactions, litigation, intellectual property, aviation, banking, real estate, insurance/reinsurance, construction, employment law, international, and employee benefits and executive compensation. Founded in 1893, Smith Gambrell has 15 domestic and international offices, including Atlanta; Austin; Charlotte; Chicago; Houston; Jacksonville; London; Los Angeles; Miami; Milan; Munich; New York; Southampton; Tampa; and Washington, D.C.