"I find running takes discipline, commitment, good shoes, music, and for me, a good sense of humor. This translates well into my practice, where that commitment is to my clients, and the ability to laugh can improve every situation."

"In recent years, dozens of new laws and regulations have been added to the mix. The result is that virtually all organizations, regardless of industry or size, need to evaluate which of these laws applies to their new obligations. My job is to identify a comprehensive approach to address my clients' compliance obligations in a practical, strategic way."

"Many of my clients are developing technologies that will change the world and make people's lives better. I want to do everything that I can to help them succeed."

"I enjoyed that role because it was my job to link the defense with the offense and generally see to it that the gameplan was being implemented on the field.  I see my role as a corporate lawyer in similar terms - I get to be right in the middle of the action, collaborating and coordinating with other Poyner Spruill attorneys who are working with me on the transaction.  A lot of law firms say that they work as a team, but at Poyner Spruill, we mean it."