Chamberlain Hrdlicka is pleased to announce that Stephanie Friese Aron and Scott Augustine have been named co-managing shareholders of the firm’s Atlanta office.  “We are excited for the Atlanta office under Stephanie and Scott’s leadership and look forward to continued success as a leading middle-market law firm with a talented team of attorneys,” said Larry Campagna, Chamberlain Hrdlicka managing shareholder. The firm will maintain its focus on personalized client service that has become a hallmark during the firm's growth to more than 150 attorneys.

David Aughtry, long-time Atlanta managing shareholder, will continue to focus on his thriving tax practice. “We are grateful for David's many contributions to our firm, his commitment to clients, and the exciting future that we are thrilled to enjoy alongside of him.”

 Friese chairs Chamberlain’s Real Estate Practice and is a member of the firm’s board of directors. She is involved in nearly all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, from acquisition of land, to leasing, construction, financing and disposition. She also counsels clients involved in real estate litigation and dispute resolutions, including foreclosures, evictions and federal enforcement actions. Her clients typically own, develop and manage commercial office, retail, multifamily and industrial properties across the United States.

As an active member in the commercial real estate and legal community, she is a past president of the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers and CREW Atlanta, and remains actively involved in both organizations, which lean heavily on past presidents for their continued advice, fundraising and programming. She also is a former board member of the Atlanta Women’s Foundation and the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors.

Augustine chairs Chamberlain’s Corporate, Securities & Finance Practice in Atlanta and is a member of the firm’s board of directors. He has established himself as an innovative and trusted advisor to, and advocate for, businesses across the country. Working with entrepreneurs and owners, CEOs, general counsel and other C-suite and lead executives, his practice is focused on the intersection of law and business.