John L. Latham

John L. Latham

Bet-the-Company Litigation

3.0 (1 reviews)
Atlanta, Georgia
46+ years experience
Alston & Bird LLP
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One Atlantic Center, 1201 West Peachtree Street, Suite 4900, Atlanta, GA 30309-3424
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Bio

Mr. Latham is an experienced trial lawyer who has litigated a variety of cases. He has been recognized as one of the nation’s top securities defense lawyers. His primary expertise is in securities class action litigation, derivative suits and regulatory investigations. He has successfully litigated approximately $200 billion in M&A transactions in Delaware and throughout the country. Mr. Latham also counsels boards through corporate crises and internal investigations. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America (Bet the Company, Commercial Litigation, Corporate and Securities Litigation) and Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business(Litigation—General Commercial) and Georgia Super Lawyers magazine.Mr. Latham is a member of the firm’s Securities Litigation and Corporate Transactions & Securities Groups. He has been appointed special assistant attorney general for the State of Georgia Teachers and Employees Retirement Fund and Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services (1998 – present) (securities matters); and is chairman of the Georgia Corporate Code Revision Subcommittee on Officer And Director Liability and Indemnification (2003 – present). Mr. Latham is an experienced trial lawyer who has litigated a variety of cases. He has been recognized as one of the nation’s top securities defense lawyers. His primary expertise is in securities class action litigation, derivative suits and regulatory investigations. He has successfully litigated approximately $200 billion in M&A transactions in Delaware and throughout the country. Mr. Latham also counsels boards through corporate crises and internal investigations. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America (Bet the Company, Commercial Litigation, Corporate and Securities Litigation) and Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business(Litigation—General Commercial) and Georgia Super Lawyers magazine.Mr. Latham is a member of the firm’s Securities Litigation and Corporate Transactions & Securities Groups. He has been appointed special assistant attorney general for the State of Georgia Teachers and Employees Retirement Fund and Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services (1998 – present) (securities matters); and is chairman of the Georgia Corporate Code Revision Subcommittee on Officer And Director Liability and Indemnification (2003 – present). Mr. Latham is an experienced trial lawyer who has litigated a variety of cases. He has been recognized as one of the nation’s top securities defense lawyers. His primary expertise is in securities class action litigation, derivative suits and regulatory investigations. He has successfully litigated approximately $200 billion in M&A transactions in Delaware and throughout the country. Mr. Latham also counsels boards through corporate crises and internal investigations. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America (Bet the Company, Commercial Litigation, Corporate and Securities Litigation) and Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business(Litigation—General Commercial) and Georgia Super Lawyers magazine. Mr. Latham is a member of the firm’s Securities Litigation and Corporate Transactions & Securities Groups. He has been appointed special assistant attorney general for the State of Georgia Teachers and Employees Retirement Fund and Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services (1998 – present) (securities matters); and is chairman of the Georgia Corporate Code Revision Subcommittee on Officer And Director Liability and Indemnification (2003 – present).

Practice Areas

Bet-the-Company Litigation

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Securities, Atlanta (2025)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Securities, Atlanta (2014)
  • Recognized: Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Recognized: Commercial Litigation
  • Recognized: Corporate Law
  • Recognized: Litigation - Securities
  • Practice Area: Corporate Governance Law
  • Practice Area: Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Special Focus: Litigation
  • Special Focus: Securities

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006

Education

  • Emory University, J.D., graduated 1979
  • University of Toledo, BA, graduated 1976

Reviews

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Kenneth Adams

2 weeks ago

A competent securities defense attorney with some communication delays

John Latham's reputation as a top securities defense lawyer at Alston & Bird is well-earned. His deep experience, spanning over four decades, was evident when he handled a complex shareholder derivative suit for our company. His strategic advice was sound, and his recognition in Bet-the-Company Litigation is clearly justified. However, for a 3-star rating, the practical experience fell short in client management. Responses to non-urgent inquiries were often delayed, and updates were sometimes sparse, leaving us to piece together progress. While his legal expertise in securities litigation is formidable, the overall service felt more transactional than collaborative. You're getting a seasoned litigator, but manage your expectations on accessibility.

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