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Atty. Janine Brown

Atty. Janine Brown

Janine Brown is an M&A and corporate partner who serves as partner-in-charge of the firm’s Atlanta office. She works with companies in a variety of sectors, including technology, media, telecommunications, renewable energy and manufacturing, and has been involved in a wide variety of domestic and international transactions, including capital raising transactions, corporate governance matters, mergers and acquisitions, information technology transactions, joint ventures/strategic alliances and outsourcing transactions.

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Profile Summary

About Janine Brown at a glance

Janine Brown is a business and m&a attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Admitted to practice in Georgia, State Bar of Georgia. Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Janine Brown is an M&A and corporate partner who serves as partner-in-charge of the firm’s Atlanta office
  • She works with companies in a variety of sectors, including technology, media, telecommunications, renewable energy and manufacturing, and has been involved in a wide variety of domestic and international transactions, including capital raising transactions, corporate governance matters, mergers and acquisitions, information technology transactions, joint ventures/strategic alliances and outsourcing transactions
  • Ms. Brown's clients include public and private companies, as well as private equity funds
  • Ms. Brown is listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers magazine, and she is a frequent lecturer on matters related to mergers and acquisitions
  • She received a J.D., with high honors, in 1986 from Duke University School of Law and a B.A., with distinction, in 1982 from the University of Michigan
  • Ms. Brown serves on several boards of directors, including Piedmont Healthcare, a not-for-profit health care system of seven hospitals, and Spelman College, a historically black college for women

Practice Areas Explained

Janine Brown's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Janine Brown handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Janine Brown

Where is Janine Brown's law office located?
Janine Brown's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Alston & Bird LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Janine Brown handle?
Janine Brown focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
Where did Janine Brown go to law school?
Janine Brown earned their education at (J.D., 1986).
How can I contact Janine Brown for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Janine Brown received?
Janine Brown's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:.

Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 1986

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Finance
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Georgia, State Bar of Georgia

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