2025 Edition of Chambers USA Ranks 168 Bradley Attorneys and 56 Practice Areas
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (June 6, 2025) – The 2025 edition of Chambers USA has ranked a total of 168 attorneys and 56 practice areas from Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. This includes seven of the firm’s practice areas that are ranked nationally, as well as 14 attorneys who earned nationwide rankings. In the 2025 guide, Bradley earned a new nationwide practice ranking for Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare. The firm’s Government Contracts Practice Group was also elevated from the nationwide “Highly Regarded”
2025 Deltek Clarity Government Contracting Industry Report
In a year of unprecedented change, the 2025 Deltek Clarity Government Contracting Industry Report is the essential guide you need to stay ahead of the curve! Celebrating its 16th year, the Clarity report offers exclusive market trends, detailed insights and benchmark data based on responses from nearly 900 of your GovCon peers. Some common themes that emerged this year include: a focus on comprehensive strategic planning, greater proactive cost management, and an emphasis on leveraging technology to
Heart of the Valley YMCA Offers Free Admission to Military Families During Armed Forces Week
HUNTSVILLE, AL - In celebration of Armed Forces Week, the Heart of the Valley YMCA is honoring the service and sacrifice of military personnel by offering free admission to all active duty service members, veterans, and their families from Monday, June 2 through Monday, June 9, 2025. With a valid military ID, guests can enjoy complimentary access to all Heart of the Valley YMCA locations in Huntsville and Madison. Amenities include state-of-the-art fitness centers, sauna and steam rooms, group exercise
Salsarita's to have food truck at Water Lantern Festival. Use code ''Salsarita'' to get 10% off your tickets.
Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill to host Food Truck at the Water Lantern Festival on June 21 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Big Spring Memorial Park! Use promotional code Salsarita to receive 10% off your ticket price to the Festival. Water Lantern Festival is an incredible experience where you, your friends, and your family will create a magical memory together. It can be a very emotional experience, writing down some of your hope and dreams, or a letter to a loved one, and then sending it out into the water. At
Calhoun's Warhawk Ambassador Program still accepting applications for partial scholarships
Calhoun Community College’s Warhawk Student Ambassador Program is still accepting applications for the 2025–26 academic year, offering students an exciting blend of leadership, community service, and fun. This standout program awards partial scholarships and provides hands-on experience that builds both confidence and professional skills for life after college. There are no age restrictions, and all eligible students are encouraged to apply by the deadline of Friday, June 13, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Calhoun's Show Band Hits a High Note with National Awards and Feature in Downbeat Magazine
What started as a bold idea just three years ago has now exploded onto the national stage. Calhoun Community College’s Show Band is turning heads in the music world, winning not one but three major music industry honors and landing a prestigious feature in Downbeat Magazine, one of the most respected voices in music journalism. The ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Matt Leder, earned the Downbeat Student Music Award for Outstanding Performance in the Blues Pop Rock category, a distinction widely
Bradley Launches International Arbitration Team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 21, 2025) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP has launched an International Arbitration team focused on representing clients globally in international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. Jennifer Morrison Ersin, counsel in the firm’s Jackson, Mississippi and Washington, D.C. offices and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), along with Washington, D.C. partner Douglas L. Patin and Birmingham partner Carly Miller, will co-lead the team of more than 20
Calhoun Launches New Facility Connecting Art and STEM Career Readiness
With excitement and pride in its ongoing mission to innovate workforce development, Calhoun Community College officially cut the ribbon today on its newest instructional site, the STEAM Imagination Center, a cutting edge training facility that blends science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics under one roof. Located in downtown Decatur, just steps from the Alabama Center for the Arts and minutes from Calhoun’s main campus, the newly renovated two story building is a reimagined version of the
Salsarita's to host 'Lil Pepper Party' on May 19 Supporting Kids to Love
Join us for an unforgettable day of family fun, food, and fundraising — all for an amazing cause! On Sunday, May 18th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., bring your friends, bring your family, and get ready for an action-packed event full of smiles and community spirit. Come to Salsarita's in Madison, located at 8044 Hwy 72 West. What’s in Store:Bounce HouseFun Games for All AgesFace PaintingLive Event Photographer – Xavier from Mikel Media (11AM–4PM)DJ Tarica Ja’net spinning the vibes (11AM–4PM)Explore a Real Fire
Huntsville GovCon Decisive Intelligence Streamlines Operations with Unanet
Unanet, the leading provider of project-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) for the government contracting (GovCon) industry, today announced that Decisive Intelligence (Decisive Intel) has selected Unanet ERP GovCon to simplify and enhance its business operations while acting as a catalyst to help the firm drive growth. "As we continue to grow and pursue new contracts, it became necessary for us to have a modern ERP solution that would provide deep
Mauldin & Jenkins Rises to No. 65 on Accounting Today’s 2025 Top 100 Firms List
Mauldin & Jenkins, a leading assurance, tax, consulting and advisory firm, is proud to announce it has climbed three spots to No. 65 on Accounting Today’s prestigious Top 100 Firms list. This achievement reflects the firm’s sustained growth and continued success, marked by a 15% increase in revenue and an impressive 11% expansion in staff over the past year. These indicators not only demonstrate the firm’s strong financial performance and efforts to attract top talent, but also reinforce its standing as
SS&L Architects Ranked #1 Best Place to Work in Architecture in the U.S.
MONTGOMERY, AL — SS&L Architects has been named the #1 Best Place to Work in Architecture in the United States by Best Companies Group, an independent research firm specializing in workplace culture assessments. The firm was also recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Alabama, a significant achievement for a small business competing against companies from all industries in the state. These prestigious awards were based on an anonymous survey conducted by Best Companies Group in August 2024, in
Unanet Acquires Software Firm Contraqer to Help Huntsville GovCons Identify and Win More Business
Dulles, VA, February 20, 2025 – Unanet, the leading provider of project-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions for the government contracting (GovCon) industry, today announced it has acquired Contraqer, a leading provider of market intelligence and procurement software for GovCons. With Contraqer, Unanet adds to its robust growth suite of solutions that help Huntstville and GovCons nationwide identify, solicit, manage, and win more
Bradley Launches Defense & National Security Team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 19, 2025) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce the launch of the Defense & National Security team, formed to address the heightened compliance challenges, scrutiny, legal risks and opportunities for growth for businesses in the defense and technology sectors, as well as assist companies involved in cross-border transactions. Jack Harrington, partner and a former Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA), will lead the team comprised of firm attorneys with knowledge and
Bradley Adds Largest First-Year Class with 51 Attorneys, Including Two in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that the firm added its largest first-year class, which includes two Huntsville attorneys among the 49 associates and two staff attorneys. Overall, Bradley added 117 new attorneys to the firm in 2024 and now has more than 700 attorneys across its 13 offices. “Each year, one of our firm’s overarching goals continues to be strategic growth and this includes adding talented young attorneys across a variety of practices. This group
Xpect Solutions Acquires GovDefender, Expanding Capabilities to Deliver Digital Transformation Solutions for Federal Law Enforcement
FAIRFAX, VA – January 7, 2025 – Xpect Solutions, a premier systems integrator with over 20 years of experience delivering advanced technology solutions to federal agencies, and a NewSpring Holdings Platform Company, today announced the acquisition of GovDefender, a highly regarded leader in digital transformation, systems modernization, and enterprise IT web, mobile and application development. This strategic acquisition enhances Xpect Solutions’ ability to provide comprehensive, innovative, and secure
ServisFirst Bank Huntsville Announces New Private Banking Manager: Huntsville Native, Lisa Bryan, Promoted to Private Banking Manager
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), is pleased to announce the promotion of Lisa Bryan as Private Banking Manager for ServisFirst Bank Huntsville. “I’m proud to announce Lisa Bryan’s promotion to Private Banking Manager in Huntsville,” states Andy Kattos, Regional CEO of ServisFirst Bank Huntsville. “Since joining ServisFirst Bank, Lisa has brought a wealth of experience in financial services, already making a positive impact on the Bank. This
