Kutak Rock announces that Debra M. Thompson has been elected Managing Partner of the firm’s Atlanta, Georgia office effective October 16, 2017. She succeeds David Amsden, who served in the position since 1999 and was promoted to Vice Chair of the firm in April 2016. With this appointment, Thompson also joins the firm’s Executive Committee. She most recently served as a member of the firm’s Policy Board.

Kutak Rock Vice Chair David Amsden remarks, “Debra personifies the traits and characteristics of Kutak Rock’s brand and culture. A talented attorney who excels at client service, she is passionate and dedicated to the work she does for clients and fosters high-quality relationships inside and outside the firm. These traits, paired with proven leadership, business and client development skills, make her an ideal choice for managing partner in Atlanta. Kutak Rock offers a distinct and compelling value proposition, and this next generation of firm leadership is deeply invested in reinforcing and advancing our position among our peer AmLaw 200 firms.”

Thompson comments, “I am honored to be asked to serve as managing partner and excited about the future of our Atlanta office. Given the expertise our lawyers possess and their dedication to delivering excellent service to our clients, we are well-positioned for the future. I look forward to supporting them while we build on our strengths and expand our opportunities in Atlanta.”

Thompson focuses her practice on commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and development of commercial properties. She represents retailers, real estate investors and developers in a variety of commercial real estate transactions involving various types of properties located throughout the United States, including shopping centers, mixed-use developments, stand-alone projects for big-box retailers and other retail and commercial developments. She earned a J.D. from the Frederic G. Levin College of Law at the University of Florida.