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Rusty Close, Partner at Troutman Pepper, is a technology attorney whose practice focuses on intellectual property protection, strategic counseling, developing IP strategies, preparing and prosecuting a wide range of patent applications and drafting and negotiating IP agreements.  Rusty will be hosting office hours at ATDC on the first Tuesday of every month.

Troutman Pepper was formed in July 2020 when two great law firms with storied histories joined to form a new firm with greater depth and breadth of talent and service. Our common focus and priority is our clients.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. Please book appointments through Aubrey Lenyard (aubrey@atdc.org). 

Bennett Thrasher, one of the largest accounting firms in the country, provides comprehensive tax, accounting, assurance and consulting services to client throughout the United States and internationally. Our CPAs, valuation experts and other experienced professionals serve closely-held businesses and publicly-held corporations in healthcare, hospitality, real estate, distribution, technology and other vital industries.

Have questions about entity considerations, R&D tax credits or any other accounting and finance questions? The technology experts of Bennett Thrasher are here to help. Two Bennett Thrasher technology leaders will be holding office hours the second Monday of each month, and are excited to help answer your questions.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. Please book appointments through Aubrey Lenyard (aubrey@atdc.org). 

Meet with Jeff Robison of Paysafe, the global leader in payments serving business of all shapes and sizes across 120 markets. Paysafe leads the market in risk and fraud - a specialized approach to every transaction. From cards to wallets to online cash, Paysafe offers all the ways your customer pay.

Jeffrey (Jeff) Robison is the SVP and COO for Paysafe U.S. Payment Processing business. He joined Paysafe in August of 2020 after 10 years as the U.S. COO with Worldpay. During the past 20+ years he has held significant leadership roles in a variety of venture and private equity backed companies. He has also spent 20 years in leadership roles at Bank of America, CIGNA and Citibank.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. Please book appointments through Aubrey Lenyard (aubrey@atdc.org). 

Meet with Charles Webb and Krista Sims of Aprio, the largest independent, full-service CPA-led professional services firm based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Charles is a partner in Aprio's Technology & Biosciences and International Services groups. He has more than 25 years of experience providing tax planning, tax compliance and strategic analysis to his clients. Charles is adept at serving the needs of startups and other emerging companies. He has been an entrepreneur himself and understands firsthand the needs and challenges growing companies face. He has previously run a technology-focused practice, and he brings his wealth of industry experience to Aprio's technology clients.

Krista is a Tax Manager at Aprio. She has worked for the firm since September 2018, specializing in technology and manufacturing companies. She also provides services to companies in various industries, including professional services, investment banking, trucking and logistics.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. Please book appointments through Aubrey Lenyard (aubrey@atdc.org). 

Rusty Close, Partner at Troutman Pepper, is a technology attorney whose practice focuses on intellectual property protection, strategic counseling, developing IP strategies, preparing and prosecuting a wide range of patent applications and drafting and negotiating IP agreements.  Rusty will be hosting office hours at ATDC on the first Tuesday of every month.

Troutman Pepper was formed in July 2020 when two great law firms with storied histories joined to form a new firm with greater depth and breadth of talent and service. Our common focus and priority is our clients.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. Please book appointments through Aubrey Lenyard (aubrey@atdc.org). 

Bennett Thrasher, one of the largest accounting firms in the country, provides comprehensive tax, accounting, assurance and consulting services to client throughout the United States and internationally. Our CPAs, valuation experts and other experienced professionals serve closely-held businesses and publicly-held corporations in healthcare, hospitality, real estate, distribution, technology and other vital industries.

Have questions about entity considerations, R&D tax credits or any other accounting and finance questions? The technology experts of Bennett Thrasher are here to help. Two Bennett Thrasher technology leaders will be holding office hours the second Monday of each month, and are excited to help answer your questions.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. Please book appointments through Aubrey Lenyard (aubrey@atdc.org). 

Meet with Jeff Robison of Paysafe, the global leader in payments serving business of all shapes and sizes across 120 markets. Paysafe leads the market in risk and fraud - a specialized approach to every transaction. From cards to wallets to online cash, Paysafe offers all the ways your customer pay.

Jeffrey (Jeff) Robison is the SVP and COO for Paysafe U.S. Payment Processing business. He joined Paysafe in August of 2020 after 10 years as the U.S. COO with Worldpay. During the past 20+ years he has held significant leadership roles in a variety of venture and private equity backed companies. He has also spent 20 years in leadership roles at Bank of America, CIGNA and Citibank.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. Please book appointments through Aubrey Lenyard (aubrey@atdc.org). 

Meet with Charles Webb and Krista Sims of Aprio, the largest independent, full-service CPA-led professional services firm based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Charles is a partner in Aprio's Technology & Biosciences and International Services groups. He has more than 25 years of experience providing tax planning, tax compliance and strategic analysis to his clients. Charles is adept at serving the needs of startups and other emerging companies. He has been an entrepreneur himself and understands firsthand the needs and challenges growing companies face. He has previously run a technology-focused practice, and he brings his wealth of industry experience to Aprio's technology clients.

Krista is a Tax Manager at Aprio. She has worked for the firm since September 2018, specializing in technology and manufacturing companies. She also provides services to companies in various industries, including professional services, investment banking, trucking and logistics.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. Please book appointments through Aubrey Lenyard (aubrey@atdc.org). 

Rusty Close, Partner at Troutman Pepper, is a technology attorney whose practice focuses on intellectual property protection, strategic counseling, developing IP strategies, preparing and prosecuting a wide range of patent applications and drafting and negotiating IP agreements.  Rusty will be hosting office hours at ATDC on the first Tuesday of every month.

Troutman Pepper was formed in July 2020 when two great law firms with storied histories joined to form a new firm with greater depth and breadth of talent and service. Our common focus and priority is our clients.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. Please book appointments through Aubrey Lenyard (aubrey@atdc.org).