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He defends leading companies in complex commercial disputes and ERISA class actions. David is nationally recognized by Chambers USA and Legal 500 as a leading ERISA litigator. In his role as global CHRO, David leads the firm's worldwide human resources team in supporting the firm's lawyers so they can help our clients solve their business and legal challenges. \nFor more than 20 years, David has represented Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms and other leading businesses across the country in complex commercial disputes, with an emphasis on three related areas: ERISA class action defense; complex employee benefits litigation; and disputes and internal investigations involving executive compensation arrangements. David leads our nationally recognized ERISA Litigation practice, working with clients to develop and execute sensible strategies to solve problems in this sensitive and highly regulated area. 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Defended The Coca-Cola Company in an ERISA “stock drop” class action brought by participants in the company’s 401(k) plan alleging that the plan’s fiduciaries breached their duties by failing to divest the plan of Coca-Cola stock, and obtained dismissal of claims. Defended and obtained dismissal of all claims against Waste Management, Inc. in a shareholder derivative case in Delaware Chancery Court challenging equity grants to its Board of Directors. Defended and obtained dismissal of all claims against SunTrust Banks, Inc. in two ERISA class actions brought by participants in the company’s 401(k) plan alleging the plan’s fiduciaries breached their fiduciary duties by offering affiliated mutual funds that allegedly charged “excessive fees.” Defended and obtained dismissal of all claims against National Imaging Associates (a Magellan Health Company) in a managed care ERISA class action brought by a medical services provider against NIA and a major insurer alleging breaches of fiduciary duty under federal and state law. Defended The Home Depot in an ERISA class action alleging the company’s stock was an imprudent investment for its 401(k) plan. In a case of first impression, convinced the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to affirm the district court's dismissal of all claims. Defended The Coca-Cola Company in an ERISA class action brought by participants in the company’s long term disability plan challenging the company’s ability to offset benefits to account for participant’s receipt of Social Security disability payments. Obtained summary judgment on plaintiffs’ claims, and successfully defended judgment on appeal. Defended and obtained dismissal of all claims against Bank of America in an ERISA class action alleging improper valuation by ESOP trustee of shares in closely held company’s employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Defended Lone Star Funds, the global private equity firm, in a dispute concerning ERISA withdrawal liability allegedly owed by one of its portfolio companies. Defended Amedisys, Inc. in an ERISA class action alleging the company’s stock was an imprudent investment for its 401(k) plan. 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Hinkle on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida.\nJohn graduated with honors from the Georgetown University Law Center.  While in law school, he served as the Senior Articles Editor of the Georgetown Law Journal and competed on the Barristers’ Council’s Moot Court team.  He received his B.A. in Philosophy, magna cum laude, from Georgia Southern University.\nJohn has served on the firm’s hiring committee and is active in the firm’s efforts to recruit new attorneys.  He is a member of the Georgia Bar, DC Bar, and the Atlanta Bar Association.  Within the Georgia Bar, he serves on the Young Lawyers Division’s Litigation Committee and Intrastate Moot Court Competition Committee.  In the community, John serves on Georgia Appleseed’s Student Tribunal Committee, volunteers with the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, and maintains an active pro bono practice.\nPublications\n\nThe Charade of Tradition-Based Substantive Due Process, 4 NYU J. of Law \u0026amp; Liberty 172 (2009).\nWhy Principles of Federalism Demand that Tort Law be Left up to the States, 7 Georgetown J. of Law \u0026amp; Public Policy 655 (2009).\n Partner Recognized in Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation \u0026amp; Class Action Defendants  Best Lawyers, 2026 Lawyer of the Year, Mass Tort Litigation \u0026amp; Class Action Defendants (Atlanta) Best Lawyers, 2026 Georgia Southern University  Georgetown University Georgetown University Law Center U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia District of Columbia Georgia Law Clerk, Hon. Robert L. Hinkle, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida Law Clerk, Hon. D. Brooks Smith, Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Intern, Hon. Anne E. Barnes, Georgia Court of Appeals Defending Capital One in over 60 consumer class actions arising from the data breach the company announced in July 2019. Successfully defended Equifax in MDL involving hundreds of consumer and financial institutions class actions filed in the wake of a high-profile 2017 data breach. Defended Equifax in numerous purported class actions over the last five years, many of which ended with dispositive rulings in Equifax's favor. Defending Truist Bank in securities litigation in the Southern District of New York arising from syndicated-loan transaction, and in related fraudulent-transfer litigation in District of Delaware Bankruptcy Court. Represented Rayonier in dispute concerning contract for the sale of chemical cellulose in Eastman Chemical Company v. 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Townsend specializes in representing public and private companies with respect to mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions and governance matters. \u0026nbsp;Keith co-leads King \u0026amp; Spalding\u0026rsquo;s Global Corporate Practice. \u0026nbsp;In addition, Keith serves on our Managing Policy Committee. \u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeith has substantial experience working on a broad range of public company M\u0026amp;A transactions, including stock-for-stock strategic mergers, tender offers, spin-offs, cross-border transactions, statutory cash mergers and divestitures, and SPAC mergers. In addition, Keith has significant experience representing special committees in connection with going private and other conflict of interest transactions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeith also has significant experience representing issuers in IPOs and offerings of debt, preferred stock and hybrid securities. Specifically, Keith\u0026rsquo;s capital markets experience includes initial public offerings, secondary offerings, \u0026ldquo;shelf\u0026rdquo; offerings, \u0026ldquo;at-the-market\u0026rdquo; offerings and Rule 144A offerings, as well as private placement transactions, tender offers, exchange offers, consent solicitations and other corporate reorganization and liability management transactions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeith has extensive experience in advising boards and the C-suite for public company clients on governance issues, Securities and Exchange Commission reporting and disclosure requirements, activism and other corporate and securities matters.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeith has been recognized by Chambers USA, Legal 500, M\u0026amp;A Advisor, Super Lawyers, IFLR and Lawdragon. Keith has also been recognized by Best Lawyers for his expertise in Corporate Governance Law, Mergers \u0026amp; Acquisitions Law and Securities and Capital Markets Law, noting that he received Best Lawyers\u0026rsquo; 2025 \u0026ldquo;Lawyer of the Year\u0026rdquo; award for his work in Securities and Capital Markets Law. 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In addition, Keith has significant experience representing special committees in connection with going private and other conflict of interest transactions.\nKeith also has significant experience representing issuers in IPOs and offerings of debt, preferred stock and hybrid securities. Specifically, Keith’s capital markets experience includes initial public offerings, secondary offerings, “shelf” offerings, “at-the-market” offerings and Rule 144A offerings, as well as private placement transactions, tender offers, exchange offers, consent solicitations and other corporate reorganization and liability management transactions.\nKeith has extensive experience in advising boards and the C-suite for public company clients on governance issues, Securities and Exchange Commission reporting and disclosure requirements, activism and other corporate and securities matters.\nKeith has been recognized by Chambers USA, Legal 500, M\u0026amp;A Advisor, Super Lawyers, IFLR and Lawdragon. Keith has also been recognized by Best Lawyers for his expertise in Corporate Governance Law, Mergers \u0026amp; Acquisitions Law and Securities and Capital Markets Law, noting that he received Best Lawyers’ 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” award for his work in Securities and Capital Markets Law. In addition, Keith was named Most Effective Deal-Maker by the Daily Report and recognized by BTI Consulting Group as a Client Service All-Star. 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Advised Mailchimp in $12 billion acquisition by Intuit Advised Riverview Acquisition Corp. on its $1.1 billion SPAC merger with Westrock Coffee Represented Sharecare in $3.8 billion SPAC merger with Falcon Capital Acquisition Corp. Advised Arbor Pharmaceuticals in connection with merger with Azurity Pharmaceuticals Advised Sweetwater Sound in its sale to Providence Equity Partners Represented Great American Outdoors Group (parent of Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s) in proposed take private of Sportsman’s Warehouse Advised Zaxby’s in sale of stake to Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division Represented Lightning eMotors in $800 million SPAC merger with Gig Capital 3 Advised 21st Century Oncology in connection with $1.5 billion sale to GenesisCare Represented Xerox in unsolicited offer and proxy contest for HP Inc. 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