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Benjamin White
Partner at Alston & Bird LLP
Benjamin T. White is a prominent lawyer and partner at Alston & Bird LLP, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Here are some key details about his background and expertise:
Professional Experience
Benjamin White is a senior counsel at Alston & Bird LLP, focusing his practice on:
- Exempt organizations
- Estate and tax planning
- Wealth planning
He is widely known for his successful representation of exempt organizations with complex tax issues. White counsels extensively with exempt organizations as well as other professionals representing them, providing strategic advice on tax, business, cultural, and political issues specific to exempt organizations.13
Expertise and Recognition
White has been recognized for his legal expertise in several areas:
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Named "Atlanta Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers in America in:
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Recognized by Chambers HNW as a senior statesperson in Private Wealth Law in Georgia3
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Featured as a leading Georgia lawyer for exempt organizations and wealth planning in Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business3
Education
- J.D. from Harvard University (1973)
- A.B. from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1969), where he was a Morehead Scholar3
Professional Engagement
White is actively involved in various professional organizations:
- Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
- Founding member of the faculty of the American Institute for Philanthropic Studies
- Former Chairman of the Fiduciary Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia
- Past President of the Harvard Law School Association of Georgia3
Community Involvement
He has held leadership positions in several charitable organizations:
- Current president of the Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation
- Former chair of the David, Helen, and Marian Woodward Fund
- Past president of the Alliance Theatre Company
- Former trustee of the Woodruff Arts Center3
Benjamin White's extensive experience and recognition in exempt organizations, estate planning, and wealth management make him a highly respected figure in the legal community, particularly in the Southeast United States.
