Joel Hughey

Joel Hughey is a Partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, a position he has held since December 2020.1 He is an experienced advisor with a demonstrated history of working with clients across multiple industries.1

Professional Experience

Current Role: Joel currently serves as a Partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, based in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area.1

Previous Positions: Prior to his current role, Joel has held several notable positions:

• Partner at Eversheds Sutherland (February 2017 - November 2020)1
• Partner at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP (February 2012 - February 2017)1
• Senior Vice President - Corporate Development/Mergers & Acquisitions at Premiere Global Services (November 2000 - February 2012)1
• Partner at Alston & Bird LLP (1990 - 2000)1
• Associate at King & Spalding (1988 - 1990)1

Areas of Expertise

Joel's professional experience spans various aspects of corporate law and business:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Partnerships and joint ventures
• Public and private capital raising
• Corporate development
• Securities transactions

He has counseled public and private companies, including venture, growth equity, and mature stage companies in multiple industries such as technology, media and telecom, distribution and manufacturing, and energy.1

Professional Affiliations

Joel has been a member of the American Bar Association since January 2000, where he is part of the M&A Subcommittee in the Business Law Section.1

Throughout his career, Joel has demonstrated significant expertise in corporate transactions, having structured, negotiated, and closed more than $15 billion in acquisition and public offering transactions for technology and other companies.1