Allen W. Nelson has significant experience leading global teams and providing advice on a wide range of topics important to boards of directors, members of executive management, and investors. Allen focuses on leveraging his experience to provide tailored solutions to General Counsels, in-house lawyers, entrepreneurs, and business owners who want lawyers that can “plug and play” into their businesses.
Education
J.D., Duke University School of Law, Durham, North Carolina, 1989
B.A., cum laude, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, 1986
Recognitions
- Duke University, Forever Duke Award, 2017
- Daily Report, Outside Counsel Legal Management Award, 2014
- Former President George H. W. Bush and Points of Light Foundation, Daily Point of Light, 2013
- Points of Light Foundation and BoardSource, Board Member of the Month, 2013
- Georgia Center for Nonprofits, Revolutions Award for Outstanding Nonprofit Board Leader, 2013
- Woodruff Arts Center, Charles R. Yates Award, 2012
- Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, Camille Yow Award, 2008
- Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated
Memberships
- American Bar Association
- Atlanta Ballet, Former Chairman, Board of Trustees
- Duke University Alumni Association, Member of Global Board of Directors
- Emory University, Former Member, Board of Visitors
- Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
- International Association of Defense Counsel
- State Bar of Georgia
- Tech Alpharetta, Board Member
- The Woodruff Arts Center, Former Board Trustee
State Bar Licenses
Georgia