Full Name
Todd Heffner
Job Title
Partner
Company
Smith, Gambrell & Russell
Speaker Bio
Todd focuses his practice on construction and energy law, with a specialization in litigating high-stakes construction claims and other highly technical disputes. He has handled a diverse array of projects, including power plants, chemical plants, airports, wind farms, military bases, solar farms, highway reconstruction, water treatment facilities, environmental projects, hospitals, rail projects, high-rises, and various other commercial and industrial endeavors.
Known for his doggedly pragmatic approach to litigation, Todd strives to help clients achieve their goals by zeroing in on what matters most. He regularly takes cases to trial, averaging at least one major trial or final arbitration hearing each year.
Todd also counsels clients in all phases of the construction process. This includes advising on project development, contract drafting and negotiation, and dispute avoidance and risk mitigation during construction.
Recognizing the document-intensive nature of construction disputes, Todd has also cultivated an expertise in eDiscovery. Todd’s knowledge allows him to conduct discovery in an efficient manner by keeping up with the latest developments in the law and using the latest technology.
Todd serves as the president of the Georgia Tech Bar Association. In that role, Todd works to both connect Georgia Tech lawyers with each other and to provide mentoring programs and scholarships for aspiring lawyers. He also regularly volunteers with Camp Twin Lakes, which provides accessible camp programs for children and youth with special needs, including participating in its Spin for Kids fundraiser.
Todd received his law degree magna cum laude from Washington and Lee in 2013, where he also served on the Law Review, and his undergraduate degree from Georgia Tech in 2009.
Known for his doggedly pragmatic approach to litigation, Todd strives to help clients achieve their goals by zeroing in on what matters most. He regularly takes cases to trial, averaging at least one major trial or final arbitration hearing each year.
Todd also counsels clients in all phases of the construction process. This includes advising on project development, contract drafting and negotiation, and dispute avoidance and risk mitigation during construction.
Recognizing the document-intensive nature of construction disputes, Todd has also cultivated an expertise in eDiscovery. Todd’s knowledge allows him to conduct discovery in an efficient manner by keeping up with the latest developments in the law and using the latest technology.
Todd serves as the president of the Georgia Tech Bar Association. In that role, Todd works to both connect Georgia Tech lawyers with each other and to provide mentoring programs and scholarships for aspiring lawyers. He also regularly volunteers with Camp Twin Lakes, which provides accessible camp programs for children and youth with special needs, including participating in its Spin for Kids fundraiser.
Todd received his law degree magna cum laude from Washington and Lee in 2013, where he also served on the Law Review, and his undergraduate degree from Georgia Tech in 2009.
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