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Profile
Robbie Kamerschen has wide-ranging experience handling matters relating to government investigations, government affairs, financial services, economic development, public procurement, litigation, and corporate matters. Robbie draws upon his nearly two decades of in-house counsel experience to provide clients with the necessary legal guidance and service to navigate complex legal, regulatory, and governmental landscapes. His legal experience spans industries including retail, consumer products, manufacturing, financial institutions, and data services.
Prior to joining the firm, Robbie was Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer & Corporate Secretary of a publicly traded specialty retailer, where he managed all aspects of legal, compliance, government relations, external affairs, security, information security, risk management, charitable giving, and corporate governance for the company.
Previously, Robbie served as U.S. General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Senior Vice President of Government Relations for a publicly traded financial services company.
Capabilities
Experience
- Senior Aide, U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (AL)
- Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer & Corporate Secretary, Aaron’s, Inc., 2013-2021
- President, Aaron’s Foundation
- U.S. General Counsel, Senior Vice President, Governmental Affairs & Chief Compliance Officer, Equifax, 2008-2013
- Vice President, Law & Public Policy, ChoicePoint, 2002-2008
- General Counsel, EzGov, 1999-2002
- Minor League baseball player, Philadelphia Phillies
Recognition & Leadership
- Atlanta Business Chronicle, “General Counsel of the Year”
- National Finalist, Chambers and Partners, “Outstanding Contribution in the Advancement of Diversity in the Legal Profession”
- Fulton County Daily Report, “Legal Department of the Year”
- Georgia Trend magazine, “Legal Elite”
- Georgia Trend magazine, "40 Under 40"
- Member, Corporate Counsel Section, State Bar of Georgia, 2015-2021
- Chair, Executive Committee, 2015-2016
- Board Member, Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, 2014-2024
- Board Member, Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, 2023-Present
- Board Member, Atlanta Area Council, Boys Scouts of America, 2015-2020
- Board Member, Georgia Chamber of Commerce, 2011-Present
- Advisory Board, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, 2013-2021
- Cabinet, Westside Future Fund, 2020-2022
- Board Member, Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau, 2024-Present
Credentials
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J.D., cum laude
, University of Georgia School of Law
- Editor, Georgia Law Review
- Moot Court Board
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B.A., Stanford University
- Varsity Baseball
- Varsity Football
- Georgia