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Chambliss Elects New Members for 2025 Executive Committee
Chambliss recently announced Bill Dearing, Jed Roebuck, and Kirby Yost were elected by the firm’s shareholders to serve on the Executive Committee for 2025. Bill, Jed, and Kirby will join Greg Willett, returning for his second year on the committee, and Steve Barham, who was elected as the firm’s president and managing shareholder. In addition, Laura McKinney and John Jackson completed their two terms on the committee. Members are selected for their standout leadership and fierce loyalty to our clients and team members.
“Congratulations to Bill, Jed, and Kirby on their much-deserved election to the Executive Committee,” said President and Managing Shareholder Steve Barham. “Their leadership and dedication will surely play a key role in the continued success of our organization. I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Laura and John for their exceptional service and commitment over the past two years.”
Bill Dearing is shareholder and seasoned litigator with extensive experience in product liability, complex contract disputes, commercial matters, and insurance coverage. A recognized authority on involuntary commitment hearings and mental health legal issues, Bill has represented clients across various industries, including mobile construction equipment, industrial rock crushers, and hot oil heaters. Over his 30-year career, he has handled high-profile cases and represented clients in more than 20 states, securing numerous defense verdicts, million-dollar-plus jury verdicts, and successful settlements. For more information on his practice and experience, please visit Bill’s bio.
Jed Roebuck is a shareholder and advises on mergers and acquisitions, transactions, structuring and planning, and joint ventures. He also provides guidance regarding operational issues such as management and professional services agreements, provider employment and restrictive covenants, equity arrangements, and state licensing and certification. For more information on his practice and experience, please visit Jed’s bio.
Kirby Yost is a shareholder and counsels developers and businesses on a wide variety of matters, focusing her practice predominantly on real estate development, including acquisition and disposition, retail and office leasing, land use, zoning, and other property issues. Kirby has led clients through development deals, ranging from small purchases or sales to multimillion-dollar transactions. She represents both landlords and tenants in lease drafting and negotiations, but her clients are most commonly developers of retail, industrial, or mixed-use properties. She has also worked with a metropolitan airport for years on property and other business matters, which provides an interesting variety from typical retail developments. To learn more about Kirby’s practice and experience, visit her bio.
