Rushton Pope

Experience: Representative Matters: Achieved multimillion-dollar final judgment and permanent injunction for plaintiff in trade secret misappropriation action.; Obtained multimillion-dollar settlement and permanent injunctive relief for client in litigation against a direct competitor for trade secret misappropriation.; Secured final judgment for full damages sought in a federal trademark infringement action.; Obtained over $100 million in validated bonds for title on behalf of a manufacturer and distributor.; Defended hotel management company in class action litigation involving FLSA overtime negotiations, resulting in dismissal of all claims with prejudice.; Represented state agency in whistleblower action by a former employee, negotiating a settlement for a fraction of the alleged damages following extensive discovery.; Defended a state agency executive in a discrimination and retaliation action, obtaining full dismissal with prejudice of all claims.; Represented a global human resource contracting company in breach of contract actions, resulting in multiple final judgments and attorneys' fee awards in favor of the client.;; Pro Bono Matters: Represented a juvenile from Republic of Guinea in immigration proceedings, obtaining legal dependency and special immigrant juvenile status for the client.; Led professional development training sessions for survivors of human trafficking as part of career readiness program.;; Internships: U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Georgia, 2021-2023; Legal Extern, Violent Crimes and National Security Division, 2022-2023; Legal Intern, Complex Frauds Division, 2021; Judicial Extern, Hon. Stephen L.A. Dillard, Georgia Court of Appeals, 2021; Intern, U.S. Department of Justice, Office of International Affairs, Cyber Team, 2019