Alison Prout represents plaintiffs and defendants in complex litigation and business disputes, including professional liability, contract disputes, class actions, business torts and civil RICO claims. In addition to her work in the courtroom, she has tried numerous cases in arbitration. Alison has helped recover more than $50 million for the plaintiffs she has represented and helped defeat multi-million-dollar claims brought against corporate defendants.
Representative Work
Recovered millions of dollars for a large corporation in a commercial contract dispute.
Successfully defended a Fortune 50 retail company against a multi-million dollar trade secret claim.
Successfully defended a telecom company in a commercial contract dispute.
Represented a small business in a contract dispute against a Fortune 500 energy company.
Negotiated employment and partnership agreements for individuals and small businesses.
Professional Activities
Member, Atlanta Bar Association
Member, American Bar Association
Barrister, Lamar Inn of Court, 2008-2010
Member, Board of Directors, Georgia Association of Women Lawyers; Co-chair, Mentorship Committee
Member, Board of Directors, GOAL, A Girl’s Journey of Growth, 2009-2010
Publications/Speaking Engagements
Honors and Awards
Georgia Rising Star, Atlanta Magazine
News
Education
Harvard Law School, J.D., 2004, cum laude
- Executive Editor, Harvard Negotiation Law Review
University of Pennsylvania, Joint B.S./ B.A., 1998; magna cum laude
- Phi Beta Kappa
Previous Experience
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts
Strategic Business Group, American Express
Management Consultant, Oliver, Wyman & Co.
Admissions
- State Bar of Georgia
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
- Supreme Court of Georgia
- Georgia Court of Appeals