Ron Snider, a partner on the Banking & Financial Services Industry Team, and Hart Benton, a partner in the Litigation Practice Group, participated in the 15th Annual Auburn University Bank Directors' College on February 19 and 20, 2026, in Auburn, Alabama. Hart's presentation "Managing Legal Risks When Competing for New Talent" highlighted the up-to-date regulatory and legal implications that leaders must navigate when seeking new talent. Ron moderated the "Regulator Panel Discussion" session, which featured multiple banking regulators from across the region. Rob Carothers, a partner on the Banking & Financial Services Industry Team, served as a member of the planning committee for the event.