Eugene is a proud founding partner in the law firm of Khalifeh & Strupinsky, P.C., in 2024, which arose from a prior 8-year-long partnership. He advises clients on intellectual property matters, such as copyrights and trademarks, as well as works with businesses on compliance issues, healthcare laws, and transactional matters. His previous experience includes private practice as an associate at the law firm of Powley & Gibson, P.C. He is also very proud of his early work as a public defender for Criminal Defense Practice of The Legal Aid Society in New York City and as a Court Attorney. Eugene received his J.D. in 2004 from Case Western Reserve University School of Law, and his B.S. in Zoology and International Relations from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 2000. As a resident of Brooklyn, Eugene likes to travel, swim, read, explore the diversity of New York City, and see Broadway shows with his kids.

Rebecca Stuart is a partner in Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's employment law practice. Rebecca represents employers in federal and state court litigation and before administrative agencies regarding discrimination (including race, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, and disability), harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, wage and hour, wrongful termination, and numerous other types of employment law matters. In addition to her litigation practice, Rebecca consults with human resources professionals, executives, and board members on a daily basis regarding all aspects of the employment relationship. These issues include preventive personnel practices, enforceability of covenants not to compete, hiring practices, employee classification issues, employment contracts, wage and hour matters, independent contractor audits, family and medical leaves, workplace investigations (including those involving sexual harassment), terminations, and reductions in force. She also routinely advises companies on trade secret misappropriation issues—including employee raiding and solicitation matters and anti-competitive activity by former employees or company competitors—as well as counsels clients with respect to preventive measures designed to minimize the risks associated with hiring competitors' employees or addressing those employees who are leaving to join a competitor. She has reviewed and drafted numerous employment policies, including employee handbooks, vacation policies (both traditional and "unlimited" time off policies), and family and medical leave policies, as well as other standard employment documents, such as employment, release, and confidentiality agreements. In addition, Rebecca has considerable merger and acquisition experience, assisting clients in structuring corporate transactions to minimize employment-related risks and maximize the value of the transaction from an employment perspective, and has advised on more than 500 transactions ranging in value from $20 million to $19 billion. Her merger and acquisition practice consists of representing both buyers and sellers in large and small transactions, including cross-border and other complex transactions. Her practice includes mergers, acquisitions, IPOs, asset purchases, and financing. Rebecca also has significant international experience pertaining to employment issues in the M&A context, and she regularly represents buyers and sellers in transactions involving non-U.S. employees. Rebecca is a frequent speaker on employment matters, routinely providing training for clients and local bar associations on matters such as anti-harassment, bias in the legal and technology sectors, use of social media in employment, general management skills, and employment law in the M&A context.

Selected to Best lawyers and Super Lawyers since 2009, 45 years experience, Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification for over 20 years, AV rating by Martindale-Hubbard for over 20 years, Adjunct Professor of Bankruptcy at Birmingham School of Law

Justin Daniel Studstill was born and raised in Nashville, Georgia. He graduated from Berrien County High School before studying political science at nearby Valdosta State University. Justin graduated cum laude from Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of law, with a final GPA that put him in the top 8% of his class. Justin got an early introduction to the personal injury law when he began clerking for the established O’Neal, Brown & Clark law firm in Macon. This work experience throughout law school gave Justin a solid foundation for his career as a trial lawyer. After graduating from law school, Justin and his wife, Haynes, moved to Atlanta. Justin took a position with a defense firm, Balch & Bingham, LLP, and had the opportunity to work alongside several great lawyers. Justin worked on a variety of defense matters during his term at Balch & Bingham, LLP. His experience there helped solidify his desire to return to the plaintiff’s practice. After 2 years of defense work, Justin returned to O’Neal, Brown & Clark in Macon and dedicated his practice to helping injury and wrongful death victims. The experience he gained working with a defense firm gives him valuable insight that he now uses in the pursuit of justice from the other side. Ultimately, Justin’s desire to return to his roots in South Georgia led him to move his family to Valdosta in 2012. Subsequently, Justin joined his wife, Haynes, and his father, Danny, in their law practice at the Studstill Firm. Justin and Haynes have four children and enjoy spending time outdoors in their free time. Hunting and fishing has always been a favorite hobby of Justin’s and he loves sharing those activities with his children. As a family of trial lawyers from South Georgia, we are in the best position to help other families in South Georgia who are dealing with losses and injuries from an accident. Our experience makes us the best choice to help you with your injury or wrongful death case.

Michael Stutman is a Founding Partner of SSL, LLP. He boasts a prestigious career as a New York matrimonial litigator. Michael is well known for handling matters for affluent individuals with pragmatism and discretion. His strong and resilient courtroom presence and excellent reputation for problem solving and intelligence provides a winning edge for his clients.