HR741: HR741 Wasserman, Mark; decades of service and leadership to Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP and Eversheds Sutherland LLP; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives commends Mark Wasserman for more than 35 years of work in the legal community, much of it spent leading the Atlanta-founded law firm Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP and its successor, Eversheds Sutherland LLP. It recounts his role in the 2017 merger that created Eversheds Sutherland, his service as Managing Partner of the firm's US operations from 2005 to 2025 and as Co-Chief Executive of the global firm from 2017 to 2025, and his work promoting diversity and technology adoption at the firm. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply directs the House to officially recognize Wasserman and instructs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

• Formally honors and recognizes Mark Wasserman for his service and leadership at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP and Eversheds Sutherland LLP.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Wasserman.
• Recites his career history, including his roles as Managing Partner and Co-Chief Executive and his work on diversity initiatives and legal industry boards.
• Creates no new law, funding, penalty, or regulatory change, since it is a commendation resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia statutes.

The resolution directly names and honors Mark Wasserman. It has no regulatory effect on other individuals, businesses, or government agencies, since it is a ceremonial statement by the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law.

Because this is a commendation resolution, it carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It does not alter any Georgian's rights, duties, or taxes; its practical effect is limited to the House's formal recognition of one individual's career and a printed copy given to him.

• The whereas clauses describe Wasserman's 35-plus years in the legal community and his leadership of the 2017 merger forming Eversheds Sutherland LLP.
• The resolved clause states the House's official recognition of Wasserman's service and leadership.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Wasserman.

1. 2025-03-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-25House Hopper (House)

• Scott Holcomb (D, HD-101)Primary sponsor

• commendation resolution
• Georgia legal community
• Eversheds Sutherland
• House resolution