Robert D. Hays is the Chair of King & Spalding, a role he has held since 2006, marking him as the fifth chair in the firm's 140-year history. Under his leadership, the firm has grown from five regional offices to a global presence with 1,300 lawyers across 26 offices worldwide. Hays has overseen 17 consecutive years of revenue growth, reaching $2.68 billion in 2025, and has played a pivotal role in the firm being recognized as a Top 15 'Global Elite' law firm. A nationally recognized trial lawyer, he previously led the firm's tort and environmental practice group and served on the Policy Committee. His practice areas include Insurance and Product Liability, and he is based in Atlanta.
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