Robert Griest
About Robert Griest
Robert Griest is a Senior Associate at King & Spalding in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in insurance coverage matters and complex commercial litigation. He graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law and served on the Managing Board of the Georgia Law Review.
Work at King & Spalding
Robert Griest has been serving as a Senior Associate at King & Spalding since 2021. He has accumulated three years of experience in this role, based in Atlanta, Georgia. His responsibilities include advising clients on various insurance coverage matters, specifically related to cyber, directors and officers (D&O), and professional liability/errors and omissions (E&O) insurance. Prior to his current position, he worked at King & Spalding as an Associate from 2016 to 2020, where he gained valuable experience in complex commercial litigation.
Education and Expertise
Robert Griest earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Georgia School of Law, graduating cum laude in 2013. During his time at law school, he was a member of the Managing Board of the Georgia Law Review. He also holds an A.B. in Religion from Princeton University, which he completed in 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in legal matters, particularly in insurance and commercial litigation.
Background
Robert Griest began his legal career at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP, where he worked as an Associate from 2013 to 2016. Following this role, he joined King & Spalding as an Associate and later advanced to Senior Associate. His background includes significant experience in defending companies against high-stakes consumer class actions, especially in large data breach litigation. This experience has contributed to his focus on representing businesses in complex commercial litigation.
Achievements
Robert Griest's academic achievements include graduating cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law. His professional accomplishments include advising clients on critical insurance coverage matters and successfully defending companies in complex litigation scenarios. His role in the Georgia Law Review during law school highlights his commitment to legal scholarship and excellence.