A former partner with Atlanta’s Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan has retained new counsel to defend him against federal fraud charges that have been pending for more than two years.

Alston & Bird partner Paul Monnin, a former federal prosecutor in Atlanta, takes the reins from Dentons partners Barry Armstrong, Randy Evans, Rachel Cannon and Shari Klevens. Monnin will represent former Sutherland partner Bennett Kight.