Atlanta-based Am Law 100 law firm Alston & Bird has increased the size of its partner promotions. The firm this week said it has elected 23 attorneys to partnership, including seven in Atlanta, effective Jan. 1.

The 2023 new partner class is a bump up from the past several years. Last year, for instance, the firm elected 15 attorneys to partner, including seven in Atlanta. In 2021, the firm elected 20 lawyers to partner, including nine in Atlanta. And in 2020, the firm elected 17, including eight in Atlanta.