Bob Langford

Bob Langford is an attorney, Tennessee Rule 31 listed mediator, and Senior Advisor at The 517 Group, a hospitality and entertainment consulting business. His professional background covers government law, corporate governance, and operational compliance. He has worked with restaurant businesses, franchised operations, investors, and organizational leadership teams. His combined legal and executive experience supports the evaluation of complicated business relationships, governance requirements, and regulatory issues.

Bob earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Nashville School of Law and a B.S. in Economics from Middle Tennessee State University. His legal education is complemented by long experience overseeing business operations and dealing with government institutions. He has worked across legal, executive, and advisory functions, combining an understanding of regulations with the financial and organizational challenges that affect hospitality companies and other enterprises.

Bob has served as legal counsel for a congressional district and as a legislative liaison and lobbyist for metropolitan government. He has also participated in national foodservice and lodging industry boards and task forces. In private business, his work has included management of multi-unit restaurant concepts, franchise relationships, corporate governance, private equity reporting, and crisis management. These roles connect legal responsibilities with operational decisions in fast-moving organizations.

Bob advises business leaders and organizations on strategic issues, including how governance structures, franchise systems, and stakeholder expectations affect day-to-day operations. His experience spans public and private corporate settings and advisory work with entertainment industry professionals. He has also served as an executive in the restaurant industry, giving him experience beyond conventional legal practice. Bob Langford brings this combination of legal training and operational leadership to business advisory and mediation-related work.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Tennessee Law Group
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Board Member and Task Force Member, Foodservice and Lodging Institute
• 5th District Congressional Legal Counsel, 5th District Congressional Office
• Lead Legislative Liaison/ Lobbyist, Metro Government

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• Nashville School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

Awards & Badges