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All rights reserved. contact@judged.com(Judged) contact@judged.com Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:15:41 -0500 Law Firms http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_az.php 60 http://www.judged.com/images/xml_rss_feed.gif http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_az.php Address : 4423 East Thomas Road, Phone : 602-234-1111, City : Phoenix http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1384 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1384&page=38 Address : 13260 North 94th DriveSuite 105, Phone : 623-974-1555, City : Peoria http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1165 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1165&page=14 Address : 19 West Birch Avenue, Phone : 928-214-0466, City : Flagstaff http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=607 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=607&page=4 Address : 101 South La CanadaSuite 65, Phone : 520-625-4404, City : Green Valley http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=665 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=665&page=6 Address : 30 West First Street, Phone : 480-461-5300, City : Mesa http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2416 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2416&page=10 Address : 1201 South Alma School RoadSuite 11100, Phone : 480-505-7044, City : Mesa http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2567 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2567&page=11 Address : The Collier Center11th Floor201 East Washington Street, Phone : 602-262-5911, City : Phoenix http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1192 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1192&page=21 Address : 40 North Central AvenueSuite 1900, Phone : 602-262-5311, City : Phoenix Lewis and Roca LLP is pleased to announce that Joice Bass and Daniel S. Ivie have been appointed to the Standing Lawyer Advertising Advisory Committee for the Southern District. The State Bar of Nevada appointment is for a two- year term. Bass is an associate in the firm's Commercial Litigation practice group. Her practice focuses on all complex civil and business litigation matters. She also has experience handling employment litigation, corporate and healthcare transactions, eminent domain and intellectual property law. Bass has made extensive appearances in both federal and state courts in Nevada and California, and has trial experience in both states. She received her J.D. from the University of California, Davis School of Law in 2000, her M.B.A. from California State University, Fresno in 1994 and her B.S. in Business Administration and Information Systems from California State University, Fresno, in 1991. Ivie is an associate in the firm's Commercial Litigation and Insurance practice groups. His practice ranges from representing national corporations in personal injury lawsuits to assisting in multi-jurisdictional and complex civil litigation. He also has assisted in matters involving coverage issues and bad faith claims. Ivie received his J.D. from the S.J. Quinney College of Law, University of Utah, in 2006 and his B.A. from Brigham Young University in 2003. Lewis and Roca LLP is pleased to announce that Joice Bass and Daniel S. Ivie have been appointed to the Standing Lawyer Advertising Advisory Committee for the Southern District. The State Bar of Nevada appointment is for a two- year term. Bass is an associate in the firm's Commercial Litigation practice group. Her practice focuses on all complex civil and business litigation matters. She also has experience handling employment litigation, corporate and healthcare transactions, eminent domain and intellectual property law. Bass has made extensive appearances in both federal and state courts in Nevada and California, and has trial experience in both states. She received her J.D. from the University of California, Davis School of Law in 2000, her M.B.A. from California State University, Fresno in 1994 and her B.S. in Business Administration and Information Systems from California State University, Fresno, in 1991. Ivie is an associate in the firm's Commercial Litigation and Insurance practice groups. His practice ranges from representing national corporations in personal injury lawsuits to assisting in multi-jurisdictional and complex civil litigation. He also has assisted in matters involving coverage issues and bad faith claims. Ivie received his J.D. from the S.J. Quinney College of Law, University of Utah, in 2006 and his B.A. from Brigham Young University in 2003. Lewis and Roca LLP is proud to announce that Dusty Vogelpohl has joined the firm as of counsel in the firm's Intellectual Property practice group. Vogelpohl's practice involves counseling in patents, trademarks, internet issues, copyrights, trade secrets and business transactions. He has experience in preparing and prosecuting patents and trademarks; patent reexaminations; patent non-infringement opinions and related preliminary infringement evaluation; patentability and clearance search evaluation; patent agreements; and patent litigation and related counseling. Vogelpohl has technical experience in the following areas: medical devices, chemical compositions, pharmaceutical compositions and therapies, mining processes, mobile phone services, telecommunications, chemical reactors, mechanical devices, disc printing apparatus and environmental designs. Prior to joining the firm, Vogelpohl was an associate with Greenberg Traurig LLP in Silicon Valley, California. Vogelpohl received his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law (2002) and his B.S.E from Arizona State University (1999, cum laude). Lewis and Roca LLP is proud to announce that Dusty Vogelpohl has joined the firm as of counsel in the firm's Intellectual Property practice group. Vogelpohl's practice involves counseling in patents, trademarks, internet issues, copyrights, trade secrets and business transactions. He has experience in preparing and prosecuting patents and trademarks; patent reexaminations; patent non-infringement opinions and related preliminary infringement evaluation; patentability and clearance search evaluation; patent agreements; and patent litigation and related counseling. Vogelpohl has technical experience in the following areas: medical devices, chemical compositions, pharmaceutical compositions and therapies, mining processes, mobile phone services, telecommunications, chemical reactors, mechanical devices, disc printing apparatus and environmental designs. Prior to joining the firm, Vogelpohl was an associate with Greenberg Traurig LLP in Silicon Valley, California. Vogelpohl received his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law (2002) and his B.S.E from Arizona State University (1999, cum laude). Lewis and Roca LLP is proud to announce that Kevin Warren has joined the firm as of counsel in the firm's Sports & Entertainment practice group. Warren will focus his practice on all sports and entertainment related matters. Additionally, Warren serves as Vice President of Operations and Legal Counsel for the Minnesota Vikings. He is responsible for legal affairs for both the team and the Vikings' charitable entity (Viking Children's Fund), special projects, various day-to-day business operational issues and strategic planning while also serving as the Vikings' primary liaison with the NFL. Warren's first exposure to sports law came while working with a law firm that specialized in representing universities charged with NCAA violations. Warren also spent the 2001-02 NFL seasons with the Detroit Lions as Senior V.P. of Business Operations/General Counsel. Prior to joining the Detroit Lions, Warren worked from 1997-2001 with the St. Louis Rams, including the Rams' Super Bowl XXXIV championship over the Tennessee Titans. During his tenure with St. Louis, Warren served as V.P. of Player Programs/Football Legal Counsel from 1997-2000 before serving as V. P. of Football Administration in 2001. Warren received his J.D. from The University of Notre Dame Law School (1990), his M.B.A from Arizona State University (1988) and his B.S. from Grand Canyon University (1986). Lewis and Roca LLP is proud to announce that Kevin Warren has joined the firm as of counsel in the firm's Sports & Entertainment practice group. Warren will focus his practice on all sports and entertainment related matters. Additionally, Warren serves as Vice President of Operations and Legal Counsel for the Minnesota Vikings. He is responsible for legal affairs for both the team and the Vikings' charitable entity (Viking Children's Fund), special projects, various day-to-day business operational issues and strategic planning while also serving as the Vikings' primary liaison with the NFL. Warren's first exposure to sports law came while working with a law firm that specialized in representing universities charged with NCAA violations. Warren also spent the 2001-02 NFL seasons with the Detroit Lions as Senior V.P. of Business Operations/General Counsel. Prior to joining the Detroit Lions, Warren worked from 1997-2001 with the St. Louis Rams, including the Rams' Super Bowl XXXIV championship over the Tennessee Titans. During his tenure with St. Louis, Warren served as V.P. of Player Programs/Football Legal Counsel from 1997-2000 before serving as V. P. of Football Administration in 2001. Warren received his J.D. from The University of Notre Dame Law School (1990), his M.B.A from Arizona State University (1988) and his B.S. from Grand Canyon University (1986). http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1424 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1424&page=15 Address : 2575 East Camelback Road, Phone : 602-530-8000, City : Phoenix Phoenix-based Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A., a full service business law firm, today announced the addition of five associates: Tyrone P. Fields, Robin L. Dugas, Nathan W. Blackburn, C. Lincoln Combs and Flynn Patrick Carey. Mr. Fields has rejoined the firm's real estate practice group, specializing in real estate transactional law. Prior to rejoining Gallagher & Kennedy, Mr. Fields served as vice president and general counsel of Trend Homes, Inc. In this position, he managed a variety of complex purchase and sale, financing, joint venture, land banking, subdivision and HOA/condominium association transactions. He also boasts prior positions as general counsel for Ribomed Biotechnologies, Inc. and as an attorney in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps. Mr. Fields completed his juris doctor in 1997 and bachelor's degree in 1994 at the University of Arizona. Ms. Dugas practices real estate law at Gallagher & Kennedy. Her previous work as an attorney includes facilitating like-kind, tax-deferred exchanges. In this practice area, Ms. Dugas reviewed agreements, contracts, Phase I environmental reports, loan documents and insurance certificates to structure exchanges and provide risk assessment. She completed her juris doctor in 2003 and master's degree in 1995 at Arizona State University. Ms. Dugas graduated with a bachelor's degree from Albright College in 1993. Mr. Blackburn joined Gallagher & Kennedy's real estate practice. Prior to attending law school, he founded a residential real estate appraisal company. Mr. Blackburn's past experience includes preparing title opinions for corporate clients, conducting title searches of real estate records for mineral ownership, negotiating terms for oil and gas leases, and providing ownership and leasing reports to oil production companies. Mr. Blackburn completed his juris doctor in 2007 and bachelor's degree in 2000 at The University of Oklahoma. Mr. Combs practices general commercial litigation at Gallagher & Kennedy. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Combs clerked for Justice Andrew D. Hurwitz in the Arizona Supreme Court. He has also been published in the Arizona State Law Journal and was a recipient of the legal periodical's Best Note Award. Mr. Combs completed his juris doctor with honors at Arizona State University in 2006. He earned a master's degree from Ohio University in 1997 and graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of California in 1994. Mr. Carey practices litigation with an emphasis on criminal defense law and employment law at Gallagher & Kennedy. Mr. Carey has clerked for the United States Department of Homeland Security in Tucson and interned for the Criminal Division of the Arizona Office of the Attorney General. His background also includes work as a systems analyst for the city of Tucson. Mr. Carey earned his juris doctor in 2007 and bachelor's degree in 2000 from the University of Arizona. Phoenix-based Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A., a full service business law firm, today announced the addition of five associates: Tyrone P. Fields, Robin L. Dugas, Nathan W. Blackburn, C. Lincoln Combs and Flynn Patrick Carey. Mr. Fields has rejoined the firm's real estate practice group, specializing in real estate transactional law. Prior to rejoining Gallagher & Kennedy, Mr. Fields served as vice president and general counsel of Trend Homes, Inc. In this position, he managed a variety of complex purchase and sale, financing, joint venture, land banking, subdivision and HOA/condominium association transactions. He also boasts prior positions as general counsel for Ribomed Biotechnologies, Inc. and as an attorney in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps. Mr. Fields completed his juris doctor in 1997 and bachelor's degree in 1994 at the University of Arizona. Ms. Dugas practices real estate law at Gallagher & Kennedy. Her previous work as an attorney includes facilitating like-kind, tax-deferred exchanges. In this practice area, Ms. Dugas reviewed agreements, contracts, Phase I environmental reports, loan documents and insurance certificates to structure exchanges and provide risk assessment. She completed her juris doctor in 2003 and master's degree in 1995 at Arizona State University. Ms. Dugas graduated with a bachelor's degree from Albright College in 1993. Mr. Blackburn joined Gallagher & Kennedy's real estate practice. Prior to attending law school, he founded a residential real estate appraisal company. Mr. Blackburn's past experience includes preparing title opinions for corporate clients, conducting title searches of real estate records for mineral ownership, negotiating terms for oil and gas leases, and providing ownership and leasing reports to oil production companies. Mr. Blackburn completed his juris doctor in 2007 and bachelor's degree in 2000 at The University of Oklahoma. Mr. Combs practices general commercial litigation at Gallagher & Kennedy. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Combs clerked for Justice Andrew D. Hurwitz in the Arizona Supreme Court. He has also been published in the Arizona State Law Journal and was a recipient of the legal periodical's Best Note Award. Mr. Combs completed his juris doctor with honors at Arizona State University in 2006. He earned a master's degree from Ohio University in 1997 and graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of California in 1994. Mr. Carey practices litigation with an emphasis on criminal defense law and employment law at Gallagher & Kennedy. Mr. Carey has clerked for the United States Department of Homeland Security in Tucson and interned for the Criminal Division of the Arizona Office of the Attorney General. His background also includes work as a systems analyst for the city of Tucson. Mr. Carey earned his juris doctor in 2007 and bachelor's degree in 2000 from the University of Arizona. Phoenix-based Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A., a full service business law firm, is pleased to announce the following three associates have been elected to shareholder effective Jan. 1, 2008: Jennifer A. Ratcliff, Brian J. Zavislak and Anthony J. "T.J." Trujillo. Ms. Ratcliff practices in the area of general litigation, with an emphasis on condemnation and valuation matters. In addition to sitting on the board of directors for the Maricopa County Bar Association, she is currently president of the Association's Young Lawyers Division. Ms. Ratcliff earned her juris doctor from the University of Arizona in 2000. She completed her bachelor's degree with highest honors at St. Mary's College of California in 1997. Mr. Zavislak practices real estate law. He represents local and national developers in connection with real estate acquisition, construction financing and commercial real estate development. Mr. Zavislak's recent experience includes financing transactions for the development of retail, commercial and residential projects in Arizona, Texas and California. He completed his juris doctor with honors in 2000 and bachelor's degree in 1997 at the University of Notre Dame. Mr. Trujillo practices governmental affairs law, environmental and natural resources litigation, and general commercial litigation at Gallagher & Kennedy's Santa Fe, N.M. office. His recent experience includes litigating cases regarding environmental issues, contracts, employment law, civil rights, torts and personal injury before appropriate federal and state, and administrative tribunals. Mr. Trujillo earned his juris doctor in 2000 from the University of Arizona. He also received his M.B.A in 2000 from Western New Mexico University and his bachelor's degree in 1995 at the University of Arizona. Phoenix-based Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A., a full service business law firm, is pleased to announce the following three associates have been elected to shareholder effective Jan. 1, 2008: Jennifer A. Ratcliff, Brian J. Zavislak and Anthony J. "T.J." Trujillo. Ms. Ratcliff practices in the area of general litigation, with an emphasis on condemnation and valuation matters. In addition to sitting on the board of directors for the Maricopa County Bar Association, she is currently president of the Association's Young Lawyers Division. Ms. Ratcliff earned her juris doctor from the University of Arizona in 2000. She completed her bachelor's degree with highest honors at St. Mary's College of California in 1997. Mr. Zavislak practices real estate law. He represents local and national developers in connection with real estate acquisition, construction financing and commercial real estate development. Mr. Zavislak's recent experience includes financing transactions for the development of retail, commercial and residential projects in Arizona, Texas and California. He completed his juris doctor with honors in 2000 and bachelor's degree in 1997 at the University of Notre Dame. Mr. Trujillo practices governmental affairs law, environmental and natural resources litigation, and general commercial litigation at Gallagher & Kennedy's Santa Fe, N.M. office. His recent experience includes litigating cases regarding environmental issues, contracts, employment law, civil rights, torts and personal injury before appropriate federal and state, and administrative tribunals. Mr. Trujillo earned his juris doctor in 2000 from the University of Arizona. He also received his M.B.A in 2000 from Western New Mexico University and his bachelor's degree in 1995 at the University of Arizona. Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A., a full service business law firm, today announced that 20 of its attorneys have been selected for "The Best Lawyers in America® 2008" (copyright 2007 by Woodward/White, Inc. of Aiken, S.C.), which will be published in December of this year. Based solely on a vote of their peers, nearly 30 percent of Gallagher & Kennedy's shareholders are recognized as some of the best lawyers in the United States. Founders Michael L. Gallagher and Michael K. Kennedy were again honored with Best Lawyer titles for 2008. "The Best Lawyers in America" has been regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States for more than two decades. The publication has been featured in national newspapers and magazines such as the Los Angeles Times, New York magazine and the Washington Post, and excerpted in more than 50 major metropolitan newspapers and business magazines throughout the country. Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A., a full service business law firm, today announced that 20 of its attorneys have been selected for "The Best Lawyers in America® 2008" (copyright 2007 by Woodward/White, Inc. of Aiken, S.C.), which will be published in December of this year. Based solely on a vote of their peers, nearly 30 percent of Gallagher & Kennedy's shareholders are recognized as some of the best lawyers in the United States. Founders Michael L. Gallagher and Michael K. Kennedy were again honored with Best Lawyer titles for 2008. "The Best Lawyers in America" has been regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States for more than two decades. The publication has been featured in national newspapers and magazines such as the Los Angeles Times, New York magazine and the Washington Post, and excerpted in more than 50 major metropolitan newspapers and business magazines throughout the country. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=838 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=838&page=16 Address : Two North Central AvenueSuite 735, Phone : 480-425-2600, City : Phoenix Julianne Wheeler is a 1987 graduate of Arizona State University College of Law and the present Chair of the Construction Section of the Arizona Bar Association. Julianne specializes in construction law matters such as state and federal public works projects, bid protests, and residential and commercial construction disputes but also handles a broad range of commercial litigation disputes. A former partner at Jennings, Haug & Cunningham, Julianne most recently practiced at Cheifetz Iannitelli Marcolini. Her expertise will further strengthen the Firm\'s expanding group of experienced construction law practitioners. Julianne Wheeler is a 1987 graduate of Arizona State University College of Law and the present Chair of the Construction Section of the Arizona Bar Association. Julianne specializes in construction law matters such as state and federal public works projects, bid protests, and residential and commercial construction disputes but also handles a broad range of commercial litigation disputes. A former partner at Jennings, Haug & Cunningham, Julianne most recently practiced at Cheifetz Iannitelli Marcolini. Her expertise will further strengthen the Firm\'s expanding group of experienced construction law practitioners. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2088 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2088&page=17 Address : 3200 North Central AvenueSuite 2300, Phone : 602-256-0000, City : Phoenix http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1305 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1305&page=18 Address : 2901 North Central AvenueSuite 1600, Phone : 602-643-2300, City : Phoenix Like tigers-the tougher the challenge, the tougher we get. Bowman and Brooke began 2006 by adding more stripes to its leadership. Recently the following seven associates were promoted to partner level:(Minneapolis) Kevin Curry and Chris Fowlkes; (Phoenix) Karl Fazio , Jim Goodwin and Paul Lee; (Los Angeles) Edgar Gutierrez ; and (San Jose) Neil Kliebenstein . Minneapolis attorney publishes "Minimizing Risk When Buying and Selling" While it would be nice if manufacturers could sell the part of their business that had the biggest product liability risk, this isn't a reality. In the January issue of Risk Management magazine, Kenneth Ross, Of-Counsel-Minneapolis, provides insight on how manufacturers can minimize risk in both buying and selling a business. For the entire article, click here. Larry Mann featured in Counsel to Counsel Counsel to Counsel magazine recently featured Larry Mann, Partner-Detroit on his view on the Merck Vioxx verdicts and how different state liability laws can impact jury verdicts. For the entire article, click here and go to the Pharmaceuticals section. Larry is an experienced trial attorney who focuses his practice on defending manufacturers against product liability claims involving, drug and medical devices, boats, cars, trucks, industrial equipment, motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles. Brian Eyres quoted in the premiere issue of Inside Counsel Brian Eyres, Partner-Phoenix, was recently quoted in Inside Counsel (formerly Corporate Legal Times) in the article "Fortelling the Future: In the coming decade, legal departments will undergo a dramatic transformation." Brian discusses challenges inhouse legal departments will face in the near future-globalization, diversity, CEO expectations and knowledge management. Brian practices almost entirely in the area of products liability defense, primarily for automobile manufacturers in rollover and seatbelt cases. Before Bowman and Brooke, he was Assistant General Counsel for an international automotive manufacturer. Two Minneapolis attorneys publish "How to Mount a Successful Defense Against Toxic Mold Claims" in Construction Accounting and Taxation Journal Richard Morgan, Partner, and Charles Schoenwetter, Associate, discuss how defense attorneys can fight back against toxic mold claims. The article gives hard-hitting advice to prevent mold litigation from being a slam-dunk for plaintiff attorneys. For the entire article, click here. Richard has taken more than 40 cases to verdict. He has experience in a wide variety of civil litigation matters including products liability, construction defect, chemical exposure, commercial disputes, trucking and bus company litigation and intellectual property. Charles concentrates his civil litigation practice in the areas of general commercial and construction litigation, with a special focus relating to products liability, tort and breach of contract/warranty claims. Like tigers-the tougher the challenge, the tougher we get. Bowman and Brooke began 2006 by adding more stripes to its leadership. Recently the following seven associates were promoted to partner level:(Minneapolis) Kevin Curry and Chris Fowlkes; (Phoenix) Karl Fazio , Jim Goodwin and Paul Lee; (Los Angeles) Edgar Gutierrez ; and (San Jose) Neil Kliebenstein . Minneapolis attorney publishes "Minimizing Risk When Buying and Selling" While it would be nice if manufacturers could sell the part of their business that had the biggest product liability risk, this isn't a reality. In the January issue of Risk Management magazine, Kenneth Ross, Of-Counsel-Minneapolis, provides insight on how manufacturers can minimize risk in both buying and selling a business. For the entire article, click here. Larry Mann featured in Counsel to Counsel Counsel to Counsel magazine recently featured Larry Mann, Partner-Detroit on his view on the Merck Vioxx verdicts and how different state liability laws can impact jury verdicts. For the entire article, click here and go to the Pharmaceuticals section. Larry is an experienced trial attorney who focuses his practice on defending manufacturers against product liability claims involving, drug and medical devices, boats, cars, trucks, industrial equipment, motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles. Brian Eyres quoted in the premiere issue of Inside Counsel Brian Eyres, Partner-Phoenix, was recently quoted in Inside Counsel (formerly Corporate Legal Times) in the article "Fortelling the Future: In the coming decade, legal departments will undergo a dramatic transformation." Brian discusses challenges inhouse legal departments will face in the near future-globalization, diversity, CEO expectations and knowledge management. Brian practices almost entirely in the area of products liability defense, primarily for automobile manufacturers in rollover and seatbelt cases. Before Bowman and Brooke, he was Assistant General Counsel for an international automotive manufacturer. Two Minneapolis attorneys publish "How to Mount a Successful Defense Against Toxic Mold Claims" in Construction Accounting and Taxation Journal Richard Morgan, Partner, and Charles Schoenwetter, Associate, discuss how defense attorneys can fight back against toxic mold claims. The article gives hard-hitting advice to prevent mold litigation from being a slam-dunk for plaintiff attorneys. For the entire article, click here. Richard has taken more than 40 cases to verdict. He has experience in a wide variety of civil litigation matters including products liability, construction defect, chemical exposure, commercial disputes, trucking and bus company litigation and intellectual property. Charles concentrates his civil litigation practice in the areas of general commercial and construction litigation, with a special focus relating to products liability, tort and breach of contract/warranty claims. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=245 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=245&page=19 Address : 3300 North Central AvenueSuite 1800, Phone : 602-248-7600, City : Phoenix http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2011 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2011&page=20 Address : 3030 North Third Street3rd Street, Suite 1101, Phone : 602-258-8888, City : Phoenix http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1878 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1878&page=22 Address : 2800 North Central AvenueSuite 1100, Phone : 602-240-3000, City : Phoenix http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1679 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1679&page=23 Address : 201 East Washington Street16th Floor, Phone : 602-257-5200, City : Phoenix Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, one of the largest law firms in West Virginia, has extended its regional reach by establishing a new office in Columbus. Capitalizing on the strong skills and experience of its attorneys, this office will expand the firm's work in the energy industry in Ohio in addition to concentrating on its particular strengths in labor/employment, environmental law and litigation. With an office in the Huntington Center in downtown Columbus, the nearly century-old firm will not only be able to expand its work for current clients who have Ohio offices but will also grow the firm by adding Ohio-based clients. "This regional expansion reflects our dedication to exceptional client service," said Bob Steptoe, CEO. "Our commitment is to be where our clients need us and to partner with them to help achieve their goals. By growing with them, we can ensure that our relationship with our clients continually evolves to meet their needs." Toney Stroud, a member from the firm's Charleston office, has moved to Columbus to become managing member of the new office. In this role, Stroud will be responsible for adding new clients, recruiting new attorneys, managing the office workload and being the face of the Steptoe & Johnson Columbus office, in addition to providing services to clients in labor & employment law. "Opening an office in Columbus is a great opportunity for Steptoe & Johnson," said Stroud. "Our clients will benefit because we will be able to offer them a more comprehensive legal strategy from a geographic standpoint. I am pleased to be able to bring the strength of Steptoe & Johnson to our clients in Columbus." Starting with four attorneys in the Columbus office, Steptoe & Johnson will strategically add attorneys and staff to respond appropriately to the needs of their clients. The firm currently employs 185 attorneys, supported by over 250 professionals. Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, one of the largest law firms in West Virginia, has extended its regional reach by establishing a new office in Columbus. Capitalizing on the strong skills and experience of its attorneys, this office will expand the firm's work in the energy industry in Ohio in addition to concentrating on its particular strengths in labor/employment, environmental law and litigation. With an office in the Huntington Center in downtown Columbus, the nearly century-old firm will not only be able to expand its work for current clients who have Ohio offices but will also grow the firm by adding Ohio-based clients. "This regional expansion reflects our dedication to exceptional client service," said Bob Steptoe, CEO. "Our commitment is to be where our clients need us and to partner with them to help achieve their goals. By growing with them, we can ensure that our relationship with our clients continually evolves to meet their needs." Toney Stroud, a member from the firm's Charleston office, has moved to Columbus to become managing member of the new office. In this role, Stroud will be responsible for adding new clients, recruiting new attorneys, managing the office workload and being the face of the Steptoe & Johnson Columbus office, in addition to providing services to clients in labor & employment law. "Opening an office in Columbus is a great opportunity for Steptoe & Johnson," said Stroud. "Our clients will benefit because we will be able to offer them a more comprehensive legal strategy from a geographic standpoint. I am pleased to be able to bring the strength of Steptoe & Johnson to our clients in Columbus." Starting with four attorneys in the Columbus office, Steptoe & Johnson will strategically add attorneys and staff to respond appropriately to the needs of their clients. The firm currently employs 185 attorneys, supported by over 250 professionals. Steptoe & Johnson announced today that Renee Clay, a paralegal in the firm's Charleston office, has completed the two-day certified legal assistant/paralegal examination and is now entitled to use of the "CLA" or "CP" professional credential. Clay is among 103 paralegals in the State of West Virginia and 14,341 paralegals nationwide who have achieved this goal. Established in 1976, the CLA/CP examination program is a voluntary professional credentialing program developed by the National Association of Legal Assistants and administered by a board composed of paralegals, members of the American Bar Association and members of the field of education active in paralegal training. The program involves completion of an extensive, written examination covering the topics of communications, legal research, ethics, human relations and interviewing techniques, legal terminology, judgment and analytical ability, and substantive law. Steptoe & Johnson announced today that Renee Clay, a paralegal in the firm's Charleston office, has completed the two-day certified legal assistant/paralegal examination and is now entitled to use of the "CLA" or "CP" professional credential. Clay is among 103 paralegals in the State of West Virginia and 14,341 paralegals nationwide who have achieved this goal. Established in 1976, the CLA/CP examination program is a voluntary professional credentialing program developed by the National Association of Legal Assistants and administered by a board composed of paralegals, members of the American Bar Association and members of the field of education active in paralegal training. The program involves completion of an extensive, written examination covering the topics of communications, legal research, ethics, human relations and interviewing techniques, legal terminology, judgment and analytical ability, and substantive law. Steptoe & Johnson announced today that the firm's Charleston, Clarksburg and Morgantown offices have received the coveted Well Workplace Gold Award, acknowledging its commitment to the health and well-being of employees. Presented by the Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA), the 2007 Well Workplace Gold Award recognizes Steptoe & Johnson for successfully integrating health promotion into its corporate culture and overall business practices. "This is a very significant achievement because nationwide, only 59 Golds were awarded," remarked Robert M. Steptoe, Jr., CEO of the firm. Gold Well Workplaces are companies that have successfully built comprehensive worksite wellness initiatives and are demonstrating and documenting concrete outcomes related to behavior change, cost effectiveness and return on investment. "This distinction confirms our firm's commitment to being a leader in health promotion," continued Steptoe. "To enhance wellness activities firm-wide, we have joined forces with beBetter Networks, Inc., which creates healthy living programs to assist individuals taking action toward protecting and improving their health. The combination of beBetter's expertise and the firm's experience with wellness groups will take our efforts to the next level," he said. Steptoe & Johnson announced today that the firm's Charleston, Clarksburg and Morgantown offices have received the coveted Well Workplace Gold Award, acknowledging its commitment to the health and well-being of employees. Presented by the Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA), the 2007 Well Workplace Gold Award recognizes Steptoe & Johnson for successfully integrating health promotion into its corporate culture and overall business practices. "This is a very significant achievement because nationwide, only 59 Golds were awarded," remarked Robert M. Steptoe, Jr., CEO of the firm. Gold Well Workplaces are companies that have successfully built comprehensive worksite wellness initiatives and are demonstrating and documenting concrete outcomes related to behavior change, cost effectiveness and return on investment. "This distinction confirms our firm's commitment to being a leader in health promotion," continued Steptoe. "To enhance wellness activities firm-wide, we have joined forces with beBetter Networks, Inc., which creates healthy living programs to assist individuals taking action toward protecting and improving their health. The combination of beBetter's expertise and the firm's experience with wellness groups will take our efforts to the next level," he said. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2261 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2261&page=24 Address : P.O. Box 16882, Phone : 602-274-7611, City : Phoenix http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=317 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=317&page=25 Address : 1850 North Central AvenueSuite 2400, Phone : 602-322-4000, City : Phoenix http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2345 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2345&page=26 Address : 3003 North Central AvenueSuite 700, Phone : 602-256-6700, City : Phoenix Littler Mendelson, a San Fransisco firm, has opened an office in St. Louis, Missouri, scooping up some local talent in the process. Seven local attorneys have signed on with Littler, which now has over 700 attorneys nationwide. Littler Mendelson, a San Fransisco firm, has opened an office in St. Louis, Missouri, scooping up some local talent in the process. Seven local attorneys have signed on with Littler, which now has over 700 attorneys nationwide. Leading publishers guide to law firms, Chambers and Partners, recognized 11 Littler Mendelson attorneys for their excellence in the field of law. The nation\'s largest employment and labor law firm has repeatedly been listed in Chambers USA: America\'s Leading Lawyers for Business. The 2006 rankings, which are organized by practice area and geographically by state, are the consensus of thousands of lawyers and law firm clients across the nation. The Littler Mendelson attorneys distinguished from Chambers' meticulously researched profiles, rankings and client commentaries are referred to extensively by general counsel and other purchasers of legal services who look to the recommendations when choosing their attorneys. \"\"It is a tremendous honor to be named as a leader in the field by Chambers,\"\" said Marko Mrkonich, Littler Mendelson\'s President and Managing Director, who was recently selected from the state of Minnesota, \"\"We heartily appreciate the recognition of Chambers and the recognition of our clients.\"\" Of the 11 Littler attorneys, 9 have been named by Chambers previously. The 9 previously listed by office are David Casey, and Adam Forman from Littler Mendelson\'s Boston office; Dallas\' Linda Headley, Steven R. McCown, and Scott McDonald; San Francisco\'s Garry G. Mathiason and William J. Emmanuel; Douglas Mooney from Seattle; and Patrick H. Hicks from Las Vegas. New to the ranking this year are Gregory C. Keating from the Boston office, and Marko Mrkonich, from Minneapolis. The full guide is available on the Chambers\' Web site at www.chambers.com. Leading publishers guide to law firms, Chambers and Partners, recognized 11 Littler Mendelson attorneys for their excellence in the field of law. The nation\'s largest employment and labor law firm has repeatedly been listed in Chambers USA: America\'s Leading Lawyers for Business. The 2006 rankings, which are organized by practice area and geographically by state, are the consensus of thousands of lawyers and law firm clients across the nation. The Littler Mendelson attorneys distinguished from Chambers' meticulously researched profiles, rankings and client commentaries are referred to extensively by general counsel and other purchasers of legal services who look to the recommendations when choosing their attorneys. \"\"It is a tremendous honor to be named as a leader in the field by Chambers,\"\" said Marko Mrkonich, Littler Mendelson\'s President and Managing Director, who was recently selected from the state of Minnesota, \"\"We heartily appreciate the recognition of Chambers and the recognition of our clients.\"\" Of the 11 Littler attorneys, 9 have been named by Chambers previously. The 9 previously listed by office are David Casey, and Adam Forman from Littler Mendelson\'s Boston office; Dallas\' Linda Headley, Steven R. McCown, and Scott McDonald; San Francisco\'s Garry G. Mathiason and William J. Emmanuel; Douglas Mooney from Seattle; and Patrick H. Hicks from Las Vegas. New to the ranking this year are Gregory C. Keating from the Boston office, and Marko Mrkonich, from Minneapolis. The full guide is available on the Chambers\' Web site at www.chambers.com. Littler Mendelson, the nation\'s largest labor and employment law firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of its newest associate, Lara K. Strauss. Lara, a St. Louis native, is a Phi Beta Kappa honors graduate of Stanford University and is a 2002 graduate of UCLA School of Law, where she was editor in chief of the Journal of Environmental Law and Policy. Lara was also a first-team All-American rugby player while at Stanford, and on the USA W-23 rugby team while in law school. Lara has a broad labor and employment law background and plans to litigate. \"\"Lara brings considerable energy and drive to our practice,\"\" said Jeremy Roth, San Diego\'s office managing shareholder. \"\"Her labor and employment law background coupled with her determination make her a strong asset to our firm. She is certainly someone who can keep pace with the growing demands of our San Diego office.\"\" Lara joins Littler as a lateral associate from the San Diego office of Fisher & Phillips. Before joining Fisher & Phillips, Lara worked as an associate at the San Diego office of Morrison & Foerster. Littler Mendelson, the nation\'s largest labor and employment law firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of its newest associate, Lara K. Strauss. Lara, a St. Louis native, is a Phi Beta Kappa honors graduate of Stanford University and is a 2002 graduate of UCLA School of Law, where she was editor in chief of the Journal of Environmental Law and Policy. Lara was also a first-team All-American rugby player while at Stanford, and on the USA W-23 rugby team while in law school. Lara has a broad labor and employment law background and plans to litigate. \"\"Lara brings considerable energy and drive to our practice,\"\" said Jeremy Roth, San Diego\'s office managing shareholder. \"\"Her labor and employment law background coupled with her determination make her a strong asset to our firm. She is certainly someone who can keep pace with the growing demands of our San Diego office.\"\" Lara joins Littler as a lateral associate from the San Diego office of Fisher & Phillips. Before joining Fisher & Phillips, Lara worked as an associate at the San Diego office of Morrison & Foerster. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1454 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1454&page=27 Address : Two North Central Avenue18th Floor, Phone : 602-256-0566, City : Phoenix http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=845 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=845&page=28 Address : 2901 North Central AvenueSuite 1000, Phone : 602-274-1100, City : Phoenix http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=227 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=227&page=29 Address : 3030 North Third StreetSuite 1300, Phone : 602-532-5600, City : Phoenix http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2096 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2096&page=30 Address : 3003 North Central AvenueSuite 2600, Phone : 602-916-5000, City : Phoenix Fennemore Craig's Real Estate Law Practice Group and Las Vegas office are expanding with the addition of Wilbur Roadhouse, an attorney well known in Nevada for his practice in the field of CC&Rs and common-interest communities, including master-planned and golf course community developments, and condominiums. He joined Fennemore Craig September 5 Roadhouse has represented many high-profile clients in Nevada, including Southern Highlands Development Corporation, Mountains Edge LLC, D.R. Horton, Woodside Homes of Nevada, William Lyon Homes, Park Highlands, Cliffs Edge (Providence), Westmark Homes, Meritage Homes of Nevada, Sun Colony Summerlin (Siena Homes), Pageantry Communities, Sovereign Capital Management, Centex Homes, Atherton-Newport Real Estate Investment, Distinctive Homes, Desert Oak Homes, Amstar Homes, and Avante Homes. Roadhouse is AV rated, the highest peer review rating among attorneys. Before joining Fennemore Craig, he practiced law as the principal of the Roadhouse Law Group in Las Vegas, and is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Roadhouse has been married for 35 years, and has two adult sons. He earned his law degree summa cum laude from the University of Arizona in 1983, and a bachelor's degree from the U of A in 1972. Roadhouse, who speaks fluent Japanese, also graduated from St. Joseph College in Yokohama, Japan, in 1969. From 1986 through 1992, he was Director of the City of Tucson Trade Office at the World Trade Center in Taipei, Taiwan. Roadhouse also is a Commandeur in the Commanderie de Bordeaux. Roadhouse joins one of the region's largest real estate practices. Firm-wide, Fennemore Craig has nearly 40 attorneys in its Real Estate Law Practice Group, which covers all aspects of real estate investment, from acquisition and finance, through development, leasing and sale. Fennemore Craig's Real Estate Law Practice Group and Las Vegas office are expanding with the addition of Wilbur Roadhouse, an attorney well known in Nevada for his practice in the field of CC&Rs and common-interest communities, including master-planned and golf course community developments, and condominiums. He joined Fennemore Craig September 5 Roadhouse has represented many high-profile clients in Nevada, including Southern Highlands Development Corporation, Mountains Edge LLC, D.R. Horton, Woodside Homes of Nevada, William Lyon Homes, Park Highlands, Cliffs Edge (Providence), Westmark Homes, Meritage Homes of Nevada, Sun Colony Summerlin (Siena Homes), Pageantry Communities, Sovereign Capital Management, Centex Homes, Atherton-Newport Real Estate Investment, Distinctive Homes, Desert Oak Homes, Amstar Homes, and Avante Homes. Roadhouse is AV rated, the highest peer review rating among attorneys. Before joining Fennemore Craig, he practiced law as the principal of the Roadhouse Law Group in Las Vegas, and is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Roadhouse has been married for 35 years, and has two adult sons. He earned his law degree summa cum laude from the University of Arizona in 1983, and a bachelor's degree from the U of A in 1972. Roadhouse, who speaks fluent Japanese, also graduated from St. Joseph College in Yokohama, Japan, in 1969. From 1986 through 1992, he was Director of the City of Tucson Trade Office at the World Trade Center in Taipei, Taiwan. Roadhouse also is a Commandeur in the Commanderie de Bordeaux. Roadhouse joins one of the region's largest real estate practices. Firm-wide, Fennemore Craig has nearly 40 attorneys in its Real Estate Law Practice Group, which covers all aspects of real estate investment, from acquisition and finance, through development, leasing and sale. Leonardo Loo, an attorney with Fennemore Craig in Phoenix, has been elected to a three-year term on the board of the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation. "We are delighted to welcome Leonardo Loo to the Board of Directors of the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation. He brings both expertise and enthusiasm to our board," said Steven Schenk, executive director of development for the Maricopa Community Colleges and chief executive officer of the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation. "Perhaps most importantly, Leonardo has a passion for education and believes wholeheartedly in our mission to make affordable education of the highest possible quality available to the people of Maricopa County," Schenk added. Loo practices law in the area of business and finance. Loo represents clients in mergers and acquisitions, private offerings, financings and general securities law matters. He is a graduate of the University of Chicago Law School, and earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Stanford University. Leonardo Loo, an attorney with Fennemore Craig in Phoenix, has been elected to a three-year term on the board of the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation. "We are delighted to welcome Leonardo Loo to the Board of Directors of the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation. He brings both expertise and enthusiasm to our board," said Steven Schenk, executive director of development for the Maricopa Community Colleges and chief executive officer of the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation. "Perhaps most importantly, Leonardo has a passion for education and believes wholeheartedly in our mission to make affordable education of the highest possible quality available to the people of Maricopa County," Schenk added. Loo practices law in the area of business and finance. Loo represents clients in mergers and acquisitions, private offerings, financings and general securities law matters. He is a graduate of the University of Chicago Law School, and earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Stanford University. Timothy J. Berg, managing partner of Fennemore Craig, has been chosen president-elect of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers. Berg began his term as president-elect on August 1. The American Academy of Appellate Lawyers was formed "to advance the principles and tenets of appellate practice in state and federal courts by bringing together the leading attorneys in the nation who devote their practices to appellate representation," according to the organization's Web site. Berg practices in the area of civil appeals and public utilities regulation. He has participated in the briefing or argument of over two hundred appeals before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the Second Circuit, the Fourth Circuit, the Fifth Circuit, the Eleventh Circuit, the Federal Circuit, the Supreme Court of Arizona and both divisions of the Arizona Court of Appeals. His appellate practice spans a broad field of substantive areas, including employment law, medical malpractice, product liability, environmental, state and local taxation, business torts, real property and mineral rights, bankruptcy and public utilities law. Berg was listed in the 2007 Best Lawyers in America®, Business Litigation and Public Utility Law and Chambers USA Leading Lawyers for Business directories. He holds a law degree from the University of Arizona and a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University. Timothy J. Berg, managing partner of Fennemore Craig, has been chosen president-elect of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers. Berg began his term as president-elect on August 1. The American Academy of Appellate Lawyers was formed "to advance the principles and tenets of appellate practice in state and federal courts by bringing together the leading attorneys in the nation who devote their practices to appellate representation," according to the organization's Web site. Berg practices in the area of civil appeals and public utilities regulation. He has participated in the briefing or argument of over two hundred appeals before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the Second Circuit, the Fourth Circuit, the Fifth Circuit, the Eleventh Circuit, the Federal Circuit, the Supreme Court of Arizona and both divisions of the Arizona Court of Appeals. His appellate practice spans a broad field of substantive areas, including employment law, medical malpractice, product liability, environmental, state and local taxation, business torts, real property and mineral rights, bankruptcy and public utilities law. Berg was listed in the 2007 Best Lawyers in America®, Business Litigation and Public Utility Law and Chambers USA Leading Lawyers for Business directories. He holds a law degree from the University of Arizona and a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=735 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=735&page=31 Address : 1 Renaissance SquareTwo North Central Avenue, Suite 2200, Phone : 602-364-7000, City : Phoenix Bryan Cave LLP New York Counsel Alan Appel will join some of the country's leading attorneys and government officials Sept. 27-29 to examine the latest policies, initiatives and regulations related to taxation and property. Appel and others from the ABA's Section of Taxation and Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law will meet in Vancouver, B.C., for their joint fall CLE conference. Saturday, Sept. 29, Appel joins a panel discussion on the choice of entity ownership in cross-border real estate investment transactions. They also will discuss the fifth protocol to the U.S.-Canada Income Tax Treaty that was signed Sept. 21. The protocol radically changes investments between the U.S. and Canada. Appel is vice chair of the ABA Section of Taxation's U.S. Activities of Foreigners and Tax Treaties Committee. At Bryan Cave, he focuses his practice in domestic and international tax planning involving taxation of mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, limited liability companies and tax controversy matters. On behalf of the ABA Tax Section, Appel had primary responsibility for drafting and submitting comments to the U.S. Treasury Department and IRS concerning the scope of the guidance provided by the proposed regulations under Section 1446 of the Internal Revenue Code. A frequent author on tax topics, Appel has appeared on both radio and television discussing various income tax issues and is a member of the adjunct tax faculty of the New York Law School. Bryan Cave LLP New York Counsel Alan Appel will join some of the country's leading attorneys and government officials Sept. 27-29 to examine the latest policies, initiatives and regulations related to taxation and property. Appel and others from the ABA's Section of Taxation and Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law will meet in Vancouver, B.C., for their joint fall CLE conference. Saturday, Sept. 29, Appel joins a panel discussion on the choice of entity ownership in cross-border real estate investment transactions. They also will discuss the fifth protocol to the U.S.-Canada Income Tax Treaty that was signed Sept. 21. The protocol radically changes investments between the U.S. and Canada. Appel is vice chair of the ABA Section of Taxation's U.S. Activities of Foreigners and Tax Treaties Committee. At Bryan Cave, he focuses his practice in domestic and international tax planning involving taxation of mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, limited liability companies and tax controversy matters. On behalf of the ABA Tax Section, Appel had primary responsibility for drafting and submitting comments to the U.S. Treasury Department and IRS concerning the scope of the guidance provided by the proposed regulations under Section 1446 of the Internal Revenue Code. A frequent author on tax topics, Appel has appeared on both radio and television discussing various income tax issues and is a member of the adjunct tax faculty of the New York Law School. Bryan Cave LLP's Santa Monica office recently was named one of the "Best Places to Work in LA" for 2007 by the Los Angeles Business Journal. From hundreds of applicants throughout Los Angeles County, Bryan Cave was among 60 companies selected, and one of only four law firms honored. Bryan Cave was the highest-ranked law firm in the medium-sized companies group (25-249 employees). "We are proud to receive this accolade from our market's leading business publication," said Jeff Modisett, managing partner of Bryan Cave's Santa Monica office. "This distinction is a testament to the office's teamwork and directly translates to the best service for our clients." The recognition is based on an evaluation of workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics along with an in-depth survey measuring the employee experience. The combined scores determined the top companies and final ranking. The process was managed by Best Companies Group, a professional firm and division of Journal Publications Inc., and ModernThink LLC, a strategic human resources consulting firm. The final rankings were revealed at an awards reception Sept. 18 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel to a crowd of nearly 500 business professionals. Bryan Cave was highlighted in the Sept. 24 issue of the Los Angeles Business Journal. Bryan Cave LLP's Santa Monica office recently was named one of the "Best Places to Work in LA" for 2007 by the Los Angeles Business Journal. From hundreds of applicants throughout Los Angeles County, Bryan Cave was among 60 companies selected, and one of only four law firms honored. Bryan Cave was the highest-ranked law firm in the medium-sized companies group (25-249 employees). "We are proud to receive this accolade from our market's leading business publication," said Jeff Modisett, managing partner of Bryan Cave's Santa Monica office. "This distinction is a testament to the office's teamwork and directly translates to the best service for our clients." The recognition is based on an evaluation of workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics along with an in-depth survey measuring the employee experience. The combined scores determined the top companies and final ranking. The process was managed by Best Companies Group, a professional firm and division of Journal Publications Inc., and ModernThink LLC, a strategic human resources consulting firm. The final rankings were revealed at an awards reception Sept. 18 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel to a crowd of nearly 500 business professionals. Bryan Cave was highlighted in the Sept. 24 issue of the Los Angeles Business Journal. Thirteen Bryan Cave lawyers were finalists to the third annual Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America guide. William Bavinger, James Cole, Jerry Hunter, Christopher Lause, Don Lents, Mary Mancini, Stanley Marcuss, Mary "Mimi" Moore, Craig O'Dear, Rodney Page, John Peirce, Lawrence Scarborough and Thomas Van Dyke were selected as finalists in what Lawdragon calls "the most prestigious distinction in the legal profession." Additionally, Christopher Lause, Don Lents and Craig O'Dear were listed in the summer edition of The Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers. They made the list for their noted work on headline-making transactions, from M&As and securities transactions to public and private financings to real estate deals. "The Lawdragon 500 is the ultimate guide to the best lawyers in the nation," asserts the publication. Fewer than .01 percent of all lawyers in the U.S. will be named a member of the Lawdragon 500. Lawdragon's editorial staff conducts research and phones legal professionals to solicit their opinions about who the best lawyers are in the nation. They then combine this research with votes collected through online ballots to produce the Lawdragon 500 print magazine and online feature. Thirteen Bryan Cave lawyers were finalists to the third annual Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America guide. William Bavinger, James Cole, Jerry Hunter, Christopher Lause, Don Lents, Mary Mancini, Stanley Marcuss, Mary "Mimi" Moore, Craig O'Dear, Rodney Page, John Peirce, Lawrence Scarborough and Thomas Van Dyke were selected as finalists in what Lawdragon calls "the most prestigious distinction in the legal profession." Additionally, Christopher Lause, Don Lents and Craig O'Dear were listed in the summer edition of The Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers. They made the list for their noted work on headline-making transactions, from M&As and securities transactions to public and private financings to real estate deals. "The Lawdragon 500 is the ultimate guide to the best lawyers in the nation," asserts the publication. Fewer than .01 percent of all lawyers in the U.S. will be named a member of the Lawdragon 500. Lawdragon's editorial staff conducts research and phones legal professionals to solicit their opinions about who the best lawyers are in the nation. They then combine this research with votes collected through online ballots to produce the Lawdragon 500 print magazine and online feature. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=299 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=299&page=32 Address : One North Central AvenueSuite 1200, Phone : 602-258-7701, City : Phoenix The Center for Rural Leadership (Project CENTRL), an educational program developed by The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension under a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, Michigan, today announced that Robert Shuler has been selected to receive the Project Centrl President's Award. The award will be presented at a GALA Graduation and Alumni Dinner on October 19, 2007 at the Grace Inn in Tempe, Arizona. Through Project CENTRL, leaders of rural communities work together to seek solutions to complex problems such as rural urban interface, the management and use of natural resources, economic development, regional planning, and communicating information on key public policy issues. The project focuses on training rural and agricultural leaders to meet the growing demands and challenges facing Arizona. Shuler was selected for his leadership in helping the project serve the needs of its constituencies. "Robert Shuler and his firm have been a tremendous help to the rural and agricultural concerns of Arizona," said Everett Rhodes, Executive Director of Project CENTRL. "Each year we select someone whose service exemplifies our Project mission, and Mr. Shuler does that," he said. The program is a partnership between The University of Arizona and the nonprofit Center for Rural Leadership Foundation. Since Michigan pioneered the first statewide agricultural leadership program in 1985 thirty states and four other countries have established similar programs, with more on the way. The educational program consists of twelve highly interactive seminars scheduled over two years. Class members also have a five-day state exchange seminar at the end of the first year. This seminar is an in-depth visit with another state which has a similar rural or agricultural leadership program. A national seminar is taken at the end of the second year to Washington D.C. All class members are required to complete an internship which is designed to apply leadership skills learned in CENTRL in a community based project. About Mr. Shuler Robert Shuler is a shareholder in the law firm of Ryley Carlock & Applewhite. He has 30 years of governmental, legal and business experience in Arizona and California. Current clients include Western Growers, the trade association representing the fresh fruit and vegetable industry in Arizona and California, as well as the Arizona Pork Council. Additional clients are Roosevelt Water Conservation District, the Town of Chino Valley, Arizona Crop Protection Association, Western Plant Health Association, and CropLife America. Before joining Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, Shuler was senior vice president of public affairs for the Arizona Chamber of Commerce. Prior to the Chamber, he served as senior vice president and general counsel for Sunsweet Growers, Inc. in Yuba City, California. From 1994 to 1998 he was a partner at Tuttle & Taylor in Sacramento where he advised business clients in government affairs for California, Arizona and other states. He served as chief deputy director of the California Department of Food and Agriculture from 1991 to 1994. In the 1980's, Shuler had a private law practice before his government service where he counseled business and trade association clients in governmental law and labor negotiations, grievances and arbitrations. From 1977 to 1983, he managed government, labor and legal relations for Bruce Church, Inc., an international grower and shipper of fresh fruits and vegetables in California. A native of Arizona, Shuler has a juris doctor degree from the University of Arizona and a Bachelor of Arts degree in agricultural economics from Arizona State University. He is a member of the bar in Arizona and California and lives in Scottsdale with his wife Karyn. They have three grown children and one beautiful granddaughter. The Center for Rural Leadership (Project CENTRL), an educational program developed by The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension under a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, Michigan, today announced that Robert Shuler has been selected to receive the Project Centrl President's Award. The award will be presented at a GALA Graduation and Alumni Dinner on October 19, 2007 at the Grace Inn in Tempe, Arizona. Through Project CENTRL, leaders of rural communities work together to seek solutions to complex problems such as rural urban interface, the management and use of natural resources, economic development, regional planning, and communicating information on key public policy issues. The project focuses on training rural and agricultural leaders to meet the growing demands and challenges facing Arizona. Shuler was selected for his leadership in helping the project serve the needs of its constituencies. "Robert Shuler and his firm have been a tremendous help to the rural and agricultural concerns of Arizona," said Everett Rhodes, Executive Director of Project CENTRL. "Each year we select someone whose service exemplifies our Project mission, and Mr. Shuler does that," he said. The program is a partnership between The University of Arizona and the nonprofit Center for Rural Leadership Foundation. Since Michigan pioneered the first statewide agricultural leadership program in 1985 thirty states and four other countries have established similar programs, with more on the way. The educational program consists of twelve highly interactive seminars scheduled over two years. Class members also have a five-day state exchange seminar at the end of the first year. This seminar is an in-depth visit with another state which has a similar rural or agricultural leadership program. A national seminar is taken at the end of the second year to Washington D.C. All class members are required to complete an internship which is designed to apply leadership skills learned in CENTRL in a community based project. About Mr. Shuler Robert Shuler is a shareholder in the law firm of Ryley Carlock & Applewhite. He has 30 years of governmental, legal and business experience in Arizona and California. Current clients include Western Growers, the trade association representing the fresh fruit and vegetable industry in Arizona and California, as well as the Arizona Pork Council. Additional clients are Roosevelt Water Conservation District, the Town of Chino Valley, Arizona Crop Protection Association, Western Plant Health Association, and CropLife America. Before joining Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, Shuler was senior vice president of public affairs for the Arizona Chamber of Commerce. Prior to the Chamber, he served as senior vice president and general counsel for Sunsweet Growers, Inc. in Yuba City, California. From 1994 to 1998 he was a partner at Tuttle & Taylor in Sacramento where he advised business clients in government affairs for California, Arizona and other states. He served as chief deputy director of the California Department of Food and Agriculture from 1991 to 1994. In the 1980's, Shuler had a private law practice before his government service where he counseled business and trade association clients in governmental law and labor negotiations, grievances and arbitrations. From 1977 to 1983, he managed government, labor and legal relations for Bruce Church, Inc., an international grower and shipper of fresh fruits and vegetables in California. A native of Arizona, Shuler has a juris doctor degree from the University of Arizona and a Bachelor of Arts degree in agricultural economics from Arizona State University. He is a member of the bar in Arizona and California and lives in Scottsdale with his wife Karyn. They have three grown children and one beautiful granddaughter. With Document Control taking the center stage of concern for many corporations, William B. McManus, Chair of Ryley Carlock & Applewhite's rapidly-growing Document Control Group will present at a panel on "E-Discovery in Practice," sponsored by Lexis-Nexis on Thursday, July 19, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Hyatt Regency, Phoenix, located at 122 North Second Street. The panel is sponsored by LexisNexis Applied Discovery Services. This panel will feature a discussion of practical experience from leading practitioners in the industry. Mr. McManus, who has served as the Chief Legal Officer for a publicly traded company and as the Chief of Litigation for a Fortune 100 company, helped form Ryley Carlock's Document Control Group to give major corporations the advantages of sophisticated legal review services, combined with efficiency and technological applications required to meet today's compliance and volume demands. Ryley Carlock's Document Control Group consists of more than 60 attorneys and other professionals and represents Fortune 500 companies from coast-to-coast with comprehensive compliance and litigation support services. The firm helps companies and major law firms create comprehensive and compliant records management systems. The firm provides full document review services, offers investigative and other corporate compliance reviews and assists in attorney-client work product, HIPPA, trade secret and other privacy redaction services. The law firm integrates its services with technology providers to offer IT assistance in document collection consultation, including forensic data mining and legacy data extraction, document classification and retention mapping. With Document Control taking the center stage of concern for many corporations, William B. McManus, Chair of Ryley Carlock & Applewhite's rapidly-growing Document Control Group will present at a panel on "E-Discovery in Practice," sponsored by Lexis-Nexis on Thursday, July 19, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Hyatt Regency, Phoenix, located at 122 North Second Street. The panel is sponsored by LexisNexis Applied Discovery Services. This panel will feature a discussion of practical experience from leading practitioners in the industry. Mr. McManus, who has served as the Chief Legal Officer for a publicly traded company and as the Chief of Litigation for a Fortune 100 company, helped form Ryley Carlock's Document Control Group to give major corporations the advantages of sophisticated legal review services, combined with efficiency and technological applications required to meet today's compliance and volume demands. Ryley Carlock's Document Control Group consists of more than 60 attorneys and other professionals and represents Fortune 500 companies from coast-to-coast with comprehensive compliance and litigation support services. The firm helps companies and major law firms create comprehensive and compliant records management systems. The firm provides full document review services, offers investigative and other corporate compliance reviews and assists in attorney-client work product, HIPPA, trade secret and other privacy redaction services. The law firm integrates its services with technology providers to offer IT assistance in document collection consultation, including forensic data mining and legacy data extraction, document classification and retention mapping. RC&A Partner Robert Shuler Receives Volunteer of the Year Award by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce 6/27/2006, 7:20:23 PM The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry presented awards June 23, 2006, to legislators and businesspeople who distinguished themselves this year for service to the business community. A Winged Victory Award went to Volunteer of the Year Robert Shuler, a Partner in Ryley Carlock & Applewhite. RC&A Partner Robert Shuler Receives Volunteer of the Year Award by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce 6/27/2006, 7:20:23 PM The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry presented awards June 23, 2006, to legislators and businesspeople who distinguished themselves this year for service to the business community. A Winged Victory Award went to Volunteer of the Year Robert Shuler, a Partner in Ryley Carlock & Applewhite. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2084 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2084&page=33 Address : 2901 North Central AvenueSuite 800, Phone : 602-263-1700, City : Phoenix Eric L. Walberg, an attorney with Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C., will be traveling to South Africa with Habitat for Humanity® to provide construction assistance to a new orphan support program which has been setup to care for and support local children whose parents have died from HIV/AIDS. The program, which is being sponsored by Habitat for Humanity®, Christ Church Lutheran (Phoenix), Thrivent Financial for Lutherans®, and Shongweni Lutheran Church of South Africa, will construct 15 homes for orphans and vulnerable children during the 2007 calendar year. Walberg, who practices in the areas of civil and commercial litigation, corporate and transactional law, and municipal liability, will join other volunteers in Ntshongweni, South Africa from October 26 to November 5. Eric L. Walberg, an attorney with Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C., will be traveling to South Africa with Habitat for Humanity® to provide construction assistance to a new orphan support program which has been setup to care for and support local children whose parents have died from HIV/AIDS. The program, which is being sponsored by Habitat for Humanity®, Christ Church Lutheran (Phoenix), Thrivent Financial for Lutherans®, and Shongweni Lutheran Church of South Africa, will construct 15 homes for orphans and vulnerable children during the 2007 calendar year. Walberg, who practices in the areas of civil and commercial litigation, corporate and transactional law, and municipal liability, will join other volunteers in Ntshongweni, South Africa from October 26 to November 5. Randall H. Warner, a partner with Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C., has been chosen by Governor Napolitano to fill a vacancy on the Maricopa County Superior Court. Warner joined Jones, Skelton & Hochuli in 2001 where his practice has emphasized federal and state appeals and commercial litigation. He received his law degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1992, after which he clerked for the Hon. Thomas A. Zlaket on the Arizona Supreme Court. Warner currently serves on the State Bar of Arizona's Civil Recommended Arizona Jury Instructions Committee and sits on the Boards of a number of non-profit organizations, including the Arizona Trail Association and the University of Arizona Law College Association. Randall H. Warner, a partner with Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C., has been chosen by Governor Napolitano to fill a vacancy on the Maricopa County Superior Court. Warner joined Jones, Skelton & Hochuli in 2001 where his practice has emphasized federal and state appeals and commercial litigation. He received his law degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1992, after which he clerked for the Hon. Thomas A. Zlaket on the Arizona Supreme Court. Warner currently serves on the State Bar of Arizona's Civil Recommended Arizona Jury Instructions Committee and sits on the Boards of a number of non-profit organizations, including the Arizona Trail Association and the University of Arizona Law College Association. Narinda Greene, a defense paralegal with Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C., will be a presenter at the Institute for Paralegal Education's (IPE) "Countdown to Trial: A Crash Course in Trial Preparation for Paralegals," on Friday, November 16, 2007 in Phoenix, Arizona. Greene is a certified legal assistant by NALA and has written works for and currently instructs and lectures on the litigation section of the Certified Legal Assistants Exam for the Maricopa County Bar Association's Paralegal Division. She is currently on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Paralegal Association and is a member of NALA. Narinda Greene, a defense paralegal with Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C., will be a presenter at the Institute for Paralegal Education's (IPE) "Countdown to Trial: A Crash Course in Trial Preparation for Paralegals," on Friday, November 16, 2007 in Phoenix, Arizona. Greene is a certified legal assistant by NALA and has written works for and currently instructs and lectures on the litigation section of the Certified Legal Assistants Exam for the Maricopa County Bar Association's Paralegal Division. She is currently on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Paralegal Association and is a member of NALA. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1208 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1208&page=34 Address : One North CentralSuite 900, Phone : 602-307-9900, City : Phoenix http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1980 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1980&page=35 Address : 2800 N Central AvenueSuite 1800, Phone : 602-234-7800, City : Phoenix William F. Haug, a partner with the Firm, received the Walter E. Craig Distinguished Service Award at the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education's annual award luncheon held concurrently with the State Bar of Arizona Convention. Bill Haug was instrumental in the creation of the Foundation in 1981. The Foundation works to level the playing field, so that all in Arizona have knowledge and access to the justice systems. The Walter E. Craig Distinguished Services Award is the Foundation's award presented to the attorney who has manifested adherence to the highest principles and tradition of the legal profession and service to the public in the community in which he lives. Please join his partners and family in congratulating Bill Haug on receiving such an important award. Bill Haug continues with his full time practice, providing representation to all members of the construction and surety industry and serving as an arbitrator and mediator in complex construction disputes in Arizona, Nevada and the Southwest. William F. Haug, a partner with the Firm, received the Walter E. Craig Distinguished Service Award at the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education's annual award luncheon held concurrently with the State Bar of Arizona Convention. Bill Haug was instrumental in the creation of the Foundation in 1981. The Foundation works to level the playing field, so that all in Arizona have knowledge and access to the justice systems. The Walter E. Craig Distinguished Services Award is the Foundation's award presented to the attorney who has manifested adherence to the highest principles and tradition of the legal profession and service to the public in the community in which he lives. Please join his partners and family in congratulating Bill Haug on receiving such an important award. Bill Haug continues with his full time practice, providing representation to all members of the construction and surety industry and serving as an arbitrator and mediator in complex construction disputes in Arizona, Nevada and the Southwest. Jim Csontos, a partner with the Firm, will be one of the speakers at National Business Institute's "Resolving Problems and Disputes on Construction Projects" seminar to be held on January 12, 2007 at the Wells Fargo Conference Center, 100 W. Washington, Phoenix, Arizona. The topics covered at this seminar include Handling Threats of Contract Termination, Effectively Resolving Disputes and many more construction related topics. Jim Csontos, a partner with the Firm, will be one of the speakers at National Business Institute's "Resolving Problems and Disputes on Construction Projects" seminar to be held on January 12, 2007 at the Wells Fargo Conference Center, 100 W. Washington, Phoenix, Arizona. The topics covered at this seminar include Handling Threats of Contract Termination, Effectively Resolving Disputes and many more construction related topics. Tophas Anderson, IV joins the Firm as an associate attorney. Mr. Anderson has gained considerable litigation experience while working at the Maricopa County Prosecutor's office. His most recent assignment at the County Prosecutor's office was prosecuting white collar crimes. Mr. Anderson received his law degree from ASU and his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas, Austin. Tophas Anderson, IV joins the Firm as an associate attorney. Mr. Anderson has gained considerable litigation experience while working at the Maricopa County Prosecutor's office. His most recent assignment at the County Prosecutor's office was prosecuting white collar crimes. Mr. Anderson received his law degree from ASU and his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas, Austin. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1191 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1191&page=36 Address : 7310 North 16th StreetSuite 330, Phone : 602-282-0500, City : Phoenix http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=598 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=598&page=37 Address : The Phoenix Plaza2929 North Central AvenueTwenty-First Floor, Phone : 602-640-9000, City : Phoenix http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1816 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1816&page=39 Address : 3200 North Central AvenueSuite 2000, Phone : 602-248-1000, City : Phoenix http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1161 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1161&page=40 Address : 1850 North Central AvenueSuite 2100, Phone : 602-279-1600, City : Phoenix Stinson Morrison Hecker Only Kansas City-Based Firm to Make National M&A List Ranked 19th in Top Legal Counsel Rankings of Completed Mergers Source: Global Securities Information, www.gsionline.com., 800.669.1154 Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP ranked 19th on Global Securities Information's national list of 2005 legal counsels with the highest transaction value of mergers and acquisitions. The firm completed nine deals in the past year with a total transaction value of $37.6 billion. The top legal counsels who finished calendar year 2005 with the highest total transaction value of mergers and acquisitions, include: Rank Counsel Count Total Value 1 Sullivan & Cromwell 51 168,030,241,100 , 2 Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz 43 150,935,454,172 , 3 Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom 96 132,351,758,816 , 4 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett 46 116,363,193,206 , 5 Davis Polk & Wardwell 27 113,391,163,385 , 6 Baker & McKenzie 23 91,850,436,137 , 7 Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison 24 91,839,444,910 , 8 Cravath Swaine & Moore 16 84,262,393,949 , 9 Debevoise & Plimpton LLP 30 84,231,447,533 , 10 Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP 63 83,597,461,840 , 11 Latham & Watkins 51 73,606,675,508 , 12 Shearman & Sterling LLP 44 72,931,983,175 , 13 Linklaters & Alliance 26 71,017,013,177 , 14 Jones Day 27 67,744,667,417 , 15 Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft 6 65,422,835,537 , 16 King & Spalding 18 65,409,071,311 , 17 Willkie Farr & Gallagher 21 49,762,637,588 , 18 Stikeman Elliott 14 42,651,041,354 , 19 Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP 8 37,679,368,910 , 20 Clifford Chance LLP 29 32,478,953,482 , 21 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton 14 31,451,983,862 , 22 Gibson Dunn & Crutcher 33 31,031,044,492 , 23 Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP 13 30,230,142,145 , 24 Morgan Lewis & Bockius 44 28,078,322,231 , 25 Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman 12 27,878,686,517 , In addition to providing these rankings, Global Securities Information's premier SEC research platform, LIVEDGAR, provides the actual source documents upon which the rankings are based. The set of transactions consists of all deals registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission that have completion dates that fall within the specified time period for this report and result in a change in control. The dollar amounts consist of estimated transaction values as disclosed by the filing party. All deals that have been registered with the SEC have been included, including international transactions. Only the lead advisor or counsel to the acquiring and target party is credited with the dollar value and count of each transaction, and each transaction is credited only once. While Global Securities Information has obtained the information from sources it believes to be reliable, we do not guarantee its accuracy, and such information may be incomplete or condensed. Seventy-seven lawyers from Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2008 (Copyright 2007 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). Every firm office had an attorney selected to the list. In Missouri, the firm has the most Best Lawyers in the fields of banking, corporate law, employee benefits, environmental law and mergers & acquisitions. In addition, 47 of the lawyers selected are based in the firm's Kansas City offices, making it the most represented firm in the region. Nineteen of the firm's lawyers have been listed in Best Lawyers for at least 10 consecutive years, and four have been listed for 20 or more consecutive years. Fifteen lawyers are listed for the first time. The Best Lawyers' lists represent 80 specialties in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The lists are compiled through an exhaustive peer-review survey in which thousands of the top lawyers in the United States confidentially evaluate their professional peers. "We are honored to have so many partners included with such an exclusive group of attorneys," said Mark Foster, firm managing partner. "The recognition truly reflects our firm's commitment to excellence in all of our offices nationwide and the continued respect of the legal community." Seventy-seven lawyers from Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2008 (Copyright 2007 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). Every firm office had an attorney selected to the list. In Missouri, the firm has the most Best Lawyers in the fields of banking, corporate law, employee benefits, environmental law and mergers & acquisitions. In addition, 47 of the lawyers selected are based in the firm's Kansas City offices, making it the most represented firm in the region. Nineteen of the firm's lawyers have been listed in Best Lawyers for at least 10 consecutive years, and four have been listed for 20 or more consecutive years. Fifteen lawyers are listed for the first time. The Best Lawyers' lists represent 80 specialties in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The lists are compiled through an exhaustive peer-review survey in which thousands of the top lawyers in the United States confidentially evaluate their professional peers. "We are honored to have so many partners included with such an exclusive group of attorneys," said Mark Foster, firm managing partner. "The recognition truly reflects our firm's commitment to excellence in all of our offices nationwide and the continued respect of the legal community." Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP Partner Matt Salzman was named as an "Up and Coming Lawyer" by Missouri Lawyers Weekly. He is one of 35 attorneys selected to this 10th annual issue who "stand out for their dedication to learning, teaching, and improving their communities." The publication received a record number of nominations, which were sought from the readers of Missouri Lawyers Weekly as well as the paper's newsroom. Honorees were selected because they "dedicate themselves to a vocation, not merely a job, and believe being a lawyer means more than winning a big verdict or writing a killer contract." From an early age, Salzman, a partner in the business litigation division, has been involved in significant cases. He found himself, at the age of 34, as lead defense counsel in two nationwide securities class action and derivative lawsuits. He successfully defended the directors of a public company in these two lawsuits that arose from an attempted management buy-out and sale of the company. Salzman found it to be a humbling experience that his clients, very distinguished directors, had faith in him to defend them and, to some extent, placed their personal fortunes in his hands. Within the firm, Salzman serves as a member of the firm's client development committee. His civic interests center around Kansas City's downtown development and children's issues. He was selected to participate in the Civic Council's Kansas City Tomorrow Program and in the KC Chamber of Commerce's Centurions Leadership Training Program. Both of these programs are dedicated to training the emerging business and civic leaders in Kansas City. Salzman also was named one of Ingram's "40 Under 40." Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP Partner Matt Salzman was named as an "Up and Coming Lawyer" by Missouri Lawyers Weekly. He is one of 35 attorneys selected to this 10th annual issue who "stand out for their dedication to learning, teaching, and improving their communities." The publication received a record number of nominations, which were sought from the readers of Missouri Lawyers Weekly as well as the paper's newsroom. Honorees were selected because they "dedicate themselves to a vocation, not merely a job, and believe being a lawyer means more than winning a big verdict or writing a killer contract." From an early age, Salzman, a partner in the business litigation division, has been involved in significant cases. He found himself, at the age of 34, as lead defense counsel in two nationwide securities class action and derivative lawsuits. He successfully defended the directors of a public company in these two lawsuits that arose from an attempted management buy-out and sale of the company. Salzman found it to be a humbling experience that his clients, very distinguished directors, had faith in him to defend them and, to some extent, placed their personal fortunes in his hands. Within the firm, Salzman serves as a member of the firm's client development committee. His civic interests center around Kansas City's downtown development and children's issues. He was selected to participate in the Civic Council's Kansas City Tomorrow Program and in the KC Chamber of Commerce's Centurions Leadership Training Program. Both of these programs are dedicated to training the emerging business and civic leaders in Kansas City. Salzman also was named one of Ingram's "40 Under 40." "The Omaha office of Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP continues to grow with the addition of two new attorneys and expanded office space. Mark Peterson and Nora Kane joined the Intellectual Property & Technology Division of the Omaha office effective Aug. 1. Peterson joins the firm as partner while Kane joins as of counsel. With these and other recent additions, Stinson Morrison Hecker is expanding its Omaha office to a total of 18,700 square feet. The firm now occupies the entire top floor of their downtown office building. "We are committed to growing and expanding our Omaha office. The addition of these two excellent attorneys and office space are two ways we are following through on that commitment," said Jeff Toberer, Omaha managing partner. "Mark and Nora bring years of experience that will greatly benefit our clients' needs in the area of intellectual property." A Nebraska native, Peterson comes to Stinson Morrison Hecker with nearly 20 years experience in intellectual property matters, particularly patent and trademark disputes. Peterson earned his juris doctorate from the University of Nebraska School of Law and a bachelor of science from Nebraska Wesleyan University. Kane joins Stinson Morrison Hecker with more than 10 years experience in litigation and trial law. Kane earned her juris doctorate from the University of South Dakota School of Law and bachelor of arts in criminal justice studies from the University of South Dakota." "The Omaha office of Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP continues to grow with the addition of two new attorneys and expanded office space. Mark Peterson and Nora Kane joined the Intellectual Property & Technology Division of the Omaha office effective Aug. 1. Peterson joins the firm as partner while Kane joins as of counsel. With these and other recent additions, Stinson Morrison Hecker is expanding its Omaha office to a total of 18,700 square feet. The firm now occupies the entire top floor of their downtown office building. "We are committed to growing and expanding our Omaha office. The addition of these two excellent attorneys and office space are two ways we are following through on that commitment," said Jeff Toberer, Omaha managing partner. "Mark and Nora bring years of experience that will greatly benefit our clients' needs in the area of intellectual property." A Nebraska native, Peterson comes to Stinson Morrison Hecker with nearly 20 years experience in intellectual property matters, particularly patent and trademark disputes. Peterson earned his juris doctorate from the University of Nebraska School of Law and a bachelor of science from Nebraska Wesleyan University. Kane joins Stinson Morrison Hecker with more than 10 years experience in litigation and trial law. Kane earned her juris doctorate from the University of South Dakota School of Law and bachelor of arts in criminal justice studies from the University of South Dakota." http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2272 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2272&page=41 Address : 101 North First AvenueSuite 2500, Phone : 602-322-1600, City : Phoenix http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=360 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=360&page=42 Address : 2800 North Central AvenueSuite 840, Phone : 602-266-5557, City : Phoenix http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1004 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1004&page=43 Address : 2525 East Camelback RoadThird Floor Camelback Esplanade II, Phone : 602-255-6000, City : Phoenix http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2382 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2382&page=44 Address : 2901 North Central AvenueSuite 200, Phone : 602-285-5000, City : Phoenix http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1518 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1518&page=45 Address : 201 East Washington StreetSuite 800, Phone : 602-257-7422, City : Phoenix Barbara Rodriguez-Pashkowski has joined Gust Rosenfeld PLC as a Member (Partner) in our environmental practice group. Her practice focuses on environmental law and compliance, including due diligence, air quality permitting, asbestos, underground storage tanks, state Superfund, litigation, legislation and environmental rule writing. Prior to joining Gust Rosenfeld, Rodriguez-Pashkowski was Chief Counsel of the Arizona Attorney General's Environmental Enforcement Section for Air, Game and Fish, Underground Storage Tanks and Agriculture. She represented the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) in administrative hearings, litigation and litigation coordination, rule writing, legislation, the negotiation of complex environmental settlements, report preparation and training for its state Superfund, UST/SAF (Underground Storage Tank/State Assurance Fund) and air quality programs. "Barbara is a welcome addition to our firm. Her environmental expertise and experience, especially in air quality matters, completes and strengthens our environmental practice group," said Tom Chauncey, Executive Committee Member. Barbara Rodriguez-Pashkowski has joined Gust Rosenfeld PLC as a Member (Partner) in our environmental practice group. Her practice focuses on environmental law and compliance, including due diligence, air quality permitting, asbestos, underground storage tanks, state Superfund, litigation, legislation and environmental rule writing. Prior to joining Gust Rosenfeld, Rodriguez-Pashkowski was Chief Counsel of the Arizona Attorney General's Environmental Enforcement Section for Air, Game and Fish, Underground Storage Tanks and Agriculture. She represented the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) in administrative hearings, litigation and litigation coordination, rule writing, legislation, the negotiation of complex environmental settlements, report preparation and training for its state Superfund, UST/SAF (Underground Storage Tank/State Assurance Fund) and air quality programs. "Barbara is a welcome addition to our firm. Her environmental expertise and experience, especially in air quality matters, completes and strengthens our environmental practice group," said Tom Chauncey, Executive Committee Member. Timothy J. Watson joins Gust Rosenfeld PLC as a litigation associate. He is an experienced litigator whose practice focuses on commercial litigation, including insurance, personal injury and professional liability. He has dealt with contract disputes, business torts, intentional torts, employment and consumer fraud. Watson has handled appeals at the federal and state level. He is experienced in all aspects of alternative dispute resolution. His clients are businesses and nonprofit entities. He is a panel arbitrator for the State Bar of Arizona Fee Arbitration Committee. Watson has served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Ralph Adam Fine of the Wisconsin State Court of Appeals. He has also practiced under the Wisconsin's third year practice rule in the Milwaukee County District Attorney. Watson received his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 1994. In 1997, he earned a J.D. from Regent University School of Law where he participated in the school's moot court competition. He is admitted to practice in Arizona and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Watson is a member of the Arizona Association of Defense Counsel and president of the Christian Legal Society, Phoenix Chapter. Timothy J. Watson joins Gust Rosenfeld PLC as a litigation associate. He is an experienced litigator whose practice focuses on commercial litigation, including insurance, personal injury and professional liability. He has dealt with contract disputes, business torts, intentional torts, employment and consumer fraud. Watson has handled appeals at the federal and state level. He is experienced in all aspects of alternative dispute resolution. His clients are businesses and nonprofit entities. He is a panel arbitrator for the State Bar of Arizona Fee Arbitration Committee. Watson has served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Ralph Adam Fine of the Wisconsin State Court of Appeals. He has also practiced under the Wisconsin's third year practice rule in the Milwaukee County District Attorney. Watson received his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 1994. In 1997, he earned a J.D. from Regent University School of Law where he participated in the school's moot court competition. He is admitted to practice in Arizona and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Watson is a member of the Arizona Association of Defense Counsel and president of the Christian Legal Society, Phoenix Chapter. George A. Pisaruk joins Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C. as an Associate in our business and finance departments. Having more than 15 years experience in law and business, Mr. Pisaruk has a proven track record of providing counsel to companies on a variety of issues, including corporate governance, intellectual property, securities/business combinations, employment, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and transactional matters. He has worked in the government contracts and commercial avionics fields. In addition, he has extensive experience in international transactions with entities in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Pisaruk frequently lectures at the State Bar of Arizona, Arizona State University and Thunderbird, the American Graduate School of Management (n.k.a. Thunderbird School of Global Management). Prior to entering private practice, Pisaruk was General Counsel of iCrossing, Inc, a private technology company in Scottsdale. He was also General Counsel and Assistant Secretary of Three-Five Systems, Inc. and Senior Legal Counsel of PETSMART, Inc. Before entering law, he held various management and professional positions in the contracts/subcontracts, operations and procurement fields for Fortune 500 companies. Pisaruk received his B.S. in Operations Production Management/Purchasing & Material Management from Arizona State University in 1986. He earned a J.D. from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1995 and an M.B.A. from Arizona State University in 2000. He is admitted to practice in Arizona and the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. Pisaruk is a member of the State Bar of Arizona, National Contracts Management Association, Association of Corporate Counsel, American Bar Association (Intellectual Property Section, Committee on International Patent Practice, Treaties and Laws), American Society of Corporate Secretaries, and American Intellectual Property Law Association. George A. Pisaruk joins Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C. as an Associate in our business and finance departments. Having more than 15 years experience in law and business, Mr. Pisaruk has a proven track record of providing counsel to companies on a variety of issues, including corporate governance, intellectual property, securities/business combinations, employment, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and transactional matters. He has worked in the government contracts and commercial avionics fields. In addition, he has extensive experience in international transactions with entities in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Pisaruk frequently lectures at the State Bar of Arizona, Arizona State University and Thunderbird, the American Graduate School of Management (n.k.a. Thunderbird School of Global Management). Prior to entering private practice, Pisaruk was General Counsel of iCrossing, Inc, a private technology company in Scottsdale. He was also General Counsel and Assistant Secretary of Three-Five Systems, Inc. and Senior Legal Counsel of PETSMART, Inc. Before entering law, he held various management and professional positions in the contracts/subcontracts, operations and procurement fields for Fortune 500 companies. Pisaruk received his B.S. in Operations Production Management/Purchasing & Material Management from Arizona State University in 1986. He earned a J.D. from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1995 and an M.B.A. from Arizona State University in 2000. He is admitted to practice in Arizona and the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. Pisaruk is a member of the State Bar of Arizona, National Contracts Management Association, Association of Corporate Counsel, American Bar Association (Intellectual Property Section, Committee on International Patent Practice, Treaties and Laws), American Society of Corporate Secretaries, and American Intellectual Property Law Association. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=976 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=976&page=46 Address : 1122 East Jefferson StreetP.O. Box 20527, Phone : 602-271-7700, City : Phoenix http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=277 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=277&page=47 Address : 40 North Central AvenueTwo Renaissance Square, Suite 2700, Phone : 602-528-4000, City : Phoenix Global law firm Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P. has announced that real estate expert James Vernon-Stroud has joined the firm's London office as a senior associate from Eversheds LLP. Vernon-Stroud has advised developers, investors, multinational owner/occupier corporations, listed companies and pension funds. Notably, he has acted for the largest supplier of self-storage accommodations in Europe in its purchase by public-to-private means, dual refinance over its international portfolio, acquisition of new build stores, portfolio management on a day-to-day basis and flotation exit by its majority-owning venture capital fund. He has also advised national pub chains on various investments and disposals. This hire further demonstrates the firm's commitment to expanding its London office, with the hire of Roderick J. Cowper, a prominent litigator and international dispute resolution lawyer, also being announced this week. Cowper, who joined the firm from Bryan Cave LLP, and will head up the firm's London litigation practice. Cowper's hire was preceded by the hire of Tomasz Z. Ujejski in July, the former head of Baker & McKenzie's Warsaw office. Ujejski is based in London and represents clients with business interests in Central Europe. The firm continues to support this expansion with the hire of associates across a range of areas including, in recent months, corporate finance (Manmohan S. Panesar - Pinsent Masons), employment (Diane E. Mills - Howard Kennedy) and litigation (Alison M. Bradley - Campbell Hooper). Andrew O. Visintin, head of the firm's London office, said: "In 2006, the London office doubled in size with the addition of lawyers from Haarmann Hemmelrath. We are making significant strides in our commitment to again double the size of our London office. We are actively recruiting top talent and look forward to announcing further high profile appointments in the coming months." This is the latest in a slew of recent hires for the firm's European real estate practice, following, most recently, the announcement earlier this month that a team of real estate lawyers from LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & McRae LLP had joined Squire Sanders' Moscow office. The team includes Dmitry A. Kunitsa, the former head of real estate at LeBoeuf, who now heads up Russian real estate at Squire Sanders. As a result of these hires, the firm's Russian real estate team has doubled in size. Daniel E. Larkin, the firm's joint head of real estate in Europe, said: "Vernon-Stroud is a high-calibre lawyer with an intimate knowledge of the UK property market and a strong track record. His hire is part of our plan to further penetrate the UK market and extend our capacity to provide a full range of legal services to real estate clients in the UK and throughout the region. "We plan to retain and enhance our well-earned position as one of the leading real estate legal teams in Europe by enhancing our capability in London, Europe's largest financial centre," Larkin added. "Real estate finance remains a serious growth area for the firm. Over the years our practice has established a solid reputation throughout Western, Central and Eastern Europe, with particular emphasis on the financing of major real estate projects. Our experts from Frankfurt right across to Moscow are heavily involved in advising on significant real estate developments including providing counsel to investors and financial institutions such as German open-end funds, Irish investors and the large US investment funds." Squire Sanders' real estate lawyers are consistently recommended by legal surveys around the world including Chambers Europe 2007 (one real estate client notes that Squire Sanders is "the only international firm that has never disappointed me"), European Legal Experts 2007, The Best Lawyers in America 2007 and Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers 2006. Global law firm Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P. has announced that real estate expert James Vernon-Stroud has joined the firm's London office as a senior associate from Eversheds LLP. Vernon-Stroud has advised developers, investors, multinational owner/occupier corporations, listed companies and pension funds. Notably, he has acted for the largest supplier of self-storage accommodations in Europe in its purchase by public-to-private means, dual refinance over its international portfolio, acquisition of new build stores, portfolio management on a day-to-day basis and flotation exit by its majority-owning venture capital fund. He has also advised national pub chains on various investments and disposals. This hire further demonstrates the firm's commitment to expanding its London office, with the hire of Roderick J. Cowper, a prominent litigator and international dispute resolution lawyer, also being announced this week. Cowper, who joined the firm from Bryan Cave LLP, and will head up the firm's London litigation practice. Cowper's hire was preceded by the hire of Tomasz Z. Ujejski in July, the former head of Baker & McKenzie's Warsaw office. Ujejski is based in London and represents clients with business interests in Central Europe. The firm continues to support this expansion with the hire of associates across a range of areas including, in recent months, corporate finance (Manmohan S. Panesar - Pinsent Masons), employment (Diane E. Mills - Howard Kennedy) and litigation (Alison M. Bradley - Campbell Hooper). Andrew O. Visintin, head of the firm's London office, said: "In 2006, the London office doubled in size with the addition of lawyers from Haarmann Hemmelrath. We are making significant strides in our commitment to again double the size of our London office. We are actively recruiting top talent and look forward to announcing further high profile appointments in the coming months." This is the latest in a slew of recent hires for the firm's European real estate practice, following, most recently, the announcement earlier this month that a team of real estate lawyers from LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & McRae LLP had joined Squire Sanders' Moscow office. The team includes Dmitry A. Kunitsa, the former head of real estate at LeBoeuf, who now heads up Russian real estate at Squire Sanders. As a result of these hires, the firm's Russian real estate team has doubled in size. Daniel E. Larkin, the firm's joint head of real estate in Europe, said: "Vernon-Stroud is a high-calibre lawyer with an intimate knowledge of the UK property market and a strong track record. His hire is part of our plan to further penetrate the UK market and extend our capacity to provide a full range of legal services to real estate clients in the UK and throughout the region. "We plan to retain and enhance our well-earned position as one of the leading real estate legal teams in Europe by enhancing our capability in London, Europe's largest financial centre," Larkin added. "Real estate finance remains a serious growth area for the firm. Over the years our practice has established a solid reputation throughout Western, Central and Eastern Europe, with particular emphasis on the financing of major real estate projects. Our experts from Frankfurt right across to Moscow are heavily involved in advising on significant real estate developments including providing counsel to investors and financial institutions such as German open-end funds, Irish investors and the large US investment funds." Squire Sanders' real estate lawyers are consistently recommended by legal surveys around the world including Chambers Europe 2007 (one real estate client notes that Squire Sanders is "the only international firm that has never disappointed me"), European Legal Experts 2007, The Best Lawyers in America 2007 and Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers 2006. Global law firm Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P. continues to expand its preeminent international dispute resolution practice. The firm has announced that prominent IDR lawyers Pedro J. Martinez-Fraga, C. Ryan Reetz and Roderick J. Cowper have joined the firm as partners. Martinez-Fraga and Reetz join Squire Sanders in Miami and Cowper joins the firm in London. Martinez-Fraga was chair of Miami International Litigation for Greenberg Traurig, LLP. He and Reetz were shareholders in that firm. Cowper was senior litigator in Bryan Cave LLP's London office. Martinez-Fraga will be coordinator of the firm's IDR practice in Florida and Latin America, and Cowper will be head of London litigation. "Our clients with global business interests require the support of exceptional international dispute resolution expertise," said Squire Sanders Chairman R. Thomas Stanton. "Pedro, Ryan and Roderick join a fast-growing IDR practice that has rapidly developed a global reputation for excellent legal counsel in some of the most challenging arbitrations." Led by George M. von Mehren, the firm's practice was named among the top IDR firms in the world in a recent survey by The American Lawyer. "International business disputes are on the rise, driven by a combination of increasing cross-border investment, renationalization and growing numbers of bilateral investment treaties. This creates significant challenges for our clients," said von Mehren. "This is particularly true in evolving markets such as Latin America, where Squire Sanders is one of the few US firms with established on-the-ground resources." "Our new partners have represented dozens of clients in myriad complex disputes in key arbitration centers and courts around the globe," von Mehren said. "Pedro and Ryan bring additional expertise for our clients involved with pending and anticipated legal matters in Latin America and support for the firm's strong litigation practice in Florida. Rod has years of experience in litigation and arbitration in London, one of the world's most important arbitration centers. We are very pleased to welcome them as the firm continues to develop this essential practice." Squire Sanders recently announced that well-known arbitration and litigation lawyers Richard L. Mattiaccio, Steven Skulnik and Victor Genecin had joined the New York office. Martinez-Fraga and Reetz said Squire Sanders' Latin America presence and the opportunity to help create a world-class practice were major factors for their move. "Squire Sanders is on the forefront of US firms in Latin America, an important area for international dispute resolution, and the firm has experience in some of the world's most significant arbitrations and treaty disputes," Martinez-Fraga noted. Two associate lawyers, Leah B. Storie and Daniel Vielleville, have also joined Squire Sanders from Greenberg Traurig. Cowper said he looks forward to assisting the London office with its own ambitious growth campaign. In 2006, Squire Sanders doubled the size of its London office and expects that expansion to continue. Global law firm Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P. continues to expand its preeminent international dispute resolution practice. The firm has announced that prominent IDR lawyers Pedro J. Martinez-Fraga, C. Ryan Reetz and Roderick J. Cowper have joined the firm as partners. Martinez-Fraga and Reetz join Squire Sanders in Miami and Cowper joins the firm in London. Martinez-Fraga was chair of Miami International Litigation for Greenberg Traurig, LLP. He and Reetz were shareholders in that firm. Cowper was senior litigator in Bryan Cave LLP's London office. Martinez-Fraga will be coordinator of the firm's IDR practice in Florida and Latin America, and Cowper will be head of London litigation. "Our clients with global business interests require the support of exceptional international dispute resolution expertise," said Squire Sanders Chairman R. Thomas Stanton. "Pedro, Ryan and Roderick join a fast-growing IDR practice that has rapidly developed a global reputation for excellent legal counsel in some of the most challenging arbitrations." Led by George M. von Mehren, the firm's practice was named among the top IDR firms in the world in a recent survey by The American Lawyer. "International business disputes are on the rise, driven by a combination of increasing cross-border investment, renationalization and growing numbers of bilateral investment treaties. This creates significant challenges for our clients," said von Mehren. "This is particularly true in evolving markets such as Latin America, where Squire Sanders is one of the few US firms with established on-the-ground resources." "Our new partners have represented dozens of clients in myriad complex disputes in key arbitration centers and courts around the globe," von Mehren said. "Pedro and Ryan bring additional expertise for our clients involved with pending and anticipated legal matters in Latin America and support for the firm's strong litigation practice in Florida. Rod has years of experience in litigation and arbitration in London, one of the world's most important arbitration centers. We are very pleased to welcome them as the firm continues to develop this essential practice." Squire Sanders recently announced that well-known arbitration and litigation lawyers Richard L. Mattiaccio, Steven Skulnik and Victor Genecin had joined the New York office. Martinez-Fraga and Reetz said Squire Sanders' Latin America presence and the opportunity to help create a world-class practice were major factors for their move. "Squire Sanders is on the forefront of US firms in Latin America, an important area for international dispute resolution, and the firm has experience in some of the world's most significant arbitrations and treaty disputes," Martinez-Fraga noted. Two associate lawyers, Leah B. Storie and Daniel Vielleville, have also joined Squire Sanders from Greenberg Traurig. Cowper said he looks forward to assisting the London office with its own ambitious growth campaign. In 2006, Squire Sanders doubled the size of its London office and expects that expansion to continue. Global law firm Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P. has advised on the sale of leading Russian poultry company Chicken Kingdom. Cherkizovo, one of Russia's leading integrated and diversified meat producers, acquired 100 percent of the share capital along with the trademarks used by Chicken Kingdom for a purchase price of US$143 million. Chicken Kingdom, which had been operated by a US investment fund, Golden Rooster, is managed by Agribusiness Management Company (AMC) which is the management company for Agribusiness P