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All rights reserved. contact@judged.com(Judged) contact@judged.com Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:55 -0500 Law Firms http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_co.php 60 http://www.judged.com/images/xml_rss_feed.gif http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_co.php Address : 215 South Monarch StreetSuite 202 ,, Phone : 970-925-6101, City : Aspen http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2494 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2494&page=1 Address : 1800 Broadway StreetSuite 200 ,, Phone : 303-443-8010, City : Boulder http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=367 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=367&page=2 Address : 1712 Pearl Street, Phone : 303-402-1600, City : Boulder http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=164 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=164&page=3 Address : 1700 Lincoln StreetSuite 3200 ,, Phone : 303-607-3500, City : Denver Faegre & Benson served as the exclusive legal sponsor of the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards in both the Minnesota/Dakota and Rocky Mountain regions in 2006. This is the sixth consecutive year that the firm has partnered with Ernst & Young to recognize regional entrepreneurs who have an entrepreneurial spirit and drive and have built successful businesses. As sponsors, attorneys from Faegre & Benson were closely involved in identifying and interviewing nominees for the prestigious awards program. The nominations were then reviewed by a distinguished panel of independent judges composed of area leaders from business, academic and civic organizations, who select the award winners. Peter J. Ekberg, a corporate partner in Minneapolis, presented the award for the technology category in the Minnesota/Dakota region to Spanlink during the Entrepreneur of the Year awards ceremony in June. Additional 2006 winners were the leaders of Freeze.com LLC, PRACS Institute Ltd., Erik's Bike Shop, Salo LLC and firm client Federated Insurance Companies. At the Rocky Mountain awards program, Douglas R. Wright, a corporate partner in the Denver office, presented the award for the real estate category to Chaffin/Light Associates. In addition to Chaffin/Light Associates, the 2006 winners included firm client Wireless Channels, as well as the leaders of NextAction, Gastroenterology of the Rockies, Vitamin Cottage, Local Matters, Merlin Technical Solutions and Forest Oil. ‽This celebratory program captures the same energy and entrepreneurial spirit that we see in our emerging companies practice every day,” said Ekberg. ‽It provides a meaningful way for Faegre lawyers to express their interest in and appreciation of the passionate entrepreneurs behind these amazing business endeavors. Faegre & Benson served as the exclusive legal sponsor of the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards in both the Minnesota/Dakota and Rocky Mountain regions in 2006. This is the sixth consecutive year that the firm has partnered with Ernst & Young to recognize regional entrepreneurs who have an entrepreneurial spirit and drive and have built successful businesses. As sponsors, attorneys from Faegre & Benson were closely involved in identifying and interviewing nominees for the prestigious awards program. The nominations were then reviewed by a distinguished panel of independent judges composed of area leaders from business, academic and civic organizations, who select the award winners. Peter J. Ekberg, a corporate partner in Minneapolis, presented the award for the technology category in the Minnesota/Dakota region to Spanlink during the Entrepreneur of the Year awards ceremony in June. Additional 2006 winners were the leaders of Freeze.com LLC, PRACS Institute Ltd., Erik's Bike Shop, Salo LLC and firm client Federated Insurance Companies. At the Rocky Mountain awards program, Douglas R. Wright, a corporate partner in the Denver office, presented the award for the real estate category to Chaffin/Light Associates. In addition to Chaffin/Light Associates, the 2006 winners included firm client Wireless Channels, as well as the leaders of NextAction, Gastroenterology of the Rockies, Vitamin Cottage, Local Matters, Merlin Technical Solutions and Forest Oil. ‽This celebratory program captures the same energy and entrepreneurial spirit that we see in our emerging companies practice every day,” said Ekberg. ‽It provides a meaningful way for Faegre lawyers to express their interest in and appreciation of the passionate entrepreneurs behind these amazing business endeavors. Melinda M. Beck, a leading authority on land use and conservation issues, has joined Faegre & Benson� s real estate practice group as special counsel. Melinda will continue her land use, conservation and real estate practice from the firm� s Denver office. Melinda� s practice focuses on grants of conservation easements to local governments and land trusts by private landowners throughout Colorado and the Rocky Mountains. Throughout her career, Melinda has completed more than 50 conservation transactions. She is a former Assistant County Attorney for Douglas County, Colorado and assists landowners and developers eeking approvals from local governments, including annexation, rezoning, subdivision and special use permits. Melinda has varied experience in the creation and revision of land use regulations and also advises developers on projects that provide for the conservation of land while permitting limited development. In addition to her land use and conservation law experience, Melinda assists landowners in general real estate transactions such as the purchase and sale of residential, commercial and vacant land. She has also represented national homebuilding corporations in the purchase of residential lots, including land banking transactions. Melinda is an expert in her law practice and is a frequent speaker at land use and conservation law conferences. Melinda received her J.D. in 1994 from the University of Denver and her B.A. in 1988 from Pomona College. Melinda M. Beck, a leading authority on land use and conservation issues, has joined Faegre & Benson� s real estate practice group as special counsel. Melinda will continue her land use, conservation and real estate practice from the firm� s Denver office. Melinda� s practice focuses on grants of conservation easements to local governments and land trusts by private landowners throughout Colorado and the Rocky Mountains. Throughout her career, Melinda has completed more than 50 conservation transactions. She is a former Assistant County Attorney for Douglas County, Colorado and assists landowners and developers eeking approvals from local governments, including annexation, rezoning, subdivision and special use permits. Melinda has varied experience in the creation and revision of land use regulations and also advises developers on projects that provide for the conservation of land while permitting limited development. In addition to her land use and conservation law experience, Melinda assists landowners in general real estate transactions such as the purchase and sale of residential, commercial and vacant land. She has also represented national homebuilding corporations in the purchase of residential lots, including land banking transactions. Melinda is an expert in her law practice and is a frequent speaker at land use and conservation law conferences. Melinda received her J.D. in 1994 from the University of Denver and her B.A. in 1988 from Pomona College. Senior trademark attorney John L. Beard has joined Faegre & Benson, where he will head the firm� s global trademark practice. Beard will be a partner in the firm� s Minneapolis office and a senior member of the firm� s nationally recognized Intellectual Property group. Prior to joining Faegre & Benson, Beard was a senior vice president at the Minneapolis intellectual property law firm Merchant & Gould. He is a former chair of that firm\'s trademark practice. Beard joins one of the largest and most respected intellectual property practices in the central United States. Faegre & Benson offers more than 60 lawyers in the areas of IP litigation, trademarks, patents, technology and licensing, and media law, from offices in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Its trademark attorneys manage global brand protection strategies on hundreds of trademark portfolios totaling more than 7,000 registrations, including some of the world� s most recognizable brands. The firm� s trademark clients include well known businesses such as Target, Wells Fargo, Carlson Companies, Crocs, and Zippo. ‽Today, intellectual property and trademark strategies must be smoothly aligned with the overall corporate strategy of the business,” said Beard. ‽That� s why I was attracted by the opportunity to lead and grow a dynamic trademark practice at a firm that is known for its strength in IP, corporate law, and commercial litigation.” ‽We� re adding to our team a senior trademark attorney who is one of the leading practitioners in the field,” said Kenneth A. Liebman, head of the firm� s global IP practice. ‽This is another important step in the expansion of our growing IP practice.” Beard earned his J.D. degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1975 and practiced at the general practice firms of Michael, Best & Friedrich and Godfrey & Kahn in Milwaukee prior to moving to Merchant & Gould over a decade ago. Senior trademark attorney John L. Beard has joined Faegre & Benson, where he will head the firm� s global trademark practice. Beard will be a partner in the firm� s Minneapolis office and a senior member of the firm� s nationally recognized Intellectual Property group. Prior to joining Faegre & Benson, Beard was a senior vice president at the Minneapolis intellectual property law firm Merchant & Gould. He is a former chair of that firm\'s trademark practice. Beard joins one of the largest and most respected intellectual property practices in the central United States. Faegre & Benson offers more than 60 lawyers in the areas of IP litigation, trademarks, patents, technology and licensing, and media law, from offices in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Its trademark attorneys manage global brand protection strategies on hundreds of trademark portfolios totaling more than 7,000 registrations, including some of the world� s most recognizable brands. The firm� s trademark clients include well known businesses such as Target, Wells Fargo, Carlson Companies, Crocs, and Zippo. ‽Today, intellectual property and trademark strategies must be smoothly aligned with the overall corporate strategy of the business,” said Beard. ‽That� s why I was attracted by the opportunity to lead and grow a dynamic trademark practice at a firm that is known for its strength in IP, corporate law, and commercial litigation.” ‽We� re adding to our team a senior trademark attorney who is one of the leading practitioners in the field,” said Kenneth A. Liebman, head of the firm� s global IP practice. ‽This is another important step in the expansion of our growing IP practice.” Beard earned his J.D. degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1975 and practiced at the general practice firms of Michael, Best & Friedrich and Godfrey & Kahn in Milwaukee prior to moving to Merchant & Gould over a decade ago. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=714 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=714&page=26 Address : 555 Seventeenth StreetSuite 3200P.O. Box 8749, Phone : 303-295-8000, City : Denver The first annual Rocky Mountain Legal Diversity Summit will take place at Invesco Field at Mile High, followed by the 5th Annual Rocky Mountain Diversity Legal Career Fair on September 21. The Summit is the result of joint efforts by the Diversity in the Legal Profession Committee (‽DILP”) of the Colorado and Denver Bar Associations and both the University of Colorado Law School and the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. The deans of both law schools, along with DILP, formed the Deans� Diversity Council in the fall of 2006. Under this partnership, the deans and DILP invited Colorado� s largest law firms, general counsel the business community, state and federal judges, public-sector attorneys, and bar leaders to join the Council in a unified commitment to diversity in the legal community of Colorado. Questions and proposals put forth by the Council are the basis for the Summit, which will: * Educate attendees about issues facing diverse attorneys * Provide best practices for hiring and retaining diverse attorneys * Examine the business case for diversity * Discuss how to access existing diverse law firms and legal departments and create mutually beneficial partnerships * Provide practical tools to improve mentoring of diverse attorneys * Encourage dialogue on ways to improve the pipeline of diverse individuals entering law school and the practice of law * Explore successful models for professional development that engage diverse attorneys and encourage them to remain in the legal environment * Discuss the issues diverse communities face in accessing justice at all levels Holland & Hart is proud to be a Summit Sponsor of this important event. A signatory of the Pledge to Diversity in the Colorado Legal Community, Holland & Hart is committed to taking full advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of its people and committed to continuing its efforts to promote diversity. The first annual Rocky Mountain Legal Diversity Summit will take place at Invesco Field at Mile High, followed by the 5th Annual Rocky Mountain Diversity Legal Career Fair on September 21. The Summit is the result of joint efforts by the Diversity in the Legal Profession Committee (‽DILP”) of the Colorado and Denver Bar Associations and both the University of Colorado Law School and the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. The deans of both law schools, along with DILP, formed the Deans� Diversity Council in the fall of 2006. Under this partnership, the deans and DILP invited Colorado� s largest law firms, general counsel the business community, state and federal judges, public-sector attorneys, and bar leaders to join the Council in a unified commitment to diversity in the legal community of Colorado. Questions and proposals put forth by the Council are the basis for the Summit, which will: * Educate attendees about issues facing diverse attorneys * Provide best practices for hiring and retaining diverse attorneys * Examine the business case for diversity * Discuss how to access existing diverse law firms and legal departments and create mutually beneficial partnerships * Provide practical tools to improve mentoring of diverse attorneys * Encourage dialogue on ways to improve the pipeline of diverse individuals entering law school and the practice of law * Explore successful models for professional development that engage diverse attorneys and encourage them to remain in the legal environment * Discuss the issues diverse communities face in accessing justice at all levels Holland & Hart is proud to be a Summit Sponsor of this important event. A signatory of the Pledge to Diversity in the Colorado Legal Community, Holland & Hart is committed to taking full advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of its people and committed to continuing its efforts to promote diversity. Attorneys Kelly Barbour, William Batt, Cecelia Gassner, and Erik Stidham joined the Boise office of the Rocky Mountain regional law firm Holland & Hart LLP. "The Boise office is growing to meet the diverse needs of our clients," said Larry Prince, administrative partner of Holland & Hart's Boise office. "Adding the experience of these four seasoned attorneys enhances our ability to provide a full range of legal services to our clients." Barbour's practice emphasis is in real estate. He has represented regional commercial developers in drafting and negotiating documents related to land acquisitions, lot sales, and obtaining entitlements. He has also assisted clients in the drafting and negotiation of development agreements, commercial declarations, common maintenance agreements and leases. He received his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law and his B.A. magna cum laude from Albertson College of Idaho. Batt represents business clients of all sizes, from entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies, in all aspects of business law. His practice includes corporate law, company counseling, mergers and acquisitions, finance and venture capital, securities, insurance regulation, public utility law, legislation, and governmental relations. Prior to joining Holland & Hart, he founded Batt & Fisher LLP, a Boise-based corporate and business law boutique, and served as its managing partner. He received his J.D. cum laude from the University of Idaho College of Law and his B.S. magna cum laude from Albertson College of Idaho. Gassner, who previously served as a deputy attorney general for the State of Idaho, focuses her practice on intellectual property, technology transfer, information security, and business transactions. She has conducted intellectual property due diligence on mergers and acquisitions totaling more than $3 billion in assets. She works with life science and technology companies in the negotiations of all transactions related to their key clinical trials and research, as well as the protection of their intellectual property assets. She also assists companies in creating privacy and information security policies and compliance with data security laws. As a deputy attorney general, Gassner advised and represented the Idaho Public Utilities Commission and other state officials on matters of telecommunications, gas, water, and energy. She received her J.D. from Boston University School of Law, where she was an editor of the American Journal of Law and Medicine, and received her B.S.E. in biomedical engineering from Duke University. Stidham is a trial attorney who represents plaintiffs and defendants in complex litigation. He has a national practice, having served as lead trial counsel in lawsuits in more than 20 states. He focuses on business disputes, construction litigation, product liability claims, and civil fraud claims. Prior to joining Holland & Hart, Stidham was a partner in a large, regional law firm and an Idaho-based litigation boutique. He earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law and his B.A. summa cum laude from Arizona State University. As the largest law firm based in the Rocky Mountain area, Holland & Hart has offices in Boise and throughout the region. The Holland & Hart Boise office provides a full range of legal services including litigation, corporate, and environmental representations and counseling for businesses, individuals, and communities throughout Idaho and the West. Attorneys Kelly Barbour, William Batt, Cecelia Gassner, and Erik Stidham joined the Boise office of the Rocky Mountain regional law firm Holland & Hart LLP. "The Boise office is growing to meet the diverse needs of our clients," said Larry Prince, administrative partner of Holland & Hart's Boise office. "Adding the experience of these four seasoned attorneys enhances our ability to provide a full range of legal services to our clients." Barbour's practice emphasis is in real estate. He has represented regional commercial developers in drafting and negotiating documents related to land acquisitions, lot sales, and obtaining entitlements. He has also assisted clients in the drafting and negotiation of development agreements, commercial declarations, common maintenance agreements and leases. He received his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law and his B.A. magna cum laude from Albertson College of Idaho. Batt represents business clients of all sizes, from entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies, in all aspects of business law. His practice includes corporate law, company counseling, mergers and acquisitions, finance and venture capital, securities, insurance regulation, public utility law, legislation, and governmental relations. Prior to joining Holland & Hart, he founded Batt & Fisher LLP, a Boise-based corporate and business law boutique, and served as its managing partner. He received his J.D. cum laude from the University of Idaho College of Law and his B.S. magna cum laude from Albertson College of Idaho. Gassner, who previously served as a deputy attorney general for the State of Idaho, focuses her practice on intellectual property, technology transfer, information security, and business transactions. She has conducted intellectual property due diligence on mergers and acquisitions totaling more than $3 billion in assets. She works with life science and technology companies in the negotiations of all transactions related to their key clinical trials and research, as well as the protection of their intellectual property assets. She also assists companies in creating privacy and information security policies and compliance with data security laws. As a deputy attorney general, Gassner advised and represented the Idaho Public Utilities Commission and other state officials on matters of telecommunications, gas, water, and energy. She received her J.D. from Boston University School of Law, where she was an editor of the American Journal of Law and Medicine, and received her B.S.E. in biomedical engineering from Duke University. Stidham is a trial attorney who represents plaintiffs and defendants in complex litigation. He has a national practice, having served as lead trial counsel in lawsuits in more than 20 states. He focuses on business disputes, construction litigation, product liability claims, and civil fraud claims. Prior to joining Holland & Hart, Stidham was a partner in a large, regional law firm and an Idaho-based litigation boutique. He earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law and his B.A. summa cum laude from Arizona State University. As the largest law firm based in the Rocky Mountain area, Holland & Hart has offices in Boise and throughout the region. The Holland & Hart Boise office provides a full range of legal services including litigation, corporate, and environmental representations and counseling for businesses, individuals, and communities throughout Idaho and the West. Holland & Hart LLP attorney J. Triplett Mackintosh recently authored a chapter of White Collar Law Defense Strategies: Leading Lawyers on Preparing for Trial, Offering Evidence, and Overcoming the Challenges of a White Collar Crime Case. In the chapter "Defense of Investigations and Prosecutions under U.S. Export Control Laws" Mackintosh discusses many of the laws affecting international commerce. Mackintosh explains laws governing what can be bought and sold, when these laws apply, penalties, U.S. sentencing guidelines, potential errors in export control investigations and prosecutions, and practice pointers for defense counsel. Mackintosh is a partner in Holland & Hart's Denver office. His practice focuses on white collar crime and export issues. He defends corporations, directors, and other personnel facing investigation under a variety of federal laws, including those governing export controls, embargoes, and corruption in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Holland & Hart LLP attorney J. Triplett Mackintosh recently authored a chapter of White Collar Law Defense Strategies: Leading Lawyers on Preparing for Trial, Offering Evidence, and Overcoming the Challenges of a White Collar Crime Case. In the chapter "Defense of Investigations and Prosecutions under U.S. Export Control Laws" Mackintosh discusses many of the laws affecting international commerce. Mackintosh explains laws governing what can be bought and sold, when these laws apply, penalties, U.S. sentencing guidelines, potential errors in export control investigations and prosecutions, and practice pointers for defense counsel. Mackintosh is a partner in Holland & Hart's Denver office. His practice focuses on white collar crime and export issues. He defends corporations, directors, and other personnel facing investigation under a variety of federal laws, including those governing export controls, embargoes, and corruption in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1107 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1107&page=14 Address : 380 Interlocken CrescentSuite 900 ,, Phone : 720-566-4000, City : Broomfield When Cooley Godward Kronish does a big deal, you can almost bet on seeing the names of superstar M&A lawyers like Keith Flaum or Richard Climan on the paperwork. But when the Silicon Valley firm guided RF Micro Devices in its $900 million acquisition of Sirenza Microdevices, their names were nowhere to be found. Instead a young Palo Alto partner, Jane Ross, headed up the team of lawyers that hammered out the purchase for the North Carolina company. When Cooley Godward Kronish does a big deal, you can almost bet on seeing the names of superstar M&A lawyers like Keith Flaum or Richard Climan on the paperwork. But when the Silicon Valley firm guided RF Micro Devices in its $900 million acquisition of Sirenza Microdevices, their names were nowhere to be found. Instead a young Palo Alto partner, Jane Ross, headed up the team of lawyers that hammered out the purchase for the North Carolina company. Cooley Godward Kronish LLP announced today that Roel C. Campos, a commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), will join the Firm as a partner in the business litigation practice. Campos was serving his second term when the SEC announced recently that he would return to the private sector. Campos is expected to join Cooley in early September after completing his transition from the SEC. He will be resident in the Firm� s Washington, DC office and will assume the role of partner-in-charge of that office. At Cooley, Campos will focus on representing companies in SEC enforcement matters and internal investigations, advising board and committees involving governance matters and compliance issues, and advising private equity, hedge and mutual funds regarding regulatory matters. Campos has been a respected expert and influential voice within the SEC as to enforcement actions, and while at the SEC presided over hundreds of complex enforcement cases. ‽As companies navigate the post-Sarbanes Oxley business regulatory environment, Roel represents a unique and extremely talented resource for guidance and advice. We are honored and delighted that he has joined our Firm,” said Chairman and CEO Stephen C. Neal. ‽In addition to his talents as a lawyer, advisor and counselor to our clients, we also look forward to Roel playing a key part in the further growth and expansion of our Washington, DC office.” Campos was first appointed to the SEC by President George W. Bush and confirmed by the U.S. Senate as a commissioner in August 2002. He was confirmed at the same time Congress passed the Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX), and as a commissioner Campos was one of the key policy makers and architects of the SEC rules implementing SOX. During his two terms, he helped lead the SEC in the study and crafting of the Commission� s regulations implementing SOX, accounting independence and oversight rules, attorney fraud reporting rules, securities offering reform, mutual fund governance and compliance rules, hedge fund adviser rules and the new National Market System. ‽Many of Cooley� s public securities attorneys, several of whom were also with the SEC, are considered among the nation� s thought leaders in the public securities arena,” said Campos. ‽I look forward to working with my new colleagues at Cooley and advising companies on important issues related to SEC guidelines and corporate governance that will benefit the companies themselves, as well as continue to bolster investor confidence.” Campos began his career in private practice with Jones Day in 1979. In addition to his experience in private practice, Campos was an Assistant United States Attorney in Los Angeles from 1985-1989. He was a founder of a venture-capital-funded broadcasting company, El Dorado Communications, in the mid 1990s. Campos earned his B.S. in Engineering Management and Economics from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1971, his M.B.A. from the UCLA Graduate School of Business in 1972, and his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1979. With Campos joining the Firm, Cooley caps an extremely busy summer of lateral additions in its East Coast offices. Michael Knight, former Assistant Director of Mergers II Division of the Bureau of Competition within the Federal Trade Commission, joins Campos in the Washington, DC office. In New York, Cooley recently added Laura Grossfield Birger as a partner in its business litigation practice. Birger was the Chief of the General Crimes Unit in the U.S. Attorney� s Office for the Southern District of New York. Jennifer Coplan joined the Firm from Debevoise & Plimpton. Coplan will be the first New York-based partner in Cooley� s technology transactions group. These New York and Washington partner additions occurred concurrently with the opening of the Firm� s Boston office on July 16 with 10 lateral partners. Since then the office has added 12 associates. It is expected that by the end of the summer there will be 25 attorneys on board in Boston. Cooley Godward Kronish LLP announced today that Roel C. Campos, a commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), will join the Firm as a partner in the business litigation practice. Campos was serving his second term when the SEC announced recently that he would return to the private sector. Campos is expected to join Cooley in early September after completing his transition from the SEC. He will be resident in the Firm� s Washington, DC office and will assume the role of partner-in-charge of that office. At Cooley, Campos will focus on representing companies in SEC enforcement matters and internal investigations, advising board and committees involving governance matters and compliance issues, and advising private equity, hedge and mutual funds regarding regulatory matters. Campos has been a respected expert and influential voice within the SEC as to enforcement actions, and while at the SEC presided over hundreds of complex enforcement cases. ‽As companies navigate the post-Sarbanes Oxley business regulatory environment, Roel represents a unique and extremely talented resource for guidance and advice. We are honored and delighted that he has joined our Firm,” said Chairman and CEO Stephen C. Neal. ‽In addition to his talents as a lawyer, advisor and counselor to our clients, we also look forward to Roel playing a key part in the further growth and expansion of our Washington, DC office.” Campos was first appointed to the SEC by President George W. Bush and confirmed by the U.S. Senate as a commissioner in August 2002. He was confirmed at the same time Congress passed the Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX), and as a commissioner Campos was one of the key policy makers and architects of the SEC rules implementing SOX. During his two terms, he helped lead the SEC in the study and crafting of the Commission� s regulations implementing SOX, accounting independence and oversight rules, attorney fraud reporting rules, securities offering reform, mutual fund governance and compliance rules, hedge fund adviser rules and the new National Market System. ‽Many of Cooley� s public securities attorneys, several of whom were also with the SEC, are considered among the nation� s thought leaders in the public securities arena,” said Campos. ‽I look forward to working with my new colleagues at Cooley and advising companies on important issues related to SEC guidelines and corporate governance that will benefit the companies themselves, as well as continue to bolster investor confidence.” Campos began his career in private practice with Jones Day in 1979. In addition to his experience in private practice, Campos was an Assistant United States Attorney in Los Angeles from 1985-1989. He was a founder of a venture-capital-funded broadcasting company, El Dorado Communications, in the mid 1990s. Campos earned his B.S. in Engineering Management and Economics from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1971, his M.B.A. from the UCLA Graduate School of Business in 1972, and his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1979. With Campos joining the Firm, Cooley caps an extremely busy summer of lateral additions in its East Coast offices. Michael Knight, former Assistant Director of Mergers II Division of the Bureau of Competition within the Federal Trade Commission, joins Campos in the Washington, DC office. In New York, Cooley recently added Laura Grossfield Birger as a partner in its business litigation practice. Birger was the Chief of the General Crimes Unit in the U.S. Attorney� s Office for the Southern District of New York. Jennifer Coplan joined the Firm from Debevoise & Plimpton. Coplan will be the first New York-based partner in Cooley� s technology transactions group. These New York and Washington partner additions occurred concurrently with the opening of the Firm� s Boston office on July 16 with 10 lateral partners. Since then the office has added 12 associates. It is expected that by the end of the summer there will be 25 attorneys on board in Boston. Cooley litigators achieved a major jury trial success in a federal fraud prosecution against Daniel F. Stulac, a former partner at Arthur Andersen LLP who was charged in October 2004 by the U.S. Attorney� s Office in San Diego with securities fraud, wire fraud and bank fraud in connection with the financial reporting of Peregrine Systems, Inc., a San Diego-based software provider. At the time of the indictment, the U.S. Attorney described the case as "the largest fraud in the history of the Southern District of California." After a three-month trial and two weeks of deliberations, the jury announced it was deadlocked with votes favoring acquittal of Cooley's client on all counts. The case was widely watched by legal analysts as another in a series of post-Enron financial fraud trials involving alleged accounting improprieties. The case was unique in that it marked the first time post-Enron that an outside auditor was charged with directly conspiring with management to manipulate earnings and deceive investors. The Cooley team was led by Michael Attanasio, a partner and experienced jury trial lawyer who has tried numerous cases to verdict in federal courts around the country. Mr. Attanasio was assisted by lead associate Aaron Arnzen and a team of attorneys, paralegals, and staff from Cooley's San Diego office. Cooley litigators achieved a major jury trial success in a federal fraud prosecution against Daniel F. Stulac, a former partner at Arthur Andersen LLP who was charged in October 2004 by the U.S. Attorney� s Office in San Diego with securities fraud, wire fraud and bank fraud in connection with the financial reporting of Peregrine Systems, Inc., a San Diego-based software provider. At the time of the indictment, the U.S. Attorney described the case as "the largest fraud in the history of the Southern District of California." After a three-month trial and two weeks of deliberations, the jury announced it was deadlocked with votes favoring acquittal of Cooley's client on all counts. The case was widely watched by legal analysts as another in a series of post-Enron financial fraud trials involving alleged accounting improprieties. The case was unique in that it marked the first time post-Enron that an outside auditor was charged with directly conspiring with management to manipulate earnings and deceive investors. The Cooley team was led by Michael Attanasio, a partner and experienced jury trial lawyer who has tried numerous cases to verdict in federal courts around the country. Mr. Attanasio was assisted by lead associate Aaron Arnzen and a team of attorneys, paralegals, and staff from Cooley's San Diego office. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=499 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=499&page=6 Address : 12605 East Euclid Drive, Phone : 303-708-1300, City : Centennial http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=561 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=561&page=7 Address : 326 Main StreetSuite 200 ,, Phone : 970-874-1600, City : Delta http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1261 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1261&page=9 Address : 370 17th Street48th Floor ,, Phone : 303-825-0800, City : Denver http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=163 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=163&page=10 Address : 410 17th Street22nd Floor ,, Phone : 303-223-1100, City : Denver Chambers & Partners recently announced that 12 Brownstein Hyatt & Farber attorneys will be included its 2006 guide to the best attorneys in the country. Selections are based on more than 10,000 interviews conducted nationally with in-house counsel and private practice attorneys. Ed Barad, Perry Bendicksen, David Buchholtz, Kevin Cudney, Wayne Forman, Michelle Henrie, Bruce James, Jeff Knetsch, Lynda McNeive, Bonnie Paisley, Dave Powell, and Jill Sweeney will be listed in the guide. Chambers & Partners recently announced that 12 Brownstein Hyatt & Farber attorneys will be included its 2006 guide to the best attorneys in the country. Selections are based on more than 10,000 interviews conducted nationally with in-house counsel and private practice attorneys. Ed Barad, Perry Bendicksen, David Buchholtz, Kevin Cudney, Wayne Forman, Michelle Henrie, Bruce James, Jeff Knetsch, Lynda McNeive, Bonnie Paisley, Dave Powell, and Jill Sweeney will be listed in the guide. Brownstein Hyatt & Farber is please to announce the firm's newly elected Shareholders. They are Adam J. Agron, Nicole R. Ament, Jeanine M. Anderson, Jennifer Eiteljorg, Benjamin A. Kahn, Michelle C. Kales, Michael W. King, Mark M. Oveson, Bonnie J. Paisley, Elizabeth Dickson Paulsen, Carolynne C. White Brownstein Hyatt & Farber is please to announce the firm's newly elected Shareholders. They are Adam J. Agron, Nicole R. Ament, Jeanine M. Anderson, Jennifer Eiteljorg, Benjamin A. Kahn, Michelle C. Kales, Michael W. King, Mark M. Oveson, Bonnie J. Paisley, Elizabeth Dickson Paulsen, Carolynne C. White http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=296 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=296&page=11 Address : 1550 17th StreetSuite 500 ,, Phone : 303-892-9400, City : Denver Davis Graham & Stubbs �" with 29 attorneys practicing in 30 fields �" ranks first in Colorado-based attorneys listed in the 2008 edition of Best Lawyers in America for the practice areas of commercial litigation, natural resources, environmental law and corporate governance and compliance law. The number of DGS lawyers recognized in the definitive guide to legal excellence increased by three, and includes half of the firm� s partners. The book, targeted for in-house counsel, is to be published in December 2007. The 29 DGS lawyers included in the 2008 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, along with the areas of law for which they were selected are listed below. William A. Bianco Construction Law Cindy S. Birley Employee Benefits Law Stephen M. Brainerd Trusts and Estates Charles L. Casteel Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation, Product Liability Litigation James E. Culhane Real Estate Law Gregory R. Danielson Natural Resources Law, Oil & Gas Law William J. Duffy Environmental Law Roger L. Freeman Environmental Law Michael J. Gallagher Commercial Litigation Dale R. Harris Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation Richard P. Holme Appellate Law, First Amendment Law Marcia Chadwick Holt Employee Benefits Law, Trusts and Estates Randall E. Hubbard Mining Law, Natural Resources Law John Jacus Environmental Law Thomas P. Johnson Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law Charles L. Kaiser Energy Law, Environmental Law, Mining Law, Native American Law, Natural Resources Law Glen E. Keller, Jr. Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Law Robert W. Lawrence Environmental Law, Mass Tort Litigation, Natural Resources Law Ronald Levine II Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Law, Securities Law Davis Graham & Stubbs �" with 29 attorneys practicing in 30 fields �" ranks first in Colorado-based attorneys listed in the 2008 edition of Best Lawyers in America for the practice areas of commercial litigation, natural resources, environmental law and corporate governance and compliance law. The number of DGS lawyers recognized in the definitive guide to legal excellence increased by three, and includes half of the firm� s partners. The book, targeted for in-house counsel, is to be published in December 2007. The 29 DGS lawyers included in the 2008 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, along with the areas of law for which they were selected are listed below. William A. Bianco Construction Law Cindy S. Birley Employee Benefits Law Stephen M. Brainerd Trusts and Estates Charles L. Casteel Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation, Product Liability Litigation James E. Culhane Real Estate Law Gregory R. Danielson Natural Resources Law, Oil & Gas Law William J. Duffy Environmental Law Roger L. Freeman Environmental Law Michael J. Gallagher Commercial Litigation Dale R. Harris Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation Richard P. Holme Appellate Law, First Amendment Law Marcia Chadwick Holt Employee Benefits Law, Trusts and Estates Randall E. Hubbard Mining Law, Natural Resources Law John Jacus Environmental Law Thomas P. Johnson Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law Charles L. Kaiser Energy Law, Environmental Law, Mining Law, Native American Law, Natural Resources Law Glen E. Keller, Jr. Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Law Robert W. Lawrence Environmental Law, Mass Tort Litigation, Natural Resources Law Ronald Levine II Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Law, Securities Law "Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP announced today that Christopher L. Richardson has been re-elected by the partners as the firm's Chief Executive Officer for an additional two-year term starting in January 2008. Mr. Richardson has been the CEO of the firm since 2002, leading the firm through a period of exceptional achievement. ""Our partners are delighted that Chris agreed to serve another term as CEO of the firm,"" said Charles Casteel, chair of the firm's Nominating Committee. ""He has a wealth of experience in this role, and his leadership will be essential to the execution of our strategic plans."" Mr. Richardson joined the firm in 1983 as an associate, and was elected as a partner in the firm in 1990. He is a well-known mergers & acquisitions lawyer with a particular emphasis on private equity and leveraged buyout transactions. He also has substantial experience in the creditor rights area, having represented debtors and creditors in various Chapter 11 proceedings. Mr. Richardson received his J.D. and his master's degree in international studies from the University of Denver in 1983, and is a 1976 magna cum laude graduate of Duke University. ""I am very honored to have received this vote of confidence from my partners, and I'm looking forward to another term."" said Mr. Richardson. ""It has been a privilege to work with such a dedicated and talented group of lawyers and staff over the last five years.""" "Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP announced today that Christopher L. Richardson has been re-elected by the partners as the firm's Chief Executive Officer for an additional two-year term starting in January 2008. Mr. Richardson has been the CEO of the firm since 2002, leading the firm through a period of exceptional achievement. ""Our partners are delighted that Chris agreed to serve another term as CEO of the firm,"" said Charles Casteel, chair of the firm's Nominating Committee. ""He has a wealth of experience in this role, and his leadership will be essential to the execution of our strategic plans."" Mr. Richardson joined the firm in 1983 as an associate, and was elected as a partner in the firm in 1990. He is a well-known mergers & acquisitions lawyer with a particular emphasis on private equity and leveraged buyout transactions. He also has substantial experience in the creditor rights area, having represented debtors and creditors in various Chapter 11 proceedings. Mr. Richardson received his J.D. and his master's degree in international studies from the University of Denver in 1983, and is a 1976 magna cum laude graduate of Duke University. ""I am very honored to have received this vote of confidence from my partners, and I'm looking forward to another term."" said Mr. Richardson. ""It has been a privilege to work with such a dedicated and talented group of lawyers and staff over the last five years.""" Davis Graham & Stubbs partners Laura Riese, John Jacus and John Elofson will be panelists for a national oil and gas industry roundtable in Houston on April 26-27. The conference, ‽Measuring Return on Environment” will be presented by MetaVu, a business consulting firm in Denver. Featured speakers will include oil and gas industry professionals, legal counsel and Wall Street analysts. Laura Riese will lead off the April 26 segment on key legal issues surrounding environmental management with a presentation on ‽FIN 47�"Accounting for Contingent Liabilities,” followed by John Jacus on ‽Improving Environmental Metrics in a Climate of Heightened Enforcement,” and John Elofson on the ‽Corporate Law Perspective.” The conference sessions are being held at the offices of Anadarko Petroleum in The Woodlands, Texas, with conference headquarters at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. Ms. Riese represents oil companies, developers, financial institutions, recyclers, disposal companies, property owners and underground storage tank owners and operators on environmental issues and litigation. Mr. Jacus represents clients under all major federal and state environmental laws and regulatory programs, including RCRA, the Clean Air Act, CERCLA, and the Clean Water Act. Mr. Elofson� s practice focuses on securities offerings and compliance, and merger, acquisition and financing transactions for public and private companies. Davis Graham & Stubbs partners Laura Riese, John Jacus and John Elofson will be panelists for a national oil and gas industry roundtable in Houston on April 26-27. The conference, ‽Measuring Return on Environment” will be presented by MetaVu, a business consulting firm in Denver. Featured speakers will include oil and gas industry professionals, legal counsel and Wall Street analysts. Laura Riese will lead off the April 26 segment on key legal issues surrounding environmental management with a presentation on ‽FIN 47�"Accounting for Contingent Liabilities,” followed by John Jacus on ‽Improving Environmental Metrics in a Climate of Heightened Enforcement,” and John Elofson on the ‽Corporate Law Perspective.” The conference sessions are being held at the offices of Anadarko Petroleum in The Woodlands, Texas, with conference headquarters at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. Ms. Riese represents oil companies, developers, financial institutions, recyclers, disposal companies, property owners and underground storage tank owners and operators on environmental issues and litigation. Mr. Jacus represents clients under all major federal and state environmental laws and regulatory programs, including RCRA, the Clean Air Act, CERCLA, and the Clean Water Act. Mr. Elofson� s practice focuses on securities offerings and compliance, and merger, acquisition and financing transactions for public and private companies. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=582 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=582&page=12 Address : 1125 17th StreetSuite 600 ,, Phone : 303-628-3300, City : Denver Robert M. Ferm has been appointed as Chair of the Insurance Regulation Committee of the American Bar Association/Tort Trial & Insurance Section for the 2007-2008 fiscal year. Robert M. Ferm has been appointed as Chair of the Insurance Regulation Committee of the American Bar Association/Tort Trial & Insurance Section for the 2007-2008 fiscal year. Robert M. Ferm has been appointed as Vice Chair of the Excess Surplus Lines Reinsurance Committee of the American Bar Association/Tort Trial & Insurance Section for the 2007-2008 fiscal year. Robert M. Ferm has been appointed as Vice Chair of the Excess Surplus Lines Reinsurance Committee of the American Bar Association/Tort Trial & Insurance Section for the 2007-2008 fiscal year. Robert M. Ferm has been honored in the 2007 Corporate Counsel Black Book. "The Black Book is designed exclusively as a resource for in-house counsel when identifying, shortlisting and retaining outside legal counsel. To be included in the Corporate Counsel Black Book, honorees must be nominated by corporate counsel and reviewed by a panel of legal industry professionals. Only in-house counsel may submit nominations for inclusion in the Corporate Counsel Black Book." Robert M. Ferm has been honored in the 2007 Corporate Counsel Black Book. "The Black Book is designed exclusively as a resource for in-house counsel when identifying, shortlisting and retaining outside legal counsel. To be included in the Corporate Counsel Black Book, honorees must be nominated by corporate counsel and reviewed by a panel of legal industry professionals. Only in-house counsel may submit nominations for inclusion in the Corporate Counsel Black Book." http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=986 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=986&page=13 Address : 4600 South Ulster StreetSuite 880 ,, Phone : 303-376-8400, City : Denver http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1202 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1202&page=15 Address : 4700 South Syracuse Street, Tower 1Suite 200 ,, Phone : 303-480-0400, City : Denver http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1573 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1573&page=16 Address : 950 17th StreetSuite 1600 ,, Phone : 303-825-8400, City : Denver Chambers USA has again ranked Otten Johnson as number 1 in the practice of real estate in Colorado. Also ranked number 1 are the following individual attorneys: Tom Macdonald in Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use Tom Ragonetti in Real Estate and in Zoning/Land Use Frank Robinson in Real Estate John Sternberg in Real Estate Mike Westover was ranked number 3 in real estate Congratulations to all! Chambers USA has again ranked Otten Johnson as number 1 in the practice of real estate in Colorado. Also ranked number 1 are the following individual attorneys: Tom Macdonald in Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use Tom Ragonetti in Real Estate and in Zoning/Land Use Frank Robinson in Real Estate John Sternberg in Real Estate Mike Westover was ranked number 3 in real estate Congratulations to all! Two of Otten Johnson's finest - Thomas Macdonald and Robert Attai were highlighted in an article in Immigration Law Today for their pro bono work with Rocky Mountain Survivors Center (RMSC). RMSC is a nonprofit organization that assists victims of torture with their legal application for asylum in the United States. Two of Otten Johnson's finest - Thomas Macdonald and Robert Attai were highlighted in an article in Immigration Law Today for their pro bono work with Rocky Mountain Survivors Center (RMSC). RMSC is a nonprofit organization that assists victims of torture with their legal application for asylum in the United States. After years of hearings, studies and plans, a six-person Delta County jury awards San Miguel Valley Corporation $50,000,000! The two-week trial to decide how much the Town of Telluride would have to pay for the 570-acre Valley Floor owned by the San Miguel Valley Corporation came down to a complete victory for the landowner, giving San Miguel Valley Corporation all of the $50,000,000 they sought in this eminent domain taking. Telluride's appraisers had valued the property at $26,000,000. Congratulations to the litigation team of Darrell Waas, Mikaela Rivera and Patricia Campbell. After years of hearings, studies and plans, a six-person Delta County jury awards San Miguel Valley Corporation $50,000,000! The two-week trial to decide how much the Town of Telluride would have to pay for the 570-acre Valley Floor owned by the San Miguel Valley Corporation came down to a complete victory for the landowner, giving San Miguel Valley Corporation all of the $50,000,000 they sought in this eminent domain taking. Telluride's appraisers had valued the property at $26,000,000. Congratulations to the litigation team of Darrell Waas, Mikaela Rivera and Patricia Campbell. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1820 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1820&page=17 Address : 1099 18th Street26th Floor ,, Phone : 303-297-2600, City : Denver http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2024 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2024&page=18 Address : 1625 BroadwaySuite 2300 ,, Phone : 303-623-1131, City : Denver http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2072 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2072&page=19 Address : 1560 BroadwaySuite 1200 ,, Phone : 303-863-9700, City : Denver http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2173 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2173&page=20 Address : 1801 BroadwaySuite 500 ,, Phone : 303-832-6686, City : Denver http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2225 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2225&page=21 Address : 1801 California StreetSuite 3600 ,, Phone : 303-244-1800, City : Denver Wake Forest University School of Law has invited 2004 grad Ramona Lampley to teach as a visiting professor for the 2007-08 academic year. Wake Forest University School of Law has invited 2004 grad Ramona Lampley to teach as a visiting professor for the 2007-08 academic year. Wheeler Trigg Kennedy LLP is proud to announce that Wake Forest University School of Law has invited WTK associate and 2004 Wake Forest graduate Ramona Lampley to teach as a visiting professor for the 2007-08 academic year. Ms. Lampley was chosen as the first candidate for a new program Wake Forest has designed for young practitioners with outstanding credentials and a history of academic excellence to teach two courses relevant to their field of practice for one year, while also developing scholarship in an area of their choosing. While on a leave of absence from the firm, Ms. Lampley will teach Evidence in the fall and will develop a course of her choice to teach in the spring semester. At WTK, Ms. Lampley� s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation in federal and state courts. Wheeler Trigg Kennedy LLP is proud to announce that Wake Forest University School of Law has invited WTK associate and 2004 Wake Forest graduate Ramona Lampley to teach as a visiting professor for the 2007-08 academic year. Ms. Lampley was chosen as the first candidate for a new program Wake Forest has designed for young practitioners with outstanding credentials and a history of academic excellence to teach two courses relevant to their field of practice for one year, while also developing scholarship in an area of their choosing. While on a leave of absence from the firm, Ms. Lampley will teach Evidence in the fall and will develop a course of her choice to teach in the spring semester. At WTK, Ms. Lampley� s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation in federal and state courts. Two prestigious lawyer directories, Chambers USA and The Legal 500, have ranked Wheeler Trigg Kennedy high on their lists of national product liability defense law firms. Chambers USA ranks WTK among the top 21 product liability law firms in the country. It says, ‽This outfit has benefited from the vogue for setting up �~virtual law firms,� its undisputed quality of attorney making it a go-to destination for those putting together a dream team.” Chambers USA calls name partner Malcolm Wheeler, ‽[a] grand strategist and prodigious worker [who] seems to many, to have been present at the birth of products liability, and is valued as a visionary who always stays one step ahead of the game.” The Legal 500 ranks WTK nationally among the top seven product liability and mass tort defense firms for consumer product matters, among the top 12 for automotive/transport matters, and among the top 20 for pharmaceutical and medical device matters. Firm Chairman Mike O'Donnell calls the Chambers USA and The Legal 500 rankings, "the best confirmation by our clients of the value and excellence we strive to deliver on every litigation we handle." Wheeler Trigg Kennedy serves as national or regional trial counsel on product liability matters for Ford, Pfizer, Whirlpool, Johnson & Johnson, Guidant, FMC, and other Fortune 500 companies. Two prestigious lawyer directories, Chambers USA and The Legal 500, have ranked Wheeler Trigg Kennedy high on their lists of national product liability defense law firms. Chambers USA ranks WTK among the top 21 product liability law firms in the country. It says, ‽This outfit has benefited from the vogue for setting up �~virtual law firms,� its undisputed quality of attorney making it a go-to destination for those putting together a dream team.” Chambers USA calls name partner Malcolm Wheeler, ‽[a] grand strategist and prodigious worker [who] seems to many, to have been present at the birth of products liability, and is valued as a visionary who always stays one step ahead of the game.” The Legal 500 ranks WTK nationally among the top seven product liability and mass tort defense firms for consumer product matters, among the top 12 for automotive/transport matters, and among the top 20 for pharmaceutical and medical device matters. Firm Chairman Mike O'Donnell calls the Chambers USA and The Legal 500 rankings, "the best confirmation by our clients of the value and excellence we strive to deliver on every litigation we handle." Wheeler Trigg Kennedy serves as national or regional trial counsel on product liability matters for Ford, Pfizer, Whirlpool, Johnson & Johnson, Guidant, FMC, and other Fortune 500 companies. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2505 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2505&page=22 Address : 370 17th StreetSuite 4450, Phone : 303-623-6660, City : Denver Attorney Richard S. Loudermilk, an Associate in the Firm's Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group, will be one of the instructors at a Lorman Education Services seminar on Feb. 28 at the Sarasota Cay Club. The topic is "The Magic of Successful Collection Work in Florida." Attorney Richard S. Loudermilk, an Associate in the Firm's Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group, will be one of the instructors at a Lorman Education Services seminar on Feb. 28 at the Sarasota Cay Club. The topic is "The Magic of Successful Collection Work in Florida." http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=4 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=4&page=23 Address : 303 East 17th AvenueSuite 1100 ,, Phone : 303-861-0600, City : Denver "Congratulations to the tweve lawyers in our Houston office who were recently named ""Super Lawyers"" and are listed in the current edition of Texas Super Lawyers magazine and in the October issue of TEXAS MONTHLY. These attorneys join the 74 lawyers in our Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Costa Mesa, Denver, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., offices who were named ""Super Lawyers"" earlier this year. ""Super Lawyers"" is a comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys representing a wide range of practice areas, firm sizes and geographic locations. The selection process is designed to identify attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The 2007 lists are based on surveys of thousands of lawyers and only the top five percent of lawyers, from nearly 60 practice areas, are named ""Super Lawyers." "Congratulations to the tweve lawyers in our Houston office who were recently named ""Super Lawyers"" and are listed in the current edition of Texas Super Lawyers magazine and in the October issue of TEXAS MONTHLY. These attorneys join the 74 lawyers in our Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Costa Mesa, Denver, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., offices who were named ""Super Lawyers"" earlier this year. ""Super Lawyers"" is a comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys representing a wide range of practice areas, firm sizes and geographic locations. The selection process is designed to identify attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The 2007 lists are based on surveys of thousands of lawyers and only the top five percent of lawyers, from nearly 60 practice areas, are named ""Super Lawyers." Denver partner Steven W. Moore was a speaker at the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Bar Association (ABA). The presentation was entitled ‽Ex Parte Communications in Employment Class Actions” (co-authored with Cleveland partner Gregory V. Mersol). Employment class litigation has been one of the hottest areas of employment law, and Mr. Moore discussed one of the most contentious areas of this type of litigation �" communications that defense counsel may have with putative class members in an effort to develop the evidence needed to defeat class certification. Speaking to a national audience of attorneys, Mr. Moore discussed the important interests that employers' attorneys have in communicating with putative class members before a class is certified and the manner in which such communications can be conducted without running afoul of any of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct. Mr. Moore also discussed application of the ethics rules in various different contexts, including traditional class actions under Fed. R. Civ. P. 23, collective action or opt-in cases under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and enforcement actions filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Department of Justice. The ABA's Annual Meeting was held August 10-12, 2007 in San Francisco, California and is one of the largest continuing legal education conferences in the nation. Denver partner Steven W. Moore was a speaker at the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Bar Association (ABA). The presentation was entitled ‽Ex Parte Communications in Employment Class Actions” (co-authored with Cleveland partner Gregory V. Mersol). Employment class litigation has been one of the hottest areas of employment law, and Mr. Moore discussed one of the most contentious areas of this type of litigation �" communications that defense counsel may have with putative class members in an effort to develop the evidence needed to defeat class certification. Speaking to a national audience of attorneys, Mr. Moore discussed the important interests that employers' attorneys have in communicating with putative class members before a class is certified and the manner in which such communications can be conducted without running afoul of any of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct. Mr. Moore also discussed application of the ethics rules in various different contexts, including traditional class actions under Fed. R. Civ. P. 23, collective action or opt-in cases under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and enforcement actions filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Department of Justice. The ABA's Annual Meeting was held August 10-12, 2007 in San Francisco, California and is one of the largest continuing legal education conferences in the nation. Amie G. Berg, an associate in Baker Hostetler's Houston office, has been elected to the national board of Justice for Children. Justice for Children, a non-profit organization founded in 1987 by Randy Burton, a former Chief Prosecutor of the Family Offenses Section of the Harris County District Attorney's office, is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and has chapters in Michigan, Arizona, and Washington, D.C. Justice for Children assists victims of child abuse by providing collaborative solutions to enhance the quality of life for abused children. The organization provides a full range of advocacy and services for abused and neglected children including legal advocacy, public policy monitoring, guidance through a complex child protective system, professional referrals, mental health services, court watch, research, and education. Ms. Berg, who is a member of the Baker Hostetler's litigation group, focuses her practice on commercial and business litigation matters. She has devoted a significant amount of time to protecting the rights of clients in a variety of industries including financial services, product manufacturers, and construction companies. Ms. Berg is a member of the Houston and Texas Bar Associations and is a Director of The Woodlands Bar Association. Amie G. Berg, an associate in Baker Hostetler's Houston office, has been elected to the national board of Justice for Children. Justice for Children, a non-profit organization founded in 1987 by Randy Burton, a former Chief Prosecutor of the Family Offenses Section of the Harris County District Attorney's office, is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and has chapters in Michigan, Arizona, and Washington, D.C. Justice for Children assists victims of child abuse by providing collaborative solutions to enhance the quality of life for abused children. The organization provides a full range of advocacy and services for abused and neglected children including legal advocacy, public policy monitoring, guidance through a complex child protective system, professional referrals, mental health services, court watch, research, and education. Ms. Berg, who is a member of the Baker Hostetler's litigation group, focuses her practice on commercial and business litigation matters. She has devoted a significant amount of time to protecting the rights of clients in a variety of industries including financial services, product manufacturers, and construction companies. Ms. Berg is a member of the Houston and Texas Bar Associations and is a Director of The Woodlands Bar Association. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=96 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=96&page=24 Address : 1899 Wynkoop Street8th Floor ,, Phone : 303-592-3100, City : Denver http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=133 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=133&page=25 Address : 1801 California StreetSuite 4200 ,, Phone : 303-298-5700, City : Denver The firm Gibson Dunn has settled with Judy Brown and her publisher in a case that began in 2006. Ms. Brown had, allegedly, used jokes from Jay Leno and other comedians without permission in some of her joke book series. The Settlement involves Ms. Brown ceasing sales of the offending books and pay compensation to Leno and others. Some of the compensation is being donated to charity. The firm Gibson Dunn has settled with Judy Brown and her publisher in a case that began in 2006. Ms. Brown had, allegedly, used jokes from Jay Leno and other comedians without permission in some of her joke book series. The Settlement involves Ms. Brown ceasing sales of the offending books and pay compensation to Leno and others. Some of the compensation is being donated to charity. The Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journals named Ken Doran, Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr. and Maurice Suh to its annual list of California's Top 100 Leading Lawyers, which features lawyers "at the top of their profession and the work they do." The list is featured in the September 20 issue. The Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journals named Ken Doran, Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr. and Maurice Suh to its annual list of California's Top 100 Leading Lawyers, which features lawyers "at the top of their profession and the work they do." The list is featured in the September 20 issue. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that David M. Hernand has joined its Century City office as a partner. Formerly a partner with Latham & Watkins, Hernand practices corporate law, with a focus on public and private mergers and acquisitions in the technology industry. "David will be a terrific addition to the firm," said Ken Doran, Managing Partner of Gibson Dunn. "He is highly regarded by the technology community and is one of the key 'go-to' M&A lawyers for the sector." "We are delighted to welcome David to the firm," said Peter Ziegler, Co-Partner in Charge of the Los Angeles office. "With his reputation and experience in M&A and technology, David will be a great fit with our corporate practice, particularly our public company, private equity and entertainment transactional work." "I look forward to working with my new colleagues," said Hernand. "Gibson Dunn has an impressive corporate platform that also offers me an opportunity to grow my practice." About David M. Hernand Hernand focuses his corporate practice on public and private M&A, corporate securities and general company representation, with a particular emphasis on technology companies. He also has significant experience in representing investment banks and private equity and venture capital firms, as well as companies and institutional investors. In the technology sector, Hernand has represented many maturing technology companies in significant strategic transactions, including many of the most significant technology company M&A transactions in Southern California in recent years. Other industry experience includes consumer products, energy, health care and hospitality. Prior to joining the firm, Hernand had practiced with Latham & Watkins since 1994, with a two-year hiatus as managing director at Idealab, a Pasadena-Calif.-based technology company incubator and later as CEO of New.net, an Idealab portfolio company. Hernand received his law degree, cum laude, in 1992 from Georgetown University Law Center, where he served as an editor for the Georgetown Law Journal. About Gibson Dunn's M&A Practice Gibson Dunn has one of the leading mergers and acquisitions practices in the country. With expertise in corporate, securities, tax, antitrust, executive compensation and labor, intellectual property, and environmental law, the firm's lawyers routinely advise on complex corporate transactions. Gibson Dunn has extensive experience in all types of M&A transactions, including mergers of public and private companies, stock and asset purchases, tender and exchange offers, restructurings and acquisitions out of bankruptcy, divestitures and spin-offs, leveraged buyouts and private equity investments, strategic investments and joint ventures, special committee representations, cross-border M&A transactions. According to statistics maintained by industry scorekeepers such as Thomson Financial and MergerMarket, Gibson Dunn has consistently placed among the top law firms in terms of number of M&A transactions in recent years. The firm's M&A client list includes many of the world's preeminent corporations, including Boeing, Cadence Design Systems, Computer Sciences, CRH, Del Monte, Fiber Mark, Focus Digital A.G., GE Medical, Intel, Marriott International, Nortel Networks, Northrop Grumman, PeopleSoft, Schlumberger, Siemens A.G., and Tyco. Gibson Dunn also represents many of the most prominent investment banks as financial advisors in M&A transactions. The firm acts as counsel to several well-known private equity investors, including Arcapita, Care Capital Investments, The Gores Group LLC, Investcorp, Leonard Green & Partners, Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, Quadrangle, Rhone Group, Silver Lake Partners, Southern Cross and Whitney & Co. LLC. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that David M. Hernand has joined its Century City office as a partner. Formerly a partner with Latham & Watkins, Hernand practices corporate law, with a focus on public and private mergers and acquisitions in the technology industry. "David will be a terrific addition to the firm," said Ken Doran, Managing Partner of Gibson Dunn. "He is highly regarded by the technology community and is one of the key 'go-to' M&A lawyers for the sector." "We are delighted to welcome David to the firm," said Peter Ziegler, Co-Partner in Charge of the Los Angeles office. "With his reputation and experience in M&A and technology, David will be a great fit with our corporate practice, particularly our public company, private equity and entertainment transactional work." "I look forward to working with my new colleagues," said Hernand. "Gibson Dunn has an impressive corporate platform that also offers me an opportunity to grow my practice." About David M. Hernand Hernand focuses his corporate practice on public and private M&A, corporate securities and general company representation, with a particular emphasis on technology companies. He also has significant experience in representing investment banks and private equity and venture capital firms, as well as companies and institutional investors. In the technology sector, Hernand has represented many maturing technology companies in significant strategic transactions, including many of the most significant technology company M&A transactions in Southern California in recent years. Other industry experience includes consumer products, energy, health care and hospitality. Prior to joining the firm, Hernand had practiced with Latham & Watkins since 1994, with a two-year hiatus as managing director at Idealab, a Pasadena-Calif.-based technology company incubator and later as CEO of New.net, an Idealab portfolio company. Hernand received his law degree, cum laude, in 1992 from Georgetown University Law Center, where he served as an editor for the Georgetown Law Journal. About Gibson Dunn's M&A Practice Gibson Dunn has one of the leading mergers and acquisitions practices in the country. With expertise in corporate, securities, tax, antitrust, executive compensation and labor, intellectual property, and environmental law, the firm's lawyers routinely advise on complex corporate transactions. Gibson Dunn has extensive experience in all types of M&A transactions, including mergers of public and private companies, stock and asset purchases, tender and exchange offers, restructurings and acquisitions out of bankruptcy, divestitures and spin-offs, leveraged buyouts and private equity investments, strategic investments and joint ventures, special committee representations, cross-border M&A transactions. According to statistics maintained by industry scorekeepers such as Thomson Financial and MergerMarket, Gibson Dunn has consistently placed among the top law firms in terms of number of M&A transactions in recent years. The firm's M&A client list includes many of the world's preeminent corporations, including Boeing, Cadence Design Systems, Computer Sciences, CRH, Del Monte, Fiber Mark, Focus Digital A.G., GE Medical, Intel, Marriott International, Nortel Networks, Northrop Grumman, PeopleSoft, Schlumberger, Siemens A.G., and Tyco. Gibson Dunn also represents many of the most prominent investment banks as financial advisors in M&A transactions. The firm acts as counsel to several well-known private equity investors, including Arcapita, Care Capital Investments, The Gores Group LLC, Investcorp, Leonard Green & Partners, Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, Quadrangle, Rhone Group, Silver Lake Partners, Southern Cross and Whitney & Co. LLC. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=873 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=873&page=27 Address : 1200 17th StreetSuite 1500, Phone : 303-899-7300, City : Denver Hogan & Hartson LLP announced today that Joseph M. Hernandez has joined the firm� s Miami office and real estate practice as a partner. In his new role, Hernandez will significantly broaden the firm� s domestic and international real estate capabilities. Hernandez, who was previously a corporate and real estate banker, represents real estate developers in all phases of complex commercial real estate transactions, including the negotiation, documentation, and closing of the acquisition and sale, development, and financing of commercial real estate. He represents both financial institutions and borrowers obtaining acquisition and construction financing, and has handled the resolution of complex title issues. In addition, Hernandez has significant experience in documenting and negotiating real estate joint ventures and private placements to raise capital for real estate projects. Hernandez has represented several U.S. and foreign institutional investors in the acquisition, development, and financing of commercial real estate projects throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. He has represented several major financial institutions extending financing for commercial real estate projects, as well as non-real estate related secured loan facilities. ‽The breadth of Joe� s experience in real estate transactional work will be a great asset to the firm and the Miami office. We are delighted to welcome him to Hogan & Hartson as we continue to expand our capabilities in that area,” said Parker Thomson, Managing Partner of Hogan & Hartson� s Miami office. ‽I am very excited to join such a dynamic and skilled group of lawyers in the Miami office. I look forward to growing my domestic and international real estate practice at Hogan & Hartson,” said Hernandez, commenting on his move. Prior to joining Hogan & Hartson, Hernandez was a partner in the real estate practice at Greenberg Traurig. Hernandez, who is fluent in Spanish, was formerly the Chairman of the board of directors of Junior Achievement of Greater Miami and now serves as a board member. He also is a member of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and the United Way� s Young Leaders Society. In addition, Hernandez teaches a real estate transaction workshop at the University of Miami Law School. Hernandez received his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law, cum laude, and his bachelor� s degree from the University of Florida. Hogan & Hartson LLP announced today that Joseph M. Hernandez has joined the firm� s Miami office and real estate practice as a partner. In his new role, Hernandez will significantly broaden the firm� s domestic and international real estate capabilities. Hernandez, who was previously a corporate and real estate banker, represents real estate developers in all phases of complex commercial real estate transactions, including the negotiation, documentation, and closing of the acquisition and sale, development, and financing of commercial real estate. He represents both financial institutions and borrowers obtaining acquisition and construction financing, and has handled the resolution of complex title issues. In addition, Hernandez has significant experience in documenting and negotiating real estate joint ventures and private placements to raise capital for real estate projects. Hernandez has represented several U.S. and foreign institutional investors in the acquisition, development, and financing of commercial real estate projects throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. He has represented several major financial institutions extending financing for commercial real estate projects, as well as non-real estate related secured loan facilities. ‽The breadth of Joe� s experience in real estate transactional work will be a great asset to the firm and the Miami office. We are delighted to welcome him to Hogan & Hartson as we continue to expand our capabilities in that area,” said Parker Thomson, Managing Partner of Hogan & Hartson� s Miami office. ‽I am very excited to join such a dynamic and skilled group of lawyers in the Miami office. I look forward to growing my domestic and international real estate practice at Hogan & Hartson,” said Hernandez, commenting on his move. Prior to joining Hogan & Hartson, Hernandez was a partner in the real estate practice at Greenberg Traurig. Hernandez, who is fluent in Spanish, was formerly the Chairman of the board of directors of Junior Achievement of Greater Miami and now serves as a board member. He also is a member of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and the United Way� s Young Leaders Society. In addition, Hernandez teaches a real estate transaction workshop at the University of Miami Law School. Hernandez received his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law, cum laude, and his bachelor� s degree from the University of Florida. International law firm Hogan & Hartson has been appointed by Hi-Media group to advise on its acquisition of Fotolog Inc. Founded in 1996, Web publishing, online advertising, and commerce firm Hi-Media is the leader in interactive marketing in France, and fifth largest in Europe. On August 17, Hi-Media signed an agreement to buy Fotolog Inc. The company has more than 15 million visitors a month to its photo sharing site Fotolog.com. This transaction will bring together one of the largest global audiences with a specialist in online revenue generation. The deal is subject to the approval of Hi-Media� s shareholders, who will assemble for an extraordinary general meeting. If they agree, the deal should happen by the end of November. ‽We are delighted to be able to advise Hi-Media Group on this important transaction, which is the first one for Hi-Media Group in the United States. Its successful completion necessitated the involvement of teams from the Paris, London, Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and New York offices of Hogan & Hartson,” comments Jean-Marc Franceschi, lead partner on the deal at Hogan & Hartson� s Paris office. For this transaction, Hi-Media Group is also being advised by Oddo Corporate Finance, while Gunderson Dettmer and UBS are advising Fotolog Inc. International law firm Hogan & Hartson has been appointed by Hi-Media group to advise on its acquisition of Fotolog Inc. Founded in 1996, Web publishing, online advertising, and commerce firm Hi-Media is the leader in interactive marketing in France, and fifth largest in Europe. On August 17, Hi-Media signed an agreement to buy Fotolog Inc. The company has more than 15 million visitors a month to its photo sharing site Fotolog.com. This transaction will bring together one of the largest global audiences with a specialist in online revenue generation. The deal is subject to the approval of Hi-Media� s shareholders, who will assemble for an extraordinary general meeting. If they agree, the deal should happen by the end of November. ‽We are delighted to be able to advise Hi-Media Group on this important transaction, which is the first one for Hi-Media Group in the United States. Its successful completion necessitated the involvement of teams from the Paris, London, Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and New York offices of Hogan & Hartson,” comments Jean-Marc Franceschi, lead partner on the deal at Hogan & Hartson� s Paris office. For this transaction, Hi-Media Group is also being advised by Oddo Corporate Finance, while Gunderson Dettmer and UBS are advising Fotolog Inc. Hogan & Hartson LLP announced today that Mike Druckman has joined the firm� s Washington, D.C. office as a partner. Druckman will be a member of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology practice group, which is part of the firm� s food, drug, medical device, and agriculture practice. At Hogan & Hartson, he will be joining nine other former lawyers from the Food and Drug Administration's Office of the Chief Counsel (OCC) who are collectively part of the broader practice. For the past six years, Druckman has been a member of the FDA� s Office of the Chief Counsel (OCC), first as an associate chief counsel for enforcement, and then as an associate chief counsel for biologics. He served as a principal advisor to the FDA� s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) on legal and regulatory issues. Druckman also served as co-team leader for the OCC� s Biologics Team and as a member of the Pandemic Flu and Disclosure Teams. Prior to joining the OCC, Druckman was a litigation partner at Patton Boggs LLP, where he focused his practice on complex civil litigation and white collar criminal defense. Druckman will focus his practice on all aspects of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) product approval pathways; enforcement and compliance; and advertising and promotion. In addition to broad counseling and litigation experience in those areas, he also has particular experience with vaccines, counterterrorism products and public health crisis preparedness, post-approval safety, blood components and derivatives, Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) issues, protection of trade secrets and confidential information, and investigational product and clinical trial issues. As part of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology practice group, Druckman will be joining seven partners and 11 counsel and associates dedicated to pharmaceutical and biotechnology issues. ‽We are very proud to welcome Mike to the firm,” said Bob Brady, head of Hogan & Hartson's pharmaceutical and biotechnology practice group. ‽Mike� s impressive pharmaceutical and biotechnology-related work for the FDA, combined with his years of litigation experience, make him a tremendous asset to our firm and our clients.” ‽I am excited to be a part of this firm that has global regulatory experience and is highly-regarded for its work in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries,” said Druckman. ‽I am eager to build my practice alongside the talented lawyers at the firm.” Druckman received his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and his bachelor� s degree from Harvard College. Following law school, he served as a law clerk to The Honorable John H. Pratt of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Hogan & Hartson LLP announced today that Mike Druckman has joined the firm� s Washington, D.C. office as a partner. Druckman will be a member of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology practice group, which is part of the firm� s food, drug, medical device, and agriculture practice. At Hogan & Hartson, he will be joining nine other former lawyers from the Food and Drug Administration's Office of the Chief Counsel (OCC) who are collectively part of the broader practice. For the past six years, Druckman has been a member of the FDA� s Office of the Chief Counsel (OCC), first as an associate chief counsel for enforcement, and then as an associate chief counsel for biologics. He served as a principal advisor to the FDA� s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) on legal and regulatory issues. Druckman also served as co-team leader for the OCC� s Biologics Team and as a member of the Pandemic Flu and Disclosure Teams. Prior to joining the OCC, Druckman was a litigation partner at Patton Boggs LLP, where he focused his practice on complex civil litigation and white collar criminal defense. Druckman will focus his practice on all aspects of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) product approval pathways; enforcement and compliance; and advertising and promotion. In addition to broad counseling and litigation experience in those areas, he also has particular experience with vaccines, counterterrorism products and public health crisis preparedness, post-approval safety, blood components and derivatives, Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) issues, protection of trade secrets and confidential information, and investigational product and clinical trial issues. As part of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology practice group, Druckman will be joining seven partners and 11 counsel and associates dedicated to pharmaceutical and biotechnology issues. ‽We are very proud to welcome Mike to the firm,” said Bob Brady, head of Hogan & Hartson's pharmaceutical and biotechnology practice group. ‽Mike� s impressive pharmaceutical and biotechnology-related work for the FDA, combined with his years of litigation experience, make him a tremendous asset to our firm and our clients.” ‽I am excited to be a part of this firm that has global regulatory experience and is highly-regarded for its work in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries,” said Druckman. ‽I am eager to build my practice alongside the talented lawyers at the firm.” Druckman received his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and his bachelor� s degree from Harvard College. Following law school, he served as a law clerk to The Honorable John H. Pratt of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1105 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1105&page=28 Address : 1700 Lincoln StreetSuite 4100 ,, Phone : 303-861-7000, City : Denver More than 150 employees of the law firm of Holme Roberts & Owen LLP will volunteer at various Mile High United Way agencies this Saturday, August 25th, to celebrate the life of Jim Bye. Mr. Bye was a lawyer at HRO for nearly 50 years and died on April 24, 2007. He will be remembered for many extraordinary accomplishments, but his commitment to the community and volunteerism, however, stand out among them. The members of HRO could find no better way to honor his memory than to devote a day to what Jim Bye cared about most�"the community. In addition, the firm will donate $25,000 to Denver� s Road Home at a post-event celebration to be held at 1700 Lincoln Street (on the Sherman Street side of the building) from 4:00 to 5:30 pm. Roxane White from Denver� s Department of Health and Human Services will read the Mayor� s proclamation which officially designates August 25th, 2007, as Jim Bye Day. Comments will also be made by Juan Botello of the Mile High United Way and Alex Ritchie, partner at HRO. Jim Bye� s daughter, Anne Bye Rowe, will also make comment More than 150 employees of the law firm of Holme Roberts & Owen LLP will volunteer at various Mile High United Way agencies this Saturday, August 25th, to celebrate the life of Jim Bye. Mr. Bye was a lawyer at HRO for nearly 50 years and died on April 24, 2007. He will be remembered for many extraordinary accomplishments, but his commitment to the community and volunteerism, however, stand out among them. The members of HRO could find no better way to honor his memory than to devote a day to what Jim Bye cared about most�"the community. In addition, the firm will donate $25,000 to Denver� s Road Home at a post-event celebration to be held at 1700 Lincoln Street (on the Sherman Street side of the building) from 4:00 to 5:30 pm. Roxane White from Denver� s Department of Health and Human Services will read the Mayor� s proclamation which officially designates August 25th, 2007, as Jim Bye Day. Comments will also be made by Juan Botello of the Mile High United Way and Alex Ritchie, partner at HRO. Jim Bye� s daughter, Anne Bye Rowe, will also make comment Holme Roberts & Owen LLP announces the acquisition of two new partners in their Tax/ERISA practice group. Irene F. Gallagher and Sheldon H. Smith, formerly of Holland & Hart, joined the firm� s Denver office to assist with employee benefits and tax issues. Irene Gallagher advises employers on all aspects of their employee benefit programs, including matters affecting tax-qualified retirement plans, executive and equity compensation plans, and welfare benefit plans. Ms. Gallagher also represents buyers and sellers in the employee benefits and executive compensation aspects of merger, acquisition, and reorganization transactions. Ms. Gallagher has extensive experience in representing clients before government regulatory agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Labor. She currently serves as the President-Elect of the Denver Chapter of Western Pension & Benefits Conference and Co-Chair for the Los Angeles Benefits Conference. She is a frequent speaker on employee benefit matters, particularly in the area of executive compensation and legislative and regulatory developments in employee benefits. Sheldon Smith advises clients on ERISA, executive compensation, fiduciary duties, and qualified retirement plans. Mr. Smith designs and assists clients with the implementation and operation of pension benefit plans and equity-based compensation plans, advises clients with regard to fiduciary duties, performs fiduciary duty compliance audits on employee benefit plans, represents clients before the IRS, Department of Labor, and the PBGC, and, with over 30 years of litigation experience, defends clients in ERISA and benefits, tax, and probate litigation. Mr. Smith has been one of the country's foremost continuing professional education instructors for over 25 years and has served on the visiting and adjunct faculties of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. A Fellow in the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel, Mr. Smith has been a member of the Western Pension and Benefits Conference since 1986 and has served as its President and as President of the Denver Chapter. He is currently Vice President of ASPPA and is a member of its Executive Committee and Board of Directors. He also serves as Co-Chair for all ASPPA Conferences. Mr. Smith is the President of the Colorado Regional Cabinet of Washington University in St. Louis and is Chair of the Jewish Community Foundation of Colorado. Holme Roberts & Owen LLP announces the acquisition of two new partners in their Tax/ERISA practice group. Irene F. Gallagher and Sheldon H. Smith, formerly of Holland & Hart, joined the firm� s Denver office to assist with employee benefits and tax issues. Irene Gallagher advises employers on all aspects of their employee benefit programs, including matters affecting tax-qualified retirement plans, executive and equity compensation plans, and welfare benefit plans. Ms. Gallagher also represents buyers and sellers in the employee benefits and executive compensation aspects of merger, acquisition, and reorganization transactions. Ms. Gallagher has extensive experience in representing clients before government regulatory agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Labor. She currently serves as the President-Elect of the Denver Chapter of Western Pension & Benefits Conference and Co-Chair for the Los Angeles Benefits Conference. She is a frequent speaker on employee benefit matters, particularly in the area of executive compensation and legislative and regulatory developments in employee benefits. Sheldon Smith advises clients on ERISA, executive compensation, fiduciary duties, and qualified retirement plans. Mr. Smith designs and assists clients with the implementation and operation of pension benefit plans and equity-based compensation plans, advises clients with regard to fiduciary duties, performs fiduciary duty compliance audits on employee benefit plans, represents clients before the IRS, Department of Labor, and the PBGC, and, with over 30 years of litigation experience, defends clients in ERISA and benefits, tax, and probate litigation. Mr. Smith has been one of the country's foremost continuing professional education instructors for over 25 years and has served on the visiting and adjunct faculties of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. A Fellow in the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel, Mr. Smith has been a member of the Western Pension and Benefits Conference since 1986 and has served as its President and as President of the Denver Chapter. He is currently Vice President of ASPPA and is a member of its Executive Committee and Board of Directors. He also serves as Co-Chair for all ASPPA Conferences. Mr. Smith is the President of the Colorado Regional Cabinet of Washington University in St. Louis and is Chair of the Jewish Community Foundation of Colorado. Holme Roberts & Owen LLP (‽HRO”) is proud to announce that Senior Partner Nancy Gegenheimer has accepted an appointment as a Trial Attorney with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in the Denver Regional Office. She was an attorney at HRO for over 25 years. ‽We are extremely proud and excited that one of our own has the opportunity to serve the public� s interest in this important position,” said the firm� s managing partner Ken Lund. Ms. Gegenheimer was a member of HRO� s Litigation Department. She managed the firm� s Boulder office from 1999 to 2001. For the last five years, she served on HRO� s six-person Executive Committee. As a lead trial attorney, Ms. Gegenheimer obtained many notable verdicts during her tenure at HRO, including a $69 million jury verdict for StorageTek, a $7 million verdict for the Securities Investor Protection Corporation, and a $14 million judgment for a local development company. In 2007, she was named one of Colorado� s Super Lawyers and was included in the Chambers USA guide to leading national attorneys. Ms. Gegenheimer is from Colorado and received her B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Colorado and her J.D. from the University of Denver. She has over 25 published cases and is admitted to practice law in three states and in the United States Supreme Court. Holme Roberts & Owen LLP (‽HRO”) is proud to announce that Senior Partner Nancy Gegenheimer has accepted an appointment as a Trial Attorney with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in the Denver Regional Office. She was an attorney at HRO for over 25 years. ‽We are extremely proud and excited that one of our own has the opportunity to serve the public� s interest in this important position,” said the firm� s managing partner Ken Lund. Ms. Gegenheimer was a member of HRO� s Litigation Department. She managed the firm� s Boulder office from 1999 to 2001. For the last five years, she served on HRO� s six-person Executive Committee. As a lead trial attorney, Ms. Gegenheimer obtained many notable verdicts during her tenure at HRO, including a $69 million jury verdict for StorageTek, a $7 million verdict for the Securities Investor Protection Corporation, and a $14 million judgment for a local development company. In 2007, she was named one of Colorado� s Super Lawyers and was included in the Chambers USA guide to leading national attorneys. Ms. Gegenheimer is from Colorado and received her B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Colorado and her J.D. from the University of Denver. She has over 25 published cases and is admitted to practice law in three states and in the United States Supreme Court. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1110 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1110&page=29 Address : Suite 31001801 California Street ,, Phone : 303-297-2400, City : Denver The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") has announced its annual cost-of-living adjustments for the 2007 tax year. These IRS adjustments affect the amount of benefits payable and the amount of contributions allocable under retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, defined benefit pension plans, employee stock ownership plans ("ESOPs"), and simplified employee pensions ("SEPs"). The chart will be updated again when new limits from the Social Security Administration and Pension benefit Guaranty Corporation are announced. The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") has announced its annual cost-of-living adjustments for the 2007 tax year. These IRS adjustments affect the amount of benefits payable and the amount of contributions allocable under retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, defined benefit pension plans, employee stock ownership plans ("ESOPs"), and simplified employee pensions ("SEPs"). The chart will be updated again when new limits from the Social Security Administration and Pension benefit Guaranty Corporation are announced. the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") and Treasury Department issued Notice 2006-79 extending transitional relief to nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements subject to Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). The final regulations were proposed to be effective January 1, 2007. The IRS and Treasury Department anticipate the final regulations to be published later this year and recognize the benefits community and employers will need time to analyze and come into compliance with the final regulations. the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") and Treasury Department issued Notice 2006-79 extending transitional relief to nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements subject to Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). The final regulations were proposed to be effective January 1, 2007. The IRS and Treasury Department anticipate the final regulations to be published later this year and recognize the benefits community and employers will need time to analyze and come into compliance with the final regulations. Addition of Six Experienced Lawyers Boosts Legal Service Capabilities Kutak Rock LLP, a national law firm with a growing Arkansas presence, has announced the addition of several new attorneys in the firm� s Little Rock and Northwest Arkansas offices. The firm has hired J. Phillip Malcom, David L. Williams, W.A. McCormick and Emily A. Lackey-Neal to open its litigation practice in the Little Rock office, which has traditionally focused on corporate and securities law and public finance. The northwest Arkansas office, based in Fayetteville, has added depth in the areas of corporate and real estate transactions, and litigation, with the hiring of Terry W. Pool and W. Douglas Martin. The firm attracted Malcom, Williams and Lackey-Neal from other Little Rock firms, while McCormick is the former Chief Deputy Prosecutor for Pulaski County. Pool, with Arkansas ties, was attracted from a national law firm in Dallas, Texas, and Martin, originally from Fayetteville, has been practicing in Nashville, Tennessee. With the new additions, Kutak Rock now has 26 lawyers in Arkansas. ACCELERATING GROWTH I N STATE Gordon Wilbourn, a partner of the firm in the Little Rock office, said the establishment of a litigation practice in Little Rock fulfills a longstanding strategic goal of Kutak Rock. ‽The Little Rock office represents a number of major clients in general corporate and corporate finance matters,” Wilbourn pointed out, ‽and we have long needed to offer these clients litigation services. The new people that have joined the firm can deliver the outstanding services that our corporate clients expect and deserve.” With respect to the new Fayetteville lawyers, Wilbourn said they represent the continuing growth that office has experienced. ‽We are continuing to add seasoned lawyers in northwest Arkansas because our clients increasingly require a level of experience and expertise not otherwise available in that market. Little Rock With over 29 years of experience, Phil Malcom brings to Kutak Rock a reputation of the highest caliber and a large portfolio of litigation business. A 1975 graduate of Southern Methodist University �" Dedman School of Law, his principal concentration is in medical malpractice and pharmaceutical product liability defense. ‽Kutak Rock is a great firm to work for,” Malcom said. ‽It gives us the support we need to provide the best possible service for our clients.” Like Malcom, David Williams, who has been practicing for 26 years, is one of Arkansas� s premier litigation lawyers. A 1978 graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, he represents a number of large corporations in a broad range of business litigation matters. His litigation experience includes multi-state class actions, product liability claims, franchise and distribution disputes and matters related to banking, antitrust and securities. Williams said, ACCELERATING GROWTH I N STATE ‽Kutak Rock� s breadth and depth of resources is a unique asset for Arkansas litigation clients, and the cooperation I get from colleagues here is exceptional. I have the support base of a national firm, with more than 80 litigators in a network of offices across the country. That kind of strength is a great selling point for clients.” McCormick, a 1987 graduate of the University of Arkansas School of Law, comes to Kutak Rock with 16 years of experience serving as a prosecuting attorney with Pulaski County and supervising a staff of 44 lawyers. The firm expects him to transition well from a criminal prosecution environment to defending clients in civil actions. He will work closely with Malcom, mostly on medical malpractice and pharmaceutical liability cases. Lackey-Neal, a 2003 graduate of the University of Arkansas School of Law and a second-year litigator, comes to the firm after working with another firm in Little Rock that focused on litigation defense. She expects to work primarily with Malcom, but will assist with other litigation matters as needed. Northwest Arkansas Wilbourn said Terry Pool� s experience serving major corporate clients in corporate and real estate transactions makes him a perfect fit for Kutak Rock� s clientele in northwest Arkansas. Pool earned his law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1994, and is licensed to practice law in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas, as well as being a certified public accountant in Oklahoma. Pool has extensive experience in a broad range of transactional matters, focusing primarily on corporate and commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, residential and retail developments, lending, equity finance and taxation. ‽My career has afforded me the opportunity to represent many national and regional corporate and real estate concerns throughout the United States, and I feel privileged to bring my practice to northwest Arkansas with a firm of such national prominence as Kutak Rock,” Pool said. Like Pool, Doug Martin also graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Law, and he practiced in Fayetteville for about a year after his 1997 graduation before moving his practice to Nashville, Tennessee. He has six years of experience representing clients in a range of business litigation matters as well as arbitration and mediation proceedings. Wilbourn said Martin brings excellent skills and solid experience to Kutak Rock and will add expertise to a busy litigation practice in the northwest Arkansas office. Addition of Six Experienced Lawyers Boosts Legal Service Capabilities Kutak Rock LLP, a national law firm with a growing Arkansas presence, has announced the addition of several new attorneys in the firm� s Little Rock and Northwest Arkansas offices. The firm has hired J. Phillip Malcom, David L. Williams, W.A. McCormick and Emily A. Lackey-Neal to open its litigation practice in the Little Rock office, which has traditionally focused on corporate and securities law and public finance. The northwest Arkansas office, based in Fayetteville, has added depth in the areas of corporate and real estate transactions, and litigation, with the hiring of Terry W. Pool and W. Douglas Martin. The firm attracted Malcom, Williams and Lackey-Neal from other Little Rock firms, while McCormick is the former Chief Deputy Prosecutor for Pulaski County. Pool, with Arkansas ties, was attracted from a national law firm in Dallas, Texas, and Martin, originally from Fayetteville, has been practicing in Nashville, Tennessee. With the new additions, Kutak Rock now has 26 lawyers in Arkansas. ACCELERATING GROWTH I N STATE Gordon Wilbourn, a partner of the firm in the Little Rock office, said the establishment of a litigation practice in Little Rock fulfills a longstanding strategic goal of Kutak Rock. ‽The Little Rock office represents a number of major clients in general corporate and corporate finance matters,” Wilbourn pointed out, ‽and we have long needed to offer these clients litigation services. The new people that have joined the firm can deliver the outstanding services that our corporate clients expect and deserve.” With respect to the new Fayetteville lawyers, Wilbourn said they represent the continuing growth that office has experienced. ‽We are continuing to add seasoned lawyers in northwest Arkansas because our clients increasingly require a level of experience and expertise not otherwise available in that market. Little Rock With over 29 years of experience, Phil Malcom brings to Kutak Rock a reputation of the highest caliber and a large portfolio of litigation business. A 1975 graduate of Southern Methodist University �" Dedman School of Law, his principal concentration is in medical malpractice and pharmaceutical product liability defense. ‽Kutak Rock is a great firm to work for,” Malcom said. ‽It gives us the support we need to provide the best possible service for our clients.” Like Malcom, David Williams, who has been practicing for 26 years, is one of Arkansas� s premier litigation lawyers. A 1978 graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, he represents a number of large corporations in a broad range of business litigation matters. His litigation experience includes multi-state class actions, product liability claims, franchise and distribution disputes and matters related to banking, antitrust and securities. Williams said, ACCELERATING GROWTH I N STATE ‽Kutak Rock� s breadth and depth of resources is a unique asset for Arkansas litigation clients, and the cooperation I get from colleagues here is exceptional. I have the support base of a national firm, with more than 80 litigators in a network of offices across the country. That kind of strength is a great selling point for clients.” McCormick, a 1987 graduate of the University of Arkansas School of Law, comes to Kutak Rock with 16 years of experience serving as a prosecuting attorney with Pulaski County and supervising a staff of 44 lawyers. The firm expects him to transition well from a criminal prosecution environment to defending clients in civil actions. He will work closely with Malcom, mostly on medical malpractice and pharmaceutical liability cases. Lackey-Neal, a 2003 graduate of the University of Arkansas School of Law and a second-year litigator, comes to the firm after working with another firm in Little Rock that focused on litigation defense. She expects to work primarily with Malcom, but will assist with other litigation matters as needed. Northwest Arkansas Wilbourn said Terry Pool� s experience serving major corporate clients in corporate and real estate transactions makes him a perfect fit for Kutak Rock� s clientele in northwest Arkansas. Pool earned his law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1994, and is licensed to practice law in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas, as well as being a certified public accountant in Oklahoma. Pool has extensive experience in a broad range of transactional matters, focusing primarily on corporate and commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, residential and retail developments, lending, equity finance and taxation. ‽My career has afforded me the opportunity to represent many national and regional corporate and real estate concerns throughout the United States, and I feel privileged to bring my practice to northwest Arkansas with a firm of such national prominence as Kutak Rock,” Pool said. Like Pool, Doug Martin also graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Law, and he practiced in Fayetteville for about a year after his 1997 graduation before moving his practice to Nashville, Tennessee. He has six years of experience representing clients in a range of business litigation matters as well as arbitration and mediation proceedings. Wilbourn said Martin brings excellent skills and solid experience to Kutak Rock and will add expertise to a busy litigation practice in the northwest Arkansas office. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1340 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1340&page=30 Address : 5200 Republic Plaza370 Seventeenth Street ,, Phone : 303-592-1500, City : Denver Morrison & Foerster's China Offices represented Time Share Media Co., Ltd. (??????), also known as TSM, in its US$20 million financing from The Carlyle Group. TSM is a China-based advertising and media company that specializes in providing outdoor advertising services. The Morrison & Foerster team was lead by Hong Kong partner Xiaohu Ma. Morrison & Foerster's China Offices represented Time Share Media Co., Ltd. (??????), also known as TSM, in its US$20 million financing from The Carlyle Group. TSM is a China-based advertising and media company that specializes in providing outdoor advertising services. The Morrison & Foerster team was lead by Hong Kong partner Xiaohu Ma. Ninety-nine attorneys from Morrison & Foerster have made the 2008 Best Lawyers in America directory -- including 21 attorneys named to the list for the first time. Of the firm� s listed attorneys, 12 have been considered a Best Lawyer in America for 10 years or more, another 9, for 20 years or more. Best Lawyers in America listings represent 79 specialties in all 50 states and Washington, DC., and is compiled through an exhaustive peer-review survey, developed and refined for nearly 25 years, in which thousands of the top lawyers in the U.S. confidentially evaluate their professional peers. Lawyers are not allowed to pay a fee to be listed. Best Lawyers publishes an advertisement-free book each year to honor all those chosen �" something that no other survey does. The forthcoming 14th edition of Best Lawyers (2008) is based on nearly 2 million confidential evaluations by only the top attorneys in the country. Best Lawyers also conducted thousands of extensive telephone interviews with leading attorneys throughout its balloting process. Ninety-nine attorneys from Morrison & Foerster have made the 2008 Best Lawyers in America directory -- including 21 attorneys named to the list for the first time. Of the firm� s listed attorneys, 12 have been considered a Best Lawyer in America for 10 years or more, another 9, for 20 years or more. Best Lawyers in America listings represent 79 specialties in all 50 states and Washington, DC., and is compiled through an exhaustive peer-review survey, developed and refined for nearly 25 years, in which thousands of the top lawyers in the U.S. confidentially evaluate their professional peers. Lawyers are not allowed to pay a fee to be listed. Best Lawyers publishes an advertisement-free book each year to honor all those chosen �" something that no other survey does. The forthcoming 14th edition of Best Lawyers (2008) is based on nearly 2 million confidential evaluations by only the top attorneys in the country. Best Lawyers also conducted thousands of extensive telephone interviews with leading attorneys throughout its balloting process. Demonstrating that it continues to be an enlightened work environment for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community, law firm Morrison & Foerster LLP has again achieved a perfect 100-percent score on the Human Rights Campaign� s Corporate Equality Index for 2007, earning the distinction of being one of the ‽Best Places to Work for GLBT Equality.” Since 2003 the firm has received a perfect score every year, one of the few law firms to do so. This year 29 other law firms were rated at 100 percent (the trend is sharply upward �" last year there were just 12). The average score among law firms surveyed was 88. With the realization that one of the best ways to attract high-quality employees is to offer a diverse and inclusive workplace, Morrison & Foerster is proud to set such a consistent example of equality and integrity in our industry. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) created its Corporate Equality Index to measure how completely company policies, including benefits, are made and applied without regard to the sexual preference, orientation, or expression of employees or customers. This year the HRC surveyed a total of 519 businesses in 29 industry sectors; law firms were drawn from the AmLaw 200. A total of 195 companies achieved perfect scores of 100, the HRC reports, up nearly 15-fold in the last five years. Demonstrating that it continues to be an enlightened work environment for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community, law firm Morrison & Foerster LLP has again achieved a perfect 100-percent score on the Human Rights Campaign� s Corporate Equality Index for 2007, earning the distinction of being one of the ‽Best Places to Work for GLBT Equality.” Since 2003 the firm has received a perfect score every year, one of the few law firms to do so. This year 29 other law firms were rated at 100 percent (the trend is sharply upward �" last year there were just 12). The average score among law firms surveyed was 88. With the realization that one of the best ways to attract high-quality employees is to offer a diverse and inclusive workplace, Morrison & Foerster is proud to set such a consistent example of equality and integrity in our industry. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) created its Corporate Equality Index to measure how completely company policies, including benefits, are made and applied without regard to the sexual preference, orientation, or expression of employees or customers. This year the HRC surveyed a total of 519 businesses in 29 industry sectors; law firms were drawn from the AmLaw 200. A total of 195 companies achieved perfect scores of 100, the HRC reports, up nearly 15-fold in the last five years. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1711 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1711&page=31 Address : 1899 Wynkoop StreetSuite 700 ,, Phone : 303-291-2300, City : Denver In an article that appeared in the Washington Post, Bob Bauer, a partner in Perkins Coie's Washington, D.C. office, shared his views of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in June that may change the landscape in campaign finance law. The Court held that the Constitution did not permit Congress to rule out of bounds all "issue ads" or grassroots lobbying referring to federal candidates and funded by corporations and unions immediately before an election. The FEC will now use the opinion as a guide to establish specific guidelines on when an ad is lobbying Congress on an issue, and therefore is permitted, and when an ad crosses the line into electioneering. The article quoted election law experts, such as Bauer and Richard Hasen of Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, who's interpretation of the ruling is quite different. "His position is that the law has been shaken to its foundations and is in danger of collapse. Mine is that the opinion is more narrowly drawn than he claims and that ads paid for by corporations of the Swift boat type -- hard attacks on persona, character or fitness -- will remain out of bounds in the pre-election period," Bauer was quoted as saying in the article. Further details on Bauer's position in the matter can be found at his blog In an article that appeared in the Washington Post, Bob Bauer, a partner in Perkins Coie's Washington, D.C. office, shared his views of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in June that may change the landscape in campaign finance law. The Court held that the Constitution did not permit Congress to rule out of bounds all "issue ads" or grassroots lobbying referring to federal candidates and funded by corporations and unions immediately before an election. The FEC will now use the opinion as a guide to establish specific guidelines on when an ad is lobbying Congress on an issue, and therefore is permitted, and when an ad crosses the line into electioneering. The article quoted election law experts, such as Bauer and Richard Hasen of Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, who's interpretation of the ruling is quite different. "His position is that the law has been shaken to its foundations and is in danger of collapse. Mine is that the opinion is more narrowly drawn than he claims and that ads paid for by corporations of the Swift boat type -- hard attacks on persona, character or fitness -- will remain out of bounds in the pre-election period," Bauer was quoted as saying in the article. Further details on Bauer's position in the matter can be found at his blog On behalf of client Vonage Holdings Corp., Perkins Coie obtained complete dismissal of a purported class action anti-spam case filed against Vonage in California. The plaintiff, a recent law school graduate represented by Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, sought damages and injunctive relief from Vonage in California state court on the theory that email advertisements for Vonage services sent from more than one domain name violated California's anti-spam law, Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code Section 17529.5, and Consumer Legal Remedies Act. Vonage removed the case to the Central District of California and moved to dismiss. The Court (Judge Feess) agreed with Vonage, holding that the complaint failed to state a claim under California's 17529.5 anti-spam law; the federal CAN-SPAM Act preempted the plaintiff's 17529.5 claim; and the plaintiff lacked standing to sue under California's Consumers Legal Remedies Act because he neither sought nor acquired Vonage broadband telephone services. The Court dismissed the case in its entirety with prejudice and expressly without leave to amend. Nonetheless, the plaintiff subsequently filed a motion to amend the complaint to restate his 17529.5 California anti-spam claim and to replace his Consumer Legal Remedies Act claim with a claim under California Business and Professions Code Section 17200. The Court denied the plaintiff's motion, pointing again to the claims' preemption and failure to state a claim. On behalf of client Vonage Holdings Corp., Perkins Coie obtained complete dismissal of a purported class action anti-spam case filed against Vonage in California. The plaintiff, a recent law school graduate represented by Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, sought damages and injunctive relief from Vonage in California state court on the theory that email advertisements for Vonage services sent from more than one domain name violated California's anti-spam law, Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code Section 17529.5, and Consumer Legal Remedies Act. Vonage removed the case to the Central District of California and moved to dismiss. The Court (Judge Feess) agreed with Vonage, holding that the complaint failed to state a claim under California's 17529.5 anti-spam law; the federal CAN-SPAM Act preempted the plaintiff's 17529.5 claim; and the plaintiff lacked standing to sue under California's Consumers Legal Remedies Act because he neither sought nor acquired Vonage broadband telephone services. The Court dismissed the case in its entirety with prejudice and expressly without leave to amend. Nonetheless, the plaintiff subsequently filed a motion to amend the complaint to restate his 17529.5 California anti-spam claim and to replace his Consumer Legal Remedies Act claim with a claim under California Business and Professions Code Section 17200. The Court denied the plaintiff's motion, pointing again to the claims' preemption and failure to state a claim. Perkins Coie proudly announces that it has been recognized among the country's top law firms by Corporate Counsel magazine. In the "2007 Who Represents America's Biggest Companies" list, Perkins Coie's Intellectual Property practice was recognized three times at the top of the rankings. In addition, the firm was also noted in the areas of labor, patent, commercial law and contracts litigation. Corporate Counsel magazine has published the list annually for the past six years. Perkins Coie is listed as representing the following companies: * Boeing (labor, IP litigation & patent prosecution) * Costco (commercial law & contracts litigation) * Google (IP litigation & patent prosecution) * Microsoft (IP litigation & patent prosecution) * Paccar (commercial law & contracts litigation) * Qwest (labor) * UPS (labor) This year, Corporate Counsel changed its research methodology in the hopes of gathering more comprehensive data. In the past, the magazine would survey law departments asking them to name their top seven firms in four different practices. This year, the magazine researched public records, court papers, filings and other legal documents to find out which law firms are used by FORTUNE 250 companies. Perkins Coie proudly announces that it has been recognized among the country's top law firms by Corporate Counsel magazine. In the "2007 Who Represents America's Biggest Companies" list, Perkins Coie's Intellectual Property practice was recognized three times at the top of the rankings. In addition, the firm was also noted in the areas of labor, patent, commercial law and contracts litigation. Corporate Counsel magazine has published the list annually for the past six years. Perkins Coie is listed as representing the following companies: * Boeing (labor, IP litigation & patent prosecution) * Costco (commercial law & contracts litigation) * Google (IP litigation & patent prosecution) * Microsoft (IP litigation & patent prosecution) * Paccar (commercial law & contracts litigation) * Qwest (labor) * UPS (labor) This year, Corporate Counsel changed its research methodology in the hopes of gathering more comprehensive data. In the past, the magazine would survey law departments asking them to name their top seven firms in four different practices. This year, the magazine researched public records, court papers, filings and other legal documents to find out which law firms are used by FORTUNE 250 companies. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1868 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1868&page=32 Address : 1050 17th StreetSuite 2300 ,, Phone : 303-572-9300, City : Denver Kansas City, MO - Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C. attorney Eddie James was named an ‽Up and Coming” attorney by Missouri Lawyers Weekly. Each year the magazine selects attorneys, under age 40, who are rising stars in the legal community. ‽I am thrilled and honored to be chosen among this group of attorneys,” said James who practices in the area of Construction Litigation. James got interested in politics and law when he was just a high school kid working as a runner for a small, three-attorney firm in LaGrange, Georgia. ‽One of the attorneys said I should consider law school if I liked to read, write, talk and deal with people,” said James. ‽That was me all over.” After graduating cum laude with a B.A. in International Studies from The American University Washington, D.C., James earned his J.D. cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law. He then served as a federal appellate law clerk for Senior Judge Peter T. Fay, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, Miami, Florida. To this day, a letter the judge wrote to Eddie, along with a photograph of the judge swearing-in Eddie, hang on his wall. ‽Clerking for an appellate judge was a fantastic experience for a young lawyer. I got to see up close, errors made at the trial level that were being challenged at the appeals court,” said James. What is most impressive about James today is his local and national involvement in the construction industry. ‽Eddie is very active in the ABA Construction Industry Forum on Construction,” said Roy Bash, Chair of Construction Litigation at Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C. ‽He is fulfilling important leadership roles in that organization and it has been beneficial for him and our firm� s presence in the national construction practice. A significant element of our Construction Industry Practice Group is our ability to quickly and efficiently understand the issues, manage the immense amount of information, and marshal the necessary documents to best present arguments for our clients. Eddie has been instrumental in managing and improving our use of technology to meet these challenges.” Even while he is recognized nationally in the construction industry, Eddie� s clients run the gamut of serving as general counsel for small ‽mom and pop” shops, to large construction firms where he has handled $100 million dollar claims. When he drives the highways of Missouri he knows that in some small way, he helped pave the path that led a minority owned female construction company to get the project. Part of his practice includes work in the area of DBE� s, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and MBE� s, Minority Business Enterprises. James helps these smaller construction companies maintain certification with the certifying agencies so they can equally compete with other construction companies for city or other government contracts. James has been recently asked to co-author the ‽Missouri Construction Law Book” for West and Thompson, quite an honor for a 36 year old lawyer. His long-term goals include maintaining his local and national focus on construction law, and to one day be a neutral party mediating and arbitrating small and large construction cases. Kansas City, MO - Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C. attorney Eddie James was named an ‽Up and Coming” attorney by Missouri Lawyers Weekly. Each year the magazine selects attorneys, under age 40, who are rising stars in the legal community. ‽I am thrilled and honored to be chosen among this group of attorneys,” said James who practices in the area of Construction Litigation. James got interested in politics and law when he was just a high school kid working as a runner for a small, three-attorney firm in LaGrange, Georgia. ‽One of the attorneys said I should consider law school if I liked to read, write, talk and deal with people,” said James. ‽That was me all over.” After graduating cum laude with a B.A. in International Studies from The American University Washington, D.C., James earned his J.D. cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law. He then served as a federal appellate law clerk for Senior Judge Peter T. Fay, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, Miami, Florida. To this day, a letter the judge wrote to Eddie, along with a photograph of the judge swearing-in Eddie, hang on his wall. ‽Clerking for an appellate judge was a fantastic experience for a young lawyer. I got to see up close, errors made at the trial level that were being challenged at the appeals court,” said James. What is most impressive about James today is his local and national involvement in the construction industry. ‽Eddie is very active in the ABA Construction Industry Forum on Construction,” said Roy Bash, Chair of Construction Litigation at Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C. ‽He is fulfilling important leadership roles in that organization and it has been beneficial for him and our firm� s presence in the national construction practice. A significant element of our Construction Industry Practice Group is our ability to quickly and efficiently understand the issues, manage the immense amount of information, and marshal the necessary documents to best present arguments for our clients. Eddie has been instrumental in managing and improving our use of technology to meet these challenges.” Even while he is recognized nationally in the construction industry, Eddie� s clients run the gamut of serving as general counsel for small ‽mom and pop” shops, to large construction firms where he has handled $100 million dollar claims. When he drives the highways of Missouri he knows that in some small way, he helped pave the path that led a minority owned female construction company to get the project. Part of his practice includes work in the area of DBE� s, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and MBE� s, Minority Business Enterprises. James helps these smaller construction companies maintain certification with the certifying agencies so they can equally compete with other construction companies for city or other government contracts. James has been recently asked to co-author the ‽Missouri Construction Law Book” for West and Thompson, quite an honor for a 36 year old lawyer. His long-term goals include maintaining his local and national focus on construction law, and to one day be a neutral party mediating and arbitrating small and large construction cases. Chambers USA, the world� s most prestigious legal directory, released it� s 2007 rankings for lawyers and practice groups. Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C., received high rankings for 11 attorneys and 5 practice group areas in Missouri and Kansas. The rankings are based on a band of 1 to 6 with 1 being the best. Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, PC Rankings: Ranked 1 in Litigation: General Commercial (Kansas City & Surrounds)-Missouri Ranked 2 in Corporate/Mergers and Acquisitions-Kansas Ranked 2 in Litigation: General Commercial-Kansas Ranked 3 in Corporate/Mergers and Acquisitions (Kansas City & Surrounds)-Missouri Ranked 3 in Real Estate (Kansas City & Surrounds)-Missouri Individual Rankings Ranked * for R Lawrence Ward in Litigation: General Commercial (Kansas City & Surrounds) - Missouri Ranked 1 for Greg L Musil in Litigation: General Commercial - Kansas Ranked 1 for Lawrence A Swain in Corporate/M&A - Kansas Ranked 2 for Roy Bash in Litigation: General Commercial (Kansas City & Surrounds) - Missouri Ranked 2 for Robert E Fitzgerald Jr in Real Estate (Kansas City & Surrounds) - Missouri Ranked 2 for W Terrence Kilroy in Labor & Employment (Kansas City & Surrounds) - Missouri Ranked 2 for Thomas G Kokoruda in Litigation: General Commercial (Kansas City & Surrounds) - Missouri Ranked 2 for Michael B Shteamer in Real Estate (Kansas City & Surrounds) - Missouri Ranked 3 for Robert E Fitzgerald Jr in Corporate/M&A (Kansas City & Surrounds) - Missouri Ranked 3 for John M Kilroy Jr in Litigation: General Commercial (Kansas City & Surrounds) - Missouri Ranked 3 for Anthony F Rupp in Litigation: General Commercial - Kansas Chambers USA, the world� s most prestigious legal directory, released it� s 2007 rankings for lawyers and practice groups. Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C., received high rankings for 11 attorneys and 5 practice group areas in Missouri and Kansas. The rankings are based on a band of 1 to 6 with 1 being the best. Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, PC Rankings: Ranked 1 in Litigation: General Commercial (Kansas City & Surrounds)-Missouri Ranked 2 in Corporate/Mergers and Acquisitions-Kansas Ranked 2 in Litigation: General Commercial-Kansas Ranked 3 in Corporate/Mergers and Acquisitions (Kansas City & Surrounds)-Missouri Ranked 3 in Real Estate (Kansas City & Surrounds)-Missouri Individual Rankings Ranked * for R Lawrence Ward in Litigation: General Commercial (Kansas City & Surrounds) - Missouri Ranked 1 for Greg L Musil in Litigation: General Commercial - Kansas Ranked 1 for Lawrence A Swain in Corporate/M&A - Kansas Ranked 2 for Roy Bash in Litigation: General Commercial (Kansas City & Surrounds) - Missouri Ranked 2 for Robert E Fitzgerald Jr in Real Estate (Kansas City & Surrounds) - Missouri Ranked 2 for W Terrence Kilroy in Labor & Employment (Kansas City & Surrounds) - Missouri Ranked 2 for Thomas G Kokoruda in Litigation: General Commercial (Kansas City & Surrounds) - Missouri Ranked 2 for Michael B Shteamer in Real Estate (Kansas City & Surrounds) - Missouri Ranked 3 for Robert E Fitzgerald Jr in Corporate/M&A (Kansas City & Surrounds) - Missouri Ranked 3 for John M Kilroy Jr in Litigation: General Commercial (Kansas City & Surrounds) - Missouri Ranked 3 for Anthony F Rupp in Litigation: General Commercial - Kansas Young Lawyers Section. Sobba has served for four years as a board member with the organization before being voted president. ‽This is a real honor for me,” said Sobba, an attorney with Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C. ‽I am excited about this year, and am looking forward to working with our board and membership to do some good work in the community.” The Young Lawyers Section of the Lawyers Association of Kansas City works with lawyers under age 36 to perform public service projects in the community, to educate young attorneys through continuing education programs, and to provide networking opportunities for young attorneys. Some of the high-profile work they do includes the ‽Skippy and Skivvies Drive,” where lawyers collect diapers, peanut butter and donations for Operation Breakthrough; ‽Santa� s Snow Ball,” an evening holiday party for underprivileged children in Kansas City; the Youth Empowerment Summit (‽YES”) where they coordinate dispute resolution training for middle school children in the Kansas City area; and the ‽Court Crawl,” where young lawyers are guided on a tour of the federal courthouse, county courthouse and court of appeals, and have the opportunity to hear remarks from Judges at each location. ‽There is a great reward that comes from public service -- whether participating in the LAKC-YLS public service projects, or in the many other public service projects that are carried on by so many other organizations each day in KC. Our LAKC-YLS board likes to think of itself as a vehicle to connect young lawyers with public service opportunities. We have a fantastic board of directors in place this year, and we are very excited to continue the tradition of some of our more established service projects, while at the same time keeping an eye out for new projects that might be of interest,” said Sobba. ‽One goal is always to increase membership and attendance at LAKC-YLS events, and I think we are well on our way in that regard. Attendance and participation for the events we have hosted so far this year have been up, and I have no reason to believe that will change. We are focused on, and want to continue, the momentum.” Sobba practices in the areas of business and construction litigation. He has been employed with Shughart Thomson & Kilroy since August of 2001. He earned his J.D. from KU and is a graduate of Kansas Newman College. Interestingly, Sobba started college with a different major in mind. ‽As a kid, I actually thought I wanted to be a veterinarian. But I started working summers as a runner and general assistant for family friends that practiced law, and it seemed like an interesting profession to me,” said Sobba. Sobba clerked for Shughart the summer between his second and third years of law school, and then accepted a position with the Firm following the clerkship. ‽I think Shughart Thomson & Kilroy and Kansas City have been great places to call home. I� ve also been very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with so many good attorneys and many good service projects through involvement with the LAKC-YLS.” Sobba played baseball for four years at Kansas Newman College, and now enjoys sports and golf as a busy attorney. When he isn� t practicing law or participating in sports, he likes to be outside. ‽In spare time, I like to do pretty much anything that will get me outdoors �" whether it� s golf, mowing the lawn, landscaping, catching a Royals game at Kauffman, you name it. If it� s outdoors, chances are I� m in.” Young Lawyers Section. Sobba has served for four years as a board member with the organization before being voted president. ‽This is a real honor for me,” said Sobba, an attorney with Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C. ‽I am excited about this year, and am looking forward to working with our board and membership to do some good work in the community.” The Young Lawyers Section of the Lawyers Association of Kansas City works with lawyers under age 36 to perform public service projects in the community, to educate young attorneys through continuing education programs, and to provide networking opportunities for young attorneys. Some of the high-profile work they do includes the ‽Skippy and Skivvies Drive,” where lawyers collect diapers, peanut butter and donations for Operation Breakthrough; ‽Santa� s Snow Ball,” an evening holiday party for underprivileged children in Kansas City; the Youth Empowerment Summit (‽YES”) where they coordinate dispute resolution training for middle school children in the Kansas City area; and the ‽Court Crawl,” where young lawyers are guided on a tour of the federal courthouse, county courthouse and court of appeals, and have the opportunity to hear remarks from Judges at each location. ‽There is a great reward that comes from public service -- whether participating in the LAKC-YLS public service projects, or in the many other public service projects that are carried on by so many other organizations each day in KC. Our LAKC-YLS board likes to think of itself as a vehicle to connect young lawyers with public service opportunities. We have a fantastic board of directors in place this year, and we are very excited to continue the tradition of some of our more established service projects, while at the same time keeping an eye out for new projects that might be of interest,” said Sobba. ‽One goal is always to increase membership and attendance at LAKC-YLS events, and I think we are well on our way in that regard. Attendance and participation for the events we have hosted so far this year have been up, and I have no reason to believe that will change. We are focused on, and want to continue, the momentum.” Sobba practices in the areas of business and construction litigation. He has been employed with Shughart Thomson & Kilroy since August of 2001. He earned his J.D. from KU and is a graduate of Kansas Newman College. Interestingly, Sobba started college with a different major in mind. ‽As a kid, I actually thought I wanted to be a veterinarian. But I started working summers as a runner and general assistant for family friends that practiced law, and it seemed like an interesting profession to me,” said Sobba. Sobba clerked for Shughart the summer between his second and third years of law school, and then accepted a position with the Firm following the clerkship. ‽I think Shughart Thomson & Kilroy and Kansas City have been great places to call home. I� ve also been very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with so many good attorneys and many good service projects through involvement with the LAKC-YLS.” Sobba played baseball for four years at Kansas Newman College, and now enjoys sports and golf as a busy attorney. When he isn� t practicing law or participating in sports, he likes to be outside. ‽In spare time, I like to do pretty much anything that will get me outdoors �" whether it� s golf, mowing the lawn, landscaping, catching a Royals game at Kauffman, you name it. If it� s outdoors, chances are I� m in.” http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2183 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2183&page=33 Address : 6400 South Fiddlers Green CircleSuite 1030 ,, Phone : 303-796-2626, City : Denver http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=330 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=330&page=34 Address : 1700 Lincoln StreetSuite 2400 ,, Phone : 303-830-2400, City : Denver http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=716 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=716&page=35 Address : 1700 Lincoln StreetSuite 3800 ,, Phone : 303-839-3800, City : Denver http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=962 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=962&page=36 Address : 1700 Lincoln StreetSuite 2000 ,, Phone : 303-832-4400, City : Denver http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1006 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1006&page=37 Address : 511 16th StreetSuite 700 ,, Phone : 303-893-6100, City : Denver http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1102 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1102&page=38 Address : 633 17th StreetSuite 2200 ,, Phone : 303-292-5656, City : Denver http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1158 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1158&page=39 Address : 1515 Arapahoe Street, Tower 1Suite 1600 ,, Phone : 303-825-4200, City : Denver James V. DeLong was named as special counsel and chairman of the Intellectual Property practice area in the Washington, D.C. law office of Kamlet Shepherd & Reichert the firm announced. DeLong will expand the firm� s intellectual property rights capabilities, focusing on counseling in patent and copyright matters, and on the intersection between antitrust and intellectual property laws. He also brings a depth of expertise on both U. S. and international regulatory issues. ‽We are extraordinarily pleased to have Jim DeLong join our group, and we will rely on his demonstrated expertise on patents, copyright and software licensing to expertly serve our clients,” Gifford said. ‽His expertise on intellectual property and antitrust will complement and expand our ability to serve our clients and to attract new clients.” Kamlet Shepherd� s Communications, Internet and Intellectual Property practice group encompasses global issues relating to intellectual property enforcement, as well as local, state and federal competition policy and regulatory issues. ‽This is an extraordinary opportunity for me to partner and expand Kamlet Shepherd� s capabilities in the area of intellectual property, and stay on top of global issues of intellectual property and competition policy,” said DeLong. Prior to coming to Kamlet Shepherd, DeLong served as senior fellow at The Progress & Freedom Foundation where he directed the Center for the Study of Digital Property. Before that, DeLong was senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. He also served as general counsel of the National Legal Center for the Public Interest, research director of the Administrative Conference of the United States and assistant director for special projects in the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the FTC. He is active in regulatory reform, intellectual property, industrial and government management and legal reform, and has appeared as a witness before Congress and state regulatory agencies. DeLong received his bachelor� s degree from Harvard College and graduated magna cum laude with a juris doctor degree from the Harvard School of Law. Kamlet Shepherd, one of the fastest growing law firms in the Rocky Mountain region, focuses on Corporate and Securities; Real Estate and Project Finance; Environmental and Natural Resources; Communications, Internet and Intellectual Property; and Commercial Litigation and White Collar Criminal Defense. Kamlet Shepherd is a comprehensive legal services firm with more than 40 attorneys that is structured to serve businesses in the Rocky Mountain region. It can be contacted at www.ksrlaw.com. Based in Denver, it was formed in 2000 by partners determined to make customer service and responsiveness a hallmark of the firm. In 2006 it earned the designation Best Place to Work in Denver for medium-sized companies. James V. DeLong was named as special counsel and chairman of the Intellectual Property practice area in the Washington, D.C. law office of Kamlet Shepherd & Reichert the firm announced. DeLong will expand the firm� s intellectual property rights capabilities, focusing on counseling in patent and copyright matters, and on the intersection between antitrust and intellectual property laws. He also brings a depth of expertise on both U. S. and international regulatory issues. ‽We are extraordinarily pleased to have Jim DeLong join our group, and we will rely on his demonstrated expertise on patents, copyright and software licensing to expertly serve our clients,” Gifford said. ‽His expertise on intellectual property and antitrust will complement and expand our ability to serve our clients and to attract new clients.” Kamlet Shepherd� s Communications, Internet and Intellectual Property practice group encompasses global issues relating to intellectual property enforcement, as well as local, state and federal competition policy and regulatory issues. ‽This is an extraordinary opportunity for me to partner and expand Kamlet Shepherd� s capabilities in the area of intellectual property, and stay on top of global issues of intellectual property and competition policy,” said DeLong. Prior to coming to Kamlet Shepherd, DeLong served as senior fellow at The Progress & Freedom Foundation where he directed the Center for the Study of Digital Property. Before that, DeLong was senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. He also served as general counsel of the National Legal Center for the Public Interest, research director of the Administrative Conference of the United States and assistant director for special projects in the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the FTC. He is active in regulatory reform, intellectual property, industrial and government management and legal reform, and has appeared as a witness before Congress and state regulatory agencies. DeLong received his bachelor� s degree from Harvard College and graduated magna cum laude with a juris doctor degree from the Harvard School of Law. Kamlet Shepherd, one of the fastest growing law firms in the Rocky Mountain region, focuses on Corporate and Securities; Real Estate and Project Finance; Environmental and Natural Resources; Communications, Internet and Intellectual Property; and Commercial Litigation and White Collar Criminal Defense. Kamlet Shepherd is a comprehensive legal services firm with more than 40 attorneys that is structured to serve businesses in the Rocky Mountain region. It can be contacted at www.ksrlaw.com. Based in Denver, it was formed in 2000 by partners determined to make customer service and responsiveness a hallmark of the firm. In 2006 it earned the designation Best Place to Work in Denver for medium-sized companies. Five Kamlet Shepherd & Reichert attorneys were named this month as 2007 Super Lawyers in Colorado by Law & Politics, an award winning magazine based in Washington, D.C. Jay F. Kamlet and Willie E. Shepherd, co-founders; E. Lee Reichert; Fredric M. Winocur; and Stephen D. Gurr, partners, were recognized as top lawyers in Colorado. More than 13,000 active lawyers in Colorado were balloted. Those lawyers nominated and voted on the state� s best attorneys who ‽they have personally observed in action.” A blue ribbon panel of lawyers in more than 55 practice areas within the state monitored and participated in the selection process. Super Lawyers are comprised of the top five percent of attorneys in each state. In addition to the Kamlet Shepherd partners, other top Colorado lawyers who were recognized include prosecutors, in-house counsel and public service lawyers. Kamlet Shepherd partners have achieved this recognition two years in a row. ‽This is a testament to our commitment to hiring highly skilled and experienced lawyers,” said Shepherd, chair of Kamlet Shepherd. ‽We strongly believe in bringing aboard the very best attorneys with sophisticated knowledge and expertise in our firm� s core practice areas.” Kamlet heads a practice group focusing on real estate transactions and finance while Shepherd is head of the practice group concentrating on the areas of environmental and natural resources. As the head of the firm� s litigation group, Gurr� s practice consists of complex commercial litigation. Reichert is head of the corporate and securities group and is involved with a full range of corporate and commercial law for a wide variety of companies, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to emerging growth companies. Winocur specializes in the defense of white-collar and economic crimes for both corporate and individual clients. His practice combines white-collar defense and criminal defense, where he has developed a niche practice defending high profile individuals throughout the state. A complete listing of Colorado Super Lawyers appears in a special section in the April 2007 edition of 5280 magazine. Five Kamlet Shepherd & Reichert attorneys were named this month as 2007 Super Lawyers in Colorado by Law & Politics, an award winning magazine based in Washington, D.C. Jay F. Kamlet and Willie E. Shepherd, co-founders; E. Lee Reichert; Fredric M. Winocur; and Stephen D. Gurr, partners, were recognized as top lawyers in Colorado. More than 13,000 active lawyers in Colorado were balloted. Those lawyers nominated and voted on the state� s best attorneys who ‽they have personally observed in action.” A blue ribbon panel of lawyers in more than 55 practice areas within the state monitored and participated in the selection process. Super Lawyers are comprised of the top five percent of attorneys in each state. In addition to the Kamlet Shepherd partners, other top Colorado lawyers who were recognized include prosecutors, in-house counsel and public service lawyers. Kamlet Shepherd partners have achieved this recognition two years in a row. ‽This is a testament to our commitment to hiring highly skilled and experienced lawyers,” said Shepherd, chair of Kamlet Shepherd. ‽We strongly believe in bringing aboard the very best attorneys with sophisticated knowledge and expertise in our firm� s core practice areas.” Kamlet heads a practice group focusing on real estate transactions and finance while Shepherd is head of the practice group concentrating on the areas of environmental and natural resources. As the head of the firm� s litigation group, Gurr� s practice consists of complex commercial litigation. Reichert is head of the corporate and securities group and is involved with a full range of corporate and commercial law for a wide variety of companies, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to emerging growth companies. Winocur specializes in the defense of white-collar and economic crimes for both corporate and individual clients. His practice combines white-collar defense and criminal defense, where he has developed a niche practice defending high profile individuals throughout the state. A complete listing of Colorado Super Lawyers appears in a special section in the April 2007 edition of 5280 magazine. The Colorado Bar Association (CBA) today announced Scott Berdan's two-year appointment as co-chair of the Securities Law Subsection of the Business Law Section of the CBA. Berdan, partner and chair of Kamlet Shepherd & Reichert's securities and corporate finance practice area, will assume CBA co-chair responsibilities June 21. Jeff Sherman, partner in the corporate group of Faegre & Benson, LLP, will be the other co-chair. As co-chairs, Berdan and Sherman will manage content of monthly subsection meetings for which members may earn CLE credit. In addition, they will actively review state legislation involving securities laws, provide leadership to their subsection in updating securities laws, and work with administrative agencies to secure appropriate services for the public and the bar. Joining Kamlet Shepherd in February 2007 to help expand the firm� s securities capabilities, Berdan is involved in a full range of corporate finance and acquisition transactions, with a concentration on public and private equity and debt securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity and management sponsored leveraged buyouts. He works with issuers, investors, underwriters, and placement agents, and he counsels public and private companies in all aspects of their businesses, including Securities and Exchange Commission reporting and stock exchange listing requirements, federal and state securities laws and corporate governance matters. Advising Fortune 500 companies and startups, he has experience in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, entertainment, telecommunications, consumer products, oil and gas, construction, electronic commerce and the Internet, and computer hardware and software. Berdan has been a long-time CBA member, a speaker to the Securities Subsection, and a panelist for other CLEs and educational events. The Colorado Bar Association (CBA) today announced Scott Berdan's two-year appointment as co-chair of the Securities Law Subsection of the Business Law Section of the CBA. Berdan, partner and chair of Kamlet Shepherd & Reichert's securities and corporate finance practice area, will assume CBA co-chair responsibilities June 21. Jeff Sherman, partner in the corporate group of Faegre & Benson, LLP, will be the other co-chair. As co-chairs, Berdan and Sherman will manage content of monthly subsection meetings for which members may earn CLE credit. In addition, they will actively review state legislation involving securities laws, provide leadership to their subsection in updating securities laws, and work with administrative agencies to secure appropriate services for the public and the bar. Joining Kamlet Shepherd in February 2007 to help expand the firm� s securities capabilities, Berdan is involved in a full range of corporate finance and acquisition transactions, with a concentration on public and private equity and debt securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity and management sponsored leveraged buyouts. He works with issuers, investors, underwriters, and placement agents, and he counsels public and private companies in all aspects of their businesses, including Securities and Exchange Commission reporting and stock exchange listing requirements, federal and state securities laws and corporate governance matters. Advising Fortune 500 companies and startups, he has experience in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, entertainment, telecommunications, consumer products, oil and gas, construction, electronic commerce and the Internet, and computer hardware and software. Berdan has been a long-time CBA member, a speaker to the Securities Subsection, and a panelist for other CLEs and educational events. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1219 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1219&page=40 Address : 370 17th StreetSuite 4900 ,, Phone : 720-359-8200, City : Denver http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1478 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1478&page=41 Address : 1430 Wynkoop StreetSuite 400 ,, Phone : 303-623-1800, City : Denver Bruce A. Montoya has been elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates ABOTA� s primary mission is to preserve the constitutional vision of equal justice for all Americans and to preserve our civil justice system. ABOTA is an invitation-only organization consisting of lawyers who have tried a minimum of 20 civil jury trials to conclusion. To be elected into ABOTA, one must receive the approval of at least 75% of its existing members. A select group of Colorado lawyers are currently ABOTA members. Mr. Montoya is a Partner at Messner & Reeves, where he leads the firm� s Litigation Practice Group. Mr. Montoya� s practice is in the area of complex litigation, including the representation of clients in commercial, business, medical and health-care related matters. Mr. Montoya is on the teaching faculty for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy and holds membership in the International Society of Barristers and the International Society of Defense Counsel. Bruce A. Montoya has been elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates ABOTA� s primary mission is to preserve the constitutional vision of equal justice for all Americans and to preserve our civil justice system. ABOTA is an invitation-only organization consisting of lawyers who have tried a minimum of 20 civil jury trials to conclusion. To be elected into ABOTA, one must receive the approval of at least 75% of its existing members. A select group of Colorado lawyers are currently ABOTA members. Mr. Montoya is a Partner at Messner & Reeves, where he leads the firm� s Litigation Practice Group. Mr. Montoya� s practice is in the area of complex litigation, including the representation of clients in commercial, business, medical and health-care related matters. Mr. Montoya is on the teaching faculty for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy and holds membership in the International Society of Barristers and the International Society of Defense Counsel. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1632 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1632&page=42 Address : 1400 16th StreetSuite 16, Phone : 303-292-2900, City : Denver http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1724 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1724&page=43 Address : 999 18th StreetSuite 3100 ,, Phone : 303-293-3100, City : Denver http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2007 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2007&page=44 Address : 1200 17th StreetSuite 3000 ,, Phone : 303-623-9000, City : Denver For his vigorous efforts promoting peace in Northern Ireland through economic development, attorney and community leader James M. Lyons will be honored at Seeking Common Ground� s (SCG) second annual ‽Circles of Change” breakfast, Friday, November 16, 2007. Mr. Lyons served as the US Observer to the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) from 1997-2001, succeeding former Senator George Mitchell, and as the Special Advisor for the President and Secretary of State for Economic Initiatives in Ireland with the Clinton Administration from 1993 to 2001. In these roles, Mr. Lyons worked to promote cross-community cooperation between the religious traditions and communities in the north of Ireland and was responsible for numerous economic initiatives in support of the peace process, including Aspire Micro Loans for Business, the first micro-enterprise loan fund in Western Europe. For his vigorous efforts promoting peace in Northern Ireland through economic development, attorney and community leader James M. Lyons will be honored at Seeking Common Ground� s (SCG) second annual ‽Circles of Change” breakfast, Friday, November 16, 2007. Mr. Lyons served as the US Observer to the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) from 1997-2001, succeeding former Senator George Mitchell, and as the Special Advisor for the President and Secretary of State for Economic Initiatives in Ireland with the Clinton Administration from 1993 to 2001. In these roles, Mr. Lyons worked to promote cross-community cooperation between the religious traditions and communities in the north of Ireland and was responsible for numerous economic initiatives in support of the peace process, including Aspire Micro Loans for Business, the first micro-enterprise loan fund in Western Europe. Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons LLP is pleased to announce S. Kato Crews and Eric V. Hall have been named partners with the firm. Their new titles become official on January 1, 2008. Both attorneys practice out of the Colorado Springs office. They were named at the firm� s annual partner retreat held August 17�"20, 2007, in Vail, CO. The firm will have a record 46 partners. We congratulate both of them for the manner in which they have distinguished themselves in the courtroom and the community. Mr. Crews's practice focuses on labor and employment law, construction and mechanic's lien law, and general litigation. He joined RJ&L in 2001 after serving as an attorney with the U.S. National Labor Relations Board. Mr. Crews serves on the Board of Directors for the Pikes Peak Urban League, and is Vice-Chair of the Employment Law and Litigation General Committee of the Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association. He is also a member of the Steering Committee for the 2008 Colorado Bar Association Leadership Training. Mr. Crews graduated from the University of Arizona College of Law, and received his Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations/Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of Northern Colorado, where he received the Future Black Leader and Achiever Award. Eric Hall represents religious institutions and schools in all legal matters. He also represents clients involved in employment and other litigation. Prior to joining RJ&L, Mr. Hall was a teacher in Minneapolis and Texas. After law school, Mr. Hall served as a law clerk at the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals for the Honorable David M. Ebel. Mr. Hall graduated Summa Cum Laude from University of Notre Dame Law School, where he received the Dean Joseph O'Meara Award for outstanding academic achievement. He received a Master of Arts from St. John's College and his Bachelor of Arts Magna Cum Laude from College of William and Mary. Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons LLP is pleased to announce S. Kato Crews and Eric V. Hall have been named partners with the firm. Their new titles become official on January 1, 2008. Both attorneys practice out of the Colorado Springs office. They were named at the firm� s annual partner retreat held August 17�"20, 2007, in Vail, CO. The firm will have a record 46 partners. We congratulate both of them for the manner in which they have distinguished themselves in the courtroom and the community. Mr. Crews's practice focuses on labor and employment law, construction and mechanic's lien law, and general litigation. He joined RJ&L in 2001 after serving as an attorney with the U.S. National Labor Relations Board. Mr. Crews serves on the Board of Directors for the Pikes Peak Urban League, and is Vice-Chair of the Employment Law and Litigation General Committee of the Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association. He is also a member of the Steering Committee for the 2008 Colorado Bar Association Leadership Training. Mr. Crews graduated from the University of Arizona College of Law, and received his Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations/Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of Northern Colorado, where he received the Future Black Leader and Achiever Award. Eric Hall represents religious institutions and schools in all legal matters. He also represents clients involved in employment and other litigation. Prior to joining RJ&L, Mr. Hall was a teacher in Minneapolis and Texas. After law school, Mr. Hall served as a law clerk at the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals for the Honorable David M. Ebel. Mr. Hall graduated Summa Cum Laude from University of Notre Dame Law School, where he received the Dean Joseph O'Meara Award for outstanding academic achievement. He received a Master of Arts from St. John's College and his Bachelor of Arts Magna Cum Laude from College of William and Mary. Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons LLP is pleased to announce that Michael D. Plachy, a partner with the firm, has been appointed by Governor Bill Ritter, Chief Justice Mary Mullarkey, and Attorney General John Suthers to the 18th Judicial District Nominating Commission. There is a judicial district nominating commission for each of Colorado� s 22 judicial districts that selects nominees for district and county judicial vacancies. Each District Nominating Commission consists of seven citizens residing in that judicial district, and is chaired by a justice of the Colorado Supreme Court. Mr. Plachy's work with the firm focuses on representing businesses in commercial disputes, including real estate, construction, eminent domain, product liability, and antitrust. Mike is a 1988 graduate of the University of Colorado, and received his Juris Doctor in 1992 from the University of Colorado School of Law. Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons LLP is pleased to announce that Michael D. Plachy, a partner with the firm, has been appointed by Governor Bill Ritter, Chief Justice Mary Mullarkey, and Attorney General John Suthers to the 18th Judicial District Nominating Commission. There is a judicial district nominating commission for each of Colorado� s 22 judicial districts that selects nominees for district and county judicial vacancies. Each District Nominating Commission consists of seven citizens residing in that judicial district, and is chaired by a justice of the Colorado Supreme Court. Mr. Plachy's work with the firm focuses on representing businesses in commercial disputes, including real estate, construction, eminent domain, product liability, and antitrust. Mike is a 1988 graduate of the University of Colorado, and received his Juris Doctor in 1992 from the University of Colorado School of Law. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2056 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2056&page=45 Address : 1700 BroadwaySuite 1700 ,, Phone : 303-320-0509, City : Denver http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2148 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2148&page=46 Address : 633 Seventeenth StreetSuite 3000 ,, Phone : 303-297-2900, City : Denver http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2175 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2175&page=47 Address : 999 18th StreetSuite 1600 ,, Phone : 303-292-2700, City : Denver TAMB members Arthur H. Bosworth, II, Karen Gail Treece, and Michael L. Hutchinson are listed as Colorado Super Lawyers 2006 in the publication\'s April edition. Selection to the \"\"Super Lawyers\"\" list, as described on the publication\'s website, indicates that each member was \"\"chosen by their peers and through the independent research of Law & Politics. The list of 2006 Colorado Super Lawyers is based on surveys of more than 13,000 lawyers across the state. The goal was to select as Super Lawyers the top 5 percent of Colorado attorneys in more than 60 practice areas. The list of Colorado Super Lawyers is published annually in the April issues of 5280 Magazine and Colorado Super Lawyers, which has been mailed to every attorney in the state.\"\" Mr. Bosworth is named to the list with a primary practice focus on Business Litigation. Ms. Treece ranks with a select group to the Workers\' Compensation specialty. Mr. Hutchinson earns his place in the Insurance Defense: Commercial practice area. TAMB members Arthur H. Bosworth, II, Karen Gail Treece, and Michael L. Hutchinson are listed as Colorado Super Lawyers 2006 in the publication\'s April edition. Selection to the \"\"Super Lawyers\"\" list, as described on the publication\'s website, indicates that each member was \"\"chosen by their peers and through the independent research of Law & Politics. The list of 2006 Colorado Super Lawyers is based on surveys of more than 13,000 lawyers across the state. The goal was to select as Super Lawyers the top 5 percent of Colorado attorneys in more than 60 practice areas. The list of Colorado Super Lawyers is published annually in the April issues of 5280 Magazine and Colorado Super Lawyers, which has been mailed to every attorney in the state.\"\" Mr. Bosworth is named to the list with a primary practice focus on Business Litigation. Ms. Treece ranks with a select group to the Workers\' Compensation specialty. Mr. Hutchinson earns his place in the Insurance Defense: Commercial practice area. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2398 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2398&page=48 Address : 950 17th StreetSuite 2100 ,, Phone : 303-296-2828, City : Denver http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2508 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2508&page=49 Address : 370 17th StreetSuite 4500 ,, Phone : 303-863-1000, City : Denver Working Mother magazine today named Arnold & Porter LLP to its 2007 "Working Mother 100 Best Companies" list. Arnold & Porter has received this recognition for four consecutive years, the only law firm in the country to do so. The firm received the recognition a total of eight times, and in 2004 and 2005, it was the only law firm in the country on the list. This year, Arnold & Porter is one of four law firms on the Working Mother list. The magazine noted Arnold & Porter's success in arranging flexible and part-time schedules for employees, its on-site childcare center in Washington, D.C., and its provision of priority access for off-site childcare for the New York and Northern Virginia offices. The firm also was given kudos for its generous parental leave, which includes 12 weeks paid leave for birth mothers and adoptive primary caretakers, and six weeks paid leave for secondary caregivers. The firm's forum for women -- Women Lawyers at Arnold & Porter -- was highlighted for providing mentoring, professional training, and business development advice. "Every year our winning companies raise the bar for what it means to be an employer of choice for working families," said Carol Evans, CEO and President, Working Mother Media. "Arnold & Porter not only offers essential benefits like flextime -- they go above and beyond with a range of best practices and policies to ease the difficulties for working parents and their families. Their supportive culture makes a huge difference to employees who want to be great moms and great workers." Added Suzanne Riss, the editor in chief of Working Mother magazine, "As a working mother myself, I understand how absolutely essential it is for companies to find ways to nurture the personal and professional lives of employees. I commend Arnold & Porter for conceiving and effectively implementing programs and benefits that offer an inspiring paradigm for the rest of corporate America: it is possible to be both family-friendly and financially successful." Working Mother magazine today named Arnold & Porter LLP to its 2007 "Working Mother 100 Best Companies" list. Arnold & Porter has received this recognition for four consecutive years, the only law firm in the country to do so. The firm received the recognition a total of eight times, and in 2004 and 2005, it was the only law firm in the country on the list. This year, Arnold & Porter is one of four law firms on the Working Mother list. The magazine noted Arnold & Porter's success in arranging flexible and part-time schedules for employees, its on-site childcare center in Washington, D.C., and its provision of priority access for off-site childcare for the New York and Northern Virginia offices. The firm also was given kudos for its generous parental leave, which includes 12 weeks paid leave for birth mothers and adoptive primary caretakers, and six weeks paid leave for secondary caregivers. The firm's forum for women -- Women Lawyers at Arnold & Porter -- was highlighted for providing mentoring, professional training, and business development advice. "Every year our winning companies raise the bar for what it means to be an employer of choice for working families," said Carol Evans, CEO and President, Working Mother Media. "Arnold & Porter not only offers essential benefits like flextime -- they go above and beyond with a range of best practices and policies to ease the difficulties for working parents and their families. Their supportive culture makes a huge difference to employees who want to be great moms and great workers." Added Suzanne Riss, the editor in chief of Working Mother magazine, "As a working mother myself, I understand how absolutely essential it is for companies to find ways to nurture the personal and professional lives of employees. I commend Arnold & Porter for conceiving and effectively implementing programs and benefits that offer an inspiring paradigm for the rest of corporate America: it is possible to be both family-friendly and financially successful." Arnold & Porter LLP has been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) through its inclusion on the 2007 list of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) friendly workplaces in corporate America for the second year in a row. In this year� s report, the sixth annual Corporate Equality Index, released by HRC today, an unprecedented 195 major U.S. companies earned a top rating of 100 percent in providing GLBT benefits and protections for their employees. Arnold & Porter was one of 30 law firms in the country to receive a 100 percent rating. "More businesses than ever before have recognized the value of a diverse and dedicated workforce," said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. "More importantly, these employers understand that discrimination against GLBT workers will ultimately hurt their ability to compete in the global marketplace." Arnold & Porter consistently ranks among the top firms in the country for women, racial minority, and gay and lesbian attorneys. Widely recognized for its commitment to GLBT issues, Arnold & Porter has garnered the Ally of Justice Award from the Human Rights Campaign as well as from the Gay and Lesbian Attorneys Association of Washington, and is ranked among the top 20 U.S. firms for ‽Best in Diversity with Respect to GLBT” by Vault Guide 2008. Within the firm, at least one gay or lesbian attorney serves on the hiring committee. And for the past decade, an affinity group of GLBT lawyers at the firm has met regularly to provide mentoring, discuss pro bono opportunities, and organize recruiting events. Arnold & Porter's family-friendly policies that positively impact the GLBT community include payments to help defray the costs associated with adopting a child, as well as twelve weeks paid leave for the primary caregiver after the birth of a child or an adoption. Arnold & Porter LLP has been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) through its inclusion on the 2007 list of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) friendly workplaces in corporate America for the second year in a row. In this year� s report, the sixth annual Corporate Equality Index, released by HRC today, an unprecedented 195 major U.S. companies earned a top rating of 100 percent in providing GLBT benefits and protections for their employees. Arnold & Porter was one of 30 law firms in the country to receive a 100 percent rating. "More businesses than ever before have recognized the value of a diverse and dedicated workforce," said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. "More importantly, these employers understand that discrimination against GLBT workers will ultimately hurt their ability to compete in the global marketplace." Arnold & Porter consistently ranks among the top firms in the country for women, racial minority, and gay and lesbian attorneys. Widely recognized for its commitment to GLBT issues, Arnold & Porter has garnered the Ally of Justice Award from the Human Rights Campaign as well as from the Gay and Lesbian Attorneys Association of Washington, and is ranked among the top 20 U.S. firms for ‽Best in Diversity with Respect to GLBT” by Vault Guide 2008. Within the firm, at least one gay or lesbian attorney serves on the hiring committee. And for the past decade, an affinity group of GLBT lawyers at the firm has met regularly to provide mentoring, discuss pro bono opportunities, and organize recruiting events. Arnold & Porter's family-friendly policies that positively impact the GLBT community include payments to help defray the costs associated with adopting a child, as well as twelve weeks paid leave for the primary caregiver after the birth of a child or an adoption. In conjunction with the Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia and the Hispanic National Bar Association, Arnold & Porter, LLP hosted a luncheon event in its Washington D.C. office on September 11, 2007, focusing on the World Bank-affiliated arbitration center, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). Panelists included Ambassador Flavio Darío Espinal (Dominican Republic), Ambassador Mariano Fernández (Chile), José Pérez Gabilondo (Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Argentina), Juan Carlos Castrillón (Legal and Economic Advisor, Embassy of Ecuador), and Varinia Daza (Bolivian Representative before the World Bank Board of Directors). More than 50 people attended the event, including representatives from U.S. government agencies, multilateral organizations, law firms, as well as academics from area law schools. In addition to the speakers, representatives from the Governments of Argentina and Paraguay and other Latin American states attended the event, which was held in Spanish. The panel discussion was prompted by Bolivia's recent withdrawal from ICSID and the current debate among sovereigns in Latin America regarding the benefits and disadvantages of utilizing the ICSID mechanisms that exist for the solution of investor-state disputes. The panelists discussed, among other things, the concerns by Latin American countries with the ICSID arbitration system; the interplay between investment treaties and the ICSID system; and possible changes that may be implemented to improve the current ICSID dispute resolution procedures. The panel was moderated by Arnold & Porter partners Paolo Di Rosa, David M. Orta, and Raul R. Herrera. Arnold & Porter's recently expanded international arbitration team is led by Mr. Di Rosa, who joined the firm earlier this year, bringing a group of seven attorneys and their support staff. The group includes several associates and two partners: Gaela Gehring Flores and Mr. Herrera, who also practices as part of the corporate and securities group. Arnold & Porter's arbitration group is well-known in the international arbitration bar for its expertise in investor-state arbitration, including Latin America-related ICSID arbitration, with respect to which it has represented numerous sovereign governments, including those of Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, Panama, and Venezuela. In conjunction with the Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia and the Hispanic National Bar Association, Arnold & Porter, LLP hosted a luncheon event in its Washington D.C. office on September 11, 2007, focusing on the World Bank-affiliated arbitration center, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). Panelists included Ambassador Flavio Darío Espinal (Dominican Republic), Ambassador Mariano Fernández (Chile), José Pérez Gabilondo (Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Argentina), Juan Carlos Castrillón (Legal and Economic Advisor, Embassy of Ecuador), and Varinia Daza (Bolivian Representative before the World Bank Board of Directors). More than 50 people attended the event, including representatives from U.S. government agencies, multilateral organizations, law firms, as well as academics from area law schools. In addition to the speakers, representatives from the Governments of Argentina and Paraguay and other Latin American states attended the event, which was held in Spanish. The panel discussion was prompted by Bolivia's recent withdrawal from ICSID and the current debate among sovereigns in Latin America regarding the benefits and disadvantages of utilizing the ICSID mechanisms that exist for the solution of investor-state disputes. The panelists discussed, among other things, the concerns by Latin American countries with the ICSID arbitration system; the interplay between investment treaties and the ICSID system; and possible changes that may be implemented to improve the current ICSID dispute resolution procedures. The panel was moderated by Arnold & Porter partners Paolo Di Rosa, David M. Orta, and Raul R. Herrera. Arnold & Porter's recently expanded international arbitration team is led by Mr. Di Rosa, who joined the firm earlier this year, bringing a group of seven attorneys and their support staff. The group includes several associates and two partners: Gaela Gehring Flores and Mr. Herrera, who also practices as part of the corporate and securities group. Arnold & Porter's arbitration group is well-known in the international arbitration bar for its expertise in investor-state arbitration, including Latin America-related ICSID arbitration, with respect to which it has represented numerous sovereign governments, including those of Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, Panama, and Venezuela. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=67 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=67&page=50