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Pepper Hamilton, L.L.P.

Pepper Hamilton Expands Orange County Office With Commercial Litigator
Pepper Hamilton LLP announced that it has expanded its Orange County, California, office with the addition of Michael L. Meeks as a partner in the Commercial Litigation Practice Group. Mr. Meeks focuses his practice on commercial litigation, intellectual property litigation, business dissolution disputes and insolvency litigation.

“Michael is a seasoned litigator with a track record of successfully defending clients in false advertising class actions and unfair business practice claims,” said Sharon R. Klein, the partner in charge of Pepper’s Orange County office. “His talent and reputation are great fits for our office. We’re excited to have him at the firm.”

Mr. Meeks joins Pepper from the Orange County office of Theodora Oringher Miller & Richman PC, where he had been a senior attorney since 2004. Before that, he was a partner with McDermott, Will & Emery in Los Angeles.

Mr. Meeks’ practice includes commercial litigation, manufacturer/distributor litigation, copyright, trademark, trade secret, unfair competition and false advertising litigation, products liability claims, and insolvency litigation involving preferential and fraudulent transfers. His clients have included national manufacturers and retailers, Internet retailers and health maintenance organizations, as well as receivers, assignees for the benefit of creditors, and bankruptcy trustees.

“Pepper offers me an excellent opportunity to grow my practice with a national firm,” said Mr. Meeks. “I’m looking forward to working closely with other lawyers in the commercial litigation practice group, as well as helping to build the practice of the Orange County office.”

Mr. Meeks is a graduate of Pepperdine University (B.S. 1990) and the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law (J.D. 1994). Before entering law school, he was an accountant with Arthur Andersen.

05-09-2007

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Nixon Peabody LLP

Nixon Peabody Creates Interdisciplinary Team Focused on Complex Business and Integrity Issues
Ruvoldt’s co-leader is Cathy Fleming, the current president of the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL), who recently joined the firm. Ronald Hedges, a former magistrate judge of the United States District Court, has joined the team as counsel. Paul Underwood, a former executive director of the business counsel of the United Nations, has also joined the team in an administrative role.

The team is an expansion of the firm’s commitment to be intensely focused on the business goals of its clients. Mr. Ruvoldt said, “At Nixon Peabody, everyone involved is a part of one collaborative team, client and lawyers. We understand that the application of multiple areas of special knowledge with a single focus and unified voice, especially in complex matters and those that involve the integrity of the company, is essential in advancing a client’s goals. It is the team that conforms to the client’s special needs, not the client who need adapt to the lawyer’s specialty.”

Mr. Ruvoldt is an experienced trial attorney and business advisor who has tried more than 150 cases across the United States, as a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, and civil litigator. His present practice primarily involves representing companies in large, complex civil litigations, including the representation of clients who confront regulatory SEC and white-collar criminal issues. In addition to internal investigations, his work includes guiding companies in preserving their corporate integrity. He has represented and continues to represent a number of financial institutions. Currently, among other matters, he is leading a securities fraud case for a publicly traded international insurance holding company. He is a former county prosecutor for Hudson County, New Jersey, and a former county counsel and city attorney for Jersey City, New Jersey’s second largest city. Mr. Ruvoldt joins Nixon Peabody’s business litigation practice from the New York City office of Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge.

Additional attorneys joining this interdisciplinary team at its outset include:

* Jill Cohen, Associate: Ms. Cohen has been practicing in commercial litigation at Nixon Peabody for the past year. Before joining Nixon Peabody, Ms. Cohen worked for the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General, where she gained experience in employment and health care regulation and criminal prosecution.
* Jennifer O’Sullivan, Associate: Ms. O’Sullivan focuses her practice in securities litigation, government enforcement, corporate governance, and civil litigation. Ms. O’Sullivan was a former attorney with the National Football League Management Council in New York City, assisting with the representation of the 32 NFL teams in disputes arising under the NFL collective bargaining agreement.
* Christine Riley, Counsel: Ms. Riley focuses her practice on securities litigation and other complex litigation. She has represented educational and nonprofit institutions in high-profile civil matters in multiple jurisdictions throughout the country. Ms. Riley possesses significant experience in working with scientific and economic experts through her work in securities litigation, health care litigation, toxic torts, and product liability cases. Ms. Riley was formerly an attorney at O’Melveny & Myers.
* Paul Underwood, Complex Case Coordinator: Prior to joining Nixon Peabody, Mr. Underwood co-founded Opportunities Development Group, a strategic consulting firm advising corporations, governments, foundations, and policy-makers on cross-sector solutions for international economic development. Mr. Underwood served as executive director of the Business Council for the United Nations, and as Asia-Pacific director for International Media Partners/The CEO Institutes.

Frank Penski, a partner in Nixon Peabody’s business litigation group in New York, said, “We are pleased to welcome Harold Ruvoldt and his team to the firm and our New York City office. Harold centers his practice around truly understanding and achieving a client’s business goals with the client’s needs at the top of his mind. We welcome the fresh perspective that Harold and his interdisciplinary team bring.”

Mr. Ruvoldt earned a B.S. from St. Peter’s College. He holds a J.D. and an LL.M. from Seton Hall University. He obtained his M.B.A. from Rutgers University Graduate School of Management. He speaks and writes nationally and internationally on matters pertaining to litigation and corporate integrity.

05-09-2007

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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

George Cauthen Receives S.C. Appleseed Legal Justice Center 2007 Advocate of the Year
The South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center has honored George Cauthen with its 2007 Advocate of the Year award. The award is given each year to honor an individual who works to achieve SC Appleseed’s mission to provide and promote access to justice for all South Carolinians.

"George Cauthen embodies our belief that a fair and just society is what protects us all, regardless of economic status in life," the organization said in naming Mr. Cauthen. "Throughout his career he has defined what it means to be a pro bono attorney and has been instrumental in developing pro bono programs in South Carolina and the nation. Mr. Cauthen’s compassion for those in need is unwavering and is what makes him truly deserving of SC Appleseed’s Advocate of the Year award."

A partner with Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, Mr. Cauthen practices in the area of creditor bankruptcy law. He has held numerous positions of leadership, including chair of the American College of Bankruptcy’s Pro Bono Committee and Chair of the South Carolina Bar’s Pro Bono Program. Most recently Mr. Cauthen’s efforts have seen the creation the S.C. Supreme Court’s Access to Justice Commission.

05-09-2007

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McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP

Mark Geraghty and Mimi Lee Join McKenna Long & Aldridge
McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP continues to grow the firm’s national litigation practice with the addition of two new partners in California. Mark Geraghty, an accomplished environmental and product liability attorney, joins the Los Angeles office. Mimi Lee, also a well-established environmental and product liability attorney, joins the San Francisco office. Geraghty and Lee have practiced together for more than 13 years; both were partners at Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner LLP before joining McKenna, and Geraghty was co-chair of the Toxic Tort Practice Group. These additions follow the addition last month of litigation partner Charles E. Dorkey, III, in the firm’s New York City office.

The firm is proud to welcome two of California’s premier litigators,” said Tami Lyn Azorsky, co-chair of McKenna’s litigation practice. “They have a distinguished reputation in the legal field and represent impressive companies, including Pfizer, Jacobs Engineering, and Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation. Their presence helps us provide our clients with even more comprehensive services and enhanced trial capability in California.”

Geraghty is a highly regarded trial attorney who has extensive experience representing leading U.S. companies in cases involving toxic exposure, groundwater contamination, asbestos exposure, construction defects, and premises liability. “I am delighted to join McKenna’s well-established litigation department,” said Geraghty. “The opportunity to work with a strong litigation practice that emphasizes a national presence is an exciting one for me.”

Geraghty earned his J.D. from Rutgers School of Law School (1973) and his B.S. from Fairfield University (1970).

Lee, also a well-regarded litigator, focuses on commercial litigation with an emphasis on asbestos and environmental matters. She also counsels clients in employment litigation on matters involving claims of discrimination and harassment. “I have known and respected many of McKenna’s attorneys as co-defense counsel in complex litigation matters in Northern and Southern California,” said Lee. “I now look forward to collaborating with them as my partners in providing top legal service to our clients.” Lee, who was heavily involved in Thelen’s efforts to promote diversity and retain attorneys of color, also plans to take an active role in McKenna’s diversity program.

Lee obtained her J.D. at St. Louis University School of Law (1990) and her B.A. at Indiana University (1986). She also attended law school in Paris at the Université de Paris XI (1989).

05-09-2007

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McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP

McKenna Long & Aldridge Expands New York Office with Addition of Prominent Litigator
McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP announced the addition of "Trip" Dorkey III to the firm’s New York office as a partner in the Litigation Department. He joins from Torys LLP where he was a partner and Chair of the United States Litigation Department.

Dorkey has litigated a broad range of significant and complex business cases involving securities, reinsurance, construction, real estate, employment, and merger and acquisition activities. Recently, his practice has involved disputes over financial sector acquisitions, tax shelter transactions, distributions from failed hedge funds and insurance coverage.

“We are very excited to have Trip as the lead New York lawyer in our nationwide litigation practice,” said Phil Bradley, Co-Chair of McKenna Long & Aldridge’s Litigation Department. “Trip is extraordinarily talented and has a broad range of experience that complements very well our existing practices across the country.”

“Trip will be a great asset to our litigation practice in particular, and to our New York office in general,” said William Plunkett, founder of McKenna Long & Aldridge’s New York office. “His many years of litigation experience and his high profile presence in the New York legal and business communities made Trip a perfect candidate for the expansion of our New York office.”

Dorkey’s breadth of knowledge in the legal field comes from over 30 years of experience in all aspects of litigation. In addition to his client work, Trip is a member of the Executive Committee of Commercial and Federal Litigation Section of the New York State Bar Association, Chair of the Hudson River Park Trust and member of the Board of Directors of the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.

“McKenna Long & Aldridge is a growing and dynamic firm known for obtaining top notch results for its clients,” said Dorkey. “I’m thrilled to be working with an outstanding group of attorneys in New York that I already know well, and to have the larger and growing platform and resources to expand and grow the office.”

05-09-2007

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McGlinchey Stafford PLLC

McGlinchey Stafford Adds Key Addition to Leading Commercial Litigation Practice
McGlinchey Stafford, a national commercial litigation law firm, announced today the addition of Christine Lipsey to the commercial litigation team in Baton Rouge. Lipsey joins the firm as a member and brings more than 20 years of experience in litigation representing small and large businesses, insurance companies, state agencies, lenders and corporate shareholders.

"We are delighted to welcome Christine to our firm," said Managing Partner Rudy Aguilar. "She brings significant regional and national experience to our commercial litigation group, and will greatly enhance our ability to meet the growing needs of our clients."

Lipsey is widely recognized throughout the state and region as a leader in commercial litigation. One of her many notable accomplishments includes the representation of a major insurance company in the first case before the Louisiana Supreme Court to review whether the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) preempted Louisiana’s own statute. Lipsey’s arguments compelled the court to review in favor of the insurance company, and the United States Supreme Court confirmed the decision by denying review. She also has had significant success defending clients in class actions, breach of contracts, and corporate fiduciary legal disputes.

Lipsey has published and presented on a number of business litigation topics including the Do-Not-Call Implementation Act, E-discovery, and HIPAA. She hails from Louisiana State University’s Paul M. Herbert Law Center.

05-09-2007

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King & Spalding

King & Spalding Secures TAA Benefits for Former BP/Amoco Workers
King & Spalding’s Washington, D.C.-based International Trade Group secured a victory for a group of displaced workers who lost their jobs as a result of import competition in 2003. On May 4, the Department of Labor certified these former employees eligible for Trade Adjustment Assistance benefits, after denying TAA benefits to these employees for three and a half years. King & Spalding represented the employees in their appeal of Labor's adverse decision to the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York in 2004. In two opinions, the first in late 2005 and the most recent on March 30, 2007, the Court endorsed the substantive positions argued by King & Spalding and was highly critical of Labor's conduct in the prior administrative proceedings.

Through King & Spalding's efforts, this group of former BP/Amoco workers is now eligible to receive TAA benefits to which they are legally entitled. In addition, new legal precedent has been created that will allow outsourced workers, who otherwise would have been denied TAA benefits, to seek governmental aid when transitioning into new employment after experiencing trade-impacted job displacement.

These former employees were working full-time for BP/Amoco, providing accounting and business support that was essential to the company's production of oil and natural gas in the United States. Faced with increasing import competition, BP/Amoco attempted to save costs by outsourcing the employees to a third party consultant in 2000, which eventually laid off the employees in 2003.

U.S. law provides that workers who lose their jobs as a result of increased import competition from—or shifts in production to—other countries are entitled to TAA benefits that include vocational training, extended unemployment and health benefits, and job search and relocation allowances. Through a program sponsored by the U.S. Court of International Trade, King & Spalding was appointed to represent the displaced workers on a pro bono basis in their appeal from Labor's negative determination.

The King & Spalding litigation team was led by associate Mike Taylor, with support from partner Christine Savage, associate Tina Shaughnessy, and partner and International Trade practice group leader Steve Jones. Additional team members included a number of current and former King & Spalding attorneys, consultants and paralegals, including Carol Brewer, Doug Ierley, Cheng Liu, Ehren Halse-Stumberg, Louis Massard, Zeenat Iqbal and Kai Wu.

05-09-2007

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