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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Selected as Young Global Leader
Patricia Menendez Cambo, chair of Greenberg Traurig's Global Practice Group, has been honored as a 2007 Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world.

The prestigious annual distinction recognized 250 exceptional individuals for their professional accomplishments, their commitment to society and their potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world. Ms. Menendez Cambo was the only Cuban-American selected by the World Economic Forum in 2007. The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland was held January 23-28.

Drawn from a pool of over 4,000 candidates, the Young Global Leaders nominated in 2007 have been chosen by a selection committee of 34 eminent international media leaders, including Marjorie Scardino, Chief Executive, Pearson, United Kingdom; Arthur Sulzberger, Chairman and Publisher, The New York Times, USA; Tom Glocer, Chief Executive Officer, Reuters, United Kingdom; and Hisashi Hieda, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Fuji Television Network, Japan. The committee is chaired by Her Majesty Queen Rania of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

The Young Global Leaders 2007 include 125 business leaders, as well as leaders from governments, academia, media and society at large from nearly 70 countries. The new class represents all regions, including nominees from East Asia (50), Europe (50), Middle East and North Africa (25), North America (50), South Asia (30), sub-Saharan Africa (20) and Latin America (25). The current community of 416 Young Global Leaders represents 90 countries and includes Larry Page and Sergey Brin, co-founders of Google; Mikheil Saakashvili, President of Georgia; Kumi Naidoo, Secretary-General and Chief Executive Officer, Civicus: World Alliance for Citizen Participation; Daniela Mercury, Singer, Brazil; and Michelle Guthrie, Chief Executive Officer, Star Group.

Established in 2004 by Professor Klaus Schwab, The Forum of Young Global Leaders is a unique, multistakeholder community of the world's most extraordinary young leaders who dedicate a part of their time to jointly address global challenges and who are committed to devote part of their knowledge and energy to collectively work towards a better future. Together, they engage in the 2030 Initiative, a comprehensive endeavor to understand current and future trends, risks and opportunities both at global and regional levels, formulate a positive vision for the world in 2030 and put forward concrete strategies and workstreams to translate their vision into action.

Ms. Menendez Cambo was recently recognized as one of the "100 Most Influential Lawyers in the United States" and one of the "40 under 40" attorneys by The National Law Journal, the only lawyer selected by the publication whose practice is focused on Latin America. She has been consistently recognized by other leading legal publications such as Chambers & Partners, an annual listing of the leading business lawyers in the world, Best Lawyers in America (Mergers & Acquisitions), and the Legal Media Group's Guide to the World's Leading Mergers and Acquisitions Lawyers. She is also a board member of the Council of the Americas and a trustee of the National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR). Ms. Menendez Cambo is a committee member for the University of Miami Center for Autism and Related Disabilities.

Greenberg Traurig's Global Practice Group attorneys have been recognized as leading lawyers in their respective geographic regions by The National Law Journal, Chambers & Partners USA Guide, Corporate Board Member magazine, The International Who's Who of Aviation Lawyers, Latin Lawyer magazine, and a number of regional and local professional publications. She is the mother of four children.

03-27-2007

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Thompson & Knight LLP

T&K Helps Baylor Successfully Resolve Groundwater Issues Covering 42 Acres in East Dallas
Attorneys from Thompson & Knight LLP successfully represented Baylor Heath Care System in a recent joint application for a Municipal Setting Designation Certificate (MSD) covering a 42-acre parcel of land near Baylor Hospital and The Meadows Foundation complex in East Dallas.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issued the MSD certificate designating the urban groundwater for the 42-acre area as not suitable for drinking or "potable" purposes as a result of chemical or other constituents in the groundwater. Issuance of an MSD Certificate means property with groundwater concerns can be more readily developed in the context of a program that insures no one drinks the groundwater.

Baylor initiated the MSD application with the City of Dallas to address the release of dry cleaning solvents in groundwater that migrated under Baylor properties and the properties of five other landowners, including The Meadows Foundation, the private philanthropic foundation established in 1948 by Algur H. Meadows and his wife, Virginia Meadows.

The Meadows Foundation, which owns the Wilson Historic District Complex in East Dallas, and the other four property owners joined Baylor in its effort to gain the city's approval of the MSD application and the ordinance to restrict groundwater use.

"The MSD program is a great example of how businesses can work with the City of Dallas to improve land areas using safe environmental practices. This program allows development to continue while protecting the citizens of Dallas as well as the environment. Baylor is pleased to have partnered with the Meadows Foundation and our other neighbors to obtain this certificate," says Ron Kasowski, Facility Director of Environmental Safety and Emergency Management for Baylor Health Care System.

By joining the application and MSD process, The Meadows Foundation was a critical part of the successful application, which was granted March 12. The City of Dallas has approved only a few MSD applications and none involving such a large area with multiple applicants.

"We worked closely with the city's staff to basically recreate the application process to make this work given the large number of tracts and different landowners," says attorney Scott Deatherage, an environmental partner at Thompson & Knight who represented Baylor in the application. "Without a doubt, this is the best solution to insure that the State requirements are met and that no one will be drinking groundwater from this site."

"The MSD process started several years ago when we presented to the City of Dallas and then the TCEQ the idea adopted by a few states to restrict the use of urban groundwater to avoid any potential for future consumption of the water," Mr. Deatherage says. "The process has been a long one, but a few years ago our Austin lawyers successfully lobbied the Texas Legislature to adopt legislation to create the Municipal Setting Designation Program. We then worked with the City of Dallas to develop the MSD program in Dallas. The MSD program presents a means of transforming Brownfield properties, which are properties contaminated by old dry cleaners, gas stations, or other activities, so that new owners can redevelop these properties and rejuvenate areas of the City that would not be redeveloped because of groundwater issues, particularly those areas in or near downtown."

Mr. Deatherage regularly advises clients on environmental matters, including obtaining Municipal Setting Designation Certificates.

03-27-2007

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Thacher Proffitt & Wood LLP

Thacher Proffitt Included in Annual "Book of Lists"
Thacher Proffitt is included in New York Law Journal's 2007 "Book of Lists". The rankings start with the baseline NYLJ 100, which list the firms with the largest offices in New York State (reported in December), in addition to those simply headquartered in New York as was used in years past.

* NYLJ 100: Largest Law Offices in New York: #31
* Firms with the Top Corporate Practices (transactional practices):
+ Asset-Backed Securities: Issuer's Counsel: #1
+ Asset-Backed Securities: Underwriter's Counsel: #1
+ Mortgage-Backed Securities: Issuer's Counsel: #3
+ Mortgage-Backed Securities: Underwriter's Counsel: #1
* Most Diverse Law Firms in the US: #27

03-27-2007

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Shearman & Sterling LLP

Shearman & Sterling Advises Groupe Outremer Telecom on IPO
Shearman & Sterling represented Groupe Outremer Telecom and Apax Partners, one of the selling shareholders, in Groupe Outremer Telecom's IPO on the Eurolist of Euronext Paris, combining a capital increase and an offering of existing shares, including a retail offering in France and an institutional private placement in France and outside of France.

Outremer Telecom, a leading alternative telecommunications operator in the French Overseas Departments (DROM), provides fixed-line and mobile telephone solutions, as well as Internet and data services to private and corporate customers.

Attorneys included partner Hervé Letréguilly (Paris-Capital Markets) and associates Séverine de La Courtie (Paris-Capital Markets), Lucilia Grilo (Paris-Capital Markets), Armelle Sandrin (Paris-Mergers & Acquisitions) and Phillip Yook (Paris-Capital Markets).

Tax aspects of the transaction were handled by partner Isabelle Chauvet (Paris-Tax) and associates Anne-Sophie Kerfant (Paris-Tax) and Anne-Sophie Maes (Paris-Tax). The corporate and debt restructuring operations were handled by partners Niels Dejean (Paris-Tax), Martin Lebeuf (Paris-European Finance), European Counsel Christophe Delrieu (Paris-Tax) and associate Mickael Goupil (Paris-Mergers & Acquisitions).

03-27-2007

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Piper Rudnick, L.L.P.

DLA Piper strengthens Sheffield real estate with new partner hire
DLA Piper is pleased to announce the appointment of Martyn Holland as a partner in its real estate group.

Martyn has over 15 years property experience and specialises in private and public sector, urban regeneration, property development, investments and grant and funding agreements.

Previously at Irwin Mitchell in Sheffield, Martyn has established an outstanding reputation in the market and has been involved in several major projects in South Yorkshire including Rotherham’s largest land reclamation scheme at the Dearne Valley Enterprise Zone. The development saw Next Group plc lease two new high-bay warehouses on the site which at 1.1 million sq ft became the largest distribution hub in the UK.

This appointment is a significant boost for the real estate group in Sheffield and illustrates the firm’s commitment to build on their existing public, private sector and regeneration capabilities.

Nigel Howard, partner and location head of the Sheffield real estate group commented: "We are delighted to welcome Martyn to the team. He is a first class appointment. The continued growth of our team reflects our confidence in, and desire to serve, the South Yorkshire market."

Martyn Holland said: "South Yorkshire and especially Sheffield is an important and developing business centre and I look forward to being involved in further large scale, high quality developments in the area. This is an exciting time to be involved in real estate in the region and beyond."

Martyn joined DLA Piper on 5 March 2007.

03-27-2007

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Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre, L.L.P.

Cortizas appointed to HCCL Board of Directors and ISL Board of Trustees
"Jones Walker attorney Richard Cortizas was recently appointed to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana (HCCL) Board of Directors and elected Parlimentarian. Richard has been involved with the HCCL since 1998. The HCCL is the premier business organization of Louisiana's Hispanic Community and provides information, services and networking opportunities to their members and associates.

Richard is also a member of the Board of Trustees for the International School of Louisiana (ISL), located in New Orleans. The ISL is a tuition-free, public charter school that is open to any child in Louisiana. ISL's mission is to provide a challenging education emphasizing French or Spanish language immersion, internatioal awareness, the celebration of diversity and community responsibility."

03-27-2007

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Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre, L.L.P.

Montiel Joins Jones Walker’s New Orleans Office
"The law firm of Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrère & Denègre, L.L.P. is pleased to announce that Jana M. Montiel has joined the firm as an associate in the Business & Commercial Litigation Practice Group. She will practice from
the firm’s New Orleans office.

She received her J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law in 2003 and her B.A. from Williams College in 1998."

03-27-2007

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