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Dykema Named One Of Top 100 Law Firms For Diversity
Dykema has been named one of the 2007 Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity by Multicultural Law, a magazine that promotes diversity in the legal profession.

The acknowledgement supports Dykema’s long-standing commitment to diversity. The firm believes that each of its 10 offices should broadly represent the professional workforce in the community in which it is located. In 2006, Dykema increased the number of both its minority members and associates. The firm launched a Diversity Scholarship for a University of Michigan law student and recently established a similar program at the University of Illinois Law School.

Dykema attorneys regularly participate in programs that champion diversity, including the American Bar Association’s Minority Counsel Program, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, the National Bar Association and the National Association of Women Lawyers. Dykema lawyers also participate in the Hispanic Bar Association, Korean American Bar Association, North American South Asian Bar Association, and National Asian Pacific American Bar Association.

Multicultural Law magazine is in its third year and has a circulation of over 40,000 professionals in the legal community. More than 200 law firms across the country submitted diversity statistics for the publication’s consideration and compilation of the Top 100 listing.

02-16-2007

Blank Rome Names Elvera M. A. Pollard Diversity Manager
Blank Rome LLP announced today that it has named Elvera M. A. Pollard as the Firm’s Diversity Manager. Based in Washington D.C., Ms. Pollard will assist the Firm’s Chief Diversity Officer with managing and implementing Blank Rome’s diversity program, as well as oversee recruiting and retention efforts.

In her new role, Ms. Pollard will help to lead and implement recruiting and training initiatives that reflect the Firm’s commitment to diversity and continue to foster an environment of inclusion.

“Elvera’s expertise in recruiting and retention coupled with her passion for diversity make her an ideal fit for this role,” said Judge Nathaniel R. Jones, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. “Diversity remains a core value of the Firm and I look forward to working closely with Elvera to integrate diversity as a key business function to the Firm.”

In her previous position as Attorney Relations Administrator, Ms. Pollard was responsible for recruiting and lateral hiring, new hire orientations, the summer program, and presentations and receptions, including diversity related events.

Prior to joining Blank Rome in December 2005, Elvera was a recruitment administrator responsible for recruiting and retention of minority attorneys at Wilmer Hale, LLP’s Washington office. At Wilmer Hale she received awards and honors for her deep and personal commitment to diversity in the workplace.

Blank Rome is committed to excellence in all fields of endeavor, and recognizes that a diversity of ideas, backgrounds, and experiences is essential to fulfilling this commitment. The Firm strives to recruit, hire, promote, and retain highly talented individuals representing a diversity of races, genders, ethnic groups, religions, sexual orientation and national origin. Blank Rome’s Chief Diversity Officer leads and manages all aspects of the Firm’s diversity program, and drives the Firm’s ongoing efforts to integrate diversity into all business and civic activities.

02-16-2007

Real Estate Department Represents The Mills Corp. in $7.9 Billion Merger Agreement
It was announced that longtime client The Mills Corporation agreed to be acquired by a joint venture between Simon Property Group Inc. and funds managed by Farallon Capital Management LLC for $25.25 per common share in cash or about $1.64 billion. The total transaction value of the deal is $7.9 billion including assumed debt and preferred stock. The transaction terminates a previous merger agreement with Brookfield Asset Management Inc. Willkie worked with co-counsel Wachtell Lipton and Hogan & Hartson on the merger transaction and related refinancing of Mills senior credit facility. The Mills Corporation, based in Chevy Chase, MD, is a developer, owner and manager of a diversified portfolio of retail destinations, including regional shopping malls and market-dominant retail and entertainment centers. The deal was handled by partners Eugene Pinover and Douglas Ulene, and associates Thomas Henry, Andrew Wurzburger, Michael Sherman, Matthew Kaplan, Debra Sapp, Jeremy Crystal and Brian Weinberger.

02-16-2007

Lynn Preheim to Chair the Wichita Area Outlook Team
Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP attorney Lynn D. Preheim has been selected as the 2007 Chairman of the Wichita Area Outlook Team.

The WAOT is a group of 45 Wichita leaders in business, industry, government and education who meet to identify events and trends affecting the area’s economic health. The team provides a forum for collecting, exchanging and reporting area business information. The WAOT is facilitated by the Center for Economic Development and Business Research at the W. Frank Barton School of Business of Wichita State University.

Preheim is a litigation partner in the Wichita office of the firm and a member of the firm’s Policy Committee. He handles a broad range of tort and business litigation as well as serving as outside general counsel for a number of area manufacturing companies. Preheim also has an extensive health care practice, representing both hospitals and physicians. He received his juris doctorate from the University of Kansas in 1987.

02-16-2007

Paul Vitrano Receives MIC Award For Industry Contributions
“The first-ever Motorcycle Industry Council Chairman’s Awards honored 13 industry experts and one national organization for their extensive contributions to the powersports business. The awards acknowledged the time, effort and wisdom the recipients put forward to advance the industry. MIC Chairman and Cycle World Publisher and Vice President Larry Little presented the awards.”

RDB partner Paul Vitrano was an award recipient at the MIC Communications Symposium late last year.

02-16-2007

SWBA Plan Administrator Skills Workshop 2007
Sponsored by the SouthWest Benefits Association and the Internal Revenue Service, this one-day workshop features presentations by leading legal experts in the field of employee benefits law, as well as representatives from the IRS.

McAfee & Taft attorneys Brandon Meyer, John Papahronis and Jim Prince will be featured guest speakers.

Workshop topics include:
* Real World Issues in HIPAA Administration
* Employee Benefit Issues in Employee Transitions
* Communication Issues for Welfare and Retirement Plans
* Changes to 401(k) Plans under the Pension Protection Act
* Retirement Plan Correction Issues
* Plan Investment Issues after the Pension Protection Act

Founded in 1975, the SouthWest Benefits Association is a regional association of experienced professionals in the field of employee pension and welfare benefits. Members represent a wide range of specialties, including corporate human resources, benefit plan administration, financial management, investment counseling, trust administration, law, accounting, actuarial, health insurance and pension welfare consulting.

02-16-2007

O'Melveny Advises Chinese Petrochemical Company on Admission to AIM
O'Melveny advised HaiKe Chemical Group Ltd. ("HaiKe"), a petrochemical and specialty chemical business based in China, on its admission to trading on AIM and related institutional placing. HaiKe's market capitalization is US$60 million on admission.

The placing raised US$20 million. The net proceeds are to be used in the expansion of heavy oil catalytic cracking and isopropyl alcohol production facilities.

London counsel Matthew Doughty led the O'Melveny team, assisted by counsel Raymond Wong, associate Eamon Devlin, with support from Shanghai legal consultants Steve Lu and Zijun Di and Hong Kong staff attorney Tommy Lam.

Founded in 1988 HaiKe, a former state-owned enterprise, is based in the Shandong province, the second most populous province of China. HaiKe's oil refining facilities are located close to the Shengli oil field, the second largest oil field in China.

HaiKe's key products are gasoline, diesel, liquefied gas, and a number of specialty chemicals, including dimethyl carbonate (DMC), pharmacy grade propylene glycol, isopropyl alcohol, and sodium hydroxide based products.

HansonWesthouse is nominated adviser and broker to HaiKe.

02-16-2007

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