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Dykema Gossett PLLC

Dykema’s Ann Arbor Office “Cooks Up” Community Service
Approximately 20 attorneys and paralegals recently provided a delicious dinner for the families who reside at Ronald McDonald House while they or their loved ones receive important medical treatment at Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor.

Dykema planned and coordinated the menu and cooked the meal. Those who were unable to spend an evening at the house donated either dollars or desserts. In addition, The Great Harvest Bread Company provided an in-kind contribution for the event.

"It is a privilege to live and work in the Ann Arbor community," said James M. Cameron, Jr., Managing Member of Dykema’s Ann Arbor office. "Our work with the Ronald McDonald House exemplifies Dykema’s ongoing commitment to community service."

In addition to civic sponsorships and active involvement in each of the 10 communities in which the firm’s offices are located, Dykema was recognized in 2006 by American Lawyer magazine for its pro bono program. Dykema also received the honor of The ACLU-Michigan Pro Bono Firm of The Year award for 2006. The firm's pro bono program encompasses a variety of issues and accepts referrals from a variety of organizations, including Legal Aid and Defender Association of Detroit, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, the Capital Area Immigrant Coalition, and Public Counsel in Los Angeles, CA.

02-08-2007

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Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Jill Cranston Bentz Joins Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Jill Cranston Bentz has joined Dinsmore & Shohl LLP as a Partner in the Government Relations, Insurance, Litigation and Health Care Practice Groups. She will practice in the Firm's Charleston office.

Ms. Bentz brings to the Firm extensive legislative and administrative government relations and health care litigation experience. She played a key role in the passage of West Virginia's comprehensive insurance and civil justice reform legislation in 2005. She currently serves as President of the West Virginia Insurance Federation and is the lead lobbyist for the property and casualty insurance industry in West Virginia. She also maintains an active health care litigation practice. She regularly speaks to groups about insurance and civil justice issues.

She received her J.D. from the West Virginia University College of law (1997) and her B.A. from the University of Kentucky (1994).

02-08-2007

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Debevoise & Plimpton, LLP

New International Counsel Joins Debevoise & Plimpton In Moscow
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is pleased to announce that Samuel Raymond Tillett has joined the firm as International Counsel, resident in the Moscow office. Mr. Tillett will be a member of the Corporate Department and will focus on international securities, mergers and acquisitions, and financing transactions.

Mr. Tillett joins the firm from the ITI Group, Poland’s largest diversified media and new media group, where he was General Counsel since 2001. During his tenure at the ITI Group, he focused on a wide range of matters, including international securities offerings, commercial lending arrangements, merger and acquisition transactions, and joint venture and strategic partner arrangements.

Prior to joining the ITI Group, Mr. Tillett spent more than 20 years in private practice. From 1997-2000, he was a partner at Altheimer & Gray, where he was the Managing Partner of the Prague office from 1999-2000. From 1985-1997, he was a partner at Mayer, Brown & Platt. While in private practice in the U.S., his practice focused on securities and financing transactions. From 1977-1980, he was a Law Clerk to the Office of Administrative Law Judges at the Federal Trade Commission. Mr. Tillett received his J.D. in 1977 from Case Western Reserve University and his A.B. in 1973 from Hamilton College, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

“Ray’s broad and deep experience over 30 years of practice will make a significant contribution to the continued expansion of our corporate practice in Moscow and we look forward to having him as a colleague,” said Dmitri V. Nikiforov, Managing Partner of the firm’s Moscow office.

“We are all delighted to have someone of Ray’s caliber and experience in international securities, M&A and financing transactions join our leading Russian practice,” added James A. Kiernan III, Managing Partner – Europe.

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has had full time lawyers in Russia since 1992 and opened a fully accredited office in Moscow in 1997. The Moscow office now has 17 lawyers who focus on mergers and acquisitions, securities, equipment finance, joint ventures and investment funds.

02-08-2007

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Bracewell & Giuliani LLP

Bracewell & Giuliani Partner Speaks at San Antonio Estate Planners Council Seminar
On Feb. 16 at 1:15 p.m., Bracewell & Giuliani LLP partner Mickey R. Davis will speak at the Docket Call in Probate Court, a two-day seminar hosted by the San Antonio Estate Planners Council at the Westin Riverwalk Hotel.

His presentation is “Ten Things Estate Planners Need to Know about Income Tax Matters.

02-08-2007

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Bracewell & Giuliani LLP

Bracewell & Giuliani Partner Speaks to Houston Business & Estate Planning Council
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP partner Mickey R. Davis will speak to the Houston Business & Estate Planning Council at the Briar Club in Houston on Feb. 15.

His presentation on funding unfunded bypass trusts will provide one hour of continuing education credit to all Certified Financial Planners who attend.

02-08-2007

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Bracewell & Giuliani LLP

Bracewell & Giuliani Attorneys to Speak at Texas General Counsel Forum
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP attorneys Andrew M. Taylor and Shannon H. Ratliff will speak at the Texas General Counsel Forum Austin/San Antonio Chapter program, which will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin on Feb. 9.

Mr. Taylor will be moderating the panel discussion “Outlook for the 2007 Legislative Session,” on which Mr. Ratliff will discuss pending Texas legislation affecting labor and employment law.

02-08-2007

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Wolf Block Schorr & Solis

WolfBlock Enjoys Continued Strong Financial Results
WolfBlock is pleased to announce continued strong financial results for its fiscal year ending January 31, 2007.

For the January 31, 2007, fiscal year, profits per equity partner increased 8 percent from the previous year from $448,000 to $485,000. Revenue rose 8 percent from $145,000,000 to $157,000,000. Revenue per lawyer rose 5 percent from $514,000 to $541,000. This marks the third consecutive year of meaningful growth in these indicators.

Mark L. Alderman, Chairman of Wolf Block, attributed the firm’s performance to strength in all sectors. “We were busy across all practices, with real estate and litigation especially active, and we were busy in all our offices. We expect this strong trend to continue and look forward to another year of growth.”

The firm’s full financial results will be reported in the annual AmLaw 200 survey published by The American Lawyer.

02-08-2007

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