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Wolf Block Schorr & Solis

WolfBlock's Christopher Greeley Assesses Election's Impact on Mass. High-Tech Sector
Christopher J. Greeley, executive vice president of WolfBlock Public Strategies, called recent electoral results good news for Massachusetts's technology sector in a commentary published December 1 in Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England Technology.

"Massachusetts is a center of innovation and our technology-based economy relies on federal funding. Having the political winds at our backs helps greatly," wrote Greeley. "Regardless of your party politics, the fact that the state's all-Democratic Congressional delegation is now the party in power gives every member more clout."

Greeley also cautioned Bay State businesses, research institutions and hospitals not to take anything for granted, and he called on them to continue to seek opportunities for federal funding for technology initiatives.

Greeley's commentary can be found at http://masshightech.bizjournals.com/masshightech/stories/2006/12/04/editorial2.html.

WolfBlock Public Strategies, LLC (WBPS), a subsidiary of the law firm Wolf, Block, Schorr and Solis-Cohen LLP, is a team of seasoned public affairs professionals who provide government relations consulting and lobbying services at the local, state and federal levels. WBPS offers proactive and effective advocacy on behalf of corporate, nonprofit and government clients in transactions where politics, business, regulatory and legal environments intersect.

12-06-2006

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Ross, Dixon & Bell, LLP

RDB is Named "Best Chicago Law Firm to Work For"
RDB has been named as the best law firm in Chicago to work for by the AveryIndex. The "2007 Best Chicago Law Firms to Work For" list includes 32 firms in Chicago, of which, RDB is ranked number one. The AveryIndex's rankings are based on various criteria including The American Lawyer's "2006 Midlevel Associates Survey," which is based on the responses from thousands of mid-level associates regarding their job satisfaction.

12-06-2006

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Odin, Feldman & Pittleman PC

Virginia’s Legal Elite Includes 11 OF&P Attorneys
Eleven Odin, Feldman & Pittleman attorneys were included in this year’s Legal Elite as listed in the December issue of Virginia Business magazine. The annual list of top lawyers is voted on by their peers.

OF&P’s 2006 Legal Elite are:
Bruce M. Blanchard – Criminal Law
David J. Brewer – Taxes/Estates/Trusts
Edward W. Cameron – Civil Litigation
Eric F. Horvitz – Business Law
Sally Ann Hostetler – Alternative Dispute Resolution
Nancy M. Lawrence – Immigration/Naturalization
Darlene M. Lesser – Family/Domestic Law
Kevin T. Oliveira – Intellectual Property
Tom F. Quinn – Young Lawyer
Matthew A. Rizzo – Labor/Employment Law
John S. Wisiackas – Health Law

12-06-2006

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Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Jesse Redlener participates on a BBA panel for new lawyers
Jesse Redlener, associate in the Commercial Finance practice, will speak to attorneys newly admitted to the Massachusetts Bar during “Mistakes new lawyers make: Don’t learn from your mistakes - learn from ours!,” presented by the Boston Bar Association on December 6.

The program features successful attorneys who will discuss the pitfalls new attorneys should avoid in the early stages of their career. Topics the panel will address include, legal tricks new attorneys might not know about, how to keep clients happy and how to manage difficult relationships with colleagues.

12-06-2006

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Norris, Mclaughlin & Marcus, P.A.

Norris McLaughlin & Marcus to Sponsor Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce Annual Economic Luncheon
The Somerville law firm of Norris McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A. is pleased to announce that it will sponsor the Annual Economic Business Luncheon of the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce. The luncheon will be held on December 13, 2006 at the Copper Hill Country Club in Flemington starting at 11:30 a.m.

Dr. James Hughes, Dean of the Bloustein School of Public Policy and Planning at Rutgers University, will speak about the mix of current and future issues effecting business success and economic growth.

The cost for this 2-hour luncheon is $30 for Chamber members and $40 for non-members. To register, or for more information, call the Chamber at 908-735-5955 or visit www.hunterdon-chamber.org.

Members of Norris McLaughlin are proud to support business organizations across the New York Metropolitan region. The firm holds memberships in the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce, Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey, Somerset County Business Partnership, New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce, Wall Street Technology Association, Ironbound Business Association, Environmental Business Association of New Jersey, and the New Jersey, American and other local Bar Associations.

12-06-2006

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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Four Associates Join Nelson Mullins in Greenville
Four associates have joined Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in the Firm's Greenville office:

Attorney Wendy FurhangWendy L. Furhang practices labor and employment law. A member of the South Carolina Bar, Ms. Furhang is also a member of the American Bar Association and the Greenville County Bar. Before entering the legal profession, Ms. Furhang worked as an account executive for a New Jersey-based marketing company. She earned a Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Pace University School of Law in 2006, where she served as a senior member of the Pace Law Review. Ms. Furhang also attended the University of South Carolina School of Law as a visiting Juris Doctor student and was awarded the CALI Award for Excellence in ADR in Employment Law, Individual Employment Law, and Insurance. Ms. Furhang was also the 2005 recipient of the University of South Carolina Law School’s coveted Knox L. Haynsworth Labor Law Scholarship Award. While at USC, Ms. Furhang served as a research assistant to Professor Dennis R. Nolan. In 2000, Ms. Furhang earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, magna cum laude, from Russell Sage College in Troy, NY.


Attorney Shontavia JacksonJ. Shontavia Jackson practices intellectual property law, with a particular focus on patent and IP litigation. Before joining the Firm, Ms. Jackson served as a judicial extern as a law student for the Honorable Jimm Larry Hendren, the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. A member of the South Carolina Bar, Ms. Jackson is also a member of the American Bar Association and the Greenville Bar. She authored “Peremptory Challenges: Striking Down Discrimination In Arkansas’s Jury Selection Process” 59 Ark. L. Rev. 93 (2006). Ms. Jackson earned a Juris Doctor, cum laude, in 2006 from the University of Arkansas School of Law, where she served as associate editor of the Arkansas Law Review. Ms. Jackson was a member of the 2005-06 National Criminal Procedure Moot Court Competition Traveling Team that placed first in the Brief Writing competition. She was also an active member of the W.B. Putman American Inn of Court and the Black Law Students Association. In 2003, Ms. Jackson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biosystems Engineering, with honors, from Clemson University.
Attorney Brad RustinD. Bradwell "Brad" Rustin practices in the areas of bankruptcy and creditor’s rights, business litigation, class action defense, financial institutions, insurance, litigation, and product liability. He is admitted to practice in South Carolina and is a member of the Greenville County Bar and the American Bar Association. Mr. Rustin earned a Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, in 2006 from the University South Carolina School of Law, where he served as associate student works editor for the South Carolina Law Review and served as a guest coach and judge for Furman University’s Mock Trial teams. Mr. Rustin was the recipient of the Compleat Lawyer Award for the Graduating Class of 2006, was named to the Order of the Coif, and was the recipient of the CALI Award for Contracts I, Contracts II, Civil Procedure, and Bioethics. He was also named to the Order of the Wig and Robe, and was inducted into the Order of the Barristers for Appellate Advocacy. Mr. Rustin served as Chief Judge of the Trial Advocacy Bar and was an Associate Justice of the Moot Court Bar. Mr. Rustin captained both the Moot Court ABA Competition team and the American Trial Lawyers and National Mock Trial Teams. Mr. Rustin was named the recipient of the 2005 Koleman Karesh award. In 2003, Mr. Rustin earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History, cum laude, from Furman University.

Attorney Katie WalterKatie E. Walter has a corporate practice focused on securities, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and bank regulatory matters. A member of the South Carolina Bar, Ms. Walter is also a member of the American Bar Association and the Greenville County Bar. She earned a Juris Doctor in 2006 from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where she served as an officer of the Moot Court, the Justice of Finance. In 2003, Ms. Walter earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Communication Studies, magna cum laude, from Clemson University. During her studies at Clemson, Ms. Walter studied abroad for a semester at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland.

12-06-2006

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McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton Professional Association

Jeremy Walker Honored with Jack B. Middleton Pro Bono Award
The law firm of McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton, Professional Association is proud to recognize attorney Jeremy Walker with the second annual Jack B. Middleton Pro Bono Legal Services Award for his outstanding commitment to serving New Hampshire's poor and underprivileged citizens.

McLane, New Hampshire's largest full-service law firm, created the award in support of its efforts to help ensure that all New Hampshire citizens, regardless of resources, have access to the justice system. Since the firm's inception over eighty-five years ago, McLane has been a consistent leader in supporting the state's most vulnerable residents.

"Providing legal services to the poor has been a hallmark of McLane's culture," said Steven Camerino, an energy and public utilities law attorney who serves as chair of the firm's management committee. "We have always had great role models at the firm, and wanted to find a way to emphasize our commitment to pro bono service. We created this award to encourage current and future McLane attorneys to continue to advance the firm's efforts to provide service to the public regardless of a client's financial means."

In presenting the award, Camerino noted that "Jeremy is someone who leads by example, not with mere words." "He, like Jack Middleton, demonstrates that all attorneys—directors and associates alike—should and can contribute their time on a pro bono basis to help New Hampshire's poor," he added. Last year's recipient of the award, Margaret Kerouac, joined Camerino and Middleton in presenting the award to Walker.

Middleton, a senior partner was the first lawyer in private practice to be honored by the New Hampshire Bar Foundation with the Frank Rowe Kenison award for his exemplary work and substantial contributions to the betterment of New Hampshire's citizens. An esteemed trial lawyer for fifty years, Middleton has also given tirelessly to a number of civic organizations, including holding board positions with the United Way, the Mt. Washington Observatory and New Hampshire Public Television.

Middleton was also among the pioneers of the IOLTA ("Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts") program in New Hampshire. Under IOLTA, interest earned on certain funds held by attorneys are used by the New Hampshire Bar Foundation to fund legal services for the poor.

"Over the years, Jack has spent countless hours in service to those most in need," Camerino said. "He embodies the best of what those in our profession should aspire to be, and we are very proud to have other McLane lawyers like Jeremy following in his footsteps."

Mr. Walker, who focuses his practice in business litigation and intellectual property, was selected unanimously by the selection committee, in particular for having consistently met the firm's pro bono service goal since his admission to the bar in 1996.

"Jeremy recently spent 85 hours this year alone representing a client in a pro bono custody case that presented many difficult issues, issues that he handled with grace and skill," said Camerino.

In addition to working directly for pro bono clients, Walker also serves on the NH Bar Association's Delivery of Legal Services Committee, spending many hours helping to oversee the operation of the pro bono referral system in New Hampshire.

12-06-2006

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