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Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP

33 Sutherland Attorneys Named to Georgia Trend 2006 Legal Elite List
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP announces that 33 attorneys have been selected by their peers as Georgia’s most effective lawyers and will be featured in the December issue of Georgia Trend as “Georgia’s Legal Elite.” They are:

Bankruptcy/Creditors’ Rights
Thomas M. Byrne
B. Knox Dobbins
Eric R. Fenichel

Business Litigation
Peter J. Anderson
John A. Chandler
John H. Fleming
Jennifer W. Fletcher
Richard L. Robbins

Corporate Law
Charles D. Ganz
Thomas C. Herman
Mark D. Kaufman
Matthew W. Nichols
Wade H. Stribling

Intellectual Property
Patricia Bayer Cunningham
Malvern U. “Griff” Griffin III
John L. North
Peter G. Pappas
Daniel J. Warren
William L. Warren

Labor and Employment
Carey P. DeDeyn
Lisa Combs Jern
Allegra J. Lawrence

Personal Injury Litigation
William D. Barwick

Pro Bono
Ann G. Fort (Intellectual Property)
Charles T. Lester Jr. (Litigation)
Elizabeth V. Tanis (Litigation)

Real Estate
Alfred G. Adams Jr.
James B. Jordan
William G. Rothschild

Taxes/Trusts/Estates
Reginald J. Clark
James K. Hasson Jr.
Charles D. Hurt Jr.
Larry J. White

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm known for solving challenging business problems and resolving unique legal issues for many of the nation’s largest companies. Founded in 1924, the firm has grown to more than 450 lawyers with offices in Atlanta, Austin, Houston, New York, Tallahassee and Washington.

12-05-2006

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Thelen, Reid, Brown, Raysman & Steiner, LLP

Law Blog Lawyer of the Day: Thelen Reid's Paul Winick
Reading about comedian Jackie Mason’s legal kerfuffle with Jews for Jesus, we noted the lawyer representing the Christian evangelical group: Paul Winick. We couldn’t help but ask ourselves: “Is Winick Jewish?”

12-05-2006

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Norris, Mclaughlin & Marcus, P.A.

David T. Harmon Named to 2007 WSTA Board of Directors
David T. Harmon, a member of the law firm of Norris McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A., has been re-elected to the 2007 Board of Directors of the Wall Street Technology Association (WSTA).

The Wall Street Technology Association, founded in 1967, is a not-for-profit educational organization that focuses on technologies, operational approaches, and business issues for the global financial community. The WSTA Vendor Affiliate Program offers organized opportunities for vendors to keep financial industry professionals aware of current and emerging technologies. In addition, the WSTA offers social events, networking opportunities, and its bi-monthly educational Ticker Magazine. For more information on the WSTA, call 732-530-8808 or visit www.wsta.org.

During 2007, the WSTA plans to continue to provide its members with high-quality educational programs and networking opportunities. In 2006, the WSTA added several new member services including a Members Only Center and Career Center to its web site. Bringing the end-user perspective to its educational seminar program has been a particular area of focus. These, as well as new initiatives planned for 2007 will continue to provide members with the technology, business and operational information they can apply within their businesses. Some of the topics to be covered in 2007 include: Risk Management & the Enterprise Technology Strategy; Mobility Solutions for the Untethered Enterprise; Real-Time Trading & Information Distribution; and Next Generation Data Challenges and Solutions. For a complete calendar, visit www.wsta.org. Other key areas of focus include member incentive programs, technology roundtables and panels as well as new networking events. The WSTA will also continue its efforts to develop new relationships with other industry-relevant organizations and publications to enhance the educational information available to its members.

A resident of Short Hills, Harmon focuses his practice in the areas of corporate, labor & employment, and higher education law. He is experienced serving as legal counsel on a wide range of matters for both privately and publicy held Internet, recruiting, technology, real estate, marketing and design companies.

Harmon represents business management and individuals in the negotiation and preparation of employment and severance agreements, including advertising, banking, fashion and financial executives, brokers, traders and entrepreneurs. He also provides counsel concerning compliance programs, which include employee policy manuals, and counseling and training concerning implementation of those policies. He also represents colleges and universities through extensive work as their outside general counsel.

Harmon has published many articles and frequently speaks on various legal topics. He earned his J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law in 1985 and his B.A. from Tufts University in 1982. Harmon is a member of the New York State and American Bar Associations, as well as the New York County Lawyers’ Association. He is currently on the Board of Advisors of Communications and the Law, and is active in The Link Community School in Newark.

12-05-2006

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Nixon Peabody LLP

Former Head of Patents from Eastman Kodak Company Joins Nixon Peabody’s Intellectual Property (IP) Practice; J. Jeffrey Hawley Joins Law Firm’s Nationally Recognized IP Practice
Mr. Hawley joins one of the leading IP practices in the U.S. In 2005, Nixon Peabody was ranked among the top 25 IP litigation firms, and among the top 10 percent of top patent firms. The arrival of Mr. Hawley follows Nixon Peabody’s announcements over the past year of the addition of five established attorneys to its overall intellectual property practice in offices nationwide including in Washington, DC, and San Francisco. These attorneys have expanded the firm’s practice in the areas of patent litigation and high-level patent work, as well as life sciences and FDA regulatory-related matters.

Richard D. Rochford, chair of the Technology and Intellectual Property practice at Nixon Peabody, said, “We are delighted to have Jeffrey Hawley join Nixon Peabody. He is widely known, both nationally and internationally, in the patent field, and has a ‘front-line’ understanding of the patent challenges faced by start-ups and multinationals alike. Having access to his insight is another way that Nixon Peabody will offer the best possible service to clients and others seeking our counsel.”

Mr. Hawley is a seasoned patent lawyer and 37-year veteran of Kodak. He has testified before the U.S. Congress on patent reform issues and has been involved with leading patent reform issues internationally among the U.S., Europe, and Japan. He is immediate past president and member of the board of directors of Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO), a trade association for owners of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. IPO is the only association in the U.S. that serves all intellectual property owners in all industries and all fields of technology.

12-05-2006

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McGlinchey Stafford PLLC

McGlinchey Stafford Adds Nine New Attorneys in Five Offices
McGlinchey Stafford PLLC is pleased to announce the addition of nine new attorneys: Edley H. Jones III, F. E. (Buddy) McRae III, Adam H. Gates and Stephen T. Masley in Jackson, Mississippi; Amanda S. Stout and Kathryn B. LaRose in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Ingrid Kemp in New Orleans, Louisiana; Lisa L. Turboff in Houston, Texas; and Rusty M. Messer in Monroe, Louisiana.

Edley H. Jones III

Edley Jones comes to McGlinchey Stafford with significant experience handling commercial real estate and the defense of civil litigation matters. Drawing upon his extensive experience in commercial real estate transactions and his agency with a Nationwide Title Insurer, and as a senior litigator in defense of civil claims against a Fortune 5 client, Edley Jones combines his successes in these fields to now represent a variety of interests in commercial real estate transactions. Edley received his J.D. from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1980 and his B.A. from Millsaps College in 1977.

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F. E. (Buddy) McRae III

Buddy McRae is an experienced litigator in the commercial litigation section of the firm, focusing on business law and appellate law. He is admitted to practice in all Mississippi and Alabama state and federal courts, and has significant experience handling matters in jury and bench trials, as well as appellate procedure. Prior to attending law school at the University of Mississippi School of Law, Buddy served as a staff assistant to United States Senator Thad Cochran. He received his law degree in 1997 and his B.A. from Mississippi State University in 1994.

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Adam Gates

Adam Gates focuses his practice primarily on labor and employment law and class action defense. Adam also serves as an Assistant Editor for and regularly contributes to the firm’s CAFA Law Blog (www.cafalawblog.com). Adam earned his law degree from Mississippi College School of Law, graduating magna cum laude in 2006. He served as the Articles Editor of the Mississippi College Law Review for the 2005-2006 publications and as a member of the Mississippi College Moot Court Board. In 2003, Adam graduated from Louisiana Tech University cum laude with his B.S. in Human Resource Management.

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Stephen T. Masley

Stephen Masley, an associate in the firm’s Jackson office, practices in the commercial litigation section and focuses primarily on the defense of consumer class actions and consumer financial services litigation. Stephen received his J.D. from Mississippi College School of Law in 2005. He received his B.B.A. in Corporate Finance from Mississippi State University in 2002.

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Amanda S. Stout

Amanda Stout brings to the firm a great deal of experience handling a variety labor and employment law matters. Prior to joining the firm, Amanda defended local governmental entities as well as private employers against various allegations of violations of federal and state statutes governing discrimination, harassment, whistleblower claims and noncompete agreements. Additionally, she has represented employers in responding to allegations brought before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Louisiana Commission on Human Rights. Amanda continues to work with clients to prevent employment claims by drafting policy manuals, conducting training seminars for managers and employees and advising clients on employment decisions, such as hiring and termination. Amanda received her J.D. and B.C.L. from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University in 2003, where she was a member of Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity. She also received her B.S. in psychology from Louisiana State University in 2000.

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Kathryn B. LaRose

Katie LaRose is an associate in the firm’s Baton Rouge office, practicing in the business section. She focuses her practice on corporate law and real estate law. Katie graduated Order of the Coif from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center of Louisiana State University, receiving her J.D. and B.C.L. in 2006. While in law school, Katie was a member of the Louisiana Law Review. She received her B.A. in English from Louisiana State University.

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Ingrid M. Kemp

Ingrid Kemp, an associate in the firm's New Orleans office, practices in the commercial litigation section. Ingrid received her J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law in 2006, where she served as the Casenote/Comment Editor of the Loyola Law Review. Ingrid was also a William L. Crowe Scholar and an academic scholarship recipient. She received her M.A. summa cum laude from the University of Wisconsin in German Literature and Linguistics. In 2000, Ingrid earned her B.A. in English and German magna cum laude from Syracuse University.

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Lisa L. Turboff

Lisa Turboff brings significant experience handling general litigation, insurance defense and products liability matters to McGlinchey Stafford’s Houston office. Representing the healthcare industry for several years, Lisa has won successful jury verdicts in significant medical negligence cases. She also has experience creating, organizing and managing nationwide discovery in significant diet drug litigation, and creating a standardized method of admitting company documents into evidence and resisting the admission of inappropriate documents in nationwide diet drug litigation. Lisa earned her law degree from the University of Houston Law Center and her B.B.A. in finance from the University of Texas at Austin.

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Rusty M. Messer

Rusty Messer is an associate in the firm's Monroe office. He focuses his practice on business litigation, medical malpractice and products liability. Rusty received his law degree cum laude from Southern University Law Center in 2006 where he was a member of Law Review and Moot Court. He received his B.A. in Advertising from Louisiana State University in 2002

12-05-2006

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McAfee & Taft A Professional Corporation

34 Attorneys Honored as 2006 "Oklahoma Super Lawyers"
Thirty-four attorneys from McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma’s largest law firm, have been named to the inaugural 2006 edition of Oklahoma Super Lawyers, with seven being singled out for “Top Lawyers” honors.

Frank D. Hill was recognized as a “Top 10 Oklahoma Lawyer” and Elizabeth D. Tyrrell, leader of the firm’s healthcare practice group, was named to the list of “Top 25 Female Oklahoma Lawyers.” Senior attorneys John Hermes, Michael Joseph, John Kenney, Martin Stringer and Peter Van Dyke were honored as “Top 50 Oklahoma Lawyers.”

Oklahoma Super Lawyers recognizes the state's top 5 percent of Oklahoma attorneys in more than 60 practice areas. Their selection is based on a survey of approximately 12,000 active attorneys across the state, and honorees are selected through peer nominations, a blue ribbon panel review process, and the independent research of Law & Politics.

The 2006 honorees from McAfee & Taft are: Joseph Bocock, Steven Cole, Chris Coleman, Richard Craig, Bruce Crum, Robert Dace, Bradley Donnell, Clifford Dougherty III, Theodore Elam, Gregory Frogge, Sam Fulkerson, Gary Fuller, Robert Garbrecht, Robert Gilliland, John Hermes, Frank Hill, Dudley Hyde, Michael Joseph, John Kenney, Michael Lauderdale, Robert Luttrell III, Michael Nordin, John Papahronis, Frank Polk, Tony Puckett, Richard Riggs, Reid Robison, David Stinson, Martin Stringer, Elizabeth Tyrrell, Peter Van Dyke, Joseph Walters, Drew Webb and Nathan Whatley.

12-05-2006

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McAfee & Taft A Professional Corporation

Mona Dahr and Keith Peters Named New Tax Associates
Mona S. Dahr and Keith E. Peters have joined the law firm of McAfee & Taft as associates whose practices are focused on representing businesses and individuals in taxation and family wealth matters.

Dahr comes to McAfee & Taft after graduating with her master of laws degree in taxation from New York University, while Peters is currently pursuing his advanced law degree at NYU as an NYU Tax Law Review Scholar and serving as a graduate editor of the legal publication.

Mona Dahr graduated magna cum laude with bachelor’s degrees in both economics and history at Southern Methodist University before going on to earn her Juris Doctor at SMU in 2005 and her master of laws degree from NYU in 2006.

While a law student at SMU, Dahr served as articles editor for the SMU Law Review and as president of the International Law Society. Her legal experience also includes working as a federal tax clinic student attorney at the SMU Legal Clinic, as an intern for the Honorable Barbara J. Houser of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, and as a judicial intern for the Honorable Justice Marian P. Opala of the Supreme Court of Oklahoma.

Keith Peters is a 2006 graduate of Harvard Law School, where he chaired HLS TaxHelp, an IRS-sanctioned volunteer program designed to aid elderly and economically disadvantaged taxpayers in the Cambridge, MA, area.

In 2002, Peters graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. As an undergraduate, Keith was the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including being named "Outstanding Senior" in the Price College of Business and receiving the "Outstanding Student" award from the Financial Executives Institute. In addition to being honored as the top accounting student in both his junior and senior years, he also served as president of the Student Business Association, chair of the JCPenney Leadership Program, and as a member of the Price Hall Design Committee.

Prior to entering law school, Peters was awarded the Gold Medal by the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants for earning the highest CPA exam score in Oklahoma in May 2003.

12-05-2006

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