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McCarthy Tetrault, L.L.P.

Cheryl Slusarchuk Appointed President of BC Premier’s Tech Council
Cheryl Slusarchuk, lead partner of McCarthy Tétrault’s technology law practice in British Columbia, was appointed president of the Premier’s Technology Council. The Council advises the BC government on issues related to the advancement and application of technology in the province.

Slusarchuk is prominent in the BC business and technology community. Her cross-border expertise has been recognized by Business in Vancouver magazine, who named her one of the "Top 40 Under 40" business people in the province in 2003 and in the 2006 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a leading lawyer in the area of computer law.

She has acted for such companies as Research In Motion, Cisco and Accenture and is particularly experienced in the areas of cross-border acquisitions, cross-border licenses and software development agreements. Slusarchuk previously served in a similar capacity at a large international firm based both in Australia and in the U.S. and has acted as General Counsel of a U.S. NASDAQ-listed high-technology company with a market capitalization of $1 billion and over 6,000 employees.

"It’s an honour to receive this appointment and to work with the Premier’s Technology Council to develop recommendations on key technology issues facing the province," says Slusarchuk. "I look forward to working with the Premier and council members in continuing the council’s mandate and establishing BC as a global technology leader."

The Premier’s Technology Council was appointed in August 2001 to inform the premier on all technology-related issues and advise government on how to make BC a global magnet for high-tech investment, growth and job creation. More information about the council and copies of its reports and recommendations are available on the Premier's website at http://www.gov.bc.ca/prem/ – follow the links to Premier's Technology Council.

With offices in all major Canadian financial centres, as well as London, U.K., McCarthy Tétrault advises on the largest transactions and cases in Canada. Authoritative legal directories such as the International Financial Law Review and the Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada consistently rank McCarthy Tétrault among the world’s top law firms. Chambers Global: The World’s Leading Lawyers has described McCarthy Tétrault as "clearly a leader" with "an enviable position in the marketplace." With close to 700 lawyers representing a broad spectrum of practice areas, McCarthy Tétrault is clearly Canada’s premier law firm.

11-30-2006

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Lipson, Neilson, Seltzer & Garin, L.L.C.

Howard Lax "Identity Theft" Article Featured in American Bar Association Publication
Howard A. Lax, a partner at Lipson, Neilson, Cole, Seltzer & Garin, recently authored and article that was featured in the American Bar Association’s (ABA) publication RPPT eReport. The article, titled “Identity Theft,” appeared in the October edition of the ABA’s online publication that provides information for real property, probate and trust law section members. According to the article, “Identity theft is America's fastest-growing crime. Last year alone, more than 9.9 million Americans were victims of identity theft, a crime that cost them roughly $5 billion…. there is a market for stolen identities, and so few of the individuals who steal and sell identities are ever caught.” The article is available utilizing the following link: www.abanet.org/rppt/publications/ereport/2006/1/lax.shtml.

Mr. Lax has written several articles and participated in numerous seminars, including “Michigan Residential Real Estate Documents” and “Preparation and Handling of Michigan Real Estate Closings” for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE), and “Federal Regulation of Mortgage Transactions” for the Florida Bar Association’s Advanced Mortgage Law Seminar.

Howard Lax is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and its Business Law Section as well as the Real Property Law Section, where he is a member of the Section’s governing council and where he contributes resources for real estate attorneys. He also serves on the Condominiums, PUDs and Cooperatives Committee, the Mortgages and Related Financing Devices Committee, the Security Interests Committee, the Residential Transactions Committee, and the On-line Publications Committee. Mr. Lax writes and publishes The Mortgage News, a bimonthly mortgage banking compliance newsletter with more than 1,100 subscribers.

11-30-2006

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Klinedinst, Attorneys At Law

Elizabeth A. Kreitzer, Certified Family Law Specialist, Joins Klinedinst Family Law Group
Klinedinst PC is proud to announce Elizabeth A. Kreitzer, Esq., Certified Family Law Specialist, has joined the firm. She will serve as Co-Chair of the Klinedinst Family Law department.

Ms. Kreitzer's practice includes all aspects of family law including divorce, custody and visitation disputes, paternity cases and adoption proceedings. She is also experienced in collaborative divorce, a process designed to create less stress on participants and reduce strain on California's family court system. Ms. Kreitzer also assists clients with premarital and postnuptial agreements.

"For the past 7 years, Elizabeth has focused her practice exclusively on complex family law matters," said John D. Klinedinst, CEO of Klinedinst PC. "Her depth of knowledge and real-world experience will help the firm's clients sail through the complex family law system."

Kreitzer earned her designation as a Certified Family Law Specialist in 2002. One year later, she was appointed to the Settlement Judge Panel. She has been quoted frequently in television and media on a variety of family law topics. She is active in the local legal community, having served as Co-Chair of the Family Law Section of the San Diego County Bar Association. She is also an active member of the Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego.

In 2005, she was named by the San Diego Certified Family Law Specialists (CFLS) as the Michael C. Shea Chair. The Chair is bestowed every year on a Certified Family Law Specialist who has mentored other family law attorneys, while demonstrating the highest level of ethics. The Chair is charged each year with presenting a lecture on ethics to roughly 300 local family law attorneys, continuing to mentor and teach family law attorneys.

"The strength of our existing litigation teams, combined with the experience of our new CFLS, will ensure that every client receives sophisticated, professional and compassionate representation during one of the most difficult times in their lives," added Bonnie M. Simonek, the San Diego-based shareholder who Co-Chairs the Family Law practice group. "When the stakes are high, there's no better place to turn to than Klinedinst's family law department.

11-30-2006

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Karr Tuttle Campbell

Chris Weinmann Recognized as Volunteer of the Month
The KCBA's Community Legal Services has recognized Christian C. Weinmann as its Volunteer of the Month for November 2006. Weinmann has been a volunteer at the Seattle Emergency Housing Service (SEHS) legal clinic since 2001. As a dedicated advocate for the homeless community, Weinmann has helped numerous clients seeking legal services.

An associate at Karr Tuttle Campbell in Seattle, Weinmann practices in the areas of corporate, creditor/debtor and bankruptcy law. Through the encouragement and support of Karr Tuttle Campbell, Weinmann has been able to volunteer at the clinic several times a year and take on cases for direct representation. In a recent case, he helped a client facing brain surgery and possible death to prepare a will and other testamentary documents.

Weinmann volunteers at the SEHS legal clinic because it provides him with an opportunity to help homeless clients who have legal issues, but very limited access to legal services given their circumstances. The clients he assists are always grateful even though in some situations there may be little advice to offer. At times, he feels that he can do more good in two hours at the SEHS legal clinic than he can in two weeks for paying clients.

In addition to volunteering at SEHS, Weinmann has volunteered at the KCBA's Downtown Debt Clinic for the past three years and is currently the attorney coordinator for the clinic. In connection with his work for the Debt Clinic, Weinmann sits on the Board of Consumer Education and Training Services (CENTS), a local non-profit organization dedicated to empowering consumers, through education and training, to take control of their serious financial situations.

Weinmann's commitment to pro bono work extends far beyond what is asked of volunteers. His commitment to serving the community is highly commendable and he is a very valuable asset to Legal Services for the Homeless.

Legal Services for the Homeless partners law firms with homeless shelters throughout King County to provide legal services to homeless clients with general civil matters and has facilitated access to legal services for hundreds of homeless clients in King County. This unique partnership works to break down the barriers that homeless individuals face in accessing legal services.

11-30-2006

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Halloran & Sage LLP

Atty. Lai Named National Director for DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar
Halloran & Sage attorney Janice D. Lai was recently named a National Director of DRI- The Voice of the Defense Bar. Ms. Lai, who has been actively involved with DRI for several years, joins the Board of Directors of the nation’s largest organization of 22,000 defense trial lawyers.

Ms. Lai is a seasoned litigator and concentrates her practice in the areas of products liability, complex civil litigation and food litigation. She routinely represents manufacturers, distributors and retailers in products liability litigation involving power tools, machinery, electrical and mechanical equipment, appliances and devices. She also represents international food retailers and manufacturers in products liability litigation. In addition, Ms. Lai handles a variety of complex civil matters and the defense of general liability actions in state and federal court. Ms. Lai graduated from Southern Methodist University and Drake University School of Law, where she was a Dean’s scholar and received the American Jurisprudence Award for conflicts of Law.

“Janice has been an invaluable contributor to our organization, at both the state level and internationally. Her dedication to DRI, through her contributions to our continuing legal education programs, presentations at our seminars, and leadership she has provided in committee activities and special projects is unwavering. We are very happy to have her join our Board of Directors,” said John R. Kouris, executive director of DRI.

Lai is a frequent speaker on products liability and civil litigation, having several times contributed on the subjects for DRI seminars and teleconferences. She has been a frequent author for DRI publications and instructional materials and was the Connecticut State Representative for DRI. Lai has also served as Vice-Chair of DRI’s Task Force on Women in the Courtroom which focused on identifying professional challenges unique to women who are defense trial lawyers and offering solutions to meet those challenges.

“I am honored to join DRI’s Board of Directors. DRI has a proud history of education for defense attorneys to help them face the challenges they encounter in their practices. It is a privilege to continue to inform and educate other DRI members so that they can apply it to their respective practices,” said Lai.

DRI — The Voice of the Defense Bar, is the national organization of more than 22,000 defense trial lawyers and corporate counsel. DRI provides numerous educational and informational resources to members and offers many opportunities for liaison among defense trial lawyers, Corporate America, and state and local defense organizations. DRI also has an international presence, seeking to enhance understanding of the law among members of the defense community who have reason to be concerned with the expanding globalization of litigation defense.

11-30-2006

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Greenberg Traurig's Caroline Heller Receives John K. Geiger Award`
Caroline J. Heller, associate in the New York office of international law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP, was presented with the John K. Geiger Award at inMotion Inc.’s 8th annual Commitment to Justice Awards on November 29, 2006. Ms. Heller was honored for her unflagging pro bono advocacy on behalf of inMotion clients, her negotiation skills and for her continuous campaign for all lawyers to become involved with pro bono work.

The John K. Geiger Award honors the memory of one of inMotion’s most dedicated, caring and long-term volunteers, John Geiger, who died at a tragically young age in July 2002. John was one of the first legal assistants to volunteer for inMotion’s RITE Workshop, and he continued working with inMotion’s clients after becoming an attorney.

Ms. Heller is an associate in Greenberg Traurig’s litigation group. She has represented several inMotion clients over the past three years and has encouraged others to do the same.

inMotion is a New York City-based non-profit organization that provides low-income, under-served or abused women with free, quality legal services. Greenberg Traurig has served as a corporate partner for inMotion since 1999, providing financial support and encouraging the firm’s attorneys and legal assistants to serve in inMotion’s pro bono program.

11-30-2006

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Faruki, Ireland & Cox, P.L.L.

Our firm has received one award, and is a finalist for another.
Faruki Ireland & Cox was selected by the Dayton Business Journal to receive the Healthcare Heroes Award, as the employer being recognized for our innovative Employee Wellness Program. The firm has invested in an extensive array of health and wellness facilities and services, including a fitness facility in our building. The objective of this program is healthier employees, with all of the resultant benefits including better morale; decreased absenteeism with the consequent lessening of disruption to workflow; increased efficiencies; lower health insurance costs for both employees and the firm; and advantages in recruiting and retention of employees. The award was presented at a luncheon at Sinclair Community College.

11-30-2006

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