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Orrick LLP

Orrick Adds Structured Finance Partner in Hong Kong
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP announced today that Michelle Taylor, a leading Asia-focused securitization and structured finance lawyer, has joined the firm’s Hong Kong office as a partner. Taylor has advised in numerous prominent transactions including the first CMBS securitization in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), the first whole business securitization in Asia and the first future flow securitization in Korea.

"Adding Michelle presented a unique opportunity for the firm to add an exceptional partner to our global structured finance practice and to expand our structured finance capability to Asia," said Joshua Raff, co-head of Orrick's Structured Finance practice. "Michelle's addition will enable us to offer the quality and level of legal service our clients have come to expect from us in each jurisdiction in which we practice."

Securitization and the broader field of structured finance are among the fastest growing and evolving sectors in capital markets around the world. Government regulators and financial institutions across Asia have now clearly recognized the advantages of more sophisticated debt markets. Many countries have adopted legislation aimed at developing a vibrant structured finance sector as tools of economic policy, to strengthen the domestic banking systems and to increase national financial stability, as well as providing a means to finance economic development.

"We are excited to add someone like Michelle who is extremely bright and energetic and is exceptionally well-regarded by the most active international investment banks in the sector," said Al Sawyers, co-head of the firm's Structured Finance practice. "We believe the potential for continuing growth in the structured finance sector in Asia is enormous, and Michelle is among the very few practioners in the region who currently is focused solely on structured finance and capable of building a leading practice in Asia."

Taylor's practice focuses on advising clients in securitization transactions throughout the Asia region, including the PRC, Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong and elsewhere. She has acted for arrangers, originators, trustees, rating agencies and monoline insurers on high profile transactions including the Indocoal securitization, which was awarded securitization Deal of the Year by IFLR Magazine in 2006.

"The opportunity to combine my skills and experience with the global resources and commitment to structured finance at Orrick is an exciting prospect," said Taylor. "I look forward to helping the firm continue to build its broader finance practice across Asia and working closely with my finance partners in Hong Kong, Tokyo, New York and London to do so.”

Prior to joining Orrick, Taylor was a partner in the Hong Kong office of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker. She is qualified in Hong Kong and England, and is member of the board of the Asia-Pacific Securitisation Forum, a non-profit organization aimed at promoting securitization in Asia.

11-20-2006

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Norris, Mclaughlin & Marcus, P.A.

Annmarie Simeone Joins Somerset County Bar Association's Civil Practice Committee
Annmarie Simeone, a member of the Somerville law firm Norris McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A., recently joined the Civil Practice Committee of the Somerset County Bar Association (SCBA). The Committee consists of members of the SCBA, working in association with judges and courthouse administration, to consider practice issues that affect various aspects of civil practice in Somerset County, including trial calendaring, administration of the county’s arbitration and mediation programs, and substantive seminars to be offered by the SCBA.

Simeone, a resident of Woodbridge, concentrates her practice on labor & employment litigation, breach of contract actions and business torts. She has a wide range of experience in labor & employment litigation in both federal and state courts, primarily defending management in discrimination and sexual harassment claims, wrongful discharge suits, and claims brought under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, Americans With Disabilities Act, and a multitude of other civil rights and anti-discrimination laws. In addition, she represents parties in breach of contract claims and in actions involving restrictive covenants and confidentiality agreements.

11-20-2006

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Lane Powell PC

Ungar Recognized for Pro Bono Service on Criminal Justice Act Panel
On November 16, Steven Ungar was presented with a Criminal Justice Act Panel Recognition Certificate of Appreciation for 12 years of dedicated service to his clients in the District of Oregon, as well as to the cause of indigent defense services. Steven was also named an emeritus panel member of the Criminal Justice Act Panel.

11-20-2006

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Keating, Muething & Klekamp PLL

Yvette R. Simpson Elected to the Bankers Club Board of Governors
Yvette R. Simpson, an associate at Keating Muething & Klekamp (KMK), was recently elected to serve on the Board of Governors for the Bankers Club. The Bankers Club is the means in Cincinnati to entertain professionally and socially, to celebrate family events and to increase one's circle of influence.

Ms. Simpson has been a member of the Bankers Club for two years, and has previously served on the Membership Committee. She also currently serves on the Strategic Planning Committee, The Women's Exchange Steering Committee, and the Club 30 Advisory Committee. The Board of Governors acts as an Advisory board on behalf of the membership to give recommendation and counsel to the management team and staff of the Bankers Club. Board members also act as Ambassadors for the Club in the Cincinnati community.

At KMK, Ms. Simpson’s practice is concentrated in the area of labor & employment. She has experience representing clients on a variety of legal issues including employment discrimination, workers’ compensation, first amendment, media and advertising law. Prior to joining KMK, Ms. Simpson was an associate with Frost Brown Todd LLC. She served as a judicial extern to the Honorable David L. Bunning, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky and as a judicial extern to The Honorable Nathaniel R. Jones, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Ms. Simpson received her J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 2004, where she served on various committees and received awards and recognition for public service and appellate advocacy. Before attending law school, she worked in advertising and consumer promotions for News America Marketing both in Los Angeles and Cincinnati.

11-20-2006

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Ice Miller LLP

Ice Miller LLP Announces Senior Management Team
Indianapolis – Ice Miller LLP announced today its senior management team beginning in 2007. Byron L. Myers has been elected by the partnership as managing partner effective January 1, 2007. Myers, a senior partner in Ice Miller's labor and employment group, has served as a managing partner since 2005. The partnership also selected Richard J. Thrapp and Phillip R. Scaletta to serve with Myers as managing partners. Thrapp currently serves as co-chair of the Firm's corporate practice group. Scaletta currently serves as chair of the Firm's litigation group.

Steven K. Humke, chair of the Firm's business solutions group and a senior partner in its private equity/venture services group, has been elected by the partnership as chair of the strategic planning committee. Melissa Proffitt Reese has been appointed chair of practice development with responsibilities in the areas of major client and practice initiatives. Reese is a senior partner in the Firm's employee benefits group.

Ice Miller's lawyers and business professionals, through their understanding of businesses, industries, and government entities, help simplify the complexities faced by its clients. Ice Miller is committed to helping its clients achieve their legal and business goals.

11-20-2006

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Hunton & Williams, LLP

Hunton & Williams Grows London Office with Outsourcing and Privacy Lawyer Bridget Treacy
Hunton & Williams LLP is pleased to announce that data protection, outsourcing and IT lawyer Bridget Treacy has joined the firm’s London office as Partner. She will work with both its Global Technology and Outsourcing and Privacy and Information Management practice groups.

“We are pleased to welcome Bridget to the firm,” said Martin Thomas, European Managing Partner. “Her addition strengthens our technology, outsourcing and data protection law capabilities, and complements our growing corporate and financial institutions practices.”

“Bridget’s quality of work and scope of practice are a great fit for us in both outsourcing and data protection,” stated Randall Parks, who co-chairs the Global Technology and Outsourcing practice group. “Her arrival is a ‘double-barreled blast’ of talent and experience in practice areas that sit at the intersection of our clients’ efforts to globalize their service delivery and information management activities.”

“Bridget has a wealth of experience in managing privacy and data security risks for organizations,” said Lisa Sotto, who heads the firm’s Privacy and Information Management practice. “She has worked extensively in all aspects of data protection compliance, such as cross-border transfers of personal data, and she will be instrumental in xpanding our data protection and outsourcing practices to meet our clients’ needs in the UK and Europe.

Adds Chris Kuner, head of the firm’s International Privacy and Information Management practice in Brussels: “Our mission is to become the global ‘go to’ firm for both board level outsourcing and information issues, and Bridget will help us accomplish that mission more quickly than almost anyone we could have imagined.”

Treacy joins Hunton & Williams from Barlow Lyde & Gilbert, London, where she was a founding partner of that firm’s commercial and technology practice. She also led its data protection and privacy team. She is a frequent author and speaker in the data protection, IT and e-commerce community.

11-20-2006

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Gray, Plant & Mooty

Gray Plant Mooty Receives the “2006 Business Volunteer of the Year Award” from Central Minnesota’s Habitat for Humanity
The law firm of Gray Plant Mooty is pleased to announce that the firm’s Saint Cloud office was honored by Central Minnesota’s Habitat for Humanity with the “2006 Business Volunteer of the Year Award” at a recognition program held on November 9, 2006.

Habitat for Humanity Executive Director, Judy Carmack said, “Gray Plant Mooty attorney, Bob Walter has provided exceptional legal counsel to Habitat for Humanity for more than eight years on a pro bono basis. He has provided outstanding guidance through the mortgage process and assisted the Habitat affiliate as its facilities have grown. In addition, Bob set up the "Neighborhood Association” and has invested many hours with homeowners and the Habitat staff. Bob is a generous man and has a true heart for Habitat for Humanity.”

This award recognized Gray Plant Mooty’s commitment and support of Habitat for Humanity in providing pro bono legal representation, volunteering for Women’s Build, participating on the Board and through committee membership, and financial support. In 2006, GPM contributed at the "Roof Raiser" sponsorship level of $2,000. In addition, the firm partnered with the organization to complete the first triple family home in Saint Cloud on 33 Circle South.

Gray Plant Mooty is proud to be recognized as one of the top Habitat supporters. The lawyers, paralegals and staff at GPM continually strive to make a positive difference in the community. The firm encourages and supports everyone’s active participation in charitable organizations and pro bono activities. Habitat for Humanity is just one of the many examples of the firm’s commitment to community service.

11-20-2006

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