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Miller Nash LLP

Miller Nash LLP-Vancouver welcomes Joe Vance and Ian Sutton to the firm
Miller Nash LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Joseph Vance and Ian Sutton to the firm. Vance joins the firm as a partner in the litigation department specializing in employment law and commercial litigation. Sutton joins the “From the Ground Up” team, focusing his practice on land use, environmental, and real estate law.

Vance comes to the firm from Davis Wright Tremaine, where he was a partner and served as the chair of the Portland office employment practice. He has successfully represented clients in a wide variety of complex litigation in both state and federal court in the Pacific Northwest.

Licensed to practice in Washington and Oregon, Vance is an active member of the American and Federal Bar Associations. He serves on the Brigham Young University FHSS National Advisory Committee, and is also a member of the Rotary Club.

Vance received his bachelor’s degree in sociology from Brigham Young University and his law degree from the University of Washington.

Before joining the firm, Ian Sutton served as clerk to the Honorable Marywave Van Deren, judge for Division II of the Washington Court of Appeals. During his third year of law school, he also externed full-time for the Honorable Thomas S. Zilly, U.S. District Court judge for the Western District of Washington.

Sutton is admitted to practice in Washington. He is a member of both the Washington State Bar Association and the Clark County Bar Association.

In 2005, he received his law degree, magna cum laude, from the Seattle University School of Law, where he was note and comment editor for the law review. Sutton earned his bachelor’s degree from Denison University in 1999. During law school, Sutton actively participated in a program that provides free legal information and services to members of Seattle’s Central District community.

11-16-2006

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McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton Professional Association

McLane Supports Greater Manchester YMCA Capital Campaign
The law firm of McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton, P.A., with offices in Manchester, Portsmouth, and Concord, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to become a major contributor to the Greater Manchester YMCA’s 2006 capital campaign with a combined donation of $150,000.

In recognition of the donation, Greater Manchester YMCA's newly renovated cardiovascular and weight-training facility has been named the Anthem/McLane Family Fitness Center. The new center has been equipped with full lines of state-of-the-art equipment for both endurance and cardio vascular workouts.

“This sponsorship represents a partnership between our organizations that share in the ideals of supporting both family togetherness and a healthy lifestyle," said Michael McCluskey, McLane’s Executive Director.

The firm has been an active contributor to the YMCA for more than 30 years. Bill Zorn, a director in McLane’s Trusts and Estate Planning department currently serves as co-chair of the capital campaign.

The YMCA’s campaign goal of $3,200,000 includes major facility upgrades to the downtown center in Manchester, the Allard Center in Goffstown and day-plus-overnight camping facilities. To date over $2,400,000 has been raised.

11-16-2006

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McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP

Governor's aide to join law firm
Richard Costigan, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's deputy chief of staff and liaison to the Legislature, is leaving the administration to join the Sacramento office of a law firm, the firm announced Wednesday.

On Dec. 4, Costigan will become a managing director in the government affairs practice of McKenna Long & Aldridge. The firm, which has offices nationwide, will be opening a Sacramento branch.

The firm's Web site indicates that it helps its corporate clients win government contracts, navigate government regulations and obtain government-issued permits, among other things.

Costigan, who is legally barred from lobbying the Governor's Office for a year after he leaves, could not be reached for comment.

Margita Thompson, a spokeswoman for the governor, said there is no replacement yet for Costigan, who has served in the administration since Schwarzenegger took office in 2003.

"He has served tirelessly and with the highest level of integrity," Schwarzenegger said in a statement. "I wish him the best."

-- Clea Benson, Bee Capitol Bureau

11-16-2006

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McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP

Advisor to New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer Joins National Government Affairs Practice
McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP announced today that Amy G. Solomon, who currently serves as the Assistant Director of the Intergovernmental Relations Bureau for New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, will join the firm in December as a managing director in the Albany office. Ms. Solomon will leave the attorney general’s office at the end of November.

In her current position, which she has held since February 1999, Ms. Solomon serves as the liaison with government officials, government affairs professionals, and communities throughout upstate New York. She advises the attorney general on many issues, particularly those affecting the business and agriculture communities, educators and law enforcement organizations.

“The combined strength of Amy, Jerry Jennings and John Harris establishes a powerhouse team in Albany,” said Eric Tanenblatt, Senior Managing Director and head of MLA’s government affairs practice. “Enhancing our resources and talent in the state capital and New York City positions us to better serve our clients at all levels of government.”

Ms. Solomon is a long-respected figure in New York Democratic politics. Prior to joining the attorney general’s office, she was an assistant to the majority leader in the New York State Assembly and legislative director for a New York state senator from 1979 to 1995. In January 1995, Ms. Solomon was appointed chief of staff to the Senate Democratic Conference. As chief administrator of the conference, she was integral in the development and implementation of legislative programs, and she provided strategic counsel to the minority leader and conference members on matters pertaining to policy and communication strategies.

“After serving many years in the public sector, I look forward to translating my experience to the private sector and to helping our clients achieve their public policy objectives,” said Amy Solomon. “I am excited about the opportunities to contribute to the growth of this dynamic firm.”

Ms. Solomon is a board member of the Empire State Plaza Arts Commission and the Ladies Golf Day Committee for the American Cancer Society. She served as President of the Sisterhood of Congregation Ohav Shalom and as a member of the Board of Trustees. Other memberships include the Auxiliary of the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home, U.T.O.S. Abigail and Hadassah and Board Member of the ALS Center at St. Peter's Hospital.

Ms. Solomon is the newest addition to the firm’s Government Affairs practice that includes former U.S. Senator Zell Miller; former U.S. Ambassador to Canada Gordon Giffin; Keith Mason and Marcia Hale who both served in the Clinton White House; Eric Tanenblatt who served as Chief of Staff to Governor Sonny Perdue and senior advisor to the late U.S. Senator Paul Coverdell; former Congressman Buddy Darden; and the New York government affairs team led by William F. Plunkett, Jr, and recently joined by Richard Gordon, former advisor to U.S. Senator Evan Bayh and Governor Mario Cuomo.

11-16-2006

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Lane Powell PC

Williams Quoted in Mail Tribune
Karen Williams was quoted in an article, "High court to decide on J'ville safety surcharge," that appeared in the Mail Tribune on November 15, 2006.

The residents of Jacksonville say the city's $15 monthly surcharge is an unapproved property tax and illegal under the Oregon Constitution. The city says the surcharge is a legal funding source. Defending the ten Jacksonville residents, Karen made an appeal attempt before the Oregon Supreme Court.

11-16-2006

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King & Spalding

Atlanta Business Chronicle Names King & Spalding partner Bobby Woo to List of Up & Coming Young Professionals
The Atlanta Business Chronicle has named King & Spalding partner Bobby Woo to its annual list of young Atlanta professionals on the rise. Those chosen to the "Up & Comers" list are cited for their professional and civic achievements before the age of 40.

Woo, 38, was the first Asian/ Pacific-American partner at King & Spalding. His work with King & Spalding began on the Commercial Litigation Practice Group, where he spent a majority of his time on class action litigation involving consumer products. Woo then moved to the Product Liability Practice Group, where his practice has focused on pharmaceutical and medical device cases, including extensive fact and expert witness work, as well as trial and amicus briefing on medical causation, expert scientific testimony, and Daubert issues. For the past 5 years, he has been a critical member of the King & Spalding legal team representing Purdue Pharma in the high-profile litigation surrounding their product, OxyContin.

Woo has dedicated significant time to pro bono work and community service as well. He represented civic and charitable organizations who opposed the potential exclusion of legal immigrants from Georgia's proposed Temporary Aid to Needy Families program, receiving the State Bar of Georgia's annual pro bono award and the Atlanta Anti-Defamation League's "Young Lawyer of the Year" designation for his efforts in 2000. At present, Woo is representing several pro bono clients seeking political asylum in the United States, and is an active board member for the Atlanta Bar Asylum Project.

"He's blessed with acute intelligence, a devotion to teamwork, a powerful work ethic, and respect and compassion for his fellow citizens," said King & Spalding senior partner and fellow Product Liability team member Chilton Varner.

The "Up & Comers" list, now in its third year, honors 40 rising stars in the Atlanta business community, all of whom must be under 40 years of age. To qualify as an up & comer, individuals must be in a position of leadership where they have made significant achievements and have a strong record of community service.

11-16-2006

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Kennedy Covington Lobdell & Hickman, L.L.P.

Kennedy Covington Moves Up in Ranking of Nation's Largest Law Firms
Kennedy Covington, one of the largest law firms in the Carolinas, has again moved up in The National Law Journal's annual ranking of the nation's largest law firms.

The firm gained more than 20 new attorneys over the past year, making it the 206th largest law firm in the country, according to The National Law Journal's 29th annual survey of the nation's 250 largest law firms.

"Our growth is in direct response to the growing needs of our clients," says co-managing partner Gene Pridgen. "Many of our client relationships span decades. As their needs evolve and expand we rise to fulfill them. Strategic growth translates to a depth and breadth of legal knowledge and experience that's vital to providing the highest level of client service."

During The National Law Journal's latest survey period, the number of attorneys at Kennedy Covington increased from 186 to 208, moving the firm up 11 spots on the listing of the nation's largest 250 law firms. Last year, the firm was ranked at 217 on this list.

Kennedy Covington, the third largest law firm in North Carolina, recently moved into larger offices in both Raleigh and Research Triangle Park, N.C. The firm experienced growth in all three of its North Carolina offices, mostly concentrated in its transactional practices, such as real estate, business law and financial services.

11-16-2006

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