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Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

Stradley Ronon Adds Litigation Associate
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP, has added Heather M. Tashman as an associate in its litigation department.

Based in the firm’s Philadelphia office, Tashman focuses her practice on general litigation, specifically in the areas of securities litigation and insurance coverage.

Prior to joining Stradley Ronon, Tashman was a securities litigation associate at Schiffrin & Barroway LLP in Radnor, Pa. She graduated, cum laude, from Villanova University School of Law and holds a masters of business administration from Villanova University. Tashman received her undergraduate degree, cum laude, from Tulane University.

08-22-2006

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Maupin & Taylor, P.A.

MAUPIN TAYLOR ANNOUNCES NEW ATTORNEY
Kimberly Bartman recently joined Maupin Taylor's labor and employment section.

Kim brings to the firm her experience working with a large international law firm out of their Philadelphia office. Her practice focuses primarily on employment litigation defense. Prior to private practice, she served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Harvey Bartle, III of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

“We are pleased to add Kim Bartman to our labor and employment team. Her experience working on some larger, sophisticated cases at her previous firm, and her enthusiasm will be a big benefit for the firm’s clients,” Bill Barrett, head of Maupin Taylor’s labor and employment section.

While attending Temple University School of Law, Kim was Executive Editor of the Temple Political and Civil Rights Law Review, a member of the Moot Court Honor Society and recipient of the Law Faculty Scholarship. She was a past recipient of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Ruth Bader Ginsburg Pursuit of Justice Legal Writing Competition.

Kim is admitted to practice in the State of North Carolina, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the U.S. District for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

08-22-2006

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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Marmaro LLP

Attorney Liz Smagala Joins JMBM
Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro LLP (JMBM), one of California’s foremost full-service law firms, today announced that Liz Smagala has joined the Firm as Associate, bringing with her a strong political and litigation background.

""Liz adds depth to our government and land use practices,"" said Benjamin Reznik, Chair of JMBM’s Government, Land Use, Environment and Energy Department. “Her expertise in election law and her good political instincts expands the resources and services we can provide to our clients.""

In addition to her legal background, Smagala has extensive political experience. She has worked for former Governor Gray Davis, California Attorney General Bill Lockyer and U.S. Rep John Baldacci.

""I was attracted to JMBM because of the opportunity to work with dynamic political and corporate teams,"" Smagala said. ""Of the select law firms with government and land use practice groups, JMBM has the highest reputation for representing political matters. Working with the group's attorneys will provide the resources and support necessary for me to serve the Firm's clients as well as develop my own practice within the Firm.""

Smagala's practice will focus on legal representation in many aspects of government-related issues, including election law. The Firm's clients include a wide range of industries, businesses, trade groups and individuals with interests before all levels of state and federal government. Smagala holds a Bachelors of Art from the University of California Davis, and she received her Juris Doctorate from the University of California Los Angeles.

08-22-2006

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Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP

Davis Graham & Stubbs Expands Its Natural Resources Practice
Davis Graham & Stubbs is pleased to announce that Constance L. Rogers has joined the firm as an associate. She will continue her focus on natural resources law.

Before joining DGS, Rogers was an associate with Fairfield and Woods and Holme Roberts & Owen in public lands, natural resources and Indian law. She represents energy and mining companies and Indian tribes in oil and gas and mining transactions, in permitting issues before federal agencies, and in litigation regarding public lands, cultural resources and Native American issues.

Rogers received her J.D., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center in 2000. She holds a B.A. in English and religion from William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri. She has been a speaker and author on natural resources development on public lands.

08-22-2006

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Dickinson Wright PLLC

Dennis Archer Honored by Two Legal Groups
Dickinson Wright PLLC Chairman Dennis Archer has been honored by two prestigious legal groups, the National Bar Association and The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law for his contributions to the profession.

At its recent meeting, the National Bar Association named Mr. Archer its recipient of the Vince Monroe Townsend, Jr. Legends Award for exhibiting historical and continued leadership in the legal profession.

That same week, The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (""Lawyers' Committee"") honored Mr. Archer with the prestigious Distinguished Civil Rights Advocate Award for his exemplary leadership and commitment to civil rights issues throughout his illustrious career.

Mr. Archer is chairman of Dickinson Wright, a Detroit-based law firm with more than 200 attorneys, with offices in Michigan and Washington, D.C. He served two four-year terms as mayor of the city of Detroit (1994-2001) and earned national and international respect for his success in changing Detroit's image and direction.

Mr. Archer has long been active in the organized bar. He was the first person of color elected president of the American Bar Association (2003-2004) as well as the State Bar of Michigan. He has also served as president of the Wolverine Bar Association and the National Bar Association. Archer is a Life Member of the Fellows of The American Bar Foundation and the National Bar Association, a Fellow of the International Society of Barristers, a Fellow of the College of Law Office Management, and Life Member of the Sixth Circuit Judicial Conference.

08-22-2006

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Robinson & Cole LLP

Robinson & Cole Chief Information Officer Speaks at Annual Conference of International Legal Technology Association
Fernando Monteleone, R&C Chief Information Officer, is a speaker at the 29th annual conference of the International Legal Technology Association in Orlando. The conference theme is "Evolving Together" and Mr. Monteleone is presenting on the topic, "Deploying Hummingbird Enterprise for Legal Solutions: A Customer Case Study" which showcases Robinson & Cole's vision and process leading to deployment of the system.

08-22-2006

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O'Melveny & Myers, LLP

O’Melveny Wins Asylum for Peruvian Man
O'Melveny recently obtained a grant of asylum for a 33-year-old Peruvian man persecuted in his home country because he is gay and HIV positive.

New York associate Amy Slusser and counsel John Rousakis represented our client, under the supervision of partner Andy Frackman. Former associate Mona Houck also assisted in assembling evidence and helping to draft the declaration, while legal assistant Lamia Azize provided invaluable translation assistance. Immigration Equality, which referred the case to the O'Melveny, also provided vital guidance.

Our client faced persecution from the time he was a child because of his sexual orientation. He was expelled from school as a young teenager because the headmaster thought that he was gay. He was forced to change schools twice more because he was continually harassed by other students. His family disowned him. In 2001, he was detained, sexually assaulted, and beaten by the Peruvian police because he is gay.
In 2005, the family of his former boyfriend, along with police affiliated with that family, stalked our client at his home and work and threatened to kill him. The local police precinct refused to protect him and advised him to move. Although he moved several times to protect himself, his former boyfriend's family located him and tried to kidnap him. Though friends and neighbors thwarted this attempt, his attackers told him that they would find him and kill him.

Our client decided to flee Peru and come to the United States because he had a friend in the New York area. Through Immigration Equality, he learned that he could file an application for asylum. After collecting records from Peru and testimony from his friends, O'Melveny filed an affirmative application for asylum. At his interview, the asylum officer told our client that his story was very compelling. On July 25, the director of the New York asylum office approved his application.

""Our client is overjoyed with the result and has expressed his heartfelt thanks to all who helped with his case,"" said Slusser.

08-22-2006

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