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Schiff Hardin LLP

Schiff Hardin LLP — Exclusive Diamond-Level Sponsor of the 24th Annual Cook County Bar Association Job Fair
Schiff Hardin LLP’s Diversity and Law Student Recruitment Committees are pleased to be the exclusive Diamond-level sponsors of the 24th Annual Cook County Bar Association (“CCBA�) Job Fair. The event takes place August 10, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Hilton Suites Chicago. Schiff Hardin’s sponsorship involvement also includes serving as host of the Student Welcome Reception on August 9.

The CCBA Job Fair is an opportunity for law students to interview for summer associate positions at law firms, as well as corporate law departments and governmental agencies across the U.S. There also are a limited number of law firms who interview candidates about to enter their senior year of law school for entry level associate positions after graduation. Approximately 150 law firms, corporations, and governmental agencies are participating in the CCBA Job Fair for 2007. For more information about the event and how to register, visit http://www.ccbaminorityjobfair.com/index.html.

Schiff Hardin has been known for many years for its commitment to diversity in the workplace and in the community. The firm’s CCBA Job Fair sponsorship exemplifies the Schiff Hardin’s commitment to minority and women hiring and retention, and it is just one of the myriad such events the firm sponsors throughout the year.

07-30-2007

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Pepper Hamilton, L.L.P.

Pepper Hamilton Broadens New York Corporate & Securities and Tax Capabilities
Pepper Hamilton LLP announced that it has expanded its New York corporate & securities and tax practices with the addition of partners Mitchell S. Ames and James H. Stevralia.

Mr. Ames and Mr. Stevralia join Pepper’s rapidly expanding New York office from Hogan & Hartson LLP in New York, where both were partners. They add depth and breadth to the office’s full range of corporate, finance, securities, securitization and business transaction services.

Mr. Ames, who joins Pepper’s Corporate and Securities Practice Group, has been involved in many of the highest profile business and reorganization transactions of the past 10 years, and has been recognized by Chambers USA as a leading media transactional lawyer. He has extensive experience in domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, private equity investment, joint venture formation, public and private capital raising, restructurings and intellectual property licensing.

Mr. Stevralia, who joins the firm’s Tax Practice Group, assists U.S. businesses of major international listed companies and domestic entities with mergers and acquisitions, new venture structuring, and the effective utilization of tax losses and credits. He also assists clients in federal and state tax audits, state tax board hearings, federal appeals and Tax Court litigation.

“Mitchell and Jim often work together on mergers, acquisitions and private equity transactions,� said James D. Rosener, the partner in charge of Pepper’s New York office. “Together, they have developed a broad client following drawn to their ability to provide focused legal solutions to business issues. They’re an excellent fit for the New York office – and for Pepper – and we’re pleased they have chosen to join us.“

Their addition further expands Pepper’s media and communications practice led by Amy B. Ginensky, whose media practice focuses on First Amendment, defamation and other media-related litigation.

“Working together as a team is very important to us and to our clients,� said Mr. Ames. “We’re delighted that Pepper offers us a way to continue that partnership while expanding our practice on a well-developed platform of sophisticated clients and superior business transaction expertise.�

“Both the corporate and securities and the tax practice groups at Pepper are strong, international practices,� added Mr. Stevralia. “That strength and experience will help us serve our existing clients better and help our collective clients achieve their business objectives.�

Mr. Ames is a graduate of New York University School of Law (J.D. 1987). Mr. Stevralia received his law degree from Fordham University School of Law (J.D. 1975) and an LL.M. in taxation from New York University School of Law in 1979.

07-30-2007

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Miller Nash LLP

Geoffrey Groshong, partner at Miller Nash, named as trustee in MILA, Inc. Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing
Geoffrey Groshong, partner at Miller Nash LLP has been selected by the United States Trustee’s office to serve as the trustee over the July 2, 2007, Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by MILA, Inc., a former Mountlake Terrace, Washington, subprime residential mortgage loan company that shut down April 20, 2007.

Groshong will be responsible for liquidating MILA’s assets and distributing the proceeds to creditors. At the time of the filing, documents provided by MILA showed assets of approximately $7.8 million and liabilities of approximately $174.7 million.

Subprime mortgage lender bankruptcy filings have been on the rise since late 2006 as a result of market concerns regarding loan quality.

As one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest multispecialty law firms focusing on business and litigation, Miller Nash LLP serves clients locally and worldwide from its five offices in Bend, Portland and Prineville, Oregon, and Seattle and Vancouver, Washington.

07-30-2007

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Latham & Watkins

Prominent Antitrust Litigator Joins Latham & Watkins as Partner in San Francisco Office
Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that antitrust litigator, Alfred C. Pfeiffer, Jr., has joined the firm as a partner in the San Francisco office.

Pfeiffer is an accomplished antitrust litigator with extensive experience in civil antitrust cases, civil and criminal government antitrust investigations, and other competition-related commercial cases. He practices across numerous industries and has been particularly active in the telecommunications and information technologies arenas. Pfeiffer also advises companies regarding the antitrust aspects of acquisitions, joint ventures and distribution agreements.

"Al is a great addition to the San Francisco office, our global antitrust and competition practice, and the firm as a whole," said Scott Haber, Office Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins in San Francisco. "Al's credentials as an experienced litigator, with a strong technical background, and his formidable reputation as a hard-working practice builder further deepen our top-notch litigation capability."

Daniel Wall, Co-Chair of the Global Antitrust and Competition Practice Group, commented: "Having known Al for over 20 years, I couldn't be happier about his decision to join our antitrust team. Al's deep expertise and uncompromising focus on superior client service reinforces what is already recognized as one of the strongest antitrust teams in the US and globally. His litigation skills and track record are also perfect for Latham, which is distinguished among antitrust firms by our big case litigation capabilities."

"Latham has a truly outstanding antitrust and competition practice, and a great tradition of teamwork. I am excited to join Latham and look forward to taking advantage of the opportunities its global platform will provide," said Pfeiffer.

Pfeiffer joins from Bingham McCutchen, where he has been a partner since 1992. He began his career an associate at the firm and has held various management positions, including Chair of the Litigation Department (2001-2002) and Co-Chair of the Antitrust Group (2002-2007). Pfeiffer graduated summa cum laude from St. Joseph University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and received his law degree from Yale University in 1985. He is active in the antitrust bar, having held several positions in the American Bar Association Antitrust Section, including Vice-Chair of the Communications Industry Committee (2000-2003), Chair of the Communications Industry Committee (2003-2006) and Co-Chair of Committee Operations (2006-present). In addition, he has also been active in community affairs, including The Salvation Army, the United Service Organization and Yale Law School alumni activities.

07-30-2007

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King & Spalding

King & Spalding Advises GulfCap in US$446 Million Acquisition of Dalma Drilling Services
King & Spalding, a leading international law firm, represented GulfCap Group Limited in its US$446 million acquisition of Dalma Energy LLC.

Dalma is a drilling service company wholly-owned by Aabar Petroleum Investments Company PJSC, a public joint stock company listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Market. Dalma currently operates 22 land rigs in Algeria, India, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

The King & Spalding legal team involved in the transaction was led by partner Jawad Ali and senior associate Wael Wahbeh, both of the Dubai office. They were supported by counsel Maria Vargas of the Houston office and senior associate Patrick Campos of the Dubai office.

“We are honored to have represented GulfCap on this acquisition, which represents but the first step in its ambitious program of energy-related acquisitions,� Ali said. Philip Weems, the managing partner of King & Spalding’s Dubai office, added: “The Dalma Energy acquisition is the fifth major transaction that the King & Spalding Dubai office has closed for our clients in just the past six weeks. These transactions, which have a total value in excess of US$1 billion, include key deals in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Abu Dhabi—two of which involved providing advice to our clients in successful competitive tenders.�

07-30-2007

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King & Spalding

Robert Perry Named Managing Partner of King & Spalding’s New York Office
King & Spalding, a leading international law firm, announced today that Robert F. Perry, 49, has been appointed managing partner of its New York office. He replaces Michael J. O’Brien, who resigned from the firm.

A noted patent litigator with extensive experience in electrical and computer engineering, Perry joined King & Spalding’s New York office as a partner in August 2004 from Kenyon & Kenyon, where he was a member of its management committee. Perry has been instrumental in expanding King & Spalding’s intellectual property practice in New York, especially in the areas of patent litigation and patent prosecution.

In his new role as managing partner, Perry will oversee the firm’s New York office.

Commenting on his own appointment, Perry said: "I am honored to be asked to manage the firm’s New York office. I look forward to building on our strong foundation. We will continue to develop our practices of corporate/private equity, real estate capital markets, finance, financial restructuring, intellectual property, securities/business litigation, international arbitration and professional services liability. We will also explore opportunities in further service areas. We are enthusiastic about the many opportunities before the firm as a whole and I expect the New York office to continue to be at the center of many of them."

Robert D. Hays, Jr., chairman of King & Spalding, said: "We are proud to have Bob's capabilities and leadership skills as part of the firm’s management team. This is an exciting time for King & Spalding, which is in a strong expansion phase. We opened three new offices in the past year and have added 52 lawyers, including 8 partners, in New York in the past 18 months. Bob is committed to driving forward our key initiatives and growth."

In July 2007, King & Spalding opened an office in Charlotte, North Carolina, its third new office in the last year and its eighth worldwide location. This latest expansion came on the heels of its strong performance in 2006, with double-digit growth in revenue and profits per partner. The firm also opened an office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in December 2006, and in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in April of this year.

Perry earned a B.E.E. from Manhattan College in 1979, an M.B.A. from Seton Hall University in 1984 and a J.D. from Seton Hall Law School, magna cum laude, in 1989.

King & Spalding's New York office employs 130 lawyers practicing in a variety of areas including banking, business litigation, corporate finance, energy, financial restructuring, intellectual property, Islamic finance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, tax and real estate, among others.

07-30-2007

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Hinshaw & Culbertson, L.L.P.

Nine New Associates Join the Firm
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP announces the addition of 9 new associates to the firm's Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana and Massachusetts offices. The new associates include the following:

Phoenix, Arizona, Office of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Felice F. Guerrieri, 35. Felice Guerrieri is an experienced litigator who devotes the majority of his practice to handling a variety of insurance defense matters, with particular emphasis on professional liability, personal injury and products liability. Mr. Guerrieri has experience in representing regional and national insurers, manufacturers and retailers on these subjects. His cases have been reported by both the Arizona Court of Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Guerrieri earned his J.D. in 2001 from Southern Illinois University School of Law, where he was Articles Editor of the Southern Illinois University Law Journal.

Los Angeles, California, Office of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Angeli C. Aragon, 47. Angeli Aragon represents clients in litigation involving commercial, employment, environmental, intellectual property and professional liability matters. Ms. Aragon also handles insurance coverage matters and appeals. She earned her J.D. in 1990 from the University of California at Los Angeles School of Law. While at U.C.L.A. Law, she was a member of the Moot Court Honors Program and a judicial extern to Hon. Cynthia Holcomb Hall, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Ms. Aragon serves on the board of the Philippine American Bar Association, and has been the Association’s treasurer since 1998. She speaks conversational Tagalog.

Masayo Kimoto, 52. Masayo Kimoto represents professionals in liability litigation, with particular emphasis on legal malpractice, accountant liability and agent and broker errors and omission liability. She has also handled insurance coverage matters in real estate disputes. Additionally, Ms. Kimoto has mediation and arbitration experience. With a background in accounting and substantial business experience, she brings a business as well as legal focus to the matters she handles on behalf of clients. Ms. Kimoto received her J.D. in 2000 from Loyola Law School, where she was a member of the St. Thomas More Law and Phi Delta Phi Law Honor Societies. Ms. Kimoto is fluent in Japanese.

Camille Y. Townsend, 25. Camille Townsend focuses her litigation practice in the areas of employment litigation, general liability litigation and professional liability defense. She is also thoroughly familiar with contract and agreement drafting. Ms. Townsend earned her J.D. in 2006 from the University of Wisconsin Law School, where she participated in the Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial and Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competitions and was a “Friends of LEO� Fellow. While in law school, she served two judicial internships: first, in 2004, to Hon. Patrick Fiedler, of the Dane County Circuit Court, and second, in 2006, to Justice Louis Butler, of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Miami, Florida, Office of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Ellie A. Levy, 35. Ellie Levy is an experienced insurance attorney, routinely engaging in coverage litigation matters and analyzing insurance contracts for insurers. She has assisted with large insurance coverage cases concerning real estate matters. Ms. Levy is also experienced in breach of contract matters regarding construction projects, and contract drafting and negotiation on behalf of her clients. She earned her J.D. in 2001 from Brooklyn Law School, where she was a staff member of the Journal of Law and Policy.

Chicago, Illinois, Office of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Dana A. Rice, 28. Dana Rice represents insurance companies in complex coverage litigation involving a wide range of insurance policies. He also prepares opinion letters for his insurance clients, outlining coverage obligations and potential exposure for first- and third-party claims. Graduating cum laude, Mr. Rice received his J.D. in 2004 from DePaul University College of Law. While in law school, where he earned several academic awards, Mr. Rice was Editor-in-Chief of the DePaul Journal of Sports Law & Contemporary Problems and President of the DePaul National Moot Court Society.

Schererville, Indiana, Office of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

William M. Murakowski, 42. William Murakowski handles litigation involving automobile, premises liability, wrongful death, products liability, transportation and general tort matters. In private practice since 1994, Mr. Murakowski is a former state prosecutor in Lake County, Indiana. He has vast and varied experience managing all phases of a wide range of litigation. Mr. Murakowski also handles business law matters involving contracts, real estate, bankruptcy and other business activities. He received his J.D. in 1990 from The John Marshall Law School.

Boston, Massachusetts, Office of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Justin M. Fabella, 33. Justin Fabella represents clients in professional liability matters, focusing on legal malpractice defense and agent and broker E&O liability. He also has experience handling products liability, securities and construction matters. Additionally, Mr. Fabella maintains an active insurance coverage practice, litigating declaratory judgment actions and defending insurers against bad faith claims. He has both alternative dispute resolution and appellate experience. Graduating cum laude in 2002, Mr. Fabella received his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School, where he was the Production Editor and a staff member of the Suffolk Trial and Appellate Advocacy Journal.

Bernard D. Posner, 29. Bernard Posner handles litigation involving surety and construction matters. He has personally managed more than 50 cases in federal and state court, and was lead counsel in a multi-party, million-dollar construction / design lawsuit. Mr. Posner also maintains an appellate practice. He earned his J.D. in 2003 from Boston College Law School, where he served as Executive Editor and as a member of the Executive Board of the Uniform Commercial Code Reporter-Digest.

07-30-2007

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