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Briggs and Morgan, Professional Association

Briggs Attorney Appointed Chair of MSBA Appellate Section
The Appellate Practice Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) has named Diane B. Bratvold as section chair for the 2007-2008 term. Bratvold is a shareholder in the firm of Briggs and Morgan, Professional Association.

Bratvold has been a member of MSBA’s Appellate Practice Section for over three years. The section’s purpose is to focus on legal and policy issues related to both state and federal appellate practice, provide opportunities for continuing legal education on the latest developments in appellate matters, and serve as a forum for appellate attorneys (as well as those who handle only an occasional appeal).

Bratvold has practiced almost exclusively in civil appeals for more than 18 years. She also frequently consults or has been admitted pro hac vice for appellate matters in North Dakota, Wisconsin and Iowa. She has handled many appeals involving a wide range of issues, including constitutional law, employment law, trust and probate matters, trade secrets, business contracts, insurance law, ERISA litigation, complex civil procedure, product liability and tort liability.

She is a fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers, director of the Eighth Circuit Bar Association, chair of the Program Committee and member of the Steering Committee of the Defense Research Institute’s (DRI) Appellate Advocacy Committee, and 8th Circuit editor of Certworthy. In addition, she has been appointed to the Amicus Curiae Committee of the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (MDLA). Most recently, Bratvold was invited by Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice Sam Hanson to be involved in an exploratory group formulated for the purpose of establishing the first Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society.

Bratvold was named a Top Appellate Lawyer by Minnesota Law & Politics. She received her J.D. cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School.

With 16,000 members, the MSBA is the state's largest and most influential voluntary organization of attorneys, providing continuing legal education and public service opportunities for lawyers, and assistance to the legal system

07-27-2007

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Carlton Fields

Carlton fields Orlando Office Honored with Pro Bono Award
The Board of Trustees of the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Inc. honored Carlton Fields with the Law Firm Award of Merit for outstanding service at their annual awards ceremony luncheon which was held on July 26, 2007. The Law Firm Award of Merit is an award given to law firms which have provided substantial pro bono work over the past year. The emphasis is on 100% participation in handling case work.

Carlton Fields’ Orlando office has previously been recognized by Legal Aid for their pro bono work, receiving the Law Firm Award in 1991 and 2000. The attorneys in the Orlando office primarily handle case work in various areas including GAL, family, consumer, and housing. They also participate in Teen Court and the Teen Parent Project. Orlando Shareholders Thomas Tukdarian and Mary Meeks are past recipients of individual awards of merit.

Carlton Fields was founded on the principle that attorneys share a responsibility to “give something back� by helping assure that all citizens – regardless of age, income, race, or disability – have access to the legal system. For more than a century, the firm has expected and encouraged our attorneys to dedicate a portion of their work to pro bono legal work and public service.

07-27-2007

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Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett, LLP

Simpson Thacher A Top Contributor to Legal Aid
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP was recognized as one of the top contributors to The Legal Aid Society 2007 Associates’ Campaign. This year’s campaign was one of the most successful for Legal Aid and a record for the Firm. Simpson Thacher ranked second among all the contributing firms with a contribution of more that $23,500. The Firm’s Associates’ Campaign Committee included Zachary Feingold, Felton Booker, and Starling Marshall.

Funds raised through the Associates’ Campaign support the work of The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice, providing legal representation to the most vulnerable New Yorkers, including senior citizens, survivors of domestic violence, homeless families with children, imminently homeless families, disabled children and adults, immigrants, low income wage earners and persons living with AIDS/HIV.

07-27-2007

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Shearman & Sterling LLP

Shearman & Sterling Ranked Top in BSN Diversity League Tables
Shearman & Sterling’s commitment to diversity has been recognized in this year’s Black Solicitors Network UK league tables.

The firm has been ranked as the highest employer of ethnic minority associates in the UK out of a survey that reviewed over 80 national and international law firms.

This annual voluntary survey, which is now in its second year, analyses demographic trends of law firms in respect to ethnicity and gender. Firms are then ranked on the total proportion of ethnic minority and female staff that they have at different levels from paralegal to partner.

Marcus Franks, co head of Global Human Resources, commented: “These findings make evident our strong commitment to diversity and also our ongoing development of a multicultural, multiethnic and gender diverse workforce. The firm employs best practices in implementing its Global Diversity Initiative to foster a firm culture that supports and promotes diversity, so that all staff are included and valued.�

07-27-2007

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Proskauer & Rose, LLP

Charles Ortner of Proskauer Rose Named One of Hollywood Reporter's Top 100 " Power Lawyers"
Proskauer Rose LLP, an international law firm with over 700 lawyers worldwide, is proud to announce that partner Charles Ortner, who represents many of the leading institutions and creators in the media and entertainment industries, was named one of the top 100 outside counsel in The Hollywood Reporter 's new "Power Lawyers" issue.

Mr. Ortner was selected by the magazine's editors for his work as a litigator on behalf of some of the world's leading record companies, music publishers and motion picture companies including Sony/BMG Music Entertainment, EMI and Sony Pictures, as well as superstar recording artists and record producers including Madonna, Shania Twain, Janet Jackson, The Police, Bon Jovi and Rick Rubin.

The Hollywood Reporter's "Power Lawyers" list was compiled after extensive interviews of many of the entertainment industry's business leaders and in-house counsel, and recognizes leading lawyers serving the entertainment industry in the categories of litigation, talent, corporate, IP-tech, government, and labor. Of the 28 lawyers named in the litigation category, only five - including Mr. Ortner - are based in New York.

"We congratulate Chuck on this achievement and his exemplary work and contributions to the firm throughout his stellar career," said Allen I. Fagin, chairman of Proskauer Rose.

"Chuck's ability to evaluate business situations coupled with his keen insight about human nature and behavior give him an edge and advantage, which make him an extraordinary attorney and master counsel,' said Neil Portnow, president of The Recording Academy (the GRAMMY® Award organization), for which Mr. Ortner serves as National Legal Counsel .

Over the course of his career, the matters which Mr. Ortner has handled, as a litigator or as a counselor and strategic advisor, cover virtually the entire entertainment and media legal and business landscapes including intellectual property, defamation, privacy, internal corporate investigations, contract disputes, and significant business transactions including mergers and joint ventures.

Mr. Ortner was recently named as a charter member of the SoundExchange Artists Advisory Board, a newly-formed industry group of 25 leading music industry lawyers and artist managers. He is also the president of the Kanye West Foundation, an organization founded by the music superstar Kanye West to combat the problem of public school dropouts through the use of music education programming.

07-27-2007

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Proskauer & Rose, LLP

Seasoned Capital Markets Attorney Stuart Bressman Joins Proskauer Rose As Partner
Proskauer Rose LLP, an international law firm with over 700 lawyers worldwide, announced that Stuart Bressman, a leading practitioner specializing in capital markets transactions of all types, has joined the firm as partner in the New York office.

Mr. Bressman brings a wealth of experience representing underwriters and financial institutions in public and private securities offerings, in which he is a recognized leader in alternative financing techniques such as Registered Direct offerings and Private Investments in Public Equity (PIPEs). In recent years, he has completed over 100 venture capital and other private equity transactions and has represented placement agents in over 100 private placements of securities for public and private companies.

"Our transactional practice is pre-eminent and nowhere is this truer than among financial institutions and funds as they invest in and finance companies and acquisitions for themselves and their clients. Stuart's experience and insight will be a tremendous asset and we are thrilled that he has decided to join us," said Allen I. Fagin, chairman of Proskauer Rose.

"Stuart will be a key addition to our capital markets capabilities as part of the strategic expansion of our role in the area. His practice is at the crossroads of public, private and alternative finance and investment, providing important synergies with our established high yield debt, private equity, venture, leveraged finance, and general securities practices," said Ronald R. Papa, partner and chair of Proskauer's Corporate Department.

Representing underwriters and issuers in public and private offerings of securities including initial and secondary offerings of equity securities, high-yield and investment-grade debt offerings, self registrations, and 144A offerings, Mr. Bressman also advises on corporate and securities compliance and reporting matters. He has been actively involved in a range of industries including technology, life sciences, healthcare, Internet, e-commerce, software, aerospace, and telecommunications.

Mr. Bressman, formerly co-chair of the Corporate and Securities Group of Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner, received his J.D. from Cornell Law School and his B.A. from Cornell University. He served on the Committee on Securities Regulation of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York and is also a member of the New York State Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

Proskauer's Corporate Department consists of over 200 lawyers worldwide counseling clients in the full range of sophisticated financial transactions and daily business and regulatory matters including mergers & acquisitions, capital markets, private equity, finance, and bankruptcy. The firm's transactional practice includes: public and private mergers and acquisitions; public securities offerings, including IPOs; private equity fund transactions, including formation of private equity funds and leveraged buyout funds, and investments by institutional and private investors; private placement of securities and private financing; technology transactions, leveraged buyouts and structured finance.

07-27-2007

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Piper Rudnick, L.L.P.

Italian Employment expert Aldo Calza joins DLA Piper
DLA Piper is pleased to announce the appointment of employment expert Aldo Calza as partner and Location Head of the Employment, Pensions &Benefits Group in Italy. Aldo will join DLA Piper from independent Italian law firm, Ripa di Meana LC & Associati, on 1 September 2007.

Over the past 16 years, Aldo has advised industrial, commercial and financial entities on a broad range of legal matters related to human resources management, including corporate restructuring, mergers, pensions, stock option plans, industrial relations, equal pay and employment disputes. Aldo started his career working for an independent law firm in Milan in 1991 and went on to open his own practice, which focused on labour and employment law in 1996. In his most recent role Aldo headed the employment department and advised a range of clients in both the public and private sector.

Aldo joins DLA Piper with two assistants, Licia Ioele and Daniela Pelizza. Following their appointment DLA Piper's offices in Italy will have six Employment, Pensions & Benefits lawyers.
Federico Sutti, Managing Partner of DLA Piper in Italy said: "The Italian practice will benefit from Aldo's experience, which will enable us to enhance the services we offer our clients. He has a tremendous amount of expertise covering all aspects of employment law and there is an increasing demand for quality lawyers in this area. I am delighted to welcome him to the team."

Aldo is 43 years old and has a law degree from the University of Pavia.

07-27-2007

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