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Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre, L.L.P.

Herman (Bubba) Gesser, Former Chief Counsel and Projects Director Senator Mary Landrieu, Joins Jones Walker's Baton Rouge Office
The law firm of Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrère & Denègre L.L.P., is pleased to announce that Herman (Bubba) Gesser, III, has joined the firm’s Real Estate and Government Relations Practice Groups.

For the past nine years, Gesser served as Senator Mary Landrieu’s chief counsel and projects director in Washington, D.C.
In that capacity, he researched, drafted, and provided advice and counsel on legislation primarily relating to water, transportation, and appropriations matters. He worked closely with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on many issues, including coastal restoration in Louisiana, and assisted state and local leaders with project funding and environmental and regulatory matters before various federal agencies. Prior to working for Senator Landrieu, Gesser practiced law as an associate with a large New Orleans law firm. His practice focused on design and construction legal matters. Gesser is also a licensed architect and practiced with his father’s architecture firm in New Iberia before attending law school.

“Bubba will immediately add value to both our real estate and government relations practices. His experience as an attorney and an architect make him particularly wellsuited to assisting clients of our burgeoning real estate development practice,” said Bill Hines, managing partner of the firm. “Moreover, his deep personal knowledge of the United States Senate and the federal government brings additional strength and depth to our ongoing efforts to assist clients from all across Louisiana in their post-Katrina and Rita recovery.”

“Bubba leaves Senator Mary Landrieu’s office with an impeccable reputation for honesty and integrity,” commented Rob Scheffy, head of the firm’s Real Estate practice. “He had many options when he decided to return to Louisiana and we are
indeed fortunate that he has decided to join us. Bubba was of great assistance to Louisiana while he worked in the Senate and we are pleased that he will continue much of that work with us here at Jones Walker.”

Gesser holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Louisiana State University, a Masters of Architecture degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, a J.D. degree from Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, and anticipates receiving an LL.M. in Government Contracts from The George Washington University Law School on completion of a master’s thesis.

07-12-2007

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Strasburger & Price, LLP

Strasburger Attorney Receives Ebby Rose of Distinction Award for Exceptional Community Service Work
Strasburger & Price, LLP congratulates Strasburger lawyer Martha Crandall Coleman as the first recipient of the Ebby Rose of Distinction Award given for exceptional community service work. The award recognizes Coleman for her outstanding citizenship and community involvement, including her work with The Stewpot, a leading Dallas homeless and social services group. Coleman also advocates for children with learning disabilities and serves on advisory committees related to this cause.

“Marty has a very big heart and motivates others to give their time as well,” said Ashley Kisner, a fellow member of Attorneys Serving the Community (ASC) with Coleman. Since 1991, Coleman has been involved with ASC, a volunteer organization comprised of women attorneys committed to raising awareness and funds for local charities benefiting women and children.

The Ebby Rose of Distinction has been awarded each week since June 1 to an individual who has, by their deeds and actions, exhibited that they are an outstanding citizen who has improved the lives of others in their community. After the announcement, CBS 11 News featured Coleman on several newscasts in early June. She will also be honored at an awards banquet in September. The official date for the ceremony has not been announced.

Strasburger commends Martha Coleman for her impressive record of community service.

07-12-2007

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Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

MID-SHORE COUNCIL ON FAMILY VIOLENCE HONORS MAFFIT FOR PRO BONO WORK
Miles & Stockbridge is pleased to announce that The Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence (“MSCFV”) recently honored James S. Maffit, a Principal in the firm’s Easton office, for his pro bono services. Mr. Maffit was honored at MSCFV’s annual dinner and community awards program on June 29, 2007.

Each year, MSCFV recognizes individuals and organizations which have assisted the agency and its clients with a Community Award. Mr. Maffit was presented with the Community Award for the amount of pro bono work that he and the firm have done on behalf of MSCFV.

Over the past 4 years, Mr. Maffit andother lawyers in the firm have assisted MSCFV with matters involving lease review and negotiation, employment issues, municipal approvals and land acquisitions. Anne Karwacki Goodman, also a lawyer in the firm’s Easton office,served on the Board of Directors from 1996-2001.

MSCFV is a non-profit organization, which provides a wide range of services for victims and perpetrators of family violence. MSCFV provides services to victims in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's and Talbot counties. The agency has expanded over the years, acquiring a shelter to provide emergency housing, opening outreach offices, providing 24-hour hotline, emotional support, advocacy, support groups, crisis counseling, agency accompaniment to court, legal representation, crisis response to hospitals, information and referrals, Abuser Intervention Program, and programs for children from homes of domestic violence.

07-12-2007

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Larson · King, LLP

Keith Dotseth is presenter at 2007 Annual Meeting of IADC in Southhampton, Bermuda
Keith A. Dotseth has been asked to speak to the members of the International Association of Defense Counsel at their Annual Meeting in Southhampton, Bermuda. Keith will be presenting on the topic: "Mandatory Arbitration Clauses: Have They Outlived Their Usefuless?" and will be addressing the relative merits of continuing to have mandatory arbitration clauses in reinsurance contracts. Keith was invited to join the IADC earlier this year and is now an active member of the Reinsurance, Excess and Surplus Lines Committee.

07-12-2007

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Thompson & Knight LLP

T&K Attorney Receives Leadership Award
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate Partner P. Mike McCullough and his wife Sharon McCullough on being the recipients of the Dallas Historical Society's Volunteer Leadership Award, which is awarded to couples or individuals who have enriched the community.

This recognition is part of the Society's 2007 Awards for Excellence in Community Service. These awards recognize community leaders from several different fields who have made singular contributions to the quality of life in Dallas and the surrounding area. Award recipients will be honored at a luncheon on November 15, 2007 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. Fellow Thompson & Knight attorney Curtis W. Meadows Jr. and his wife Patricia will serve as honorary co-chairs.

McCullough is a Partner in Thompson & Knight's Tax Practice Group and focuses his practice on estate planning and probate law, fiduciary administration, federal income tax matters, charitable planned giving, and the representation of tax-exempt organizations, including private foundations. He is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America since 1987. An active member of the community, McCullough has served on numerous boards and committees of charities, including the Board of Trustees of the Dallas Historical Society where he served as Chairman. He currently serves on the Board of Regents of Texas Woman's University and on the Board of Directors for the Children's Health Services of Texas, Salvation Army of Dallas-Fort Worth, and Dallas Symphony Foundation. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Dallas Bar Association.

Sharon has served as president, chairman, and board member to numerous civic and charitable organizations, including the Crystal Charity Ball Committee. She currently serves on the Board of Baylor Health Care System Foundation and the Executive Board of the Meadows School of the Arts. She has served as President of the Dallas Women's Club, Dallas Garden Club, and Dallas Theater Center. Among her many board memberships, she was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Dallas Historical Society.

About the Dallas Historical Society

Organized on March 31, 1922 by 101 prominent citizens, the purpose of the Dallas Historical Society is to institute and encourage historical inquiry; to collect, preserve, and exhibit the material of history; and to spread historical information, especially concerning the city and county of Dallas and North Texas. The Historical Society is the only historical organization in Dallas County that is committed to preserving the area's entire history. For more information on this organization,

07-12-2007

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Piper Rudnick, L.L.P.

DLA Piper advises aAIM on acquisition of a 4joint venture stake in PPHO Limited
DLA Piper has advised aAIM Group on its acquisition of a joint venture stake in PPHO Limited from Nat West Property Investments Limited.

The acquisition vehicle, called aAIM Turbo LLP, has acquired a 49% stake in PPHO Limited, whilst the other 51% stake in PPHO Limited remains held by Pendragon Group Services Limited, a subsidiary of Pendragon plc. PPHO Limited owns 115 properties located throughout the UK that have been leased back to members of the Pendragon group.

The DLA Piper team was led by corporate partner Sean Scanlon, with assistance from real estate partner, Paul Jayson, and solicitors Jeff Johnson (corporate) and James Kilgour (banking).

Sean Scanlon, partner at DLA Piper, commented: "We are delighted to have acted for aAIM on this transaction and to have had the opportunity to continue to cement our relationship with such an active client."

07-12-2007

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McDermott Will & Emery

McDermott Partners Named Among Top California Attorneys
McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce that three of its California partners have been recognized in the Who’s Who Legal: California 2007 edition. Who’s Who Legal: California recognizes 725 leading private practitioners in 25 distinct practice areas. James Sanders and Gordon Greenberg have been recognized for their business crime practice, while Terrence McMahon has been recognized for his patent practice.

Who’s Who Legal: California is a guide to the leading lawyers in California. Law Business Research Limited, publisher of Who’s Who Legal, selects partners based on research, questionnaires, interviews and nominations from attorneys clients and professional peers. Law Business Research is an independent London-based publishing group which provides research, analysis and reporting on the international legal services marketplace

07-12-2007

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