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Hunton & Williams, LLP

Hunton & Williams Lawyer Elected to Executive Board of the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. Bar Association
Hunton & Williams LLP today proudly announces that Jennifer D. Ellis was elected to serve a one-year term as Executive Board Secretary of the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. Bar Association (formerly the Black Lawyers Association). Based in the firm’s 57 lawyer Miami office, Ellis is a member of the firm’s labor and employment law practice.

"We are proud that Jennifer is continuing the Hunton & Williams tradition of activism in the legal community," said Marty Steinberg, managing partner of the Miami office of Hunton & Williams. "Her leadership abilities and devotion to mentoring fully complement the Bar Association's commitment to equal access, opportunity and justice in the legal system.”

Ellis, who joined Hunton & Williams in 2005, said, "I am humbled and excited to have been elected to this key position by my peers. I look forward to aiding with the continued success of this dynamic organization."

A graduate of Northwestern University, Ellis earned her law degree cum laude from the University of Miami. While in law school, she was granted the Vincent P. McGhee Memorial Scholarship from the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association and the Young Lawyers Division Scholarship from the of the Florida Bar. Active in the community, Ellis is also a member of the Florida State Bar, American Bar Association, and the Dade County Bar Association, where she participates in the eMentoring Program of the Young Lawyers Section.

06-27-2007

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Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Saudi Telecom Company buys Malaysian telecoms stake for $3.05bn
Saudi Telecom Company (STC), Saudi Arabia's national telecommunications company, announced today it has agreed to buy a 25 per cent stake in Maxis Communications Bhd, the leading Malaysian telecoms operator with a presence in India and Indonesia, plus a 51 per cent stake in Maxis' Indonesian operation, NTS. The entire deal is worth $3.05bn and marks STC's first international investment. International law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer advised STC on this transaction.

The Freshfields team was led by corporate partner Bruce Embley (Dubai) with intellectual property/information technology partners Connie Carnabucci (Hong Kong) and Natasha Good (London) and finance partner Andrew Petry (London), with assistance in Dubai from Gerald Steinke, Walid Hegazy, Sarah Gingrich and Miriam Dorn.

Bruce Embley comments: 'We are delighted to have been working with STC on this very important transaction which will expand their international footprint into Malaysia, India and Indonesia.'

06-27-2007

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Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Freshfields appoints senior manager from Dubai Financial Services Authority
Leading international law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer announced today that Aryan Schoorl has joined the financial services practice of its Dubai office as a senior associate. Aryan was previously a senior manager at the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), where his responsibilities included supervision of the Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX), advising on the application for the Dubai Mercantile Exchange, the derivatives exchange which recently commenced operations and advising on capital markets matters.

Prior to the DFSA, Aryan was a member of the markets team at the Dutch financial services regulator AFM (Autoriteit Financiële Markten), where his responsibilities included the supervision of Euronext, the European cross border exchange. Prior to that, Aryan was with Dutch law firm, CMS Derks Star Busmann in their international banking and financial services practice.

Commenting on the appointment, Bruce Embley, partner said, 'I am very pleased that Aryan will be joining our team in Dubai. His excellent regulatory experience means that he will make an invaluable contribution to the growth and development of our financial services team in the Middle East.'

06-27-2007

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Dickinson Wright PLLC

Hanley M. Gurwin Elected to National Board of Governors, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Family and matrimonial law expert Hanley M. Gurwin, of counsel to Dickinson Wright PLLC, has been elected to the National Board of Governors of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers was founded in 1962 to encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards and advance the cause of matrimonial law, to the end that the welfare of the family and society be protected. There are currently almost 1600 Fellows in 50 states.

Gurwin is a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Family Law section of the State Bar of Michigan, a member of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and one of only four Michigan lawyers who are Diplomates of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers. He is also a Life Member of the American Bar Foundation and the Michigan State Bar Foundation. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America every year since its first edition in 1983.

He holds B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Michigan.

06-27-2007

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Brown & Brown

Brown Rudnick Receives Top Rankings from Chambers & Partners in Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Corporate M&A, Environmental, Real Estate and Healthcare Law
Brown Rudnick, a premier international law firm, today announced that it has been ranked by Chambers & Partners as a top law firm in the areas of Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Corporate M&A, Environmental, Real Estate and Healthcare. In addition, individual attorneys across the firm’s offices in Massachusetts, New York and Connecticut were selected as legal leaders for demonstrating exemplary professional qualities, such as technical legal prowess, professional conduct, client service, market awareness, diligence and commitment. The results are published in the 2007-2008 edition of Chambers & Partners’ Guide to America’s Leading Business Lawyers.

The Brown Rudnick attorneys identified as among the nation’s leading practitioners in their
focus areas are:

In Massachusetts:
• William R. Baldiga (Bankruptcy/Restructuring)
• Edward S. Hershfield (Real Estate)
• Stephen M. Leonard (Environmental)
• Lawrence B. Litwak (Healthcare)
• Paul W. Shaw (Healthcare)
• Samuel P. Williams (Corporate M&A)
In New York:
• Edward S. Weisfelner (Bankruptcy/Restructuring)
In Connecticut:
• Mark A. Asmar (Real Estate)
• Douglas A. Cohen (Environmental)
• Franca L. DeRosa (Real Estate)

The Bankruptcy/Restructuring Group is noted as “a fabulous restructuring practice,” and “a significant force in bankruptcy-related work in the region.” A client remarks, “They are the best people we deal with in terms of private equity-related work.” As Managing Director, William R. Baldiga is characterized as a “highly-respected attorney.” In New York, Edward S. Weisfelner is described as a tough attorney who is “not afraid of anyone,” and whose clients are never left empty-handed.

The firm’s Corporate/M&A practice moved up in rankings in 2007 as a result of its involvement in some large and extremely complex transactions. Samuel P. Williams, responsive,” as well as “all that you could ever want in a lawyer.” Similarly, in Healthcare, Managing Director of the Corporate Group, is characterized as “hard-working, talented and clients praise the attorneys for being “trustworthy and reliable,” and for “always getting the job done.” Lawrence B. Litwak is cited as “a brilliant negotiator and brilliant litigator when he needs to be.” Paul W. Shaw adds to the team’s strength with his expertise in whitecollar defense and strong name in a wide variety of regulatory litigation
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In the Environmental arena, firm attorneys are identified as a “credible and intelligent” team. In Connecticut, Franca L. DeRosa is valued for her ability to “size up what we’re trying to accomplish and is fantastic at understanding the commercial picture. She can put together the commercial objective with legal barriers in mind.” Douglas A. Cohen is seen
as an EPA expert with a “client-oriented approach” and an “ability to work strongly as part of a team.” In Massachusetts, Stephen Leonard is identified as the leading light of the Boston team.

The firm’s Real Estate Group receives high marks for its regional strength in both Massachusetts and Connecticut, as well as the team’s industry depth and focus in energy, healthcare and telecommunications. Mark A. Asmar is a standout, with a client commenting, “I have the highest regard for his ethics, creativity and ability to work through complex issues.” Edward S. Hershfield is highlighted as the firm’s most active practitioner in Massachusetts with a niche in military base re development.

The Chambers rankings are based on comprehensive research conducted by Chambers & Partners Legal Publishers, a highly respected British research firm that publishes directories that rank leading lawyers based upon their reputation among peers and clients. Chambers’ istings are based solely on outside evaluations of merit. For the U.S. directory, over 7,000 in-depth client and competitor interviews were conducted by a team of 40 full-time researchers over a period of eight months

06-27-2007

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP.

David Peck Assumes New Role in Northern Kentucky Leadership
David Peck, a partner in Taft's Cincinnati office, has been accepted into the 2008 class of Leadership Northern Kentucky. The program is designed to expand participants' awareness of the many challenges and opportunities facing local communities and provide them with the tools and contacts to assume leadership roles in regional growth and development.

06-27-2007

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP.

David Peck Joins Vision 2015
David Peck, a partner in Taft's Cincinnati office, has been asked to serve on the Regional Park Task Force for Vision 2015.
Vision 2015 is a ten-year strategic plan for developing Northern Kentucky's economic growth and future prosperity by focusing on six key issues:

* Economic Competitiveness
* Educational Excellence
* Effective Governance
* Livable Communities
* Urban Renaissance and
* Regional Stewardship.

As a member of the Regional Park Task Force, Mr. Peck will be involved in trying to develop a park district connecting all of the local counties through integrated parks, paths and other green spaces designed to improve the quality of life for all Northern Kentuckians.

06-27-2007

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