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Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, P.L.C.

Employee Benefits and Tax Attorneys Kal Goren and Ken Sachs Join Miller Canfield
The law firm of Miller Canfield announces that Kalman G. Goren and Kenneth J. Sachs have joined the firm as senior counsel and senior attorney, respectively, in the Detroit office. They bring extensive experience in the areas of employee benefits, executive compensation, business and tax planning, as well as estate planning.

Kal Goren has 36 years of experience and has practiced in the area of tax-qualified retirement plans since before the passage of ERISA. He has represented individuals and employers in all aspects of tax-qualified retirement plans, having been involved with over 1,200 retirement plans. He has represented a wide-range of employers in the design, implementation and administration of retirement and benefit plans for their employees. He has also worked with high-net worth individuals in coordinating their estate planning with these benefits. He is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan, and Oakland County Bar Association. He received his J.D. and his B.S. from Wayne State University. He resides in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

Kenneth J. Sachs concentrates his practice in the areas of employee benefits, business planning and executive compensation. He has substantial experience in the design, implementation and administration of qualified and non-tax qualified retirement plans, ESOPs, and various welfare benefit plans. His experience also includes consulting with clients on administrative and compliance issues, including HIPAA, FMLA and COBRA, and their effects in mergers and acquisitions. He is a member of both the State Bar of Michigan and the Ohio State Bar Association. He received his J.D. from The George Washington University School of Law, his B.A. from the University of Michigan, and will complete his LL.M in Taxation from Wayne State University in December 2007. He resides in West Bloomfield, Mich.

Both join Miller Canfield from Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. (formerly Cox, Hodgman & Giarmarco, P.C.) in Troy, Mich.

06-18-2007

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Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, P.L.C.

Miller Canfield Ranks First in Michigan, Fourth Region by "Midwest Real Estate News"
The law firm of Miller Canfield is pleased to announce that Midwest Real Estate News magazine ranked the firm fourth on its list of 2007 Best of the Best Real Estate Law Firms in the Midwest, making it the top-ranked Michigan-based law firm. The results were published in the magazine’s May 2007 issue.

Miller Canfield completed 800 real estate transactions in 2006. Of those transactions, 65 were valued at $5 million to $14 million, and 22 were valued at more than $15 million. Transactions included commercial, industrial, shopping centers, land, office buildings and multi-family matters, as well as commercial mortgage loan closings.

“It is particularly rewarding to receive such a high ranking given the exceptional firms and real estate practices located in in the Midwest,” said Ronald E. Hodess, leader of the firm’s Real Estate Group. “With nearly 35 real estate lawyers with experience in virtually every facet of real estate activity, we serve commercial real estate clients across the nation.”

Midwest Real Estate News has been one of the region’s leaders in commercial real estate coverage for more than 20 years. The rankings in the Best of the Best issue are based on law firm surveys regarding number, size and type of real estate transactions completed in 2006.

06-18-2007

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McDermott Will & Emery

McDermott Will & Emery's Los Angeles Office Continues to Expand
McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce that Eric W. Hagen and George G.C. Tseng have joined the Firm as partners in the Intellectual Property Media & Technology Department based in the Los Angeles office.

Mr. Hagen represents Fortune 500 companies, portfolio companies of private equity clients, burgeoning start-ups and high profile individuals. He has counseled clients and managed complex commercial cases involving trade secrets, trademarks, patents, copyrights, antitrust issues, false advertising claims, and related matters. Mr. Hagen has successfully represented a diverse range of companies in the television, internet, marketing, life sciences, semiconductor, financial services, sports and entertainment industries. Mr. Hagen has also successfully guided cases through appeals before the Federal Circuit, the Ninth Circuit and the California Court of Appeal.

Mr. Tseng focuses his practice on patent and trade secret law including, patent preparation and prosecution, patent portfolio creation and management, patentability, infringement claims, clearance and validity opinions, and technology licensing and distribution agreements. Mr. Tseng is experienced with preparing and prosecuting patent applications in various technologies including computer networking, wireless and traditional telecommunications, internet and e-business, business methods, digital imaging, computer architecture, user interfaces and database technologies.

“This year we have already added nearly 20 intellectual property lawyers across the Firm,” commented Terrence P. McMahon, head of the Firm’s global Intellectual Property, Media & Technology Department. “Eric and George are part of our ongoing growth which we will be focusing on throughout the year. Mr. Hagen was heavily recruited by multiple firms and his choice to join McDermott is another validation of the strength and attractiveness of our IP platform.”

Mr. Hagen earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Pepperdine University School of Law, his M.A. from Dartmouth College and his B.A. from Pepperdine University. He is a member of the State Bar of California, the District of Columbia and admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Tseng earned his J.D. from Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University, his M.B.A. from Loyola Marymount University, and his B.S.E.E. from the University of California, Los Angeles. He is a member of the State Bar of California and admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

"It will be a great asset for both our clients and our lawyers to have Eric and George onsite in our Los Angeles office," commented Gordon Greenberg, partner-in-charge of the Los Angeles office. "Their experience and skills are a great combination to further establish our intellectual property practice."

McDermott’s Intellectual Property, Media & Technology Department includes more than 215 lawyers and patent agents. McDermott is recognized for its trial and appellate experience, and is ranked as one of the strongest IP litigation firms for both plaintiffs and defendants, as well as one of the most active firms before the ITC. McDermott’s practice in procurement and licensing in the patent, trademark and copyright areas is recognized for its depth and breadth. Rounding out our intellectual property, media and technology services, the team provides client counseling and advice regarding trade secret, unfair competition, advertising, entertainment and computer law.

06-18-2007

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Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Chambers USA 2007 Ranks 11 Manatt Attorneys And Distinguishes Core Practices
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, the national law and consulting firm, announced today that Chambers USA, 2007 has named William S. Bernstein, George Kalkines, Terri D. Keville, Barry S. Landsberg, Sherwin L. Memel, Gregory N. Pimstone, James R. Schwartz, and Martin J. Thompson as leaders in the healthcare field; L. Lee Phillips and Linda A. Goldstein as leaders in the field of media and entertainment; and Gene R. Elerding as a leader in banking and finance

Also ranked highly by Chambers USA 2007 are three of Manatt’s core practice groups. Healthcare Practice ranked number 1 in New York and number 2 in California. Media & Entertainment Transactional ranked number 2 in California, Media & Entertainment-Advertising (Transactional) ranked number 2 in New York. Banking & Finance ranked number 4 in California.

The Chambers directories are respected publications that rank and review law firms and their partners based upon interviews conducted by independent researchers. The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness/astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by clients. Chambers’ research is audited annually by the British Market Research Bureau.

06-18-2007

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Kramer, Levin, Naftalis & Frankel, LLP

Charles S. Warren Joins Kramer Levin as a Partner and Environmental Chair
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP announced today that Charles S. Warren has joined the firm as a partner and the Chairman of the Environmental Group. Warren, who was a former Regional Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has over 25 years experience in environmental law, both in government and private practice. He is distinguished by his peers as one of the preeminent lawyers in the field, and has also been recognized as such by Chambers USA and Best Lawyers rankings.

Mr. Warren will work closely with the interrelated Real Estate and Land Use Groups, adding his vast knowledge and experience to a team of lawyers already considered among the elite in New York. Mr. Warren’s practice includes matters under the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act, the Superfund law and other hazardous waste statutes as well as OSHA, environmental auditing, environmental impact review, corporate due diligence, permitting and enforcement procedures and litigation.

“We are pleased to welcome Mr. Warren to our firm,” said Paul Pearlman, Kramer Levin’s managing partner. “Our clients will benefit from his proven ability to handle a wide range of complex legal matters and the experience both in and out of government that he brings to our group of top environmental, land use and real estate lawyers.”

Mr. Warren comes to Kramer Levin from the law firm Bryan Cave LLP. He currently is a member of the Policy Committee of the New York/New Jersey Harbor Estuary Program and is Chair of the Board of the New York League of Conservation Voters. He has also been Co-Chair of the Committee on Air Quality of the Environmental Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. He previously served as Regional Administrator for Region II (New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands) of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. He also was Director of the EPA’s Office of Legislation and was Chief Legislative Assistant to U.S. Senator Jacob K. Javits of New York. He has an LL.M from New York University, a J.D. from Columbia University and a B.A., cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, from the University of Florida.

06-18-2007

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Kramer, Levin, Naftalis & Frankel, LLP

Allan Reznick Certified as an Arbitrator
Allan Reznick was recently certified by the AIDA Reinsurance & Insurance Arbitration Society (ARIAS·U.S) as a certified arbitrator. ARIAS·U.S., is a not-for-profit corporation that promotes improvement of the insurance and reinsurance arbitration process for the international and domestic markets.

06-18-2007

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Jenner & Block LLP

McAtee Advises Summer Associates On How to Succeed in a Law Firm
Jenner & Block Partner Michelle M. McAtee recently spoke with Chicago summer associates on how to get the most out of their summer at a law firm and how to maximize chances of making a favorable impression.

The program, entitled, “Young Lawyers Section’s 2007 Summer Associate Basic Training Seminar,” was sponsored by the Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section and included a panel of legal recruiting professionals.

In addition to Ms. McAtee, who co-chairs Jenner & Block’s summer associate program, Peggy Balesteri, partner and chair of the summer committee for the Chicago office of the law firm of Winston & Strawn LLP, Jacob Mihm, senior associate and co-chair of the summer program at Ungaretti and Harris, and Tanvir Rohman, Hiring and Training Attorney at Drinker Biddle Gardner Carton, spoke on the panel.

The panelists suggested that law students can get the most out of their summer by volunteering for a variety of projects in different areas, always meeting deadlines, and building a portfolio of case work. They also reminded the students of basic tips such as rechecking work, asking plenty of questions, and billing time correctly.

The panelists also suggested that the summer associates interact with professional staff as much as possible by attending firm-sponsored social functions, always acting as a “team player,” and by showing interest and enthusiasm in everything they do.

The panelists advised that a summer associate should avoid mistakes such as dressing too casually, arriving late to work, and not using proper discretion in emails.

Mike Rohan, Vice Chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section and a senior associate at Winston & Strawn LLP, gave introductory remarks at the event.

06-18-2007

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