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Adams & Reese LLP

Brooke Duncan III Selcted to Serve on Board of Trustees of Vassar College
Brooke Duncan III, a partner in the New Orleans office of Adams and Reese LLP, has been selected to serve a four-year term on the Board of Trustees of Vassar College. Duncan, a 1974 graduate of Vassar, previously served a four-year term as a director on the Board of the Alumnae/i Association of Vassar College.

Duncan is a member of the Labor and Employment Practice Team. He has practiced in this area of law exclusively since his graduation from Tulane University School of Law in 1986 and has been recognized as a leader in this area by Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, and Louisiana Super Lawyers. He focuses on proactive consulting with managers about problematic labor and employment issues to achieve positive employee relations. He also counsels employers on maintaining union-free status, defending job discrimination claims, wage-hour issues, OSHA, reduction-in-force questions, compliance with workplace regulations and miscellaneous state law issues, for public and private employers. Additionally, he regularly conducts seminars and presentations for clients, employer groups, and trade associations in a variety of industries.

Aside from his role on Vassar’s Board of Trustees, Duncan also holds Board positions with several local community and civic organizations including the Louisiana State Police Commission and the Metropolitan Crime Commission.

06-12-2007

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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Paul, Weiss Receives Pro Bono Award From Appleseed
On June 12, the firm received a "Bridge to the Future" award from Appleseed for its contributions to the first comprehensive report on the status of the more than one million Hurricane Katrina evacuees. The report, which was featured in hundreds of media outlets, revealed that nonprofit organizations and local government agencies responded more effectively to the needs of Katrina evacuees than federal agencies, and identified best practices and continuing areas of need for Katrina evacuees. Paul, Weiss participated substantially in the compilation of the report, including interviewing representatives from several national nonprofit organizations and conducting extensive research on the needs of Katrina evacuees in the areas of employment, housing, health care, legal services and education. The Paul, Weiss team included partner Patrick Campbell; associates Danielle Clark, Aaron Futch, Jonathan Lave, Nima Taylor and Mitch Zeff; former associates Maggie Sklar and Eryn Starun; and summer associate Suzanne Skinner.

06-12-2007

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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

IP Attorney Joseph Baker Named San Diego County Top Attorney 2007
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC Intellectual Property attorney Joseph R. Baker, Jr., was recently selected as a San Diego County Top Attorney 2007. Through a selection process that involved over 680 nominations, Baker was selected by his peers to be among the 10 best lawyers in San Diego County. Baker and the other honorees will be highlighted in the July 18, 2007, "Top Attorneys 2007" special publication of The Daily Transcript, as well as online at sddt.com.

About Baker

Joseph Baker's practice emphasizes patent prosecution in the areas of molecular biology, immunology, cell biology, bioinformatics, therapeutics, virology, host-vector systems, medical devices, sensor systems, optical systems and nanotechnology. While he focuses his practice on many areas of IP counseling, the majority of Baker's practice involves the life science industry. He also has experience with medical devices and bioinformatics. Baker's diverse business and legal background enable him to understand and counsel clients with an eye to their in-house needs. In addition to his current practice, Baker is an adjunct professor of patent law.

06-12-2007

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Quarles & Brady

Quarles & Brady Hosts 8th Annual Women Everywhere: Partners In Service Project
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced today that its Chicago office will participate in the 8th annual Women Everywhere: Partners In Service Project. More than a dozen attorneys and staff will team up with non-profit organization Girls in the Game to host a year-end celebration for 20 girls from schools in various underserved Chicago communities

At Union Park today, volunteers from Quarles & Brady will lead activities for the girls and then celebrate the end of the school year with a pizza party. This marks the fifth year Quarles & Brady has participated in Women Everywhere (www.women-everywhere.org), which is a volunteer effort aimed at soliciting and coordinating volunteer activities on behalf of women and children in need and inspiring young women to consider careers in the law.

“Quarles & Brady continues to be a loyal supporter of the Women Everywhere service project,” said Jaci Pinnell, an attorney in the Litigation practice group of Quarles & Brady. "Our participation in this project reflects our firm's strong commitment to the community." Ms. Pinnell serves as the secretary/treasurer for the Women Everywhere Board of Directors and Planning Committee and will act as project co-chair in 2008.

"Our team of volunteers is looking forward to interacting with the girls as they close out the school year," said Ellen Girard, an attorney in the firm's Labor & Employment group. "Our hope is to inspire the girls and help them explore careers in the legal profession as they continue their education." Ms. Girard is a past-president and co-chair of Women Everywhere and serves on both the Board of Directors and Planning Committee as an active volunteer.

Other firm volunteers include Dana Bauser, Tony Steinike, Drema Widener, Meghan Riley, Kristen Danyluk, Charles Harper, Aleson Kent, Andy Hettinga, Kim Richardson, Josh Schneider and Alexis de Armendi.

06-12-2007

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Much, Shelist, Freed, Denenberg, Ament & Rubenstein, P.C.

Much Shelist Names New Practice Group Leaders and Principals, Re-elects Four and Adds One to Management Committee
Chicago-based law firm Much Shelist appointed new leaders for the firm’s Business & Finance and Real Estate practice groups and named three new principals. In addition, David T. Brown (Chair), Don S. Hershman, Mitchell S. Roth and Steven Schwartz were re-elected to the firm’s Management Committee, which is responsible for firm governance and strategic planning. They are joined by newly elected member Steven L. DeGraff, who came to Much Shelist in September, 2006. The Management Committee members will serve for a year-long term beginning June 1, 2007.

Practice Group Leaders

Julie M. Hanusa, elevated from vice chair to chair of the Business & Finance practice group and continuing as head of the Commercial Finance practice, concentrates on commercial finance, mergers and acquisitions, corporate law and health care law. She has extensive experience handling a wide variety of complex transactions on behalf of public and private corporations, financial institutions and individuals. These include multi-million-dollar acquisitions, divestitures and a broad range of other commercial financing transactions. Hanusa also counsels physicians and other health care providers on regulatory issues, contract matters and business structuring. She received a J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law and a B.A. (with highest distinction) from the University of Iowa.

David A. Alman, named vice chair of the Business & Finance practice group, focuses on corporate law, secured lending, and corporate finance and securities. Alman represents a diverse group of companies in connection with significant business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity investments. He also represents both financial institutions and corporate borrowers in his commercial finance practice. Alman received a J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law (magna cum laude) and a B.A. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Scott L. David, named chair of the Real Estate practice group, advises clients on a full range of commercial real estate matters. He assists clients in the buying and selling of all types of commercial properties, including multi-family apartment buildings and industrial facilities, and in creating entities for the ownership of real property. David has reviewed, negotiated and completed the documentation for hundreds of commercial office, shopping center and industrial lease transactions. He represents banks and other financial institutions in real estate loan transactions, including conventional, construction, permanent and participation mortgage lending. David received a J.D. from Washington University School of Law and a B.A. from Northern Illinois University (cum laude).

Harold S. Dembo, who joined the firm in September, 2006, was named vice chair of the Real Estate practice group. Dembo focuses on the representation of lenders, builders, investors and other parties engaged in the development and management of a wide range of industrial, commercial, residential and mixed-use projects. Dembo also represents institutional lenders in virtually all aspects of commercial real estate and corporate loan transactions. On behalf of property managers, owners and tenants, he negotiates leases and provides counsel with respect to the acquisition, development and financing of real estate projects. A certified public accountant, Dembo also advises clients on a range of business issues. He received a J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law and a B.S. (Bronze Tablet) from the University of Illinois.

New Principals

L. Daniel Liutikas, elevated from associate to principal in the Business & Finance and Intellectual Property practice groups, handles a wide variety of domestic and international business dealings relating to manufacturing, software, consulting, advertising, technology and e-commerce such as mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, joint ventures, licensing, outsourcing and technology-focused transactions. He regularly counsels clients on implementing comprehensive intellectual property and intellectual asset management programs. His practice also includes representing clients in the film, television, music, literary publishing, theatre and other entertainment industries. Liutikas received a J.D. (with high honors) from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law and an M.B.A from DePaul University.

Adam K. Sacharoff, elevated from associate to principal in the Intellectual Property practice group, provides counsel to a variety of clients on patent, trademark and copyright matters. He has prosecuted patents both in the United States and internationally. His work also includes patent litigation concerning technologies ranging from medical devices to electronic toys, as well as the provision of novelty, invalidity and non-infringement opinions. In addition, Sacharoff works on due diligence-related matters such as product clearances and patent portfolio analyses for potential mergers and acquisitions. He received a J.D. from Franklin Pierce Law Center and a B.S. from Purdue University.

James D. Weier, elevated from of counsel to principal in the Real Estate practice group, has experience in both the legal profession and as a licensed architect working in the construction industry. He blends his knowledge of development and financing, design and construction agreements and claims, accessible design, and sustainable (green) design and construction issues to provide effective, focused counsel for developers, real estate owners, architects, engineers, contractors, manufacturers and other clients on a wide range of construction projects. Weier also provides clients with counsel related to buying, selling, financing and developing real estate. He received a J.D. from The John Marshall Law School and a B.A. from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

06-12-2007

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Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.

Fulbright Partner Named Top Business-Defense Attorney in North Texas
Fulbright partner Rodney Acker was selected as a top Defenders in North Texas in the June 8-14, 2007, issue of the Dallas Business Journal. After interviewing lawyers, judges and general counsel across North Texas, the 2007 class of Defenders was selected by Dallas Business Journal’s editorial staff. Reputation, recent successes and other professional qualifications were considered in the decision-making process.

Acker, who is board certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, focuses his practice on civil trial law. His experience includes trying cases in state and federal courts across the United States. He has experience in all areas of civil commercial litigation including securities litigation, oil and gas, antitrust, breach of contract/fraud, banking and general commercial litigation.

In addition to being selected as a top Defenders by the Dallas Business Journal, Acker is a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. He is consistently selected as one of The Best Lawyers in America and a Texas Super Lawyer in Texas Monthly magazine.

06-12-2007

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Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.

Attorney Joins Fulbright’s Experienced Energy, Environmental Practices
Environmental and energy attorney Les Lo Baugh, who previously worked as general counsel for gas and power companies in California and New York, recently joined Fulbright & Jaworski.

“Our strategically grown global energy practice continues working to serve our clients’ diversified energy and environmental needs whether in Dubai, Hong Kong, Los Angeles or any number of international cities,” said Steven B. Pfeiffer, chair of Fulbright’s Executive Committee. “Les’ gas and power experience will further enhance our energy, environmental and corporate teams that work in concert daily to achieve our clients’ goals worldwide.”

Lo Baugh came to Fulbright’s Los Angeles office as a partner from Christensen, Glaser, Fink, Jacobs, Weil & Shapiro, LLP.

“We are fortunate to have Les,” said Peter Mason, the head of Fulbright’s Los Angeles office. “He has a unique range of experience and expertise found in few lawyers. His cutting edge work in the area of guiding the development of large commercial projects through new environmental and energy regulations puts him in a select group of attorneys in the country.”

Lo Baugh has represented some of the world's largest gaming companies on permitting, regulatory, environmental, energy, LEED, corporate and other matters. He has also served for several years as chief energy, environmental, transactional and regulatory counsel for the largest private development project in the United States and is recognized as one of the nation’s foremost lawyers on LEED and green buildings.

“Les is a great addition to our thriving global practice,” said Michael Irvin, who heads Fulbright’s energy practice. “Beyond his environmental and energy work, Les has significant experience advising corporations on a multitude of corporate governance issues. He has deep and multi-faceted experience that will be invaluable to our clients.”

Lo Baugh joined the law departments of Pacific Lighting and Southern California Gas in 1975. He handled regulatory, federal gas supply and pipeline cases, including LNG and the Alaska gas pipeline case. Over time, he took on increased responsibilities and more challenging matters.

In the mid-1980s, Lo Baugh was named general counsel of Pacific Enterprises. In that role, Lo Baugh had overall responsibility for legal matters including oil, gas, alternative energy, utilities, real estate, and pipelines. He supervised more than 100 environmental compliance audits and other internal investigations. Lo Baugh also led the divestiture of non-energy related companies and assets, as well as acquisitions in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Europe. Additionally, Lo Baugh helped create what is now known as Sempra Energy.

Lo Baugh later moved to New York’s Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, where as general counsel, he was responsible for selling five fossil fuel generation plants, 71 hydro plants, two nuclear power plants and Niagara’s sale to the National Grid, a British holding company. He also resolved a number of legal matters involving Native American tribes.

Fulbright’s reputation appealed to Lo Baugh, who said the international firm provides an unequaled global platform for corporate, energy and environmental work. Fulbright’s energy, environmental and corporate practices provide legal services to a diverse global client base that ranges from start-up ventures to large multinational companies.

“The strong energy and environmental practices, combined with the firm’s corporate strength, made Fulbright a perfect fit for me,” said Lo Baugh, a former Army lieutenant. “I am delighted to have joined such an excellent firm and be surrounded each day by an impressive group of colleagues. I enjoy the collegial culture at Fulbright, and the firm’s understanding of the importance of interaction, team work and support for one another.”

Lo Baugh received his law degree from Georgetown University and attended Stanford University’s Executive Management Program. He is licensed to practice law in California, the District of Columbia, New York and before the U.S. Supreme Court and various federal courts.

06-12-2007

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