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Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle, LLP

Curtis Paris Partner Geoffroy P. Lyonnet was Appointed by the ICC Commission of Arbitration as Co-chair of a Task Force.
Curtis Paris partner Geoffroy P. Lyonnet was appointed by the ICC Commission of Arbitration as co-chair of a task force on: "National rules of procedure for recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards pursuant to the New York Convention of 1958," an important initiative meant to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the New York Convention.

06-07-2007

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Brinks, Hofer, Gilson & Lione, P.C.

Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Helps Make Graduation Day a Reality for Three High School Seniors
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the U.S., gladly offered assistance when an administrator at Chicago's Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, told the firm about three of its graduating seniors. Although every graduate receives a diploma, in order to participate in graduation ceremonies, every student is required to pay a fee which covers graduation and prom charges. Unfortunately, the three seniors, all good students with good grades, were unable to afford these charges. Whitney Young's graduation ceremonies will be held on Friday, June 8.

"It's a privilege to be able to assist these young people as they leave high school and embark on what we hope will be a wonderful future," said Gary M. Ropski, president of Brinks. "Every senior should be able to walk across the stage, receive his or her diploma and enjoy graduation day celebrations. We wish them and their classmates best wishes, success and happiness in their endeavors."

Brinks has an ongoing partnership with Whitney Young. In conjunction with a program founded by Mayor Richard M. Daley that brings business and civic leaders together to support Chicago public schools, this past year, Mr. Ropski, Jerold Jacover, the firm's past president, and ITC Group chair, Laura Beth Miller, served as "Principals for a Day" at the school. Additionally, throughout the year, Brinks donates restored computers to the school for students' use and provides mentoring and financial assistance.

Whitney M. Young Magnet High School is Chicago's first magnet school and has a 32-year tradition of offering a rigorous college-prep curriculum to Chicago's most academically advanced students, representing a range of racial and socio-economic backgrounds. The school takes great pride in preparing its students for admission to the top universities in the U.S. In 2006, 100 per cent of its graduating seniors were accepted to the four-year college of their choice.

06-07-2007

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Williams Mullen, P.C.

2007 AmLaw 200 Once Again Includes Williams Mullen
Williams Mullen has been listed in the 2007 AmLaw 200, an annual ranking of the top-grossing and most profitable corporate firms in the U.S., as reported by The American Lawyer. The survey ranks firms in terms of gross revenue for the previous calendar year. Williams Mullen placed 185 on the list, up one spot from the previous year. The results of the AmLaw 200 survey are published in the magazine's June edition.

06-07-2007

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Bayard, P.A.

The Bayard Firm Closes on a $9.75 Million Dollar Transaction
The Bayard Firm's commercial real estate group recently represented a purchaser in the acquisition of a $9,750,000 mixed use retail and residential apartment complex. In addition to negotiating and documenting the deal, Bayard’s team of attorneys assisted the purchaser in navigating its due diligence investigation and investigating its financing alternatives. The transaction was led by Douglas M. Hershman, a director, with assistance from Michael J. Scali, an associate.

06-07-2007

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Saul Ewing, LLP

SAUL EWING PARTNER LEADS MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION EFFORT IN DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON
Norman L. Pernick, Chair of Saul Ewing LLPs Bankruptcy and Restructuring Department, will oversee the Downtown Wilmington Main Street Program, a community-driven renewal plan officially launched May 30.

Plans call for the long term continued revitalization of Wilmingtons downtown business district, which is approximately 70 square blocks. As Chair of the Downtown Wilmington Main Street Board of Directors, Mr. Pernick and other board members will direct the efforts of a broad spectrum of community individuals and organizations to attract new businesses and economic development and promote arts and culture in Wilmington. Wilmington Mayor James M. Baker appointed Mr. Pernick to the chairmanship post.

Main Street is a grassroots, unified approach to urban redevelopment that I am pleased to be a parents? furniture store downtown, as well as working downtown for the past 23 years part of," Mr. Pernick said. "My interest comes from literally growing up in my grandparents and excited to be a part of this effort, and I thank Mayor Baker for including me

Wilmington?s program is modeled after the National Trust Main Street Center Program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and, if certified, would be the largest city district to implement the program in the United States and would serve as a model for similar large downtown revitalization efforts

Mr. Pernick has served for more than 10 years on the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors of one of the Program?s partner organizations, Downtown Visions, a nonprofit organization devoted to improving the cleanliness and safety of downtown.

Wilmington Mr. Pernick received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Brandeis University and earned his J.D. with honors, from George Washington University Law School.

06-07-2007

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Salans

Salans advises the Diana Ingrédients management on the €710 million acquisition of Diana Ingrédients by Axa Private Equity
Salans has advised the management of Diana Ingrédients, a French producer of natural food additives, in connection with its acquisition by the investment fund Axa Private Equity from the fund Cognetas.

The international group Diana Ingrédients, which specialises in the production and marketing of natural ingredients for the food- and pharmaceutical industries, has some 1,000 employees and realised a turnover of 280 million euros in 2006.

The acquisition was valued at 710 million euros.

The Diana Ingrédients management was advised by Pascal Chadenet, Partner of the M&A Group and Jean-Philippe Barbé, Partner of the Tax Group.

06-07-2007

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Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP

K&L Gates Partner Michael J. Missal Confirmed as Examiner in New Century Bankruptcy Proceedings
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP (K&L Gates) partner Michael J. Missal has been confirmed as the Examiner in the bankruptcy proceedings of subprime loan specialist New Century Financial Corp.

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) appointed Missal as Examiner on June 5, 2007. Judge Kevin J. Carey of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware signed an order confirming the appointment on June 7, 2007.

According to an earlier order that granted the DOJ the power to appoint an Examiner, Missal’s role will be to “…investigate any and all accounting and financial statement irregularities, errors or misstatements,…any possible post-petition unauthorized use of cash collateral by the Debtor and otherwise perform the duties of an examiner….” Missal is also required to prepare a report for the bankruptcy court.

A former Senior Counsel for the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, Missal has been with K&L Gates since 1987. He is a member of the K&L Gates Management Committee and a Practice Area Leader of K&L Gates’ Policy and Regulatory practice area. His practice focuses on internal investigations and securities enforcement matters. Missal served as Lead Counsel to the Examiner in the WorldCom bankruptcy proceedings and as Lead Counsel to the Independent Review Panel for CBS investigating the September 8, 2004 60 Minutes Wednesday segment concerning President Bush’s Texas Air National Guard Service. Further biographical information on Missal can be found here:

06-07-2007

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