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Weber, Gallagher, Simpson, Stapleton, Fires & Newby, LLP

Nine Weber Gallagher Attorneys Named 2007 'Super Lawyers'
Thomas E. Butler, Jr., Joseph Goldberg, Warren L. Simpson, Jr., Richard E. Stabinski, Patrick J. Stapleton III, Peter J. Weber, Andrew K. Worek and Marc B. Zingarini, partners in the Philadelphia office of Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP, and Richard S. Ranieri, partner in the firm's Newark office, have been named among the top lawyers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, respectively, by the publisher of Law & Politics magazine.

The attorneys have been honored for their accomplishments, along with other selectees, in the June 2007 issue of Philadelphia magazine and the Pennsylvania and New Jersey editions of Super Lawyers, which is published by Law & Politics magazine. The selection process began with nominations by their peers and was followed by data verification and independent research into the qualifications of each nominee. A blue-ribbon panel of attorneys from more than 55 practice areas then reviewed and rated the nominees. The list of “Super Lawyers” includes the top five percent of attorneys in private practice, as well as attorneys in government and corporate practice, such as prosecutors, in-house counsel and public service lawyers. Mssrs. Simpson, Stapleton and Zingarini were named in the “Personal Injury Defense:General” category; Mr. Stabinski was named in the "General Litigation" category; Mr. Weber was named in the “Workers’ Compensation” practice area; Goldberg was named in the "Civil Litigation Defense" category; Mr. Butler was named in the "Business Litigation" practice area; and Mr. Worek was named in the "Professional Liability:Defense" category. In addition, Mr. Weber was named as one of the Top 100 'Super Lawyers' in Pennsylvania and in Philadelphia.

05-24-2007

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Mayer Brown LLP

Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw Announces London Management Changes
International law firm Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP is pleased to announce a number of key management changes within its London office. These changes are imperative to achieving further growth and success in London and globally.

Sean Connolly is appointed Senior Partner, London with effect from 3 September. Over the past two years he has headed the Strategic Committee for the firm's London office. His role on the firm's worldwide executive committee and his extensive management experience ensure he is an ideal person for the role. He will assume responsibility for the London office operations from Paul Maher. Paul becomes Vice-Chairman on 1 June and will divide his time between his managerial role and fee-earning work. He is highly rated by both clients and the independent legal directories alike for his approach to major, complex and often multi-jurisdictional litigation. He has experience in the full range of alternative dispute resolution techniques, and is well-recognised in the industry for his advice relating to professional indemnity, product liability and for his work in the financial institutions sector. Chambers UK has cited Sean as"a pleasure to deal with and always has a solution," while the UK Legal 500 has referred to him as having "one of the best reputations in the market."

Jeremy Clay is appointed as Executive Partner, London with effect from 1 June. Jeremy is head of the firm's European Real Estate Group and joint head of the firm's Global Real Estate Group. This newly created senior management position in London will support Sean in running the London office. He focuses on structured investment and development transactions, with recent projects including investment and development transactions in Germany, Italy and the US. Chambers UK, 2007 comments that Jeremy "typifies the common-sense ethos of the firm, and is dubbed an 'exceptional lead lawyer, providing practical advice on complex issues and really delivering to a tight schedule when needs be.'" Further he is described as "the best business person I have worked with in any law firm" by a client in the UK Legal 500, 2006.

Karen Abbott is appointed head of the Strategy Committee in London with immediate effect. As head of the firm's Reinsurance practice, she has a wide range of experience in a number of highly sensitive multi-jurisdictional reinsurance matters involving all types of reinsurance contracts, as well as advising captives in relation to reinsurance programmes. In addition, Karen has in-depth knowledge of professional indemnity risks and product liability programmes. Working closely with the Finance, Corporate and Financial Restructuring & Insolvency Groups on cross-practice insurance and reinsurance issues, Karen also has a liaison role across the global firm on insurance industry-facing initiatives. Clients are agreed according to Chambers UK, 2007 that Karen is "Charismatic" and that she ".possesses sound business judgment and knows 'the right balance of when to be tough and when to be reasonable.'"

Andrew Stewart is appointed head of the Finance Committee in London with immediate effect. Andy has had operational responsibility for the running of the London Corporate group for many years and has been a member of the London Finance Committee since its inception. He was a part of the small group of partners charged with integration following the merger between Rowe & Maw and Mayer, Brown & Platt. He has led significant M&A, joint venture and outsourcing transactions for many of the firm's major clients, including recently the largest HR global outsourcing transaction to date, and plays a key role in the management of many of the office's major client relationships.

Peter Dickinson is appointed as London Head of Corporate with effect from 1 June. Peter is currently the head of the Communications practice in London. He has been a member of the London Strategy Committee since its inception. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and large scale sourcing transactions for a wide range of the firm's major corporate clients. He is a widely acknowledged leader in the telecoms industry, and referred to as a "deal doer of note" in the UK Legal 500, 2006 and, according to Chambers UK, 2007, "clients praise his personable and solution-finding approach to issues."

David Allen is appointed sole head of Litigation & Dispute Resolution in London and is noted as jointly leading this team to date by both the UK Legal 500 and Chambers UK. His particular area of expertise is Commercial Dispute Resolution, specialising in the handling of substantial disputes for banks, insolvency practitioners and corporate clients, with particular expertise in banking and insolvency litigation. Chambers UK, 2007 cites his "strong reputation as a personable, commercial litigator who has excellent ties with the USA."

Sean Connolly comments: "I am delighted to have been given this opportunity and I look forward to working with an excellent senior management team in London and our talented and highly experienced practice group leaders. Jeremy has a very commercial outlook and a great understanding of how businesses work, Karen will bring tremendous skills to bear on her vital strategic role, and Andy is highly regarded by the partners and his clients in London and his analytical and interpersonal skills will be a great asset to us. Furthermore, Peter is an excellent practitioner, he knows the corporate team inside out and will make an excellent head of practice, and David's credentials are well-established, with years of experience co-leading the Litigation and Dispute Resolution team. We have all worked closely together for a number of years and focusing on how to take the business forward together should be a rewarding challenge for us all."

Paul Maher, Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw's Vice-Chairman, effective 1 June, commented: "A firm cannot begin to operate effectively without a strong management team. We are privileged to have some of the most commercial and business-focused lawyers in the profession taking our London business forward. Working together we plan to build on and develop Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw's solid reputation and client base in the UK as well as across Europe and worldwide. My role will work very closely with the management team in London and the other offices around the firm, but at the same time it will enable me to continue to be available for clients."

05-24-2007

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Locke, Liddell & Sapp, L.L.P.

LOCKE LIDDELL & SAPP LLP AND LORD BISSELL & BROOK LLP ANNOUNCE PLANS TO MERGE
"Texas-based Locke Liddell & Sapp LLP and Lord Bissell & Brook LLP, a national firm headquartered in Chicago, have signed a Preliminary Term Sheet to merge the two law firms. If a merger is consummated, the combined firm, Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP, will have approximately 700 attorneys with offices in Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, Sacramento and Washington, D.C.

Locke Liddell & Sapp’s Managing Partner Jerry Clements and Lord Bissell & Brook’s Chair Thomas Jenkins jointly announced the proposed merger of equals. Clements will serve as Chair of the new firm. This potential merger is subject to negotiation and execution of mutually acceptable transaction documents and partner approval, which Clements and Jenkins expect to occur no later than the third quarter. A combined firm will have gross revenues of approximately $400 million, placing it among the top U.S. law firms listed in American Lawyer’s “AmLaw 100” annual rankings.

“Both firms bring an excellent reputation and have strong legal capabilities focused on providing clients with Apr-07 broad range of legal services to meet their increasingly complex needs,” said Clements. “Our two firms share Apr-07 similar vision of growth and diversification. Both firms are committed to finding ways to better serve our clients with greater resources. We are thrilled and honored about the prospect of merging with Lord Bissell.

Their lawyers are of the highest professional and ethical caliber and well-respected throughout the legal community.”

“Our firms complement each other very well and the combination of both firms will put us in a better position to offer solid expertise across a broader range of practices and industries from offices located throughout the United States and in the UK,” added Jenkins. “We are excited with the opportunity to join with Locke Liddell, Apr-07 firm held in the highest regard, with a commitment to legal excellence. It is also very important that we have found a merger partner with a similar culture. Our firms share priorities such as a commitment to diversity and to the legal profession through our pro bono efforts."

05-24-2007

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Poyner & Spruill, L.L.P.

Poyner & Spruill Staff and Attorneys Raise Over $5,600 for Nash County Relay For Life
Poyner & Spruill proudly sponsored a team made up of employees, friends and family in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life fundraiser in Nash County on April 27, 2007.

Deborah Sperati, a partner in the Rocky Mount office, headed up the team effort. The Poyner & Spruill group raised $5,629 and surpassed their $5K goal. The funds are part of the total of $247,808 raised by participants in Nash county to date to support the goals of the American Cancer Society.

“This was our sixth year of team participation and I think the best one yet,” said Deborah Sperati. “We always dedicate our team to the many survivors who participate. They are our motivation and inspire us to keeping working until there is a cure. You can see the enthusiasm of our youngest team member, Justin Robins, as he carries the banner. At age 11, he is a 7-year survivor of brain cancer and an inspiration to all of us.”

The Relay for Life is a fun-filled overnight activity that mobilizes communities across the country to celebrate survivorship of cancer, remember those who lost their lives to cancer, and raise money for the fight against the disease. More than 20 years ago, one man took it upon himself to raise money to support the efforts of the American Cancer Society. Today, more than three million Americans participate in the Relay events nationwide.

05-24-2007

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McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC

Eloise Morgan joins the firm's Charlotte office
McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC is pleased to announce that Eloise Morgan has joined the firm’s Charlotte office. Her practice focuses on defending workers’ compensation claims.

Eloise graduated from Furman University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. She received her Juris Doctorate from Campbell University School of Law. Eloise is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association and the Mecklenburg County Bar Association.

05-24-2007

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Locke, Liddell & Sapp, L.L.P.

LOCKE LIDDELL & SAPP MANAGING PARTNER JERRY CLEMENTS NAMED ONE OF 50 MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN LAWYERS IN COUNTRY
Locke Liddell & Sapp Managing Partner Jerry Clements has been named one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women Lawyers in America by the National Law Journal. In its May 28, 2007 issue, the NLJ said its team of editors looked for women with "the demonstrated power to change the legal landscape, shape public affairs, launch industries and do big things." Although the list includes only women attorneys, NLJ concluded that, "The list reflects not just some of the most influential women lawyers, but some of the most influential lawyers, period."

This is what the National Law Journal wrote about Jerry Clements: “Clements is poised to lead a 700-attorney firm, presuming Locke Liddell's recently announced merger with Chicago's Lord, Bissell & Brook goes through. The litigator was lead trial counsel in a case that resulted in an oft-cited Texas Supreme Court decision limiting class action litigation in the state, as well as in a key case limiting franchise tax litigation. Clements has represented major clients including Microsoft Corp., ConocoPhillips and Peavey Electronics in litigation nationwide. She negotiated the return to the firm of former White House Counsel Harriet Miers and landed Mark Siegel, a well-known Democratic strategist and lobbyist, for the Washington office.”

Clements became Managing Partner of Locke Liddell & Sapp in the Fall of 2006. She had served on the Firm’s Management Committee since 1998 and as Chair of the Firm’s Litigation Section since 2001.

Her trial practice focuses on commercial litigation and defense of class actions. She is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Society of Barristers, and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. She has been named a “Texas Super Lawyer” in Business Litigation and one of the Top 50 Female Litigators in the State by Texas Monthly magazine, and was deemed one of the Top 10 Litigators in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex by the Dallas Business Journal. She also has been recognized in “The Best Lawyers in America.” Clements is a graduate of Texas Christian University and of Baylor University School of Law.

05-24-2007

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King & Spalding

King & Spalding Takes Over the No. 2 Spot in 2007 Arbitration Scorecard
King & Spalding, a leading international law firm, has earned the No. 2 spot in Focus Europe’s 2007 Arbitration Scorecard issue, which includes rankings of law firms appearing as arbitration counsel. The rankings were published in the summer 2007 issue of Focus Europe and represent the magazine’s third biannual survey of international arbitration.

"King & Spalding dominates the list of treaty arbitrations," Focus Europe reported. King & Spalding appeared as arbitration counsel in 19 treaty arbitrations—more treaty arbitrations than any of the other 30 firms listed in the rankings. King & Spalding also appeared in 6 contract arbitrations.

King & Spalding was also included in Focus Europe’s list of Ten Big Awards for the firm’s representation of Azurix Corp in a dispute against the government of Argentina. King & Spalding partners R. Doak Bishop and Craig S. Miles obtained an award of $165 million, plus interest, for client Azurix.

Bishop, head of the firm's international arbitration practice, was singled out for praise by the magazine. Focus Europe said, "No Houston arbitration practice has been busier than that of King & Spalding’s Bishop, who is the leading investment treaty lawyer for claims based on the Argentine peso crisis of 2001-02, with ten anti-Argentine claims appearing in the survey."

The 2007 Arbitration Scorecard covers international arbitrations (not limited to Europe) that were active between January 2005 and June 2007.

King & Spalding has one of the leading international arbitration practices in the world, specializing in oil and gas disputes, energy disputes, foreign investment disputes against governments and disputes involving Latin American projects. Lawyers in the firm's international arbitration group have represented major U.S. and foreign companies, as well as foreign state-owned companies. Arbitrated disputes in which firm lawyers have been involved have ranged from $1 million to more than $1 billion.

05-24-2007

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