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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Nelson Mullins Honors Amy Hill with Leadership Award
In recognition of her outstanding contributions as a leader among Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough paralegals, Amy Hill of the Firm's Raleigh office has received the 2007 Jean D. Nunn Excellence in Leadership Award.

Ms. Hill, a past president of the National Association of Legal Assistants, was recognized for her dedication to client service, personal and professional ethics, leadership, and continuing contributions to the paralegal program, the Firm, and the legal profession.

Since joining the Firm in 2003, she has served as paralegal coordinator for all three North Carolina offices and handles the difficult logistical challenge of managing the geographically diverse group of offices. Over the years she has developed several innovations to forge ties between the offices.

She has extensive experience in complex commercial litigation and has worked in the areas of antitrust, intellectual property, and regulatory matters. She is a member of the N.C. Paralegal Association (NCPA) and the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA). She is a former chairperson of the Board of Directors of NCPA and a former chairperson of the NALA Certifying Board. She is a frequent lecturer on document organization techniques and other professional development topics.

Ms. Hill has earned the respect and admiration of paralegals throughout the Firm, according to her nomination. "She answers calls for help from paralegals in other offices of the Firm, has served on the Paralegal Committee and the Paralegal Training Committee, and she is co-chair of this year's Retreat Committee. In her role on this year's committee, she inspired her committee members to work hard through steady communication and encouragement, and she allowed her committee members to be creative."

The award is named for Nelson Mullins paralegal Jean D. Nunn for her dedication to client service, personal and professional ethics, recognition as a leader by her peers, and her continuing contributions to the paralegal program, the Firm, and the legal profession.

05-24-2007

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Kramer, Levin, Naftalis & Frankel, LLP

Legal 500 Litigation Rankings Recognize Kramer Levin Tax Controversy Practice and Leading Trial Lawyer Gary Naftalis
In its third volume focusing on litigation, the Legal 500 U.S. rankings recognized Kramer Levin's tax practice and leading trial lawyer Gary Naftalis. Howard Rothman and Maria Jones were singled out for their expertise in handling tax controversies for clients. Gary Naftalis was chosen as one the nation's leading trial lawyers - one of only 10 lawyers selected. His successful defense of Michael Eisner in the Disney shareholder derivative litigation, and current representation of Phillip Bennett and Kenneth Langone in their securities litigations were cited.

05-24-2007

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Robinson & Cole LLP

Robinson & Cole Lawyer Elected Secretary of Young Lawyers Section of the CBA
Robinson & Cole Trial & Appellate Group lawyer Jeffrey J. White recently was elected secretary of the Young Lawyers Section of the Connecticut Bar Association for the 2007-2008 term.

05-24-2007

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Robinson & Cole LLP

Robinson & Cole Chosen for Best Places to Work in Connecticut for Second Consecutive Year
Robinson & Cole was the only law firm in 2006 and 2007 to be named to Best Places To Work In Connecticut. The survey determines which companies in Connecticut are excelling in creating an atmosphere where employees are motivated, empowered, productive and happy - a place where enthusiasm, hard work and team spirit are most evident. The three Connecticut offices of Robinson and Cole moved to fourth place this year, up from sixth, of the larger businesses category and were featured in a special section of the Journal.

05-24-2007

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McGuireWoods LLP

McGuireWoods Lawyer on International Technology Board One of 11 Americans Serving on ITechLaw Board
McGuireWoods lawyer Kenneth K. Dort has been re-elected to the board of the International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw), the world’s leading technology law non-profit association.

ITechLaw, founded in 1971, is the world’s premier organization representing lawyers in the technology sector. The more than 1,000 members worldwide from six continents represent a broad spectrum of expertise. The organization, which serves as a forum for the discussion of a wide range of legal issues, regularly holds conferences that explore cutting-edge issues and trends in information technology and intellectual property law.

Dort, who is based in McGuireWoods’ Chicago office, is a partner in the firm’s Technology & Business Department. He is one of 11 Americans who sit on the 30-member board, which includes representatives from England, Spain, Germany, France, Brazil, Denmark, India, Switzerland, Argentina, Canada and Ireland.

In his practice at McGuireWoods, Dort focuses on information technology and intellectual property law issues, including software development and licensing, systems development and integration, data encryption and security, trade secret protection, and patent/copyright/trademark licensing and protection.

Dort is an experienced litigator who has handled cases at the trial and appellate levels, including matters regarding patent, copyright and trademark infringement, breaches of data security systems, information systems development and implementation failures, open source licensing, trade secret misappropriation, and related areas of complex commercial litigation. He also advises clients on general corporate issues, business strategies, and related areas of information technology and intellectual property law at the national and international levels. He has published numerous articles regarding technology and the law, and is a frequent speaker at seminars and conferences.

05-24-2007

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Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.

Fulbright’s Mark Baker Re-Elected as American Arbitration Association Director
Fulbright partner Mark Baker, co-head of both the arbitration and international practices, has been reelected as the director of the American Arbitration Association® (AAA). Upon reelection, he will continue to hold the position until 2010; previously, he held the position from 2002 until 2006.

The AAA’s goal is to aid in the fair and impartial conclusion of matters through arbitration or mediation. The AAA serves the U.S. and abroad through the International Centre for Dispute Resolution® (ICDR). Both the AAA and ICDR assist with mediator and arbitrator appointments, hearing dates and guidance on dispute resolution options.

Baker is a Houston partner, practicing in the areas of complex commercial arbitrations, business litigation, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR), with extensive experience in the international and domestic arbitration and litigation of banking, financial and securities transactions, including derivatives. He has also represented numerous clients in matters regarding international and domestic construction contracts, power purchase and sale agreements, energy contracts, joint ventures, and project finance and development agreements.

05-24-2007

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Foley & Lardner

Foley Expands Intellectual Property Litigation Practice With Addition of David R. Melton
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that David R. Melton has joined the firm as a member of the IP Litigation Practice in the Chicago office.

“With his extensive experience providing legal services to manufacturing, financial services, high-tech and telecommunications clients, David will be a great resource to Foley in further developing our IP Litigation practice both in Chicago and nationally,” said Sharon R. Barner, chair of the firm's Intellectual Property Department. “His commitment to pro bono work also supports the firm's dedication to a firmwide pro bono initiative.”

Melton focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation in the areas of patent, trade secret, copyright and trade dress cases. He has represented Fortune 500 companies, start-ups and mid-sized companies across the country, including high-tech and telecommunications companies, consulting firms, manufacturing companies and futures exchanges.

His representations have included a major telecommunications company over a branding dispute; a technology company in cases filed in connection with a program to license patents related to the use of alpha and beta hydroxy acids in cosmetics; a futures exchange in international arbitration over rights to a source code for improvements to a licensed software system; and a professional indoor football league in a combined patent, trademark and
copyright case.

Melton also has a long history of pro bono dedication and service. Among his significant pro bono representations, Melton served as lead counsel for Cook County Clerk David Orr against the State of Illinois in litigation that convinced the state of Illinois to comply with the federal “Motor Voter” statute designed to make it easier for people to vote in federal elections. The case also compelled the state to replace its two-tier voter registration system with a simpler, fairer system. His leading role in this litigation prompted the Independent Voters of Illinois Independent Precinct Organization to honor him with the Legal Eagle Award.

He is a frequent speaker and writer on topics related to IP litigation including copyright and trade secret law, business method patents and litigation strategy. He is also a board member for the Chicago Council of Lawyers, where he served as president from 2001 to 2003.

05-24-2007

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