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Collier, Shannon & Scott, P.L.L.C.

Leading White Collar Defense Attorneys Join Kelley Drye
Kelley Drye announced that three partners have joined the firm’s white collar practice group in the New York office. The group includes Don Buchwald, Alan Kaufman and James Keneally, all leaders in defending corporations and individuals in criminal and civil cases, government investigations and enforcement proceedings, and related matters. All were partners at Buchwald & Kaufman LLP, a New York City law firm focused on white-collar defense.

"Buchwald, Kaufman and Keneally have built a reputation for smart, effective advocacy in many high-profile, white-collar cases,” said John M. Callagy, Chairman of Kelley Drye. "We are pleased to have their formidable experience to offer to clients facing threats to their reputations, finances and freedoms.”

The three well-known lawyers have defended individuals, corporations, partnerships, and professional associations before the SEC, NASD, FTC, federal courts throughout the country, and in the state courts of New York. Current and former employees of leading financial services, telecommunications, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, consumer goods and other companies have relied on the team for defense against charges ranging from accounting and tax fraud, kickbacks and bribery, insider trading, and other alleged criminal behavior.

Don Buchwald co-founded Buchwald & Kaufman in 1980. Prior to co-founding the firm, Mr. Buchwald was Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. In that role he was responsible for authorizing and declining prosecutions and for managing relations with agents of the FBI, Secret Service, SEC and the Postal Inspection Service. He began his legal career as an associate at the Manhattan law firm of Marshall, Bratter, Greene, Allison & Tucker. Mr. Buchwald is the president of the Federal Bar Foundation.

Alan Kaufman, the other co-founder of Buchwald & Kaufman, was also for seven years a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, serving as Chief of the Official Corruption Unit and then as Chief of the Organized Crime Strike Force. From 1999 to 2002, Mr. Kaufman left the firm to return to public service as Chief of the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, overseeing as many as 160 Assistant U.S. Attorneys. Earlier in his career, Mr. Kaufman was a law clerk for Judge Paul Weick of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He currently serves on the Disciplinary Committee of the First Judicial Department of the Appellate Division.

James Keneally joined Buchwald & Kaufman in 1988. As is the case with his partners, Mr. Keneally’s practice consists mainly of the defense of federal and state criminal matters. Before joining Buchwald & Kaufman, Mr. Keneally was a litigation associate at Summit Rovins & Feldesman in New York City. He is a director of the Federal Bar Foundation.

Kelley Drye has substantial experience in representing corporations and individuals in all stages of grand jury investigations, criminal trials and other criminal proceedings, and related civil litigation and administrative enforcement actions. Our partners in the White Collar Crime/Internal Investigations practice group include former federal prosecutors and public defenders who in private practice have a long track record of successfully defending the firm’s clients in criminal and related proceedings. Members of the practice group also have conducted numerous internal investigations for corporations and institutions relating to alleged misconduct giving rise to possible criminal liability by the corporation, the institution or employees. Closely related to internal investigations, this group also helps corporations develop and execute corporate compliance programs and codes of conduct, including compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

05-21-2007

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Sebaly, Shillito & DyerA Legal Professional Association

SS+D Announces Position of Director of Marketing and Business Development
Sebaly Shillito + Dyer is pleased to announce that Linda Menz has been named Director of Marketing and Business Development for the firm. Linda joined SS+D as a paralegal in October of 1997 and worked in that capacity until recently. She is active in the Dayton/Montgomery County region, serving on the boards of Dayton Public Radio, Dayton Visual Arts Center, Planned Parenthood, Opera Guild of Dayton and others. In October of this year, Linda will chair Kettering Medical Center Foundation's Ribbon of Hope luncheon. Earlier in 2007, she was named one of the 2007 Women of Influence by the YWCA

05-21-2007

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Shefsky & Froelich

John Sciaccotta Elected to Board of Directors of Citizens' Olympic Group
Shefsky & Froelich shareholder John C. Sciaccotta was recently elected to the founding Board of Directors of the Chicago Citizens Committee for the Olympics, a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization. The mission of the Chicago Citizens Committee is "to improve Chicago’s bid for the Olympic Games by building grassroots support and embracing and pursuing the International Olympic Committee's mission. Through public education and citizen participation in the Olympic bid, the Chicago Citizens Committee for the Olympics will help build a legacy of cultural vibrancy and sustainable development in Chicago."

John concentrates his practice on litigation matters with a special emphasis on complex civil trial and appellate cases brought in federal and state courts throughout the nation. He was recognized by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin as one of "40 Illinois lawyers under 40 to watch" and was also selected to serve as a member of the Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Professionalism. Active in many civic organizations, he served as president of the Justinian Society of Lawyers, is a founding director of the Fenwick Bar Association, and a vice president and director of the Italian American Political Coalition.

05-21-2007

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Shefsky & Froelich

Michael Sheehan Speaks on Discovery Issues as Part of Basic Skills Course
Shefsky & Froelich shareholder Michael Sheehan gave a presentation on "Drafting Discovery" as part of the Chicago Bar Association's MCLE program "New Lawyer Tool Kit: Basic Skills for the New Attorney." This is the second time Mr. Sheehan has been asked to take part in this basic skills course, which all new attorneys who have been sworn in to the Illinois Bar must take during their first year of admission.

Michael P. Sheehan focuses his litigation practice on complex civil litigation, with a particular emphasis on the areas of civil rights law, eminent domain, and commercial law.

05-21-2007

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Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP

GAQS Partner John Lacy Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers
Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel partner John R. Lacy has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in America. Lacy is one of only 26 trial attorneys from Hawaii who are Fellows of this highly prestigious association, which is dedicated to improving and elevating the standards of trial practice, the administration of justice and the ethics of the trial profession.

“We are elated to have John’s knowledge and expertise recognized by the American College of Trial Lawyers,” said managing partner Gary Slovin. “In his 34 years with the firm John has amassed a very distinguished record as an advocate, with a dedication to promoting the highest standards in trial practice. This tremendous honor underscores John’s abilities and rightfully places him among the top trial attorneys in the nation,” Slovin added.

More than 800 people attended the induction ceremony, which took place during a recent meeting of the College in La Quinta, California.

Founded in 1950, the College is comprised of the best trial lawyers from the United States and Canada. Fellowship in the College is extended by invitation only to experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers are marked by the highest ethical and moral standards. Membership cannot exceed 1 percent of the total lawyer population of any state or province.

“It is truly an honor to become a Fellow of this distinguished College,” Lacy said. “Our entire litigation group at Goodsill is dedicated to reaching and exceeding the highest standards in trial practice and the legal profession. It is very gratifying to be recognized by your peers,” Lacy added.

Lawyers must have a minimum of 15 years’ trial experience before they can be considered for Fellowship. The College calls upon qualified lawyers from all branches of trial practice; thus allowing the College to speak with a balanced voice on important issues affecting the administration of justice. Currently, there are approximately 5,610 members in the United States and Canada, including active Fellows, Emeritus Fellows, Judicial Fellows (those who ascended to the bench after their induction) and Honorary Fellows.

During his career with the Goodsill firm, Lacy has handled numerous trials in both Federal and State Courts, representing high-profile clients in commercial and non-commercial litigation. Lacy is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, and he was previously honored by the American Inn of Court with the John S. Edmunds Award for Vigorous Advocacy. He is an alumnus of the University of California, Hastings College of Law.

05-21-2007

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP.

Carl Murway Appointed Co-Chair of Ohio Supreme Court Workgroup
Carl Murway, a partner in the Cleveland office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, has been appointed co-chair of a workgroup by the Ohio Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Children, Families and the Courts. Carl Murway will co-chair the workgroup involving Arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) options in family law. The workgroup will recommend amendment and enactment of statues and rules that will facilitate the availability and use of Arbitration in family law matters.

Carl Murway represents clients in a variety of family law matters, including dissolution of marriage, divorce, custody and premarital agreements. Mr. Murway's experience includes complex business valuation issues, treatment of deferred compensation and retirement assets in divorce, analysis of complex executive compensation arrangements, and tax considerations involved in the division and disbursement of marital and separate property. He received his undergraduate degree from Oberlin College and his law degree from the University of Wisconsin, graduating cum laude. Mr. Murway has been a Fellow of the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers since 1996. He is the immediate past-president of the Ohio Chapter. Mr. Murway successfully completed the AAML Matrimonial Arbitration Training Institute in January of 2006. He is a member of The Center for Principled Family Advocacy, a non-profit organization which educates attorneys and promotes non-traditional alternatives to the resolution of family law matters. Mr. Murway is listed under Family Law in Martindale Hubbell, The Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers and has been selected for editions of The Best Lawyers in America. He also was listed in editions of Cincinnati Magazine's Super Lawyers. He was also listed in The Top 50 Cleveland Super Lawyers for receiving the highest point totals. Mr. Murway also was named as a Leading Lawyer by Northeast Ohio's Inside Business. He is certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Family Relations Law Specialist. Mr. Murway also serves on the Ohio State Bar Association's Family Relations Specialization Committee.

05-21-2007

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McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton Professional Association

McLane Director Linda Johnson Moderates "Success Stories" Panel for Southern New Hampshire Women's Business Network
The law firm of McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton, Professional Association is proud to announce its latest involvement in the Southern New Hampshire Women's Business Network, ("SNHWBN"). Last week, Linda Johnson, chair of the firm's employment and education practices served as moderator for a candid and inspirational panel discussion with successful businesswomen from across the state.

Robin Comstock, of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce; Lisa Guertin, from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Geraldine Ferlin and Joyce Manley from Citronics Corporation; Hilary Jandl of Quadriga and Barbara Walters of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center shared their insight and experience with more than 50 professional women and several men in the audience.

"It was exciting to have this panel of successful women in business share their personal stories and provide insight about their journeys to where they are today,” said Johnson.

Linda is very active in the SNHWBN, now serving her second term on the Board.

She will be hosting a follow on event to this discussion on July 19th, 2007. The SNHWBN is partnering with the New Hampshire Women's Policy Institute to discuss the economic status of women in New Hampshire. Katherine Merrow, Executive Director of the NH Women's Policy Institute, will present recent research on women's economic status and participation in leadership positions in banking, health care, and publicly held corporations. The NH Women's Policy Institute, a non-partisan, non-profit research organization dedicated to informing policies and decision-making affecting women in New Hampshire.

05-21-2007

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