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

Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione 1st Law Firm to Sign with Newest Office Building Coming to Salt Lake City
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the U.S., has become the first law firm in Salt Lake City to sign on with the premier $130 million, 21-story, state-of-the-art high-rise to be located at 222 S. Main Street in the heart of the Salt Lake City business district. Designed by world-famous architects, Skidmore Owing & Merrill LLP, designers of Chicago’s Sears Tower, the 222 building is the first high-rise to be constructed in downtown Salt Lake City in more than 10 years. Construction will begin in July 2007 and is expected to be completed in 2009. Brinks’ offices will consist of approximately 7,500 square feet, with options to expand as the firm’s Salt Lake City office grows. The project is owned by the partnership Hamilton-Wasatch, LLC.

“With more than $1.5 billion in investments committed to the development of downtown, we knew that it was important for our clients and our firm to support and be a part of these efforts to create a thriving community at the heart of the downtown business district,” said Steven P. Shurtz, managing partner of Brinks’ Salt Lake City office. “This is a very exciting time for Brinks and for our city as we both grow to meet the demands of the flourishing economy in this region.”

Brinks will move from its current offices in the Wells Fargo Center into offices in the historic Ken Garff Building at 405 S. Main Street in June 2007, where it will be located until the completion of the 222 building. Both buildings are leased by Wasatch Real Estate Partners.

05-08-2007

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

Sobieraj Named President of IPLAC
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the U.S., is pleased to announce that James R. Sobieraj, chair of the firm's Litigation Group, has been installed as the president of the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) for 2007-2008 at the association's annual meeting at the University Club of Chicago. Mr. Sobieraj is the ninth member of the firm who has had the privilege to serve as the president of IPLAC.

Mr. Sobieraj has more than 25 years of experience in the procurement, licensing and enforcement of intellectual property rights and represents some of the firm's largest and most preeminent clients. He has been lead counsel in cases involving patent infringement, ownership of patent rights, license disputes, trade secret misappropriation, trade dress infringement, unfair competition, false advertising, defamation, fraud, RICO and antitrust matters.

Mr. Sobieraj is the recipient of numerous honors and distinctions. He is a founding member of the Richard Linn American Inn of Court, a member of the Board of Directors of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, past president of the Licensing Executives Society (U.S. and Canada), a member of the Board of Directors of the Licensing Executives Society Foundation and chair of the Licensing Executives Society 2008 International Conference. He is also a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association, the Federal Circuit Bar Association and The Lawyers Club of Chicago.

In addition to Mr. Sobieraj, other elected officers and members of the Board of Managers for 2007 are:

President-Elect: Joseph E. Shipley, Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery
Vice-President: Patrick G. Burns, Greer Burns & Crain, Ltd.
Treasurer: Sanjay Murthy, Bell Boyd & Lloyd, LLP
Secretary: Steven E. Feldman, Welsh & Katz, Ltd.
Immediate Past President : Debbie K. Wright, Kraft Food Holdings, Inc.
Board of Managers: William Bowe, Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc.; Matthew Kelly, Chicago Mercantile Exchange; Bradford P. Lyerla, Marshall Gerstein & Borun, LLP; Frederick Meyer, Ladas & Perry, LLP, Monique Morneault, McDermott Will & Emery; Kevin E. Noonan, McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff, LLP; Charles Shifley, Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.; and George F. Wheeler, McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd.

Founded in 1884, IPLAC is the oldest intellectual property law association in the country. It presently has more than 1,000 members, including lawyers and other professionals practicing in the intellectual property field, covering the areas of patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and unfair competition and related practices. For further information regarding IPLAC,

05-08-2007

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The Law Firm Of Baker & Daniels LLP

Baker & Daniels Receives Company of the Year Award From Women in Construction Association
The Indianapolis Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) presented its 2007 Company of the Year Award to Baker & Daniels LLP.

Baker & Daniels received the award for its support of NAWIC, the construction industry and the community, as well as its commitment to its employees' personal and professional growth. The firm's construction practice provides a full range of services to clients in areas including contracting, risk management, disputes and litigation. Baker & Daniels has shown a special commitment to the construction industry through its meaningful participation in numerous construction associations and by providing its construction lawyers with the most advanced training available.

NAWIC has a membership of 5,500 women with more than 179 chapters throughout the country. The organization's mission is to enhance the success of women in the construction industry. The award is part of NAWIC's nationally recognized awards program to celebrate the achievements of women in the industry, as well as supporters of women in construction

05-08-2007

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Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky & Popeo P.C.

Nimesh M. Patel Appointed to District of Columbia Commission on Human Rights
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. today announced that Nimesh M. Patel, an attorney in the firm's Washington, D.C. office, was appointed to serve as a Commissioner on the District of Columbia Commission on Human Rights.

Comprised of fifteen members who are nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council, the District of Columbia Commission on Human Rights enforces the District's Human Rights Act and adjudicates private sector complaints to ensure that every individual in Washington, D.C. is afforded equality of opportunity without unlawful discrimination. Other responsibilities include recommending programs, legislation, orders and regulations, conducting hearings and rendering final decisions and orders on complaints of discrimination certified by the Office of Human Rights for hearing and issuing an annual report.

As part of Mintz Levin's Employment, Labor and Benefits Section, Mr. Patel's practice focuses on diversity and legal vulnerability assessments for large corporations and government agencies. Mr. Patel also assists clients on a range of federal and state employment laws and regulations, as well as other employment related matters.

Throughout his career, Mr. Patel has had extensive experience handling diversity-related issues. He received his B.S. from Michigan State University where he was awarded the MSU Excellence in Diversity Award given to one out of 42,000 students for outstanding leadership in enhancing cultural understanding. He received his J.D. from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and his M.B.A. with the Dean's Award of Distinction from The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.

Mr. Patel also currently serves as the Vice President of Communications for the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) and served as the President of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of the Greater Washington, D.C. area (APABA-DC) from 2000-2001.

05-08-2007

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Healy & Baillie, L.L.P.

Joseph Finkelstein Joins Blank Rome LLP as Partner
Blank Rome LLP announced today that Joseph S. Finkelstein has joined the Firm as a Partner in the real estate group. Mr. Finkelstein brings more than thirty years of experience in all aspects of sophisticated and complex real estate transactions, with a specific concentration on retail development and leasing. He will be based in Blank Rome’s Philadelphia Office.

“We are pleased to welcome Joe to Blank Rome,” said Carl M. Buchholz, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer. “Joe’s extensive retail development and leasing experience will be a great complement to the Firm, and we look forward to incorporating his expertise into our top-tier real estate group.”

Most recently, Mr. Finkelstein was elected to the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, a recognition of his outstanding achievements and contributions to real estate law by the premiere group of real estate lawyers in the country. College membership is by invitation only and is limited to persons who have established expertise in real estate law, observe high standards of professional and ethical conduct, and who have contributed substantially to the improvement of real estate law and practice.

Prior to joining Blank Rome, Mr. Finkelstein served as a Partner in Wolf Block’s Philadelphia office, where he acquired extensive experience in all aspects of sophisticated and complex real estate transactions. Mr. Finkelstein represented developers, institutional investors, REITs, pension funds, financial institutions, insurance companies and retailers, among others, in many national and local transactions; including acquisition and sales, joint ventures, leasing, management agreements, financing, development, construction, workouts, foreclosures and title insurance claims. In addition, Mr. Finkelstein has negotiated a variety of major office leases, transactions involving portfolios of properties, as well as anchor tenant leases and reciprocal easement agreements with national retailers.

Mr. Finkelstein is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and is on the Editorial Board of its monthly publication, The Retail Law Strategist. He has served as faculty member for the Pennsylvania Bar Annual Real Estate Institute, and its CLE program on Developments in Pennsylvania Title Insurance and for the Advanced Real Estate Finance Institute sponsored by CLE International. He has been a member of the American Bar Association’s Title Insurance Committee and Commercial Finance Committee, and participated in the ABA’s review of, and commenting on, the American Land Title Association (ALTA) 1992 policy forms prior to their final adoption. Mr. Finkelstein is a member of the Pennsylvania Land Title Association. He is also a member of the American, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Philadelphia Bar Associations, and their respective Real Property sections. Mr. Finkelstein is listed in Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Law and Who’s Who of Emerging Leaders in America.

Mr. Finkelstein is the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Perelman Jewish Day School, where he previously served as President. He also served on the Board of Trustees for the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and as a Fellow of The Wexner Heritage Foundation. For the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Mr. Finkelstein served on the Board of Directors, was a member of its Executive Committee, and served as Chair of the Funds Distribution Committee, for which he received their “Hearts of Gold” volunteer recognition award. He was also honored with the “New Leadership” award from State of Israel Bonds.

Mr. Finkelstein received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Rutgers University and his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania, where he was editor of the University Law Review. He was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa and the Order of the Coif.

Mr. Finkelstein is admitted to practice in the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

05-08-2007

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Harris Beach LLC

Laura A. Mullin Joins Harris Beach In Commercial Real Estate Practice Group
The law firm of Harris Beach PLLC is pleased to announce that Laura A. Mullin of Rochester has joined the firm as Senior Counsel in the Commercial Real Estate Practice Group. Ms. Mullin has a broad range of experience in all areas of commercial real estate, including the acquisition, development, construction, leasing, financing and sale of office properties, institutional properties, industrial properties and retail properties throughout the United States. Representative clients include: individuals, developers, financial institutions, retail operators, shopping center owners, major universities and local colleges, international service providers, insurance companies, restaurants and Fortune 500 companies. Ms. Mullin serves on the Board of Directors for the Girl Scouts of Genesee Valley and is active as a volunteer in other community organizations.

05-08-2007

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Hinshaw & Culbertson, L.L.P.

Ranich Joins Schererville Office
The national law firm of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP continues to build its business practice with the addition of David K. Ranich who has joined the firm’s Schererville office as partner. Mr. Ranich will bring his extensive experience as a real estate attorney as well as his knowledge of corporate and business law to the Schererville office.

As part of his real estate practice, Mr. Ranich has handled matters ranging from development and financing to taxation, contracting and land use regulation.

In addition, Mr. Ranich’s professional experience includes representing the interests of businesses in the formation of mergers and acquisitions as well as the sale of businesses. He has also assisted clients in estate planning in order to reduce their ultimate tax liabilities, as well as implementing client intentions for the distribution of their assets. He is skilled in the drafting of contracts and shareholder agreements.

Mr. Ranich is also a certified alternative dispute resolution mediator by the Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education.

He began his legal career in 1977 as a clerk for the late Phil M. McNagny, Jr., District Judge for the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana.

Prior to joining Hinshaw, Mr. Ranich was a partner at Burke Costanza & Cuppy LLP.

Mr. Ranich is currently a member of the Executive Committee of the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce and past president of the East Chicago Chamber of Commerce. He is also a member of both the Indiana Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association. In addition, he is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honorary.

Mr. Ranich graduated summa cum laude from Indiana University in 1973 with Senior Honors. In 1977, he received his law degree from Rutgers School of Law.

He is the second business lawyer to join the firm’s Northwest Indiana office in the past six months. Brian L. Goins, who served for 12 years as Corporate Counsel of Citizens Financial Bank and its parent holding company, CFS Bankcorp of Munster Indiana, joined the office in October 2006.

05-08-2007

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