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Kaye Scholer LLP

Ted Maya And Jonathan Rotter Receive Public Counsel's Consumer Rights Project "Advocates Of The Year" Award
Ted Maya and Jonathan Rotter, associates in the Litigation Department in the Los Angeles office, will receive Public Counsel's highly prestigious Consumer Rights Project Advocates of the Year Award for assisting a victim of an alleged real estate fraud scheme and continuing to pursue recovery on her behalf. The award will be presented at Public Counsel's 7th Annual Volunteer Celebration and Reception on May 15, 2007.

Supervised by Jeffrey Gordon, partner in the Litigation Department in the Los Angeles office, Ted and Jon are representing a pro bono client in an action to recover the title to and equity in her home. As alleged in the complaint, the client was facing default when she was approached with an offer to refinance her home, but was subsequently defrauded of both title and equity. Through Ted and Jonathan's efforts, the client has been able to stay in her home, and both associates continue to work on an array of issues in this complicated case, which includes the simultaneous criminal prosecution of the alleged fraudsters. Kaye Scholer became involved in the case through Los Angeles' Public Counsel, the world's largest pro bono public interest law firm.

05-08-2007

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Holland & Knight, L.L.P.

Holland & Knight's Martha Barnett Recognized as a Distinguished Alumna
Holland & Knight is pleased to announce that Martha Barnett, a partner in the firm's Tallahassee office, has been selected to receive the University of Florida's Distinguished Alumnus Award. Barnett will be honored during the University of Florida Levin College of Law commencement ceremony on May 11, 2007, where she also will give the commencement address to the spring 2007 graduating class.

Barnett, chair of Holland & Knight's Directors'' Committee, was the first woman lawyer hired by Holland & Knight in 1973. She is a member of Holland & Knight’s Government Section and specializes in the areas of public policy and administrative and governmental law. Her many legal victories include leading the lobbying effort to provide compensation for survivors of the 1923 Rosewood, Fla., massacre through the Florida Legislature.

Barnett was the first woman ever to hold the position of chair of the American Bar Association House of Delegates, and served as American Bar Association President in 2000 – 2001. She recently was appointed by Florida Governor Charlie Crist to the state's Taxation and Budget Reform Commission.

Barnett received her B.A. cum laude from Newcomb College, Tulane University in 1969 and her J.D. cum laude in 1973 from the University of Florida Levin College of Law.

05-08-2007

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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP

Gibson Dunn Adds Real Estate Partner in New York
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Eric M. Feuerstein is joining the firm as partner in New York. Previously a partner with Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson, Feuerstein has a practice that focuses on high-end, capital-market driven real estate transactions.

"We're delighted to have Eric join the firm," said Ken Doran, Managing Partner of Gibson Dunn. "A rising star in New York's real estate bar, he will significantly help us expand our national and international real estate practice."

"Eric is highly regarded not only by the New York real estate bar, but also by brokers, owners, developers and bankers," said Steven Shoemate, Partner in Charge of the New York office. "Eric is a talented and experienced lawyer, who will be a dynamic addition to the firm. We look forward to working with him as we continue to expand our presence and build on our success in New York."

"I'm very excited about the opportunity that Gibson Dunn has extended to me," Feuerstein said. "My practice fits in nicely with the firm’s real estate practice in New York, nationally and internationally, and I look forward to working together with my new colleagues."

About Eric M. Feuerstein

Feuerstein's real estate practice focuses on acquisitions, joint ventures, leasing, development and financing. His clients have included landlords, developers and institutional investors.

He recently represented Jamestown Properties in the $1.5 billion sale of its 1121 6th Avenue property (the Fox News building), as well as the $300 million sale of 620 6th Avenue (the Bed, Bath and Beyond building in Chelsea) and in the sale of its condominium interest in the Random House building to The Witkoff Group for $510 million. He has also recently represented Apollo and Vantage in purchasing $1 billion of residential properties in New York City.

He received his law degree from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 1995 and his bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from Cornell University in 1991.

05-08-2007

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Blank Rome LLP.

Real Estate Practice Expands Retail Development and Leasing Experience
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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Robinson & Cole LLP

Robinson & Cole Public Finance & Business Lawyer Featured in YLS Newsletter
Robinson & Cole Public Finance & Business lawyer Kevin J. Rasch was recently featured as a "Connecticut Young Lawyer of Distinction" in the "Momentum" section of the The Cross Examiner, a publication of the Connecticut Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section. This section highlighted experienced and distinguished lawyers who would offer insight and advice to the next generation of young lawyers.

05-08-2007

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Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.

Health Care Partner Kenneth Yood Joins Fulbright’s Los Angeles Office
"Fulbright & Jaworski has added another partner to its leading interdisciplinary national health law practice. Kenneth Yood, who is recognized for his work in health care compliance matters, comes to Fulbright’s Los Angeles office from Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, L.L.P.

“We are pleased Ken has joined our team,” said Peter Mason, the head of Fulbright’s Los Angeles office. “Ken brings knowledge and vast experience representing the full spectrum of clients in the health care industry. His compliance and government investigations work will enhance what we offer the clients who look to our thriving and respected health care practice.”

Yood represents a wide range of health care providers and health care companies. He has experience in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and certification, state licensing, and federal regulatory compliance. Additionally, Yood has counseled clients on physician referral law limitations, state and federal fraud and abuse issues, as well as state and federal false claims and program fraud matters.

Yood’s experience matches up well with Fulbright, which includes a robust practice representing clients in health care transactions, as well as in medical malpractice and professional liability matters, torts, commercial litigation, and administrative and regulatory matters.

“For more than half a century, Fulbright’s attorneys have ensured continued success and compliance with the law with every change the health care industry makes in response to the competitive market forces,” said Mark Kadzielski, the head of Fulbright’s health law practice in California. “Ken brings terrific experience to our team. He is an impressive health care lawyer, who will help our team provide the very best counsel and service to our clients.”

Fulbright’s health care practice received the highest possible national ranking among law firms in 2005 from Chambers & Partners USA Directory. In 2006, the Chambers USA Directory described the firm’s healthcare practice as having “a great deal of expertise and by virtue of its size and depth, it has every area well covered.” In California, the publication described Fulbright’s lawyers as “responsive, thorough and efficient.”

Yood has helped clients operate and establish health care compliance programs. He also has developed corporate compliance programs designed to identify Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and certification issues, licensing and federal regulatory compliance matters, fraud abuse issues, as well as other regulatory compliance matters. Additionally, Yood has assisted clients in both internal and external investigation of health care facilities and has experience in advising clients on disclosure and reporting obligations and strategies under the various federal and state false claims laws.

“It’s an honor to become a part of Fulbright’s high-caliber national health care practice,” Yood said. “I am excited about bringing my unique experience to a firm with a vast health care practice that works from an expansive, national platform. Fulbright & Jaworski impressed me with not only the high quality of its lawyers, but its history in the health care industry that dates back almost as long as the firm has been in existence.”

Chambers USA considers Yood as one of “America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.” He received his J.D. from the University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, an M.A. in public health from Harvard University. He is admitted to the State Bars of California, New York and Massachusetts."

05-08-2007

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Fennemore Craig, P.C.

Heidi Kimzey Joins Fennemore Craig’s Real Estate Practice
Heidi Kimzey has been elected a director of Fennemore Craig in the Real Estate Practice where she will focus on zoning, land use and real estate development transactions. Formerly a partner with Quarles & Brady's Phoenix office, Kimzey will be based in the Phoenix office of Fennemore Craig, which has one of the largest real estate practices in the region.

She is a former member of the Encanto Village Planning Committee for the city of Phoenix and currently serves as vice chair of the Valley Forward Association. She also is a former board member of the Junior League of Phoenix and is past chair of the Arizona Women’s Appointment Collaboration. She is a member of the Arizona State Bar Real Property Section, the Arizona Planning Association, and the Arizona Women Lawyers Association.

Kimzey earned her law degree, as well as a masters degree in urban planning, from Florida State University. She received her bachelors degree from the University of Central Florida.

05-08-2007

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