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Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP

BUCKINGHAM, DOOLITTLE & BURROUGHS, LLP AWARDS LEGAL DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP.
The law firm of Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP (“BDB”) is pleased to announce that its second annual Diversity Scholarship has been awarded to Edlyn Hernández, a first year law student at the University of Miami School of Law. Ms. Hernández will receive a $5000 cash award and a paid clerkship at BDB’s Boca Raton office during the summer following her first year of law school.

At the University of Miami School of Law, Ms. Hernández is a CLEO/Thurgood Marshall Associate and a member of the Hispanic Law Students Association. She will receive her J.D. in May 2009.

Ms. Hernández earned her B.A. in Psychology, cum laude, with a double minor in Philosophy and Legal Studies, from Brandeis University in May, 2006. While at Brandeis University, Ms. Hernández was Co-founder and President of Brandeis Salseros, an Intercultural Center Representative for AHORA! (Hispanic and Latino Organization) and the Director of Interfaith Relations (Catholic Student Organization). Ms. Hernández is a member of the American Bar Association (Law Student Division and Section of Business Law), the Hispanic National Bar Association and the Cuban American Bar Association.

Minority students in their first year at all accredited Ohio and Florida law schools were invited to apply for BDB’s Diversity Scholarship. First-year minority law students of African-American, Hispanic, Asian or Native-American descent who demonstrated leadership skills, a commitment to excellence, service to the community and academic strength were eligible for the scholarship award.

The Diversity Scholarship Program is an important component of BDB’s ongoing commitment to diversity in the legal profession. “We are very excited to present the second annual BDB Diversity Scholarship to Edlyn Hernández. While a number of outstanding candidates applied for this scholarship, Ms. Hernández possessed the exact attributes that BDB was seeking in the scholarship recipient: leadership skills, commitment to excellence, service to the community and academic achievement. We are looking forward to Ms. Hernández joining us this summer as a law clerk and having the opportunity to work with this exceptional young woman,” said Jan E. Hensel, Employment & Workers' Compensation Practice Group Chair and Diversity Committee Chair of Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP.

05-03-2007

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Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP

Big Time Restaurants Group Owners Todd Herbst and Bill Watson Honored by Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP
Buckingham, Doolittle, & Burroughs, LLP recently honored Big Time Restaurants Group Owners, Todd Herbst and Bill Watson, as Stellar Performers. The award recognizes community and business leaders for exemplary leadership.

Todd Herbst and Bill Watson are the principal owners of Big Time Restaurants Group. The Group runs and operates restaurants in West Palm Beach, North Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Coral Gables, Delray, and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, as well as operates restaurants in Westbury, New York and Birmingham, Michigan. Big Time Restaurants Group was incorporated in 1999 and has relied on these key elements to build a successful organization: Atmosphere, Menu and Pricing, and Operating Strategy. Big Time Restaurants Group strives to differentiate its restaurants by providing a fun and lively atmosphere and menus developed to appeal to broad audiences, emphasizing quality, execution and value. All employees are encouraged to interact with customers in a respectful, friendly manner, which allows customers to relax and enjoy their dining experience.

The law firm presented the award to Mr. Herbst and Mr. Watson at an awards dinner held at the Delray Beach Marriot in Delray Beach, Florida on April 27, 2007. Nick George, President and CEO of Buckingham, said, “Bill Watson and Todd Herbst are very deserving winners of the Stellar Performer award. Their vision, integrity, values and leadership, combined with an unrelenting focus on customer satisfaction has made their success inevitable. They continue to succeed and prosper in a highly competitive arena and are a shining example of what can be accomplished when you pursue your dreams.”

Buckingham’s Stellar Performer Award recognizes business and community leaders exhibiting exemplary leadership in the cities where we have offices. Nominations for the award come from attorneys within Buckingham’s six offices, and the Board of Managers select the recipients. Buckingham typically honors one to three stellar performers each year in each of its six offices.

05-03-2007

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Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP

Boca Raton City Councilman Bill Hager Honored by Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP
Buckingham, Doolittle, & Burroughs, LLP (“BDB”) presented its annual Stellar Performer Awards on April 27 at the Delray Beach Marriot. The awards recognize community and business leaders for exemplary leadership.

Boca Raton City Councilman Bill Hager received a Stellar Performer Award for his many civic and charitable contributions to the city of Boca Raton. Mr. Hager is presently serving his third term on the Council and is known as a fiscal conservative and budget watchdog.

Bill Hager is CEO of Insurance Metrics Corporation in Boca Raton and is a highly sought after expert witness in insurance matters. He presently serves on the Boca Raton Community Hospital Board of Directors and the National Conference of Christians and Jews of Florida Board of Directors. He and his wife, Dr. Beth King, are very active in the United Way of Palm Beach County, the Boca Raton Historical Society and the March of Dimes. Mr. Hager has served on the Florida Atlantic University Executive Board of the College of Business. He also was the Chairman of both the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association Balls in Boca Raton.

His impressive civic and business background includes having served as Chairman of the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, President and CEO of NCCI, Inc., in Boca Raton and as a former Iowa Insurance Commissioner.

“I am honored to accept this award and would like to share this award with the hundreds of volunteers and dedicated city workers, our Police, Firefighters, Paramedics and teachers who make Boca Raton the wonderful city that it is,” said Hager.

Nick George, President and CEO of Buckingham, said, “We are delighted to present the Stellar Performer Award to Bill Hager, as his community service and activities for Boca Raton and the City Council embody the concept of the award. Bill has answered the call of civic duty and has worked tirelessly to improve life for the residents of Boca Raton.”

Buckingham’s Stellar Performer Award recognizes business and community leaders exhibiting exemplary leadership in the cities where we have offices. Nominations for the award come from attorneys within Buckingham’s six offices, and the Board of Managers select the recipients. Buckingham typically honors one to three stellar performers each year in each of its six offices.

05-03-2007

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Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, L.L.P.

SQUIRE SANDERS EXPANDS LA LITIGATION PRACTICE
Two experienced litigation lawyers with a national client base are joining the Los Angeles office of global law firm Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.

Douglas J. Rovens and Steven A. Lamb join Squire Sanders from the Los Angeles office of Zelle Hofmann. Rovens was the managing partner of that firm’s Los Angeles office.

“We are delighted Doug and Steve have joined our litigation practice. They are well respected trial lawyers with a wealth of experience representing national clients in high-profile cases including consumer class actions, commercial cases, intellectual property, toxic torts, securities litigation, environmental litigation and real estate disputes,” said Jake Broderick Jr., managing partner of the firm’s Los Angeles office.

Broderick said Rovens and Lamb are well known to, and have longtime relationships with, key Squire Sanders clients such as BP, as well as having an independent client base that includes financial services clients such as CitiGroup, entertainment industry clients such as C3 Entertainment (The Three Stooges™) and Prologue Films, and real estate and hospitality clients such as American Golf. Rovens and Lamb first came to Squire Sanders’ attention when they teamed with Squire Sanders litigator James E. McDonald in the firm’s Miami office to represent the plaintiff in the 2005 AlphaMed business interference, unfair competition and trade secret misappropriation case. This controversial case resulted in a $78 million jury verdict, including $30 million in punitive damages, now under appeal in the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

“The decision to ask Doug and Steve to join us after learning they were interested in moving was an easy one, given their extensive prior experience and the complementary nature of their practices,” Broderick said.

He said Rovens and Lamb will expand the reach of the firm’s litigation group both Southern California and nationally. Some recent Southern California litigation representations have been on behalf of national clients such as Bridgestone and EaglePicher, non-US clients such as Dainippon Ink and Chemicals and Universe Sourcing of America, as well as local municipal governments in the cities of Pomona and West Covina.

Rovens and Lamb previously were part of litigation boutique Rovens, Lamb and Gase, which combined with Zelle Hofmann in 2004. Rovens received his B.A. in 1978 from the University of California at Santa Barbara and his J.D., magna cum laude, in 1982 from Southwestern University in Los Angeles, where he was executive editor of the law review. Lamb received his B.A. cum laude, in 1980 from Claremont Men’s College. He served 13 years in the US Army, where he attained the rank of major. Lamb received his J.D. in 1987 from the University of Southern California and then served in the US Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG). He received an LL.M. from the Judge Advocates General’s School in 1993.

Squire Sanders’ Los Angeles-based lawyers focus their practice on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, commercial litigation, international dispute resolution, products liability, immigration, public finance and employment matters. Lawyers in this office represent clients such as Closet World, Cintas, the City of Los Angeles, Singapore Airlines, China Airlines, Mexicana Airlines and Korea Airlines. Several of our lawyers have served in federal and state government agencies including the Securities and Exchange Commission, the IRS, the Department of the Treasury and the California Department of Justice. Clients recognize our ability to offer counsel locally and through our network of Pacific Rim offices including Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo.

05-03-2007

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Jorden Burt LLP

Ann Young Black Elected to NAFA Board
Ann Young Black, a partner with the law firm of Jorden Burt LLP, has been elected to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the National Association for Fixed Annuities (NAFA). The election was held on April 25, 2007, at NAFA's annual meeting.

Ms. Black is a partner in the Miami office of Jorden Burt, specializing in financial and insurance products and related services. She regularly advises clients on the developmental and structural issues along with securities, insurance, and commodities regulatory issues in connection with insurance, financial, and retirement plan products. Ms. Black received a J.D. (with honors, Order of the Coif) and a Master's degree in accounting from the University of Florida.

About NAFA
NAFA was created to provide education and foster better understanding of fixed annuities including declared-rate, index and payout. It is the only independent, non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to the promotion and preservation of these unique products.

05-03-2007

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Jorden Burt LLP

Benson Receives Anti-Money Laundering Specialist Certification
Karen A. Benson, an associate with the law firm of Jorden Burt LLP, passed the Certification Examination for the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS). The CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) designation is awarded to professionals who successfully complete a rigorous examination demonstrating their aptitude and expertise in anti-money laundering detection and enforcement. The exam covers money laundering and terrorist financing methods, the best practices to stop these crimes, the key legislation in place worldwide, global AML standards and developing defenses for financial institutions to stop terrorist financing and money laundering. Over 2,400 members successfully passed the CAMS examination, which is prepared by an independent testing company in collaboration with anti-money laundering experts around the globe.

About ACAMS
Founded in 2002, ACAMS now has 5,000 members in 104 countries. Since its founding, ACAMS mission is to provide a global platform for career development and networking for leading professionals in the AML field. ACAMS gives members the insight, information and inspiration they need to protect their institutions against the threat of money laundering and terrorist financing and the tools to advance their skills and reach their career objectives.

05-03-2007

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Howrey, LLP

MICHAEL KNOSPE TO JOIN HOWREY IN MUNICH
Howrey LLP has announced that Michael Knospe and a team of four associates will join Howrey’s Munich office June 1st, effectively doubling the size of Howrey’s newest office. Knospe joins from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.

In making the announcement, Robert F. Ruyak, Chairman and CEO of Howrey, said, “We are building a truly astounding team of IP lawyers throughout and the US . Michael and his group add immeasurably to our bench strength, not only in Munich, but throughout our international IP practice. In the past several months, we have added Joachim Feldges (Munich), Mark Groebl (Munich), Jeremy Brown (London), Denis Monégier du Sorbier (Paris), Cono Carrano (DC), Mark Hodgson (London) and, just this week, Jeannine Sano (East Palo Alto). They join such European IP leaders as Marina Cousté (Paris), Willem Hoyng and Bart van den Broek (Amsterdam), Carl De Meyer and Benoit Strowel (Brussels) and Richard Willoughby and David Stone (London). We have never been in a stronger position to represent our clients.”

Michael Knospe specializes in licensing, patents, technology transfer, software, media and broadcasting and trademarks. He is a well known writer on the topics of trade secrets and patent claims.

Mr. Knospe brings with him four associates: Caroline von Nussbaum, Konstantin Krienke and Bjoern Hajek. They join a Munich office headed by one of Europe’s top IP lawyers, Joachim Feldges. Welcoming them to Howrey, Mr. Feldges said, “We are pleased that Michael Knospe and his team have decided to join us here in Munich. Howrey is building one of Europe’s most formidable IP teams and Michael’s expertise and attention to his clients will be put to excellent use, here in Munich and throughout Europe.” A fourth Senior Associate, Stefan Hanloser, will be seconded to Howrey’s Washington, DC office.

Howrey was just designated as Global Patent Law Firm of the Year by the prestigious Who’s Who Legal; The International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers. This is the third consecutive year the firm has received that honor.

05-03-2007

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