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Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C.

Tarlow Breed Hart & Rodgers Attorneys Named 2007 Rising Stars
Five attorneys from Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C. are recognized as 2007 "Rising Stars" by Boston Magazine's Super Lawyers. Associates John D. Finnegan, Perry Ganz, Karen L. McKenna, Melissa A. Potvin and Jennifer C. Roman were chosen by their peers to receive this notable recognition. This is the third consecutive year that John Finnegan has been selected.

This annual award recognizes the top young attorneys practicing in the state of Massachusetts. Award recipients were selected after Law & Politics Media mailed ballots to the most recent group named to the Super Lawyers list asking them to vote for those young lawyers who represent the best of the legal profession.

Award candidates had to be either 40-years or under, or have been practicing law for 10 years or less. During the selection process, nominees underwent an extensive independent background check and a blue ribbon panel review process.

04-20-2007

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McAfee & Taft A Professional Corporation

Annexation by Durant Challenged
Oklahoma Farm Bureau and landowners in rural Bryan County have filed a lawsuit against the city of Durant protesting the annexation of land between Durant and Calera. At issue are 20-foot wide strips of land encircling vast acreages of unincorporated territory previously outside the Durant municipal limits.

The plaintiffs, which are represented by McAfee & Taft attorneys Jeff Todd and Amy White, claim the annexation of private property in 2005 did not meet legal requirements and, therefore, the ordinance should be declared invalid.

Oklahoma law requires that annexed land must be adjacent or contiguous with existing municipal limits. It also requires a municipality to prepare a plan for extending services to the proposed annexation. The plaintiffs contend no such plan for services exists.

04-20-2007

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Gibbons P.C.

Gibbons and the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Minorities in the Profession Section Host Pathways to Partnership Program for Associates of Color
More than 35 attorneys representing over 20 law firms in the tri-state area attended a riveting diversity program, Pathways to Partnership for Associates of Color, hosted by Gibbons and the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Minorities in the Profession Section (MIPS). A distinguished panel of accomplished partners of color which included Paulette Brown of Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge, Peter Harvey of Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler, Sofia Lipman of McCarter & English, Daniel Mateo of Reed Smith, and Ghillaine Reid of Gibbons, joined together to educate and provide guidance and key strategies to chart a successful course toward law firm partnership. Moderated by Rita K. Warfield, an Associate in the Gibbons Product Liability Department, the interactive program also addressed hot diversity topics and issues in the legal industry including the challenges and expectations minority attorneys will face as they walk the road to partnership, as well as the responsibilities law firms should take to recruit and retain top minority talent.

"We are proud we had the opportunity to join with the New Jersey State Bar Association's Minorities in the Profession Section on this program. Pathways to Partnership is just one example of our commitment to diversity, which has earned us ranking among the top 100 firms in the nation for diversity by Multi-Cultural Law magazine," said Patrick C. Dunican, Jr., Managing Director of the firm.

Drawing from the recent barrage of news coverage on the state of diversity in the legal industry, each panelist was given an opportunity to discuss some of the key issues facing attorneys of color at law firms. Each speaker candidly shared with guests their experience, knowledge and insight on how associates of color should navigate through the rough waters of partnership.

Paulette Brown, a Partner with Edwards Angell's Labor & Employment Group, shared the importance of developing "organic" mentoring relationships. "Mentoring relationships should not be forced, but should be natural alliances you develop with the individual." She mentioned the importance of searching for mentors inside and outside of firms as well as acquiring more than one mentor. "You should have a minimum of two mentors. Having diverse mentoring relationships will give you many different perspectives and help you navigate through the challenges at your firm."

Ghillaine Reid, a Director in the Gibbons Business & Litigation Department, discussed the importance of utilizing internal firm initiatives to demonstrate a commitment to the firm. In addition to participating in firm initiatives and activities, she stressed the importance of going above and beyond the call of duty as an attorney. "Most people who want to be partners begin to function as a partner. Your mindset should be to service your clients, produce great work and showcase your dedication to the firm."

Daniel Mateo, who focuses his practice on both complex commercial litigation matters and product liability defense at Reed Smith, offered his perspective on raising your profile in a law firm setting. "There is no substitute for great work. It is the best way to raise your profile internally." He also recommended not only raising your profile internally, but going outside of the firm’s doors to expand your exposure. "Some great ways to increase your exposure is to offer yourself up for speaking and writing opportunities. You should also become active in bar associations. These opportunities give others an opportunity to become familiar with you."

Sofia Lipman, a Partner with McCarter & English’s Financial Services Litigation Group, offered branding tips to become a "Super Lawyer." She stressed the importance of producing quality work, taking the initiative to go after opportunities to expand your experience and make an effort to work well with everyone. "Most importantly, make sure you understand the published expectation of your firm such as performance and billable hours. Then make sure you meet those expectations."

Peter Harvey, former Attorney General of the State of New Jersey and a former federal prosecutor, tackled some of the challenges and realities associates of color face at law firms. "Some of you will encounter individuals who will not be interested in your development. Some of you will face individuals who will feel you have advantages they don’t have." Instead of focusing on the negative, Mr. Harvey urged attendees to give themselves permission to be successful. "Start by asking yourself - What makes you a valuable lawyer to your firm? What kind of work do you want to do? What is your dream of you?"

Moderator Rita Warfield, who is on the Board of Directors for MIPS, was responsible for coordinating the program. "I am proud that Gibbons had the vision to see how important a program such as Pathways is to minorities in the legal community. Based on the feedback from our guest panelists and attendees, we have made a contribution to help remedy this deficiency in the legal landscape of New Jersey."

04-20-2007

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Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP

Nicholas T. George of Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP Receives Outstanding Entrepreneurial Leadership Award
Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP ("BDB") is proud to announce that Nicholas T. George, President & CEO, was the recipient of the Outstanding Entrepreneurial Leadership Award presented by the University of Akron’s Fitzgerald Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies on Thursday, April 19. This award is given to an individual or organization that has shown extraordinary entrepreneurial leadership abilities. The award ceremony was part of the 4th Annual Kaufman Business Lecture Series.

The Kaufman Business Speaker Series, now in its fourth year, was founded by The University of Akron’s College of Business Administration through a gift from Donald L. Kaufman, retired president and CEO of Alside, Inc. This year’s lecture was also sponsored by the only student entrepreneurship organization at the University of Akron, Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) and the Fitzgerald Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies.

Mr. George is a member of Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs’ Business and Real Estate & Construction Practice Groups. Mr. George provides day-to-day consultation to businesses throughout northeast Ohio and is counsel to a number of commercial real estate developers. He is a Board Member of the Autism Family Foundation of Northeast Ohio, a Board Member of The Stephen A. Comunale, Jr. Charitable Foundation, a Board Member of Heart-to-Heart Communications, Vice President of the Board of Trustees of The Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Foundation, a member of the Rotary Club of Akron and of the Rotary Club of Akron Camp for Special Children, a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, and a Board Member of the Summit County Chapter of the American Heart Association.

Mr. George holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron and earned his J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law in 1970. He joined Buckingham Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP in 1997 when the law firm of Nicholas T. George & Associates merged with Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs. Mr. George is also a member of the American, Ohio, and Akron Bar Associations.

04-20-2007

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

SQUIRE SANDERS AWARDED OWBA FAMILY FRIENDLY AWARD
The Ohio offices of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P, one of the most global law firms, recently received the fifth annual Family Friendly Award from the Ohio Women’s Bar Association (OWBA). The award was presented at OWBA’s annual meeting on April 19.

The Family Friendly Award recognizes Ohio legal employers who best exemplify the commitment to work-life balance arrangements that help legal professionals pursue successful careers while caring for their families and participating in community activities.

Karen A. Winters, who leads the firm’s global environmental practice, accepted the award on the firm’s behalf.

“We are honored to receive this recognition for our efforts to help our legal professionals bring balance to their work and family lives,” Winters said. The firm was noted for its efforts to accommodate individual needs with a variety of family-friendly options such as parental and adoption leave for men and women and flexible work schedules.

Since 1991, the OWBA has built a community of lawyers who are interested in the issuesthat especially affect women. OWBA helps foster communication and promote opportunities for women attorneys through sponsorship of networking and educational events throughout the state.

04-20-2007

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Morrison & Foerster, LLP

Motonori Araki, a Leading Practitioner in Japan’s Industrial Sector, Joins the Firm's Tokyo Office
Morrison & Foerster announced today that Motonori Araki has joined the firm as a partner in the Business Department of its Tokyo office. Mr. Araki’s practice includes mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, intellectual property licensing and international dispute resolution, in a variety of industries including pharmaceuticals and medical equipment. The addition of Mr. Araki further expands Morrison & Foerster’s strong Tokyobased corporate capability.

Mr. Araki’s M&A practice includes the representation of buyers and sellers on cross-border transactions. He also has an active life science practice, representing major U.S. and Japanese pharmaceutical companies in cross-border transactions and regulatory matters.

Mr. Araki has substantial experience in representing Japanese corporations in U.S. intellectual property litigation and other dispute resolution. In these representations, he counsels Japanese corporations for litigation strategies, efficient discovery and effective pleadings. As part of his dispute resolution practice, Mr. Araki handled the first comprehensive anti-dumping case in Japan.

Fuyuo Mitomi, the head of Ito & Mitomi, Registered Associated Offices of Morrison & Foerster, Tokyo, said “We are delighted to have Mr. Araki with us. His strong background with cross-border transactions will play a significant role in further developing our practice in Tokyo.”

Ken Siegel, Managing Partner of the firm’s Tokyo office, said “Mr. Araki is one of the most experienced corporate lawyers in Tokyo today, and I look forward to having him with us. We believe that our compelling team of Tokyo-based bilingual lawyers and global resources will make us a natural choice for Japan’s top companies as they globalize in coming years.”

Prior to joining Morrison & Foerster, Mr. Araki was partner with Morgan Lewis’s Tokyo office from 2001 to 2007. Mr. Araki is admitted to the bar of the State of New York, the United States Supreme Court and Japan (Gaikokuho-jimu-bengoshi). He is a member of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations, the Daiichi Tokyo Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Inter-Pacific Bar Association and is author of a number of books and research articles on corporate and financial law in Japan.

Mr. Araki received his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 1991, his LL.M. from Tulane University School of Law in 1988 and his Bachelor of Laws degree from Chuo University School of Law in Tokyo in 1986.

04-20-2007

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Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C.

Myles, Jr. to Present at Emory University
Donald L. Myles, Jr., a partner at Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C., will be a presenter at Emory University's 13th Annual Litigation Management College on June 17-21, 2007 in Atlanta, GA.

The college is sponsored by the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC) where Myles is past chair of the Professional Liability Committee and Extra-Contractual Committee. In addition, Myles is chair of the USLAW Network, past President of the Arizona Association of Defense Counsel and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Defense Research Institute.

04-20-2007

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