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Bracewell & Giuliani LLP

Evan Flaschen to Address Attendees at Debtwire’s Distressed Debt Forum 2007
"Bracewell & Giuliani LLP attorney Evan D. Flaschen will serve on the panel discussion ""The Thrust and Parry of Indenture Consents"" at the 2007 Distressed Debt Forum being held at The Harvard Club in New York City on April 26, 2007.

The conference brings together many of the leading distressed debt and restructuring investors, advisors and analysts to examine key trends, issues and future expectations.

Mr. Flaschen, a partner in the bankruptcy and corporate restructuring practice, is based in Connecticut."

04-16-2007

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Akerman & Senterfitt, Attorneys At Law

AKERMAN SENTERFITT EXPANDS CORPORATE PRACTICE IN NEW YORK OFFICE
"Akerman Senterfitt LLP continues to expand its New York office with the addition of Howard J. Finkelstein, who joins the firm's national Corporate practice as a shareholder.

Finkelstein's practice focuses on domestic and international structured finance transactions involving both traditional asset-backed transactions and emerging asset classes, such as non-performing credit card receivables, subprime auto loans, home alarm receivables and music royalties. He advises clients, including issuers, institutional investors, conduits and their sponsors, underwriters and trustees, in areas such as finding the most appropriate structure for a transaction, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, issuing and reviewing opinions and dealing with rating agencies. He has also represented both borrowers and lenders in a wide variety of financing transactions, including warehouse financing, asset-based, LBO and debtor-in-possession financing, maritime finance and letter of credit facilities.

During the past five years, Finkelstein has led a pioneering effort in the securitization of loans to microfinance institutions, leading the first US-based issuance of this type in 2004 and following with increasingly ambitious products and transactions. The United Nations declared 2005 as ""The International Year of Microcredit,"" while 2006 brought increased recognition of the microfinance work of Bangladeshi economist and 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus. These events have caused investors and institutions to become even more interested in the capital-raising opportunities presented by the microfinance sector. Thus far, Finkelstein has participated in the securitization of more than $200 million of loans to microfinance companies in more than 30 countries.

""As corporations increasingly access the capital markets through securitization transactions, experienced attorneys like Howard become crucial to maintaining our high level of service to our clients,"" said Marc Druckman, Managing Shareholder of Akerman Senterfitt's New York office. ""His extensive experience and insight into microfinance is a significant addition to our corporate practice.""

Finkelstein joins Akerman Senterfitt from Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC. Prior to that he practiced for more than sixteen years with the New York offices of Weil, Gotshal & Manges and Kaye Scholer. His work history also includes four years at the Law Department in the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency in Washington, D.C.

Finkelstein earned his bachelor of arts degree from Yeshiva University, his master of arts degree from New York University, and his law degree from the Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he was notes and comments editor of the Cardozo Law Review. He is admitted to the New York Bar and is a member of the Securitization Committee and Opinions Subcommittee of the New York City Bar Association."

04-16-2007

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Adams & Reese LLP

Surprenant Named "Great Gentleman" for 2007 by the East Jefferson General Hospital Auxiliary
"The East Jefferson General Hospital Auxiliary has selected Mark Surprenant, Senior Partner in Charge of the New Orleans Office of Adams and Reese LLP, as a ""Great Gentleman"" for 2007. The Auxiliary annually recognizes ladies and gentlemen throughout the Greater New Orleans area who have made outstanding contributions to the community through volunteerism. He will be recognized with other honorees at a luncheon on Sunday, April 22, 2007. Surprenant joins Adams and Reese partner Sharon Rodi and other civic and community leaders and philanthropists who have been named Great Ladies and Great Gentlemen in years past.

Surprenant is the Agricultural Chemicals Practice Team Leader in the Litigation Practice Group. He is a leader in this area of practice, and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America (Environmental Law, Personal Injury Litigation, Product Liability Litigation) and has been named among Louisiana Super Lawyers (Personal Injury Defense: Products). He was also recognized by New Orleans CityBusiness as a “Leader in Law” for 2005. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Fordham University in 1973 and earned his Juris Doctorate cum laude from Loyola University School of Law in 1977. Surprenant is a member of the Louisiana, Texas and American Bar Associations and several other professional organizations including the International Association of Defense Counsel, Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, American College of Trial Lawyers and the Scaffold Industry Association.

Since the beginning of his career, Surprenant has been dedicated to community service. In 1988, he founded HUGS, the firm's community service organization, and in 2000, he founded CA&RE, the firm's legal pro bono organization. He is also the co-founder of SOLACE Inc. (Support of Lawyers/Legal Personnel – All Concern Encouraged), a program that provides assistance to lawyers, legal support, and legal staff across the State of Louisiana during times of tragedy. Additionally, he is the co-founder of HELP (Homeless Experience Legal Protection), a pro bono legal program aimed at helping the homeless population secure the proper identification needed to secure shelter and employment.

Among other distinguished professional, civic and charitable positions, Surprenant has served as a member of Loyola University's President's Council 1991-1995; Loyola Law School Visiting Committee from 1994-present; chairman of the Louisiana State Bar Association's Community Action Committee from 1996-1999; president of the New Orleans Association of Defense Counsel (1988-1989); president, Greater New Orleans Athletic League; president, Loyola University Law Alumni, 1984; member of the Louisiana State Task Force on Public School Finance, 1980-1982; and chairman, Chamber of Commerce, New Orleans and River Region, Education Committee, 1979."

04-16-2007

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Adams & Reese LLP

Tracy A. Morganti Joins Adams and Reese LLP
"Adams and Reese is pleased to announce that Tracy Averett Morganti has joined the firm’s Baton Rouge office as a partner with the Public Finance Team in the Transactions and Corporate Advisory Services Practice Group.

Morganti’s practice concentrates on the areas of state and local government, as well as higher education and healthcare financing. She also has experience in the in the areas of general banking and finance, health care, business litigation and appellate advocacy. Morganti serves as bond counsel and issuer’s counsel to various state agencies, government entities and public trusts, and as underwriter’s counsel for various investment banking firms. Additionally, she serves as letter of credit counsel to banks in connection with credit enhancement for taxable and tax-exempt financings. She is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

In 1992, Morganti earned her Juris Doctor degree from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center of Louisiana State University, where she was on the Chancellor’s List. In 1988, she graduated from Louisiana State University with her Bachelor of Arts degree in English. She also completed undergraduate studies at West Georgia College in Carrollton, Georgia, where she was selected for membership in several honor societies including National Scholastic Honor Society, Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Sigma Iota National Foreign Language Honor Society.

From 2003 - 2007, Morganti served as chairperson of the Government and Public Law section of the Louisiana State Bar Association, and served as its Vice Chair from 2001 - 2003. She is also a member of the Baton Rouge Bar Association and the National Association of Bond Lawyers."

04-16-2007

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Hunton & Williams, LLP

Hunton & Williams Partner Elected to Board of Governors of American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
"Hunton & Williams LLP is pleased to announce that Edmund W. Sim, partner in the Singapore office, was elected to the Board of Governors of the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (“AmCham”). Board members are elected for three-year terms.

“I am very honored and excited about the appointment to the Board of Governors,” said Sim, an international trade attorney. “The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore is a dynamic business society that provides a forum for American businesses in the region to discuss and identify common issues regarding their economic and commercial interests, and to promote trade and investment between and among Singapore, the region and the United States.”

The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore is one of the largest American chambers outside the United States, one of the largest American chambers in ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), and the largest foreign business chamber in Singapore. AmCham is devoted to promoting the interests of its members in Singapore and the region by providing advocacy, business information and networking opportunities. The Board of Governors oversees and makes policy decisions with respect to programs sponsored by AmCham."

04-16-2007

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Hunton & Williams, LLP

Hunton & Williams Privacy Lawyer Releases New Edition of Acclaimed Book on European Data Protection Law
"Hunton & Williams LLP announced today the US release of the second edition book European Data Protection Law: Corporate Regulation and Compliance by internationally renowned privacy lawyer Christopher Kuner, a partner in the firm’s Brussels office. The book presents a comprehensive and updated overview of European data protection law and its impact on companies. The book also examines important legal develop¬ments in the EU privacy arena that have taken place since the first edition in 2003.

“Privacy laws around the world are continually changing and there are broad differences between EU and US laws,” said Marty Abrams, the Executive Director of The Center for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton & Williams. “Since its first edition, European Data Protection Law has been an acclaimed, single reference source for companies facing data protection issues.”

“It is critical for anyone engaged in commerce in Europe to understand the complexities of cross-border data protec¬tion laws,” explains Kuner, who heads the European Privacy Practice of Hunton & Williams and is Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce Data Protection Task Force. “While the European Privacy Directive serves as a guideline for EU nations, each country also has its own national law and an agency that interprets that law. The book aims to navigate through these issues and cite noteworthy cases that have helped set the tone for privacy laws.”

New Issues and Cases
The book covers a wealth of new information and updated cases in the field of privacy, including:

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The first three cases in which the European Court of Justice interpreted the EU Data Protection Directive (95/46), and the Commission's first report on the implementation of the Directive
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The Data Retention Directive
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New developments in international data transfers, and conflicts between security requirements and data protection
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The implementation of the Electronic Communications and Privacy Directive 2002/58 in the Member States
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The recent European Court of Justice decision on the controversial export of airline passenger data to the US
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An expanded European overview of new and acceding Member States
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The use of binding corporate rules (for international data transfers)
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Expanded appendices that include most of the privacy sources a company will need, such as the texts of relevant directives, the safe harbor principles and Frequently Asked Questions, and charts of implementation in the Member States of specific provisions of interest to business

“Privacy enforcement issues across the EU have intensified since the last edition of the book, and new issues have emerged that have brought to light some of the conflicting regulations of US and EU laws,” said Kuner. “Companies can no longer take a ‘wait and see’ approach to privacy issues – they must proactively monitor these risks to ensure they have appropriate policies, procedures and plans in place.”

Book Reviews
The first edition of the book was considered by privacy experts as the European Bible of privacy law. First edition reviews included:

Computer and Telecommunications Law Review said: “…opens the reader's eyes to the Europe-wide, indeed the worldwide issues at stake in the future of data protection law; and serves as a cautionary tale for those who would confine themselves to the parochial charm of a national registry’s guidance notes.”

ASIL Newsletter (American Society of International Law) said: “A useful addition to the literature on the European data privacy debate, which has huge repercussions for any global or cross-border enterprise failing to accord sufficient attention to the issues."

04-16-2007

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Hinshaw & Culbertson, L.L.P.

Pulvers to Join Portland Office
"The national law firm of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP announces that Roy Pulvers has joined the firm’s Portland office. In addition to regularly handling appeals at the state and federal levels, as well as a range of civil litigation, Mr. Pulvers is highly experienced in constitutional law. He has represented the Democratic Party of Oregon since 2003 and represents numerous non-profits, campaign committees and candidates in his elections law practice.

Mr. Pulvers also represents lawyers, mental health professionals, and insurance agents and brokers, and will join the firm’s nationally recognized Lawyers for the Profession® practice group, which advises lawyers and law firms on ethics, professional liability and professional responsibility matters.

Opened in 2003, Hinshaw’s Portland office is led by Peter Jarvis. “Roy is an exceptionally talented litigator and appellate lawyer,” said Jarvis. “His skills are a great complement to our already, well-established professional liability, employment and commercial litigation practice here in Portland.”

Prior to joining Hinshaw, Mr. Pulvers was a partner and member of the Management Committee at Lindsay, Hart, Neil & Weigler LLP, where he practiced since arriving at the firm in 1997. Prior to that, he served as the staff attorney for the Oregon Supreme Court where he counseled the Chief Justice and the other members of the Court on matters pertaining to attorney discipline, proposed legislation and death penalty matters.

Additionally, Mr. Pulvers has served on the Executive Committee of the Oregon State Bar Constitutional Law Section and served as the committee’s chair in 2002. For nine years, Mr. Pulvers lectured in the areas of appellate practice and constitutional law at Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and Clark College. He also conducted a constitutional law class at Lincoln High School from 2000 to 2005.

As an active member of his community, Mr. Pulvers helped found, and currently co-chairs, the Oregon Democratic Lawyers Council. He is also a current member of the Board of Directors and Advisory Committee of Oregon Progressive Fund and Oregon Progressive Alliance. Mr. Pulvers was elected to the Board of Directors for the Oregon ACLU in 1989; he also served as a member of the organization’s Lawyers Committee.

A 1983 graduate of Columbia University School of Law, Mr. Pulvers was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar. He graduated with distinction from the University of Michigan, Honors College in 1980."

04-16-2007

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