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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP

Gibson Dunn Ranked No. 1 in Technology and IT Support
The New York Law Journal has ranked Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP No. 1 among all NYLJ100 firms in technology, based on American Lawyer's 2006 Midlevel Associates Survey. Gibson Dunn also ranked No. 1 in the sub-categories of Best Training and Best IT Support and ranked second for Best Use of Technology for Clients. The results were published in the March 2007 issue of New York Law Journal Book of Lists.

04-13-2007

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Davies, Ward, Phillips & Vineberg, LLP

David A. Brown, Q.C. leads investigation of RCMP pension allegations
"David A. Brown, Q.C., Counsel to Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg has been appointed to lead an independent investigation into allegations relating to RCMP pension and insurance plans.

The announcement was made today by the Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, who commented “Today, we are pleased to be moving forward quickly on this issue by appointing Mr. Brown, who will help us get answers into allegations surrounding the RCMP pension and insurance plans. Canadians, and members of the RCMP, deserve nothing less.”

David's role in this investigation is to review allegations made relating to the RCMP’s handling of reports of mismanagement or irregularities in the administration of the RCMP’s pension and insurance plan. The final report is to be submitted to the Minister of Public Safety and the President of the Treasury Board by June 15, 2007."

04-13-2007

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Blank Rome LLP.

Real Estate Practice Expands Transactional Experience
"Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Joshua F. Laff has joined the Firm as an associate in the real estate group. Mr. Laff will be based in the Firm’s Philadelphia office and brings valuable experience in real estate transaction matters to Blank Rome.

Prior to joining Blank Rome, Mr. Laff served as assistant general counsel of Heritage Building Group, Inc., a builder/developer headquartered in Jamison, Pennsylvania. Mr. Laff negotiated all transactional matters involving the company and its more than 300 affiliate entities, including all land acquisition, construction and refinance loan transactions. Mr. Laff also has experience in negotiating commercial lease agreements, agreements of purchase, and sale and land development agreements.

Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Mr. Laff received his law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and a master of education degree from Temple University. Mr. Laff holds a bachelor of arts in psychology, cum laude, from Brandeis University."

04-13-2007

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Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC

Womble Carlyle Recognizes 2006-2007 Scholars
More than sixty gathered to recognize the 2006/07 Womble Carlyle Scholars at the 3rd Annual Womble Carlyle Scholars Dinner at the Ballantyne Resort in Charlotte on Friday, April 13th. Mike Barnhill provided the welcome stating that the dinner is honoring the nine lawyers to be who are the recipients of this scholarship. Guests included Judge Albert Diaz and his wife, Hilda, clients, members from numerous offices of the Firm and their guests, and family members of the Scholars.

The program consisted of four panelists sharing their pathways to their success. Brent Clinkscale served as the moderator. The panelists were Joia Johnson, Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, Hanesbrands, Debra Castro, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel Wealth Management, Wachovia Bank, NA, Atiba Adams, Senior Corporate Counsel, Pfizer, Inc., and James Smith, Global Director of Intellectual Property Rights for Licensing, Nokia, Inc. The presentations from each panelist made this event exceptional and their words were not only beneficial and meaningful for the Scholars, but also for everyone else. 2005 Womble Carlyle Scholar and Associate, Jermaine Johnson also offered some words of wisdom to the Scholars.

The Scholars were then recognized by Betty Quick and each was presented with a backpack with the Womble Carlyle logo. Keith Vaughan provided the closing, commenting on the many accomplishments of the Scholars and the insightful words from each panelist.

Next year's dinner is scheduled for April 11th in Northern Virginia.

04-13-2007

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White & Case, LLP

$25 Billion Merger to Form a Front-runner in Japan Lease Finance
White & Case acted for UFJ Central Leasing Co. Ltd in connection with its merger with Diamond Lease Company Limited in a deal that reached a successful conclusion less than six months after the signing of letters of intent by the parties in October 2006. Both companies are longstanding clients of the Firm.

The merger became effective as of April 1, 2007, and the newly named Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Company Limited will be one of the largest leasing companies in the market with combined revenues of nearly ¥1 trillion ($8.4 billion) and total operating assets of approximately ¥3 trillion ($25 billion). The new entity aims to be the premier comprehensive finance company in Japan and has robust growth targets.

"With increasing convergence between finance products and commercial distribution, and accelerating globalization, the merger was a strategic decision by the parties to secure an appropriate degree of scale suited to changes in the landscape," said Bob Grondine, a senior partner in the Tokyo office. "The White & Case team, led by partner Keiko Tashiro, performed exceptionally well to conclude such a substantial matter in a comparatively short time, and on the target date originally set -- not to mention the size of this merger."

In addition to Keiko Tashiro, Japanese legal counsel Chiho Saito, associates Simon Collins, Tomoko Sekiya and Lupus Sabene advised on the merger.

This deal, one of the four major mergers in Japan this year, is yet another in a series of successes for White & Case's Tokyo office, which was established in 1987, one of the first foreign firms to arrive, and has since grown to be one of the largest.

04-13-2007

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Thompson Hine LLP

Thompson Hine Grows Real Estate Practice
Lee Lyman has joined the Atlanta office of the law firm of Thompson Hine LLP as of counsel in the firm’s Real Estate practice group. Ms. Lyman has 18 years of experience in private practice, including seven years with Alston & Bird LLP.

Ms. Lyman’s practice focuses on structuring equity financing for the acquisition and sale of multistate real estate projects, entity formation, restructurings and joint ventures and strategic alliances. She also has extensive experience in general corporate representation, commercial and specialized contracts and mergers and acquisition work.

“We are pleased to have Lee as part of our growing Real Estate practice,” said Thomas Coyne, Thompson Hine’s Real Estate practice group leader. “Her extensive expertise will be a significant asset to the firm.”

“Having recently celebrated the second anniversary of the opening of Thompson Hine’s Atlanta office, we are pleased to have grown so rapidly,” said Walt Linscott, partner-in-charge of the Atlanta office. “The addition of Lee to our firm allows us to showcase the full range of legal services the firm has to offer both locally and nationally.”

Ms. Lyman received her J.D. from the Duke University School of Law and her master’s in city and regional planning from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She also received a master of arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh and her bachelor of science degree from Florida State University. She is a member of the Georgia State Bar Association, the Georgia Planning Association and the American Planning Association.

04-13-2007

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Stoel Rives, LLP

Stoel Rives Principal Victor Kisch Elected as Chair of Portland Chinese Garden
Victor Kisch, a principal in the law firm Stoel Rives LLP, was recently elected as the Portland Classical Chinese Garden’s Chair of the Board for 2007-08.

Kisch is the co-chair of Stoel Rives’ Labor and Employment practice group. For more than 20 years, he has specialized in labor and employment law. His practice focuses on employment litigation, counseling and training, as well as advising employers about labor issues. He has defended employers against a wide array of employment claims, including wrongful discharge, sexual harassment, discrimination and class actions.

Kisch has been recognized as a leading labor and employment attorney by clients and peers in national guides such as Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, The Best Lawyers in America and Martindale-Hubbell (AV rating).

About the Portland Classical Chinese Garden: The Portland Classical Chinese Garden is an authentically built Ming Dynasty scholar’s garden, one of only four in North America. Its mission is to cultivate an oasis of tranquil beauty and harmony to inspire, engage and educate our global community in the appreciation of a richly authentic Chinese culture.

04-13-2007

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