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Rider & Bennett, L.L.P.

Rider Bennett attorney interviewed on "Playing Favorites"
"Susanne Fischer, a partner in Rider Bennett's Litigation Department and president of the Executive Women's Golf Association, was interviewed for April's issue of Twin Cities Business. Susanne was among other local business people and avid golfers who shared their favorite courses in Minnesota and abroad.

Susanne Fischer practices in the areas of labor and employment, insurance defense, and civil litigation. She serves her clients by utilizing her experience to train employees and managers in employment practices, employment counseling and litigation, evaluating and drafting employment agreements, and policies and procedures."

03-27-2007

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Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale & Dorr, L.L.P.

Kronos Agrees to Acquisition by Hellman & Friedman
WilmerHale is advising Kronos® Incorporated (Nasdaq: KRON), a leading provider of human capital management solutions, in its recently announced plans to be acquired by Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners VI, L.P. for approximately $1.8 billion.

On March 23, 2007, Kronos announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by the private equity firm Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners VI, L.P. and its related funds in a transaction valued at approximately $1.8 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Kronos shareholders will receive $55.00 in cash for each share of Kronos common stock, representing a 34.4% premium over Kronos’ closing share price from 20 trading days ago.

The WilmerHale team advising Kronos on the transaction includes John Burgess, Jay Bothwick, Michael LaCascia, Tod Reichert, Laurie Harrison and Elizabeth Akehurst-Moore from the Corporate Department; Linda Sherman and Julie Hogan from the Tax Department; and William Kolasky and Janet Ridge from the Antitrust and Competition Department.

03-27-2007

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White & Case, LLP

White & Case Professional Appointed to FTA Panel of Advisors by the Singapore Government
White & Case announced today that Samuel Scoles, Asia Regional Director of White & Case's International Trade Group, has been selected by the Government of Singapore to sit on their Panel of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Advisors.

The Panel was formed by International Enterprise (IE) Singapore, an agency under the Ministry of Trade & Industry tasked to promote overseas growth of Singapore-based enterprises and international trade. The appointment to the Panel is on a biennial basis.

Singapore's FTA Panel of Advisors is "an initiative that will facilitate enterprises' access to a selected pool of FTA experts and assist them in maximizing the benefits of these FTA agreements in their globalization efforts in both the short and medium term," said Mr. Scoles.

"We are very pleased that Sam has been selected to the FTA Panel" said Walter Spak, head of the Firm’s International Trade Group. "The Panel of Advisors can play an important role in promoting trade between Singapore and its free trade partners."

The International Trade Group of White & Case has approximately 60 lawyers and professionals in 10 offices in North America, Europe and Asia, who provide legal representation and analytical advice on international trade issues. Our lawyers and trade professionals include former trade officials with experience in all aspects of WTO and FTA negotiations, counsel to foreign sovereigns during the Tokyo Round, Uruguay Round and Doha Development Agenda and former staff of the WTO Secretariat. Our global presence enables us to provide comprehensive reporting and advisory services on US, bilateral (FTA) and multilateral trade matters.

03-27-2007

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Shughart, Thomson & Kilroy, P.C.

Law Firm Adds Engineer to IP Group
She is an engineer who drives race cars and collects antique vehicles. But, Debra Fickler’s first passion is law. Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C. recently hired Fickler as part of its Intellectual Property Group, an area of law so specialized only 2% of attorneys practice in that area. Fickler, who has a bachelor’s degree in physics, brings an enormous amount of expertise to the firm.

“I worked for McDonnell Douglas for ten years where I was involved in developing inspection procedures for the Harrier jump jet. That is the jet that hovers. I was intricately involved in developing in-house methods for ensuring quality and in-service techniques for survivability,” said Fickler.

Fickler earned her J.D. from the University of Montana but finished her last year of law school at St. Louis University while working full-time. She worked as an engineer for 10 years before entering the field of law. She used her highly specialized knowledge of physics to work for a law firm in Chicago prior to landing in Kansas City.

“I went to law school to get into international marketing. I wanted to sell airplanes. While in law school I was selected to compete in a mock trial in the American Trial Lawyers Association Student Advocacy Competition. I was co-counsel and we won the western division and the national competition. That steered me into becoming a trial attorney where I do IP litigation and patent prosecution,” said Fickler.

When Fickler isn’t practicing law she races and collects cars. Fickler has driven 170 miles per hour but toned down her racing speeds after her daughter was born. She and her husband have several vintage cars including a 1938 Chevy Master, better known as the “Bonnie and Clyde” car, a Vespa scooter, like the one seen in the movie “Roman Holiday,” and a 1985 El Camino that she prepped and painted herself. Fickler says she got her love of cars from her father who worked for GM. “We even named our daughter Carrera which means “to race” in Italian,” she laughed.

03-27-2007

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Roetzel & Andress A Legal Professional Association

Mary Anne Walsh Joins Roetzel & Andress' Washington Office
The law firm of Roetzel & Andress is pleased to announce Mary Anne Walsh has joined the firm as a Government Relations Director. She will be headquartered in the firm's Washington, D.C. office.


Ms. Walsh has been in government service since 1979 and has held a variety of positions, including Chief of Staff for three U.S. Congressmen. As Chief of Staff, she was the senior policy advisor on all legislative, appropriations initiatives and constituent services. Moreover, she provided oversight and direction to the full-time professional staff in both Washington and the District offices of the Congressmen.


As a senior policy and corporate constituent advocate, Ms. Walsh developed expertise in navigating the legislative and regulatory process within the Congress, White House and federal agencies. She has a proven understanding of a broad range of issues along with creative problem-solving and effective advocacy skills for promoting policies and outcomes that benefit U.S. industries, American workers and economic growth for local communities.


Among the other positions with Members of Congress Ms. Walsh has held in her career are Director of Community and Business Development, Special Assistant for District Affairs and Constituent Relations Liaison and Legislative Assistant.

"We are pleased to have such a highly respected new addition to our Washington office," said David Harbarger, Practice Manager of the firm's Public Law Group. "Mary Anne is esteemed by the Members of Congress and the diverse constituents she served over the years on Capitol Hill. Her experience greatly expands the services we are able to offer our clients in Washington."


Ms. Walsh received a BS from Kent State University.

03-27-2007

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Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.

Fulbright Strengthens Energy Projects Team With London Addition
Fulbright has taken another step in expanding and strengthening its noted global energy projects practice with the addition of Jeremy Sheldon, who is recognized for his international work in power generation, distribution, infrastructure and waste-to-energy projects.

Sheldon is joining Fulbright’s London office as a partner from Ashurst.

“For more than half a century, Fulbright’s attorneys have assisted the energy industry as it has expanded into emerging markets and as energy projects worldwide have come online,” said Steven B. Pfeiffer, chair of Fulbright’s Executive Committee. “Our experienced energy lawyers assist clients across the globe. Jeremy’s strong projects experience complements a strong lineup of energy practitioners at Fulbright.”

Sheldon brings experience providing legal counsel for a $100 million project to construct, finance and operate one of the largest waste-to-energy and recycling projects of its kind in the United Kingdom, the financing of a thermal independent power project in India and the formation of two joint ventures in the petrochemical sector with assets in Italy, Germany and Canada.

Sheldon has advised energy companies in regions ranging from Africa to the Middle East and countries from Canada to Kazakhstan on issues from waste projects to infrastructure development.

“Jeremy has a very diverse set of skills that span from extensive upstream to downstream experience,” said Michael Irvin, the head of Fulbright’s Energy Department. “He is an impressive global energy projects player who will benefit our team of experienced international energy practitioners. Fulbright is a serious competitor for any energy project, anywhere in the world.”

A deep history and broad experience in the global energy market attracted Sheldon to Fulbright, a firm where more than 250 of nearly 1,000 attorneys provide legal services to the energy industry.

“Fulbright has a distinct and impressive energy practice that includes a cadre of attorneys who strive to obtain the very best results for the firm’s clients and the industry as a whole,” Sheldon said. “The same high standards that guide me as a lawyer are evident in Fulbright’s culture and client service. Fulbright is a perfect fit for my growing energy practice.”

With Fulbright’s London office as a base, Sheldon will serve clients across the globe. He brings a notable mix of experience as Fulbright continues expanding internationally, the head of Fulbright’s London office, Lista Cannon, said.

“London is a key center for energy infrastructure finance and a hub of our international energy projects work,” Cannon said. “Jeremy’s strengths in energy from oil and gas to projects work in electricity and waste solutions will serve our clients well. Our London practice continues to grow and we are eager to welcome experienced, diverse energy practitioners, such as Jeremy, who also serves to enhance our firm’s thriving worldwide disputes practice.

03-27-2007

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Foley & Lardner

Foley Washington, D.C. Attorneys Named “Super Lawyers”
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that two attorneys in its Washington, D.C. office have been named 2007 “Super Lawyers” by Law & Politics Media, Inc.

The Foley attorneys named and their primary practices as classified by Law & Politics are Richard G. Stoll, environmental and administrative law and Jay N. Varon, antitrust litigation.

Richard G. Stoll is a partner and a member of the firm's Environmental Practice. Stoll concentrates his practice on federal administrative and environmental law matters. He counsels corporations and trade associations on environmental issues before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state environmental agencies. He also represents clients in a variety of administrative law issues before other federal agencies. Stoll serves as an expert witness and arbitrator in environmental litigation and environmental disputes and handles EPA and state enforcement actions and rulemaking challenges.

Jay N. Varon is a partner in the firm's Antitrust Practice. He has litigated a broad cross-section of commercial cases around the country, including antitrust and unfair competition, consumer finance and deceptive trade practice involving matters relating to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 (“RESPA”), the Fair Credit Reporting Act, (“FCRA”), Truth In Lending Act (“TILA”), “fair lending” and related federal and state unfair trade practice and consumer protection laws, as well as cases dealing with trade secrets, employment, environmental, business tort, securities fraud, product liability and breach of contract issues. He is a former chair of the firm's Antitrust Practice and of its Washington, D.C. Litigation Department.

To compile the annual list, Law & Politics surveyed more than 17,000 lawyers practicing in the District of Columbia, asking them to vote for the best lawyers they have personally observed in action. The final list features the top five percent of Washington attorneys in more than 60 areas of practice and will be published in the June issue of Washington Law & Politics and in a special supplement in The New York Times. Foley & Lardner LLP provides the full range of corporate legal counsel. Our attorneys understand today's most complex business issues, including corporate governance, securities enforcement, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property counseling and litigation, outsourcing and information technology, labor and employment, and tax. The firm offers total solutions in the automotive, emerging technologies, energy, entertainment and media, financial services, food, golf and resort services, insurance, health care, life sciences, nanotechnology, and sports industries.

03-27-2007

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