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

SQUIRE SANDERS LAUNCHES PUBLIC ADVOCACY AFFILIATE
Global law firm Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P. today announced its creation of a lobbying affiliate, Squire Sanders Public Advocacy, LLC, that will significantly expand the firm’s legislative practice. The affiliate’s founding principals, Patrick E. O’Donnell, James T. Pitts and James George Jatras, join Squire Sanders from Venable.

“This well-respected team brings nearly 100 years’ collective public advocacy experience to Squire Sanders and will help our firm build on the federal legislative practice guided by former US Congressman Louis Stokes,” said Joseph P. Markoski, managing partner of the firm’s Washington DC office. “Pat O’Donnell, Jim Pitts and Jim Jatras are go-to advisers with experience in myriad industries and strong relationships with key decision-makers. Squire Sanders Public Advocacy will be a premier federal legislative practice.”

O’Donnell said Squire Sanders provides the international reach essential to provide representation for an increasingly international client base. “Squire Sanders’ global legal services platform provides an unbeatable combination of global reach, sophisticated legal counsel and expertise across a wide range of industries,” he said.

Patrick O’Donnell combines his legislative and government public policy practice with international and communications law. His career spans a variety of high-level governmental positions, including six years at the White House as special assistant to the president for legislative affairs, and terms as deputy assistant attorney general at the Department of Justice and as legal counsel to the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. Upon leaving the White House, O’Donnell served as legislative counsel to General Electric Company and J. C. Penney Corporation. He then became a partner in the Washington DC and Minneapolis law firm of O’Connor and Hannan, LLP.

O’Donnell plays an ongoing role in campaigning for Republican Party federal candidates and has been active in presidential campaigns for more than 20 years.

James Pitts has specific expertise in legislative and regulatory issues that have an impact on the transportation industry and works on issues that come before Congress and the US Department of Transportation. He is a former assistant director of the Securities/Corporate Practices Division with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency in the US Treasury Department and a former chief counsel to the Arkansas Securities Department.

James Jatras focuses his practice on political and legislative issues and international affairs including the impact of global terrorism. He has served as a senior staff member in the US Senate in several policy areas including global terrorism, international trade, immigration and social issues.

02-01-2007

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Hanson, Bridgett, Marcus, Vlahos & Rudy, LLP

Hanson Bridgett Represents Wilkinson Corporation in $240 million Sale of Senior Living Communities
Hanson, Bridgett, Marcus, Vlahos & Rudy, LLP represented Wilkinson Corporation in the $240 million sale of 32 senior living communities in 8 states. The sale to Wakefield Capital, a privately held REIT, also included a $100 million loan modification and a $200 million leaseback arrangement.

"We've been building a nationwide real estate practice in senior care," said David C. Longinotti, Chair of Hanson Bridgett's Real Estate Practice and lead partner on the transaction. "This transaction is a good example of that capability."

The sale included senior living communities in California, Texas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Ohio, Illinois and Georgia. The transaction was completed in less than six weeks.

"Hanson Bridgett was at our side through the acquisition of this portfolio and now its successful disposition," said Doug Ellison, Wilkinson's Vice President of Acquisitions. "They are proven deal makers."

Hanson Bridgett's deal team included partners David C. Longinotti, Teresa V. Pahl and Joel S. Goldman as well as associates Jennifer R. Fink and Anita G. Zerounian.

02-01-2007

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Woodcock Washburn LLP

Woodcock Washburn Announces New Policy Committee
Intellectual property law firm Woodcock Washburn LLP announces that partners Joseph Lucci and Steven Samuels have been elected to the Firm’s three-member Policy Committee, effective February 1, 2007. Lucci and Samuels will join senior partner Steven Rocci on the Committee, replacing senior partners Dianne Elderkin and Dale Heist who are stepping down after having served since 2001.

“The Firm’s partners felt that it was important that the new committee reflect the makeup of the Firm, while also maintaining continuity. With the committee being composed of one senior, one midlevel and one junior partner, representing the Firm’s various legal and technical practice areas, we accomplished these goals,” said Rocci.

“Joe, Steve and I are excited to work together on firm management issues, and we look forward to the interesting challenges ahead of us,” said Rocci. Rocci specializes in patent litigation, counseling and procurement for a wide range of clients, including companies in the software, telecommunications, and Internet industries. Rocci has earned recognition in the Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Business Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America, and as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, and is the Distinguished Practice Professor of Intellectual Property at Drexel University College of Law.

Samuels is an electrical engineer by training who represents companies in the fields of electronics, computer hardware and software, digital and analog communications, electrical power transmission and business methods. Lucci specializes in patent litigation, prosecution, interferences and client counseling, particularly in the areas of pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

02-01-2007

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Winstead, Sechrest & Minick, P.C.

Winstead Announces Official Name Change; Selects New Dallas Managing Shareholder
The law firm, formerly known as Winstead Sechrest & Minick P.C., has officially changed its name to Winstead PC. According to Winstead Chairman and CEO Denis Braham, "Along with our name change, 2007 marks a new era at Winstead. We have evolved from a firm founded by three young entrepreneurial attorneys to one of the largest law firms in Texas. We will position our firm to grow regionally and nationally in core client industries such as real estate, financial services and technology and we'll focus on mentoring our young talent, building on the strengths and knowledge of our skilled and reputable attorneys and consultants, and enhancing our diversity and recruiting efforts."

Winstead also named shareholder Jeff Hage the firm's new managing shareholder for the Dallas Office. Hage replaces shareholder Tom Helfand who served as Dallas Managing Shareholder for 15 years. Hage is the former head of Winstead's Litigation Section and he also heads Winstead's mentoring program for associates in the firm's various offices. He has been with the firm since 1981. Hage is admitted to and practices in the United States District Courts for the Northern, Western, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Sixth Circuits, all levels of Texas State Courts including Texas Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal and District Courts. He is a member of the Federal Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and he is a trustee of the Dallas Bar Foundation. Hage received his J.D. from the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.

"Winstead looks forward to Jeff's leadership and hard work on behalf of the Dallas office to continue to build upon the strong foundation and reputation that we have in North Texas and to implement our strategic plan for the region," said Braham. "Jeff will work closely with all of Winstead's Dallas and Fort Worth leadership to strengthen Winstead's client base, position and brand in North Texas.

02-01-2007

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Williams Mullen, P.C.

Williams Mullen Announces Election of New Partners, Members to the Board of Directors
Williams Mullen today announced the election of seven lawyers to partner status, Judy Lin Bristow (Richmond, Va.), Turner A. Broughton (Richmond, Va.), Robert H. Burger (Virginia Beach, Va.), M. Eve G. Campbell (Richmond, Va.), Matthew E. Cheek (Richmond, Va.), Charles W. Kemp (Richmond, Va.), and Mark H. Miller (Richmond, Va.). Associates elected to the partnership are selected based on professional achievement, leadership, commitment community and dedication to client service.

"We are very fortunate to have such a talented group of professionals who have a continued commitment to both expertise in their areas of practice and an outstanding level of client service," stated Julious P. Smith, Jr., Williams Mullen’s chairman and CEO. "They carry on the reputation of excellence and represent the future leadership of this firm."

In addition, the firm has elected Randolph H. Lickey to the board of directors.
Thomas R. Frantz and A. Brooks Hock have been re-elected to the board of directors.

The firm's new partners include:

Judy Lin Bristow is a member of the Business Section at Williams Mullen and practices out of the firm's Richmond, Va. office. Her practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, private securities offerings, private equity and venture capital transactions. Ms. Bristow earned her law degree from the T.C. Williams School of Law and a master of business administration degree from the Richard S. Reynolds School of Business, both at the University of Richmond. She earned her undergraduate degree from Duke University.

Turner A. Broughton is a member of the Litigation Section at Williams Mullen and practices out of the firm's Richmond, Va. office. His practice focuses on consumer class action and products liability litigation with a particular emphasis on mass torts, business torts and nursing home litigation, as well as general commercial litigation. Mr. Broughton received his juris doctor degree from the T.C. Williams School of Law at University of Richmond. He received his bachelor of arts degree from the College of William and Mary.

Robert H. Burger is a member of the Litigation Section at Williams Mullen and practices out of the firm's Virginia Beach, Va. office. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, with an emphasis on construction, banking and real estate matters. Mr. Burger received his juris doctor degree from the T.C. Williams School of Law at University of Richmond. He received his undergraduate degree from Washington and Lee University.

M. Eve G. Campbell is a member of the Litigation Section at Williams Mullen and practices out of the firm's Richmond, Va. office. Her practice focuses on commercial litigation and insurance defense matters. Ms. Campbell earned her juris doctor degree from Widener University School of Law and her bachelor of arts degree from the University of Virginia.

Matthew E. Cheek is a transactional attorney focusing on banking and real estate matters as a partner in the firm's Real Estate and Financial Services sections. He practices out of the firm's Richmond, Va. office. Mr. Cheek earned his law degree from Washington & Lee University School of Law and his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Charles W. Kemp is a member of the Corporate Finance & Securities Section at Williams Mullen. He practices out of the firm's Richmond, Va. office. A non-practicing certified public accountant, Mr. Kemp focuses his practice on securities and general corporate law. He earned his law degree from Washington & Lee University School of Law and his bachelor of science degree in accounting from the University of Richmond.

Mark H. Miller is a member of the Real Estate and Financial Services sections at Williams Mullen and practices out of the firm's Richmond, Va. office. He focuses his practice on commercial real estate and the representation of small business owners. He received his law degree from the College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law, and his undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary.

02-01-2007

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Wiley, Rein & Fielding, L.L.P.

Wiley Rein Debuts New Firm Name
Effective today, Wiley Rein & Fielding LLP is Wiley Rein LLP. The change coincides with the departure of name partner Fred Fielding, who has left the firm to serve once again as Counsel to the President.

Wiley Rein’s Managing Partner Richard E. Wiley commented, “While our name has changed, it is business as usual in all other ways. We remain as deeply committed to our clients as ever, and we intend to provide the same exceptional service that has become our hallmark.

02-01-2007

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Wade, Clark & Mulcahy, Attorneys At Law

WCM Opens Pennsylvania Office
WCM is pleased to announce the February 1, 2007 opening of its Philadelphia, PA office. The address and contact information is:

Wade Clark Mulcahy
1650 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
267.207.2750 (T)
267.319.7901 (F)
www.wcmlaw.com


WCM's Philadelphia office will focus on insurance coverage, professional liability (including errors and omissions) and intellectual property.

Founded as an insurance law and insurance defense firm in 1994, WCM has grown through word of mouth and client referrals into a regional law firm with offices in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

WCM is first and foremost a firm of trial lawyers. Unlike many law firms, our attorneys know what it takes to win a case before a judge or jury. We take this responsibility seriously and it is why so many of our attorneys are former prosecutors or government counsel.

WCM is committed to maintaining its reputation for excellence within its core areas of competency – insurance defense and insurance law. We stand ready at all times to focus our energies on any problem – large or small – and to resolve it cleanly, quickly and efficiently.

02-01-2007

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