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Jaeckle, Fleischmann & Mugel, LLP

Jaeckle Fleischmann Adds Nine New Partners
Jaeckle Fleischmann & Mugel, LLP, a law firm with offices in Buffalo, Amherst and Rochester, New York, and Phoenix, Arizona, is pleased to announce it has promoted nine of its associate attorneys to Partner, effective January 1, 2007. "These individuals have consistently demonstrated commitment to our clients, and have proven themselves to be outstanding practitioners in their respective fields. They represent a cross-section of our core practice areas, and are excellent examples of the Firm's continued growth and depth of services across our four offices," said James J. Tanous, Jaeckle Fleischmann's Chairman.

01-26-2007

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Adams & Reese LLP

Adams and Reese Renews Community Commitment: Mandatory Pro Bono Hours supports partnership with Appleseed
Adams and Reese renews its commitment to the community with the implementation of mandatory pro bono hours for its nearly 300 attorneys, projecting over 5,000 hours of pro bono work in 2007.

This new policy supports the firm’s recently announced partnership with Appleseed, a network of 17 public interest law centers across the country whose mission is to develop practical and lasting solutions to chronic injustice. National Appleseed is the standard bearer for legal philanthropy in the United States.

Pro bono work for attorneys is not new; in fact, in many states (Louisiana and Tennessee, for example) the Rules of Professional Conduct encourage lawyers to perform pro bono work. Adams and Reese has taken this recommendation one step further by actually requiring ten hours per attorney for 2007, increasing to 20 hours per attorney in 2008. The firm further supports individual goals in excess of the baseline hours.

State policies vary, but typically in the South, recommendations usually have no reporting obligations. Mississippi, which actually requires pro bono work, accepts payment in lieu of hands-on work, but there is no compliance provision.

Charles (“Chuck”) P. Adams, the firm’s managing partner who lives in Jackson, Mississippi, explains, “We believe it is every attorney’s ethical obligation to perform pro bono work and, in support of our affiliation with Appleseed, we have made these hours obligatory. Community service is part of being an Adams and Reese attorney; it’s a core component of our corporate culture.”

And the firm’s respect for pro bono work is serious. According to Brian Faughnan., Pro Bono Partner for the firm, “Adams and Reese treats these clients with the attention and respect we do our other clients.”

Faughnan outlines the three layers of the firm’s pro bono work:

• First, Adams and Reese works with persons of limited means, usually defined as below the poverty level.
• Second, the firm works with individual non profit organizations whose mission is to protect civil liberties or public rights.
• Third, Adams and Reese provides legal services to organizations—including charities, education, religious and government—to promote the purpose of that organization if paying regular legal fees would threaten the organization’s financial stability.

Faughnan explains that each attorney must propose pro bono work and select an initiative as part of his or her professional goals.

“Because the program has just been launched, most attorneys are considering ways they can be most effective in assisting eligible persons or organizations with legal services. This new year is the perfect time to identify new and needy causes,” states Faughnan.

And Adams and Reese’s affiliation with Appleseed will extend these choices, especially with post Hurricane Katrina and Rita needs.

In the first partnership of its kind, Adams and Reese is providing one of its partners, Christy Kane, as the ConocoPhillips/Adams and Reese Fellow. Kane’s full-time role is to manage and direct Louisiana Appleseed, particularly in the implementation of the Katrina community report which outlines legal needs of the population most affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Although the Appleseed partnership will offer many pro bono opportunities, the firm does not restrict an attorney’s choices to Appleseed.

According to Kane, “Appleseed Centers have the expertise, the flexibility and the independence to listen to unheard voices, uncover injustices and win the battles no one else fights. Its Centers work both independently and collectively, bringing their own experiences to create local solutions that are nationally relevant.”

01-26-2007

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Wolf Block Schorr & Solis

WolfBlock Adds Joseph Schoell as Partner in Wilmington Office
WolfBlock is pleased to announce that Joseph C. Schoell will join the firm as a partner in the Business Litigation Practice Group resident in the firm's Delaware Office.

Schoell has served as legal counsel to Delaware Governor Ruth Ann Minner since 2003 and was her deputy counsel for two years prior to that. Before his service in the Governor’s Office, Schoell was a partner with the Wilmington firm of Morris, James, Hitchens and Williams LLP, where he was a Delaware Chancery Court litigator and handled other commercial litigation matters. Schoell has also written articles on Chancery Court practice.

"Joe will help us expand our commercial litigation practice in Delaware," said Mark L. Alderman, Chairman of WolfBlock." Joe's experience in Chancery Court combined with his knowledge of state government make him a perfect addition to our growing Wilmington Office.”

"Joe's experience in both public service and private practice will enhance the firm's versatility in Delaware," added Thomas P. McGonigle, managing partner of WolfBlock's Wilmington office. "I'm very pleased to welcome him aboard."

As Governor's Counsel, Schoell has advised the Governor, her cabinet and senior agency personnel on legal issues; advised the Governor and coordinated with the Delaware General Assembly on policy issues; assisted in the development and implementation of the Governor's legislative and policy agendas; and overseen important litigation involving the State.

According to Governor Minner, "Joe has been a tremendous asset to my office, helping to navigate complicated legal issues and being a trusted advisor to me and my entire team throughout my tenure as Governor. His advice and counsel will be missed, but I am pleased that he has this great opportunity with WolfBlock."

Schoell is admitted to practice in Delaware and the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. He holds degrees from Yale Law School (J.D.) and the University of Delaware (B.A.).

01-26-2007

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White & Case, LLP

White & Case Adds to Global Arbitration Team in London
White & Case has added to its 30-strong London international arbitration team with the appointment of partner Kathleen Paisley. Kathleen has 20 years' experience in international arbitration, having started her career as a legal assistant to the American arbitrators at the Iran-US Claims Tribunal in 1987 in The Hague. She parlayed her experience in The Hague into an extensive track-record of advising clients on international law and international treaty issues and will add to the significant strength of the Group in handling investor-State disputes as well.

In addition to her international law capabilities, Kathleen also brings additional strengths to the practice in a number of areas. She has significant experience in working with high-tech clients on a broad range of matters, including technology licensing, antitrust and intellectual property disputes. She has also advised extensively on EU competition law and is a qualified accountant.

"Kathleen's an excellent fit with our international arbitration, technology and intellectual property practices, both here in London and across the rest of our network," commented John Bellhouse, head of White & Case's London Dispute Resolution practice. "She's a respected and well-known member of the European arbitration community and is a great addition to our team who will bring real value to our clients."

Kathleen's arrival at White & Case marks her return to international private practice. Having spent eight years at Morrison & Foerster in Brussels, where she was a partner, she moved in 2000 to become the General Counsel of Oneswoop Ltd., an online automotive business, which was purchased by Norwich Union in 2004. Since leaving Oneswoop, Kathleen has focused on building her technology and dispute resolution practice.

"Kathleen's arrival signals both the continued expansion of our investor-State practice in Europe and our commitment to the build-up of our London-based international arbitration practice," added Paul Friedland, co-head of White & Case's International Arbitration Practice Group.

01-26-2007

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Sills, Cummis, Epstein & Gross, P.C.

Philip Y. Braginsky - Father and Son Team Up To Support Lymphatic Research
Philip Braginsky, Of Counsel to the Firm, and his father, Sidney Braginsky, are co-chairing the Lymphatic Research Foundation’s (LRF) Inaugural Awards Gala. In a press release issued by LFR, Philip stated, “I am proud of my involvement with LRF. We are bringing about significant change in the science and medical communities and positively impacting millions of lives. Having spent my professional career directly involved in the life sciences, I find it incredible that this small, powerhouse grassroots organization has been able to foster and stimulate an entire field of research. LRF’s groundbreaking study on the lymphatic system led it to be one of the fastest growing areas of scientific investigation. It is thrilling to be part of this pioneering effort.” “It is a unique privilege to work so closely with my son on this inaugural event and it is an honor to apply my skills to support this very worthwhile cause,” added Sidney. The Gala will be held on May 10, 2007 at Oheka Castle in Huntington, NY.

01-26-2007

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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, LLP

Intellectual Property Partner, Don Pelto, Brings Life Sciences Specialty to Sheppard Mullin D.C.
Don J. Pelto has joined the Washington, D.C. office of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP as part of the firm's Intellectual Property practice group. Pelto, and his team of IP specialists who are joining Sheppard Mullin with him, most recently practiced with Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis in Washington, D.C.


Pelto specializes in intellectual property and patent litigation, representing domestic and international clients in intellectual property litigation, counseling and procurement. Specifically, he has experience with technological developments in the fields of molecular biology, pharmaceuticals, bioinformatics, pharmaceutical small molecules, diagnostics, chemi–informatics and software, medical products and devices, including surgical devices, medical product manufacturing processes and fluid handling devices and related methodologies.

"Don's arrival marks another significant step in expanding our IP practice, which continues to be the fastest growing group in the firm," said Guy Halgren, chairman of the firm. "The team's life sciences knowledge and experience dovetail with our current West Coast biotech clients and matters."

"I look forward to growing the firm's IP practice nationwide and specifically in the D.C. office,” Pelto said. “Sheppard Mullin is a top-notch national firm with an excellent reputation. I am thrilled to be joining with members of my former team, as well as to be working with the great lawyers here and across the firm's offices."

"We are excited to have Don and his team join us," said Ed Schiff, managing partner of the firm's Washington, D.C. office. "His specialization is an excellent fit for the D.C. office, in light of the region's prominence as a life sciences hub, and complements our growth in the pharmaceutical regulatory practice area."

"Don's group is an excellent addition to the firm's IP practice, which now includes over fifty attorneys firm wide," commented Gary Clark, chair of the firm's Intellectual Property practice group. "They bring an incredible collective background in both IP litigation and the life science industry."

Pelto has experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications and licensing and technology transfers. His litigation experience includes interferences, Section 337 actions, District Court infringement actions and Federal Circuit appeals. He has written opinions on freedom to operate, non-infringement and invalidity.

Additionally, Pelto has successfully asserted and defended against patent infringement claims, both in the U.S. District Courts and the United States International Trade Commission. He has also represented clients in appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Before entering law school, Don was a research biologist with the National Institutes of Health, National Institutes on Aging where he performed original research in conjunction with the Laboratory of Neurosciences and the Laboratory of Cardiovascular Sciences. Pelto earned a J.D. from University of Baltimore School of Law in 1985 and a B.S. from University of Maryland in 1982.

01-26-2007

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Orrick LLP

Orrick Lawyer Leads Clarification Request of TEFRA Requirements
The National Association of Bond Lawyers has submitted comments to the Treasury Department recommending it repeal the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act’s (TEFRA) public approval requirement for private-activity bonds. Los Angeles tax associate Winnie Tsien is identified in a Bond Buyer article as the chair of a study group on the TEFRA public approval requirement.

01-26-2007

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