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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson, L.L.P.

Fried Frank Receives The District of Columbia Hispanic Bar Association's 2006 Leadership Award
The Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia (“HBA-DC”) has awarded Fried Frank its 2006 Leadership Award. Annually since 2004, The Leadership Award has been given to a legal employer in the D.C. area that has demonstrated both a commitment to hiring and retaining Hispanic attorneys as well as promoting diversity in the legal profession. The HBA-DC commended Fried Frank for its efforts in increasing the number of Hispanic attorneys in the D.C. office, as well as for the leadership the firm has shown in the profession through such initiatives as the D.C. Minority Networking Series. Fried Frank was noted for contributing to Latino organizations, such as the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF), and has participated in significant pro bono efforts important to the Latino community, particularly in the area of immigration. Fried Frank was honored at HBA-DC’s annual meeting on January 18, 2007, held at the Beacon Hotel.

01-18-2007

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Forchelli, Curto, Schwartz, Mineo, Carlino & Cohn, LLP

Partner Russell G. Tisman’s Legal Victory Featured in the New York Law Journal
Russell G. Tisman, a partner in our Litigation Department, was recently granted dismissal of a lawsuit pending in New York Supreme Court which sought to recover damages for breach of a share purchase agreement, and to obtain the appointment of a receiver to preserve the assets of the insurance agency whose shares were involved. The legal victory was featured in the latest issue of The New York Law Journal.

In the case of Karol v. Nihonbashi Partners, Inc., our client, Nihonbashi Partners, Inc, acquired the plaintiff’s 50% stock interest in an insurance agency pursuant to a share purchase agreement. The agreement, and other related agreements, each contained a choice of forum provision designating the courts of the State of Connecticut, where our client is based, as the exclusive venue for lawsuit. After acquiring the stock, our client discovered that the selling shareholder had breached various representations and warranties. Our then client discontinued making payments for the balance of the share purchase price. The selling shareholder sued in Suffolk County, where he resides. The Court dismissed the lawsuit holding that the choice of forum provision was enforceable and plaintiff could not pursue his claims in New York’s courts.

Russell G. Tisman specializes in complex corporate, commercial, defense, employment, labor and Surrogate's Court litigation. He has tried cases and argued appeals in Federal and State courts and administrative agencies throughout the United States, and in arbitration and other alternate dispute resolution fora. Mr. Tisman also actively counsels management and human resource professionals on employment and labor matters. He represents public companies, privately held businesses, insurers, financial institutions and individuals.

01-18-2007

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Fagel Haber, L.L.C.

Four FagelHaber LLC Attorneys Named "Illinois Super Lawyers" for 2007
FagelHaber LLC is pleased to announce that four of its members have been named "Illinois Super Lawyers" for 2007:

* Allen J. Fagel
Commercial Finance and Secured Transactions Department
* Norton N. Gold
Chairman of Tax, Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation Department
* Alan Jay Goldstein
Chairman of Business and Corporate Transactions Department
* Joel A. Haber
FagelHaber's Chairman; practices in Business and Corporate Transactions Department

The Super Lawyers list represents the top five percent of attorneys in each state based on peer recognition and professional achievement.

The third annual guide to Illinois Super Lawyers, published by Law & Politics, is included in a special supplement to the February 2007 issue of Chicago magazine.

01-18-2007

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Dickinson Wright PLLC

Dennis J. Whittlesey Joins Dickinson Wright in Washington, D.C.
Dickinson Wright PLLC is pleased to announce the addition of Dennis J. Whittlesey as a new Member in the firm's Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Whittlesey joins Dickinson Wright from the Washington, D.C. office Jackson Kelly PLLC. His areas of practice emphasis are Indian law, Indian gaming law, civil litigation and environmental law.

Mr. Whittlesey has more than 25 year of experience in developing economic projects, including casinos, for Indian tribes in the United States and Canada. He has provided legal counsel to a wide variety of clients on Indian gaming law and federal land law as well as a range of state and federal taxation issues unique to Indian tribes, individuals and lands. He has served as Special Counsel for Gaming to the cities of Detroit; Buffalo; Battle Creek, Michigan; Lima, Ohio and Barstow, California.

Mr. Whittlesey received J.D. and LL.M. degrees from Georgetown University Law Center, and a B.A. degree in journalism from the University of Oklahoma. He is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and Oklahoma, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Claims Court.

He is a member of the International Association of Gaming Attorneys and a past Chairman of the Young Lawyers Association of Federal Bar Association. He has been named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" from 2005 to the present for his work in Indian law and Indian gaming law.

01-18-2007

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Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle, LLP

Curtis Partner Carl A. Ruggiero, Frankfurt Counsel Marc V. Kramer and Associate Thomas Laurer were interviewed by Hedgework and spoke at a Hedgework event
Curtis partner Carl A. Ruggiero, Frankfurt counsel Marc V. Kramer and associate Thomas Laurer were interviewed by Hedgework, an organization that brings together members of the alternative investment and hedge fund industry in Germany. The discussion focused on structuring international hedge funds and the latest trends in hedge funds. The interview has been published on Hedgework’s website (www.hedgework.de) and was also circulated directly to all Hedgework members (around 500 people from the German alternative investment industry/community).

Shortly after the interview, Mr. Ruggiero, Mr. Kramer and Mr. Laurer spoke at a monthly Hedgework event in Frankfurt on “Convergence of hedge funds and private equity-legal aspects of an international trend.

01-18-2007

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Cravath, Swaine & Moore, LLP

KATHERINE FORREST NAMED ONE OF THE TOP 50 YOUNG LITIGATORS IN AMERICA
Cravath partner Katherine B. Forrest has been named one of the top 50 young litigators in America by The American Lawyer.

01-18-2007

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Clark Hill PLC

Clark Hill PLC Law Firm Opens Chicago Office
The Michigan-based law firm of Clark Hill PLC has opened an office in downtown Chicago, firm CEO John Hern announced today. Attorneys Tina M. Bird, W. Kent Carter, Richard H. Chapman, James M. Drake, Edward L. Filer, Gary E. Green, and Fuad R. Sulayman have joined as members in the Chicago office. Clark Hill Chicago offers a full line of legal services with a concentration in the construction, real estate, manufacturing and financial services industries, and is located at 150 North Michigan Avenue.

“We are very excited to announce the addition of these talented individuals to our team, and equally pleased to be able to offer our clients the enhanced benefits of service across the Midwest,” John Hern said.

In addition to the seven attorneys presently practicing in the Chicago office, the firm plans to significantly increase the number of attorneys during the coming year.

Edward L. Filer will serve as the managing member of the firm’s Chicago office. Filer has more than 15 years of experience as a business counselor and trial lawyer for businesses of all types, including the construction and real estate industries. Filer maintains a national practice and in 2006 his peers recognized him as an Illinois Leading Lawyer ® in Construction Law and Privately Held Companies.

“We are looking forward to our role within such a highly regarded firm and carrying on in the Clark Hill tradition of dedication to client service and providing superior legal expertise,” Filer said. “Each of the attorneys in our office offers substantial client experience in his or her respective area, and we look forward to providing enhanced resources to our current and future clients in the Chicago market.”

Tina M. Bird joins Clark Hill with more than 10 years of experience in construction and commercial litigation matters, in which she represents contractors, owners, developers, subcontractors and design/builders in contract drafting and negotiation, payment disputes, delay damage claims, defective work claims and other construction disputes. She also represents clients in insurance related disputes.

W. Kent Carter focuses his practice on commercial litigation, with a concentration on the Uniform Commercial Code, including secured transactions, commercial sales, equipment leasing and negotiable instruments. He has more than 9 years of experience representing clients in complex contract disputes and business torts in state, federal, bankruptcy and appellate courts. Carter has defended numerous class actions in both state and federal courts, including actions for violation of the consumer fraud statutes, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Credit Repair Organization Act, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Richard H. Chapman has more than 23 years as a business counselor and trial lawyer representing businesses of all types, including financial institutions, professional service providers, manufacturers and distributors in litigation in state and federal trial and appeals courts and bankruptcy courts, as well as in arbitration, throughout the United States. Clients have consistently recognized both his strategic guidance and depth of business and legal experience resulting in favorable outcomes. His peers have recognized him as a 2006 Illinois Leading Lawyer® and an Illinois Super Lawyer.®

James M. Drake has more than 19 years of experience as a corporate counselor to both privately and publicly held companies. Drake focuses his practice on business and corporate transactions and commercial finance and secured transactions. He represents start-up businesses and established entities in all types of corporate and business representation, including: mergers, acquisitions and divestitures; corporate, limited liability and partnership organization; structuring and dissolution; and drafting and negotiating all types of corporate agreements and documentation. Drake has been recognized by his peers in as an Illinois Leading Lawyer® in the area of Closely and Privately Held Business Law.

Gary E. Green has more than 18 years of experience representing financial institutions, equipment lessors, in foreclosures, receiverships, lender liability, bankruptcy and restructuring in both state and federal courts throughout the United States. His experience also includes loan documentation, portfolio sales and purchases, and U.S. Small Business Administration loan programs.

Fuad R. Sulayman concentrates his practice on healthcare law, complex commercial litigation, and medical malpractice. Sulayman has represented physicians and has significant trial experience in both state and federal courts throughout the United States.

Clark Hill PLC is headquartered in Detroit, and has offices located throughout Michigan. The firm is a full service law firm, and is ranked among the Top 10 Largest Law Firms in the state of Michigan.

01-18-2007

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