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McDermott Will & Emery

New Partner to Lead McDermott's Chicago Securities Litigation Group
McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce that accomplished trial lawyer Joel Chefitz has joined the Firm as head of Chicago’s Securities Litigation Practice Group. Most recently the managing partner of Howrey's Chicago office, Mr. Chefitz will continue and expand his practice in securities and antitrust litigation at McDermott. He has taken the lead at trial and on appeal for clients ranging from sports franchises to pharmaceutical companies to government entities.

"Joel will be an instrumental leader for our Chicago trial practice, as well as our Firm-wide litigation practice," commented Jeffrey E. Stone, head of McDermott's 250+ lawyer Trial Department. "We are excited to add Joel to our leadership team. His experience gives him the knowledge and ability to lead our securities litigation practice in Chicago while further strengthening the group's capabilities."

Mr. Chefitz has achieved a strong record of success in complex business litigation, in areas including antitrust, securities, mergers and acquisitions, professional responsibility, sports and constitutional litigation. Identified as a "trustworthy market leader," Chambers Guide to America's Leading Business Lawyers reported Mr. Chefitz is known for "bringing superb advocacy skills to the table" and for his "bold and smart style before the FTC and SEC."

"McDermott’s expansive and seamlessly integrated platform provides my clients with the benefit of a greater range of high-end services," said Mr. Chefitz. "I also look forward to working with Jeff as he leads the continued growth of a world-class trial practice. McDermott should and will be one of a few select firms on the largest corporations' short list for complex business trials, from securities litigation to antitrust litigation to white-collar criminal defense, and everything in between."

"Under the leadership of Jeff Stone, McDermott's litigation practice has quickly become known as one of the premier trial groups in the United States, attracting both high profile matters and lawyers," commented Kay Hoppe of Credentia, Inc., a legal search firm based in Chicago. "The Firm's reputation is exactly why accomplished senior trial lawyers, even those in management level positions like Joel are so enthusiastic about becoming part of McDermott's team."

Mr. Chefitz began his career as a trial partner at the law firm of Kirkland & Ellis. He earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Boston University School of Law and his B.A., with honors, from Boston University. He served as note and case editor and on the managing board of Boston University's Law Review. Mr. Chefitz clerked for Walter Jay Skinner of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

McDermott's Securities Litigation Practice Group is comprised of lawyers with significant experience representing public companies, their officers, directors and other affiliates, who are the subject of securities-related litigation. Firm lawyers have substantial experience defending individual, class and derivative actions. McDermott has handled issuer fraud cases, corporate take-over contests, proxy fights and valuation cases, among others. The Securities Litigation Practice Group also works closely with the SEC Defense Practice Group, which specializes in representing corporations and individuals before the SEC.

McDermott's Trial Department is well-known for providing clients with a unique blend of trial skills and substantive experience which can be effectively used in the many areas of law and business where disputes arise. Named to The National Law Journal's defense hot list, Firm lawyers are regularly engaged in all aspects of civil, regulatory and white-collar criminal defense litigation in U.S. and international forums.

01-16-2007

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Jones Day, P.C.

Jones Day's Silicon Valley Office Moves to New Office Space in Palo Alto
The international law firm Jones Day has relocated its Silicon Valley office from Menlo Park to a larger office in Palo Alto to accommodate the firm’s continued growth in Silicon Valley.

This month, Jones Day moved into 50,000 square-feet of office space at 1755 Embarcadero Road in Palo Alto. The firm has been located on Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park for the last five years, but has outgrown that space.

The new office in Palo Alto offers nearly three times the amount of space as the previous location and can accommodate up to 80 lawyers and associated support staff. Jones Day’s Silicon Valley-based team consists of 35 lawyers, up from 23 a year ago.

Jones Day’s San Francisco office has also grown exponentially in the past three years from seven to almost 50 lawyers.

"We're thrilled to be in our new office environment because it will support our expected growth in the vibrant Silicon Valley market, with our focus on the corporate, IP and securities litigation practices. Since Jones Day first opened in the Bay Area six years ago, the practice has grown from two lawyers to 82 lawyers in our two offices," said Robert T. Clarkson, Partner-in-Charge of Jones Day's Silicon Valley office. Mr. Clarkson further noted that he expected the Silicon Valley office by itself to more than double in size in the next three years.

01-16-2007

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Jenner & Block LLP

Schaner Appointed to Serve on Editorial Board of New IBA Journal
Jenner & Block Partner Lawrence S. Schaner was recently appointed to serve on the editorial board of Dispute Resolution International, a new journal to be published by the Dispute Resolution Section of the Legal Practice Division of the International Bar Association. The publication, which will cover issues of relevance to the international dispute resolution community, will be distributed to the 3250 members of the Section and will be available to individual subscribers and libraries.

Dispute Resolution International articles will provide an in-depth discussion of current developments and timely issues in all areas of dispute resolution, including litigation, arbitration, mediation and other forms of dispute resolution, and also negligence and damages. The first edition of the journal will be published in May 2007.

Mr. Schaner is Co-Chair of the Firm’s Arbitration: Domestic and International Practice.

01-16-2007

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Howrey, LLP

Howrey Lures ‘Young Star’ Litigator From Townsend
Los Angeles/San Francisco Daily Journal

* According to the Los Angeles/San Francisco Daily Journal, “international litigation firm Howrey kicked off 2007 by adding six attorneys to four of its offices including commercial litigator Leigh A. Kirmsse to its 30-attorney San Francisco shop. ‘She’s one of the young stars,’ said Henry Bunsow, managing partner of the firm’s two Northern California offices.” “She’s one of those people who will build her own practice here because we support that, and we’ll give her whatever she needs to do it.” Kirmsse stated that she spent several hours discussing the outlook of Howrey and, in particular, the San Francisco office, with firmwide managing partner Bob Ruyak. “I’d follow that guy just about anywhere,” she said. . . “Howrey has a huge presence in the securities area and can provide me with a lot more support and marketing ability. It’s a one-stop litigation shop with a deep bench and brand name.

01-16-2007

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Gray-Robinson, P.A.

GrayRobinson Announces The Addition Of Five Tallahassee Attorneys and Consultants
GrayRobinson recently announced that three attorneys and two governmental consultants have joined the Tallahassee office. Attorneys include J. Michael Huey, William E. Williams and Amy Schrader, along with government consultants Christopher K. Hansen and Todd C. Steibly. All are formerly with the law firm of Huey, Guilday, Tucker, Schwartz & Williams in Tallahassee.

"This addition increases not only our firm's size to over 200 attorneys, but also adds to our strength and capabilities to better serve clients in Florida's capital," said Byrd F. "Biff" Marshall, Jr., president and managing partner of GrayRobinson.

We are pleased to add this excellent group of attorneys and consultants to our team," said Jason Unger, managing partner of the firm's Tallahassee office.

"This move fulfills a professional goal to offer an increased depth of expertise and an expanded scope of services to our clients statewide," said Michael Huey, "We are honored to be associated with a firm that offers services second to none while maintaining a small-firm persona."

Marshall added that "these are great attorneys who will quickly make a positive impact on our firm and our clients."

The practice areas handled by the new additions include government relations, administrative law, civil and commercial litigation, and mediation work.

01-16-2007

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Edwards & Angell, L.L.P.

Intellectual Property Litigator Peter C. Schechter Joins New York Office of Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge as Partner
The 520-attorney national law firm of Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP is pleased to announce that Peter C. Schechter has joined the firm’s New York office as a Partner in the Litigation Department.

Schechter is an established ‘full-service’ IP lawyer with more than 22 years of experience. While he principally focuses on patent litigation and counseling matters, he also litigates and guides clients on trade secret misappropriation, trade dress registration and trademark infringement, and unfair competition matters for both US and foreign clients. Schechter’s foreign clientele is particularly concentrated in Japan, where he devotes his efforts to serving all the IP needs of Japanese companies having business interests in the US.

In addition to his IP litigation work, Schechter regularly represents clients engaged in a wide range of technology businesses. He guides clients through successful mediation and other out-of-court resolution of complex disputes. In addition, he serves many clients in the capacity of an ‘outside in-house’ IP counsel, frequently advising clients on the creation and operation of IP asset acquisition, protection and enforcement programs. Also being a registered US Patent and Trademark Office Patent Attorney, he conducts and supervises others in the handling of complex, often litigation-related USPTO proceedings including re-examinations and reissues.

Schechter was selected for inclusion in Euromoney’s “2003 Guide To The World’s Leading Patent Law Experts.”

A resident of Northern Westchester, NY, Peter received his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Boston College Law School, and his undergraduate degree in Ocean Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is licensed to practice law in New York, and in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

01-16-2007

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Edwards & Angell, L.L.P.

Stanley Keller Named San Diego City Monitor
The San Diego City Council unanimously approved San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders’ recommendation to hire Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge Partner Stanley Keller as city monitor.

“Mr. Keller joins the City to help us with not one but two critical areas. The first is to help us comply with the SEC order. The second – and no less important – is to monitor our adoption and implementation of the remediation efforts called out in the Kroll report. Both of these areas are absolutely critical for the City,” said Mayor Jerry Sanders.

Keller is a nationally recognized corporate and securities lawyer. During his many years of practice, Keller has advised clients ranging from emerging companies to industry leaders. He also has advised governmental entities on disclosure requirements.

In addition to his client work, Stan has had an active role in the development of corporate and securities laws through leadership positions in the American Bar Association (ABA) and other professional organizations. He served as Chair of the ABA Federal Regulation of Securities Committee during the height of the Sarbanes-Oxley era. For over a decade, Keller has been included in the nationally recognized Best Lawyers in America for the categories of Corporate Law and Corporate Governance and Compliance Law. He is listed as leading lawyer in his field by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, and is listed among the world’s leading Corporate Governance and Capital Markets lawyers by U.C. Euromoney Legal Media Group.

Keller is a member of the ABA Task Force on Attorney-Client Privilege and was a special adviser to the ABA Task Force on Corporate Responsibility and a special adviser and reporter to the ABA Task Force on SEC Attorney Conduct Rules. He Chairs the ABA Ad Hoc Committee on Audit Responses.

Keller received his LLB, magna cum laude, from Harvard Law School, and his undergraduate degree from Columbia University. A resident of Needham, Massachusetts, Keller is licensed to practice in Massachusetts.

01-16-2007

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