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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

William S. Painter Named Among Outstanding Healthcare Transaction Lawyers byNightingale'salthcare News
William S. Painter, of the law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC, has been named an Outstanding Healthcare Transaction Lawyer by Nightingale's Healthcare News, a newsletter for healthcare executives and professionals serving the healthcare industry. Mr. Painter is among 12 attorneys from across the country who were named to the list, which is published annually by Nightingale's. All 12 attorneys will be honored at an awards dinner reception held as part of the Eighth Annual Healthcare Transactions Conference in Chicago on April 19, 2007.

Mr. Painter was recognized for his recent work on healthcare transactions which included representing a publicly traded company in a number of ambulatory surgery center acquisition transactions and a large physician practice acquisition transaction as well as a number of different physician groups in establishing joint ventures with a large regional medical center in the areas of pain management, endoscopy, outpatient imaging and outpatient surgery.

"Bill Painter has extensive experience representing a variety of healthcare clients in a wide range of transactions," said Richard G. Cowart, head of the Firm's Health Law Department. "We at Baker Donelson agree that Bill is an outstanding lawyer in this field, and we are proud to see his work recognized by Nightingale's."

Managing shareholder of the Jackson, Mississippi, office of Baker Donelson, Mr. Painter concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate, tax and healthcare restructuring. He has been named to The Best Lawyers in America® list (Copyright 2006 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.) and Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers.

01-12-2007

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Armstrong Teasdale, L.L.P.

Armstrong Teasdale Announces Election of New Partners
Armstrong Teasdale Announces Election of New Partners

Armstrong Teasdale LLP is pleased to announce that Kristin D. Byrd, Jeffrey H. Kass, Steven E. Pozaric, Matthew J. Reh, Jennifer A. Schwesig, Darren K. Sharp, Matthew S. Shorey, and Michael A. Wazlawek have been elected to partnership, effective January 1, 2007.

“We are very fortunate to have such a talented and diverse team of professionals who have brought a high-level of personal attention and depth of knowledge to their individual areas of practice and to their clients,” stated Richard B. Scherrer, Armstrong Teasdale’s Managing Partner. “For over a century, this approach has earned Armstrong Teasdale a solid reputation of excellence and is the driving force behind the firm's continuing commitment to developing innovative ways to serve the firm’s clients.”

Kristin D. Byrd is a member of the firm’s Litigation Department. She concentrates her practice in the area of medical malpractice defense. Byrd served as co-counsel on the #7 top Missouri Defense Verdict in 2005, #7 top Missouri Defense Verdict in 2002, and two of the Top 10 Missouri Defense Verdicts in 2001, according to Missouri Lawyers Weekly. Prior to receiving her law degree, she worked for various pro bono causes and continues to do so currently as a volunteer for Legal Advocates for Abused Women. Byrd is a member of The Missouri Bar, Illinois State Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, American Bar Association (Health Law Section), Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Women Lawyers Association, Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers, and the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management (ASHRM). She received her J. D. degree from Mercer University – Walter F. George School of Law in 1997 and her B.S. degree, magna cum laude, from Radford University in 1993.

Jeffrey H. Kass is a member of the firm’s Litigation Department. He engages in the practice of business and commercial litigation, trademark, copyright and patent litigation, trademark law, technology law, and corporate criminal defense. Kass represents clients in connection with contract issues, trademark disputes, patent disputes, Internet domain name disputes, software licenses, leases, corporate fraud and misconduct issues, and a variety of other issues related to business and technology. He is a member of The Missouri Bar, American Bar Association, Bar Association of Metropolitan of St. Louis, Defense Research Institute (DRI), American Intellectual Property Law Association, and Rising Media. Kass was recently selected to serve on the Board of Directors for the St. Louis Economic Council's St. Louis Enterprise Centers. He received his J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Toledo in 1995, and his B.A. degree from Ohio State University in 1992.

Steven E. Pozaric is a member of the firm’s Business Services Department. He focuses his practice in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, and securities law. Pozaric counsels clients with respect to corporate formation, financing strategies and plans, securities issues, mergers and acquisitions, as well as general business matters. He has extensive experience in representing biotechnology, life science, and other technology based companies. He is a member of The Missouri Bar, Illinois State Bar Association, American Bar Association (Business Law Section - Venture Capital and Negotiated Acquisitions Committees), Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce, St. Louis Technology Gateway, and 2006 Invest Midwest (Selection Committee). Pozaric received his J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from Saint Louis University School of Law in 1998, his M.B.A. from the John M. Olin School of Business at Washington University in 1993, and his B.B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Texas Christian University in 1989.

Matthew J. Reh is a member of the firm’s Litigation Department. He concentrates his practice on defending claims for professional malpractice and products liability. He is also involved in condemnation and construction law and serves as the prosecuting attorney for a local municipality. Reh is a member of The Missouri Bar, Illinois State Bar Association, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers, Lawyers Association of St. Louis, and the Defense Research Institute (DRI). He received his J.D. degree from Saint Louis University School of Law in 1998 and his B.A. degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1995. Mr. Reh received BAMSL’s John Shepherd Professionalism Award in 2004 for embodying the tenets of professionalism in his practice.

Jennifer A. Schwesig is a member of the firm's Business Services Department. She focuses her practice in the area of international law, with an emphasis on international trade, customs and general business, commercial and financial transactions. Schwesig is a member of The Missouri Bar (Chair, International Law Committee), American Bar Association (International Section), Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, and the American Society of International Law. She actively participates in the International Institute (Micro Enterprise Program), COCA (Associates Board), and United Way (Cabinet Member, Women’s Leadership Giving Initiative). Schwesig received her J.D. degree from Washington University School of Law in 1998, her LL.M (International & Comparative Law), with distinction, from Georgetown University Law Center in 2002, and her B.A., cum laude, from Kenyon College in 1995.

Darren K. Sharp is a member of the firm’s Litigation Department in the Kansas City office. He focuses his practice in the areas of commercial and insurance defense. Sharp advocates for corporate clients in commercial disputes and business related tort cases in state and federal courts. He is a member of The Missouri Bar, Kansas Bar Association, Nebraska Bar Association, American Bar Association, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, and the Defense Research Institute (DRI). Sharp is also a contributing editor to the DRI Daubert Online Newsletter for the Tenth Circuit. He received his J.D. degree, with high honors, from Drake University Law School in 1997 and his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Colorado State University in 1994.

Matthew S. Shorey is a member of the firm’s Litigation Department. He handles a wide range of litigation matters in the areas of life, health and disability, product liability, commercial litigation and construction litigation. Shorey is a member of The Missouri Bar, Illinois State Bar Association, American Bar Association (Member, Tort, Trial and Insurance Practice Section; Vice-Chair, Life Insurance Law Committee; and Co-Editor, ABA’s Life Insurance Law Committee Newsletter), and the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. He received his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Saint Louis University School of Law in 1998 and his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1995.

Michael A. Wazlawek is a member of the firm's Business Services Department. He concentrates his practice in the areas of banking and real estate law, as well as general corporate law. Wazlawek is a member of The Missouri Bar, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, and the American Bar Association. He received his J.D. degree from DePaul University College of Law in 1998, and also studied law through a program at Collegio Mayor San Paulo in Madrid, Spain in 1996. He received his M.B.A degree from DePaul University Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business in 1998 and his B.A. degree from Westminster College in 1993. In addition, he attended the London School of Economics in London, England in 1991.

01-12-2007

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Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Politics & Economics: As Libby Goes to Trial, Case Appears Weakened — Prosecutor's Success Hinges on Focusing on Perjury Charge
SULLIVAN & CROMWELL LLP Partner Karen Patton Seymour was quoted in an article in The Wall Street Journal about Special Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald's case against Lewis "Scooter" Libby. She emphasized the importance of getting a jury to focus on the offense and to understand that lying under oath causes the criminal justice system to suffer.

01-12-2007

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Thompson & Knight LLP

T&K Attorney Named to the Texas Lyceum Association's 2007 Board of Directors
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce that Nancy A. Shellhorse has been named to the Texas Lyceum Association's Class of 2007 Board of Directors. Her three-year term begins immediately.

The Texas Lyceum Association Directors and Alumni annually nominate individuals to be elected as Directors for three-year terms. Candidates are reviewed by a Nominations Committee who present a slate of nominees that are voted on by the current Board of Directors. The new Class is chosen based on each individual's demonstration of exemplary leadership qualities and consistent recognition in his or her own community for both professional achievement and civic contribution.

Shellhorse is Of Counsel in the Health Law Practice Group in the Firm's Austin office. She focuses her practice on representing health care providers in federal and state administrative appeals, state regulatory enforcement actions, Medicaid fraud and recoupment matters, and workers' compensation fee disputes. She has extensive trial experience and previously served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas in the Elder Law and Public Health Division.

The Texas Lyceum Association is a network of professionals who bring together diverse opinions and expertise to focus on national and state issues and seek to emphasize constructive private sector, public sector, and individual responses to the issues. The Board of Directors is comprised of 96 men and women from across the state of Texas.

01-12-2007

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Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett, LLP

Simpson Thacher Represents Odontoprev S.A. in Initial Equity Offering
Simpson Thacher recently represented Odontoprev S.A. and several selling shareholders in an initial offering of common shares that closed on December 5, 2006. The transaction raised the U.S. dollar equivalent of approximately US$220 million in proceeds in a combined primary and secondary offering. The common shares were offered to the public in Brazil, with selling efforts to qualified institutional buyers in the United States under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons in Europe under Regulation S. Odontoprev S.A. is the largest dental services provider in Brazil.

The Simpson Thacher team for the transaction consisted of Jaime Mercado, Christopher Frigon, Adriana Kertzer, Carlos Amy and Fionna Tsu (corporate), and Rob Holo, Jonathan Cantor and Peter Rosen (tax).

01-12-2007

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Shearman & Sterling LLP

Thales Purchases Transportation, Security and Space Assets from Alcatel-Lucent
Shearman & Sterling represented Thales in connection with its agreement with Alcatel-Lucent on the transfer of Alcatel-Lucent’s transportation, security and space assets to Thales and on the future industrial cooperation of the two groups. Total amount of the transaction reaches approximately €1.7 billion in cash payment and shares of Thales.

According to the terms of the agreement signed with Alcatel-Lucent in December 2006, Thales' shareholders approved the contribution of Alcatel-Lucent’s transportation and security activities to Thales at the Extraordinary Shareholders General Meeting on January 5, 2007. The acquisition in cash of Alcatel-Lucent’s space activities, subject to approval by the European Commission, should be finalized during the first half of 2007.

Thales is a leading international electronics and systems group, serving defense, aerospace and security markets worldwide, supported by a comprehensive services offering. Alcatel-Lucent provides solutions that enable service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users.

Attorneys included partner Cyrille Niedzielski (Paris-M&A) and European Counsel Aline Cardin (Paris-Capital Markets) and Of Counsel Christian Guilluy (Paris-M&A) and associates Guillaume Isautier (Paris-M&A) and Olivia Depret-Bixio (Paris-M&A).

01-12-2007

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Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre, L.L.P.

Jones Walker Names Seven New Partners
Jones Walker is pleased to announce that the following lawyers have been elected to
partnership:
Allison C. Bell, Corporate & Securities – New Orleans
Marc C. Hebert, Admiralty & Maritime – New Orleans
R. Joseph Parkey, Jr., Corporate & Securities – New Orleans
Aimee M. Quirk, Business & Commercial Litigation – New Orleans
Tara Gayle Richard, Business & Commercial Litigation – New Orleans
Ruth Brewer Schuster, Admiralty & Maritime – Houston and Washington, D.C.
Jarred G. Trauth, Corporate & Securities – New Orleans

Allison C. Bell is a member of the Corporate & Securities Practice Group resident in the firm’s New Orleans office. Her practice areas include corporate and securities, health care, and mergers and acquisitions. She received her J.D., cum laude, from Tulane University Law School in 1998 and her B.A. from the University of the South in 1995.

Marc C. Hebert is a member of the Admiralty & Maritime Practice Group resident in the firm’s New Orleans office. His practice areas include admiralty and maritime, business and commercial litigation, energy, environmental and toxic torts, and international. He received his J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law in 1994 and his B.A. from Tulane University in 1991. He received his L.L.M. from George Washington University Law Center in 1996.

R. Joseph Parkey, Jr. is a member of the Corporate & Securities Practice Group resident in the firm’s New Orleans office. His practice areas include corporate and securities and mergers and acquisitions. He received his J.D. from Tulane Law School and his M.B.A from the A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University, in 1999, and his B.S. from the University of Tennessee in 1995.

Aimee M. Quirk is a member of the Business & Commercial Litigation Practice Group resident in the firm’s New Orleans office. Her practice areas include appellate litigation, business and commercial litigation, class action defense, environmental and toxic torts, health care, products liability, and white collar crime and corporate compliance. She received her J.D., summa cum laude, from Tulane University Law School in 2000 and her B.S., magna cum laude, from Louisiana State University in 1996.

Tara Gayle Richard is a member of the Business & Commercial Litigation Practice Group resident in the firm’s New Orleans office. She primarily practices in the fields of bankruptcy and creditorsdebtors rights, and environmental and energy law. She received her J.D. from Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, in 1999, and her B.A. from the University of Louisiana, Lafayette, in 1993.

Ruth Brewer Schuster is a member of the Admiralty & Maritime Practice Group resident in the firm’s Houston and Washington, D.C. offices. She is engaged in the practice of international trade with an emphasis on maritime law. She received her J.D. from Tulane Law School in 1999 and her B.A. from the University of St. Thomas in 1998.

Jarred G. Trauth is a member of the Corporate & Securities Practice Group resident in the firm’s New Orleans office. His practice focuses on commercial transactions involving commercial finance, acquisitions and divestitures of privately held companies and their assets, drafting and negotiating sophisticated commercial contracts, and advising new business ventures and assisting with their formation. He received his J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law in 2000 and his B.S. from Louisiana State University in 1996.

01-12-2007

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