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Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP

Martin Named “Top Lawyer of 2006”
Missouri Lawyers Weekly has named Blackwell Sanders Partner Eric Martin one of the state’s “Top Lawyers of 2006.” This past year, Martin has represented some of St. Louis’ largest companies in cases involving cutting edge legal issues and obtained a series of noteworthy results. He was one of seven Missouri attorneys chosen for “winning important decisions, raising challenging legal issues, or otherwise furthering the profession’s commitment to the rule of law and to justice in the state.”

Martin specializes in business and commercial litigation, representing corporate and individual clients in a wide variety of commercial disputes. Such disputes include eminent domain, real estate, director and officer liability, and securities. He has extensive trial and appellate experience in both state and federal courts.

01-09-2007

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Baker Botts LLP

Melvin Wright Joins Baker Botts as Partner in Litigation Department
Melvin Wright, a former prosecutor and deputy attorney general in New Jersey early in his career, has joined Baker Botts as a partner in the firm's Litigation Department. He is based in the firm's New York office.

Most recently, Wright was a partner at Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP where he represented corporations and corporate officers in federal and state white-collar criminal investigations and corporate clients in franchise and trademark disputes, insurance matters, commercial litigation, asbestos and consumer claims.

"Mel provides our Litigation Department additional depth in general business litigation and white-collar crime," said Walt Smith, Managing Partner of Baker Botts. "His work as a prosecutor in New Jersey gave him an insight -- from grand jury indictments to trial strategy -- into legal processes that will prove to be invaluable to the clients he will represent as a partner in one of the country's leading litigation departments."

For the past two years, Baker Botts has been named one of the 10 "Hottest Defense Firms" in the United States by the National Law Journal.

Wright earned his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1991. He served as a law clerk for New Jersey Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert N. Wilentz during the 1991-92 Court term, and as a deputy attorney general in the Office of the Attorney General for the State of New Jersey.

Wright served as an adjunct instructor for the trial advocacy program at the University of Chicago Law School. Wright also served on the Character and Fitness Committee of the Illinois Supreme Court, and as a Board Member of The Better Government Association.

01-09-2007

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Department of Fair Employment and Housing

Arnold & Porter Makes FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For" List Five Years Running
Yesterday, Arnold & Porter LLP was named to FORTUNE's prestigious "100 Best Companies to Work For" list, the fifth consecutive year the firm has been so honored. Ranked number 26, Arnold & Porter is one of only five law firms in the country to make the list this year. The FORTUNE list is regarded as the most authoritative of its kind, largely because two-thirds of an employer's score is based on a confidential survey of employees.

"We are grateful for this recognition of Arnold & Porter's positive working environment," said Arnold & Porter Chairman Thomas Milch. "It affirms our core values of excellence, public service and diversity, which create a strong and collegial place to work and, in turn, enable us to provide more effective legal services to our clients." Arnold & Porter ranked fifth out of 90 for "Best Compensation for Salaried Employees" and eighth out of 25 for "Best Small-Sized Company." The firm was highlighted in the additional categories of "Unusual Perks," "Most Women" and "Most Diverse."

The FORTUNE list is compiled by Robert Levering and Milton Moskowitz of the Great Place to Work Institute in San Francisco, based on two criteria: an evaluation of the policies and culture of each company, and the opinions of the company's employees. The latter is given more weight; two-thirds of the total score comes from employee responses to a 57-question survey. More than 100,000 employees from 446 companies participated in the survey this year. Companies are scored in four areas: credibility (communication to employees), respect (opportunities and benefits), fairness (compensation, diversity), and pride/camaraderie (philanthropy, celebrations.

01-09-2007

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Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery

FETF Partner Quoted in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
when the US Supreme Court handed down a ground-breaking decision that makes it easier for licensees to challenge patents, the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin called FETF partner Joe Shipley asking for comment. Joe explained that the decision, MedImmune, Inc. v. Genentech, Inc means that a licensee can now sue the patent holder for a declaratory judgment that the patent is invalid and not infringed while still paying royalties and remaining in "good standing" under the license. He also pointed out that the decision may tend to level the playing field between “patent trolls” and the companies that have taken licenses from them.

Joe is in his 25th year with FETF, where his practice includes licensing, prosecution, counseling and litigation. His speaking engagements in recent years include lectures on licensing at DePaul University College of Law and Practicing law Institute (PLI) programs. He is currently vice-president of the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago.

01-09-2007

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Briggs and Morgan, Professional Association

Briggs Welcomes New Shareholder
Briggs and Morgan, Professional Association, welcomes Kari Berman as its newest shareholder and litigator. Berman previously practiced law within her own boutique firm, where she handled a variety of commercial litigation matters. She joins Briggs’ business litigation section and will concentrate her practice in contractual disputes; shareholder, partnership and limited liability company ownership disputes; real property issues; franchise issues; business tort claims; employment-related matters; and ther related legal matters. She also has experience litigating product liability matters and environmental issues.

Berman is a Minnesota Law & Politics “Rising Star.” Berman was appointed commissioner of the Metropolitan Airports Commission by Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty in September 2003, and later reappointed in 2005. Berman and her fellow commissioners were responsible for overseeing and managing the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and its reliever airports. In December 2006, in conjunction with this experience, Berman was asked to participate on a distinguished panel covering national security issues and civil liberties. The discussion was moderated by legal scholar Arthur Miller and included several federal judges and other high-profile officials from the U.S. Department of Justice.

Kari is admitted to practice in Minnesota. She is a member of the Hennepin, Minnesota and American Bar associations. She received a B.A. in English literature from Barnard College, Columbia University, and a J.D. from Hamline University School of Law. Celebrating 125 years in 2007, Briggs and Morgan, Professional Association, is a trusted name in business law and litigation services. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with an office in St. Paul, the firm has more than 160 attorneys committed to providing superior client service and sound legal counsel to clients nationwide. Briggs is a founding member of Lex Mundi, the orld’s leading association of independent law firms, and serves as its exclusive member firm for Minnesota. The firm has received numerous accolades, including recognition as a “Go To” law firm in corporate transaction, corporate governance and litigation by Corporate Counsel Magazine.

01-09-2007

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Lamb McErlane, PC

LAMB McERLANE ATTORNEYS TO INTRODUCE “THE APPELLATE WHEEL OF (MIS)FORTUNE” AT TATEWIDE BAR PROGRAMS IN JANUARY
Attorneys James C. Sargent, Jr., Scot Withers and Joshua Villari of Lamb McErlane PC, a full service law firm in West Chester, and Dean Phillips of Elliott Greenleaf and Siedzikowski in Blue Bell, will present “The Appellate Wheel of (Mis)Fortune,” a series of CLE programs for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, this month to demonstrate the strategic opportunities, common mistakes, and procedural pitfalls associated with appellate law practice.
The “Appellate Wheel of (Mis)Fortune” programs will be held from 8:45 a.m. to noon on three separate dates across Pennsylvania: Friday, January 12 in Pittsburgh, Friday, January 19 in Philadelphia, and Tuesday, January 30 in Mechanicsburg.
The course, designed by Pennsylvania Bar Association Appellate Advocacy Committee Co-Chairs the Hon. Mary Jane Bowes, Pennsylvania Superior Court and James Sargent of Lamb McErlane; and Dean Phillips of Elliott Greenleaf, will focus on practical problems encountered by appellate attorneys, as well as technical requirements for the rules of appellate procedure. The format will include an interactive game show question and answer segment entitled “The Appellate Wheel of (Mis)Fortune” that addresses recent court cases to reveal common procedural mistakes that may damage a claim’s chances for success. In particular, the course will look at controversial rule 1925(b), which provides strict standards for filing cases on appeal, including recent changes and developments in its application.
“ ‘The ‘Appellate Wheel of (Mis)Fortune’ provides an engaging and entertaining format for attorneys to learn about the recent court decisions that impact the practice of appellate law and procedural pitfalls that often prevent otherwise viable claims from being heard,” says Sargent, who is also a member of the Appellate Procedural Rules Committee for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. “This type of course is a very user-friendly way to obtain information and unique perspectives from a highly respected panel of experts who cannot be accessed together anywhere else.”
Faculty for “The Appellate Wheel of (Mis)Fortune” includes:
Pittsburgh, January 12:
• The Hon. Mary Jane Bowes, Superior Court of Pennsylvania
• Kim Watterson, Esq., Reed Smith, LLP
• Alicia Hickok, Esq., Drinker, Biddle & Reath LLP
• John Vaskov, Esq., Pennsylvania Supreme Court Prothonotary Office
• John Witherow, Jr., Esq., Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
• Scot Withers, Esq., Lamb McErlane PC
• Dean Phillips, Esq., Elliott Greenleaf & Siedzikowski, PC
• James Sargent, Esq., Lamb McErlane PC

Philadelphia, January 19:
• The Hon. Richard Klein, Superior Court of Pennsylvania
• Karen Bramblett, Esq., Prothonotary of Superior Court of Pennsylvania
• Alicia Hickok, Esq., Drinker, Biddle & Reath LLP
• Chip Becker, Esq., Reed Smith, LLP
• Scot Withers, Esq., Lamb McErlane PC
• Dean Phillips, Esq., Elliott Greenleaf & Siedzikowski, PC
• James Sargent, Esq., Lamb McErlane PC
• Joshua Villari, Esq., Lamb McErlane PC

Mechanicburg, January 30:
• The Hon. J. Michael Eakin, Superior Court of Pennsylvania
• John Witherow, Esq., Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
• Kevin McKeon, Esq., Hawke McKeon Sniscak & Kennard, LLP
• Stewart Greenleaf, Esq., Elliott Greenleaf & Siedzikowski, PC
• Joshua Villari, Esq., Lamb McErlane PC
• Dean Phillips, Esq., Elliott Greenleaf & Siedzikowski, PC
• James Sargent, Esq., Lamb McErlane PC

Prominent among Lamb McErlane’s practice areas is the work it performs in post-trial and appellate matters. Armed with the competitive knowledge that only the first-hand experience of a Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania can bring, the firm’s team of seasoned appellate lawyers applies its expertise to preparing briefs and arguments for the most effective presentation of an appeal. The group draws on experience before state and federal courts at all levels to identify key issues that will make a difference in each case, often advising trial counsel before an appeal is taken, in order to save time and expense and to maximize the opportunity for a favorable outcome.

01-09-2007

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Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

TUCKER ARENSBERG LAWYERS NAMED BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA
Twenty-one lawyers from Tucker Arensberg were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2007 (Copyright 2006 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.).

W. Theodore Brooks, shareholder and co-chair of the firm's Construction/Real Estate Practice Group, was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2007 (Copyright 2006 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). in the Real Estate Law, Education Law and Land Use & Zoning Law categories.

Donald P. Eriksen, a shareholder in the firm's Business and Finance Department, was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2007 (Copyright 2006 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). in the Natural Resources Law and Oil & Gas Law categories.

Gary J. Gushard, a shareholder in the firm’s Business and Finance Department, was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2007 (Copyright 2006 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). in the Elder Law and Municipal Law categories.

Matthew M. Hoffman, a shareholder in the firm’s Municipal and School Practice Group, was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2007 (Copyright 2006 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). in Education Law category.

Gary P. Hunt, managing shareholder of the firm, was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2007 (Copyright 2006 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). in the Construction Law and Commercial Litigation categories.

Kenneth W. Lee, shareholder in the firm's Harrisburg office and co-chair of the firm's Construction/Real Estate Practice Group, was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2007 (Copyright 2006 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). in the Construction Law category.

Jeffery J. Leech, chair of the firm’s Litigation Department, was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2007 (Copyright 2006 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). in the Commercial Litigation category.

Beverly Weiss Manne, chair of the firm's Insolvency and Creditors’ Rights Department, was selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2007 (Copyright 2006 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). in the Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights’ Law category.

Robert L. McTiernan, co-chair of the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group, was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2007 (Copyright 2006 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). in the Labor and Employment Law and Municipal Law categories.

James G. Morgan, shareholder in the firm's Harrisburg office, was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2007 (Copyright 2006 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). in the Commercial Litigation Law category.
Daniel J. Perry, shareholder in the firm's Business and Finance Department, was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2007 (Copyright 2006 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). in the Project Finance Law and Structured Finance Law categories.

Thomas P. Peterson, co-chair of the firm’s Municipal and School Practice Group, was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2007 (Copyright 2006 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). in the Education Law category.Leta V. Pittman, shareholder in the firm's Workers’ Compensation Practice Group, was selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2007 (Copyright 2006 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). in the Workers’ Compensation Law category.

James M. Poerio, shareholder and co-chair of the firm's Workers’ Compensation Practice Group, was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2007 (Copyright 2006 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). in the Workers’ Compensation Law category.

William H. Powderly, III, a shareholder in the firm's Employee Benefits Law Practice Group, was selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2006 (Copyright 2006 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.) in the Employee Benefits Law category and has been listed in the directory for at least 10 consecutive years.

Dennis R. Sheaffer, shareholder in the firm’s Harrisburg office, was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2007 (Copyright 2006 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). in the Workers’ Compensation Law category.

Steven B. Silverman, shareholder and co-chair of the firm's Intellectual Property/Technology Practice Group, was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2007 (Copyright 2006 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). in the Information Technology Law category.

William J. Staley, special counsel with the firm, was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2006 (Copyright 2006 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). in the Real Estate Law category and has been listed in the directory for at least 20 consecutive years.

Lee C. Swartz, shareholder in the firm's Harrisburg office, was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2006 (Copyright 2006 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). in the Personal Injury Litigation Law category and has been listed in the directory for at least 10 consecutive years.

Richard B. Tucker, III, shareholder in the firm's Business and Finance Department, was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2007 (Copyright 2006 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). in the Appellate Law category.

Charles J. Vater, chair of the firm's Business and Finance Department, was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2007 (Copyright 2006 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). in the Trusts and Estates Law category.

The 2007 edition is the thirteenth edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since its inception in 1983, Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which 16,000 leading attorneys throughout the country cast more than a half million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their specialties, and because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel Magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.

01-09-2007

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