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Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP

K&L Gates to Open in Berlin
Today announced the launch of its first Continental European office in Berlin, Germany. The office will be staffed by partners who formerly practiced in the Berlin office of Taylor Wessing, an international firm of British and German origins.

The expansion into Germany follows the landmark combination between the international firms Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham and Preston Gates & Ellis, announced last month.

K&L Gates’ German practice will offer expertise in a variety of disciplines and industries, including corporate counseling, mergers and acquisitions, securities, private equity, real estate, media, technology, entertainment and labor. The office will open with 11 partners and a full complement of associates.

The K&L Gates German team will include corporate and M&A partners Rüdiger von Hülst, Eberhardt Kühne, Thomas Lappe, and Stefan Kimmel; media and entertainment partner Martin von Albrecht; real estate partners Georg Foerstner, Felix Greuner, Christoph Wagner, Christoph Mank, and Christian Hullman; and labor partner Manfred Hack.

Peter J. Kalis, K&L Gates’ Chairman and Global Managing Partner, said: “The opening of our Berlin office is a natural expression of our relationships with many clients doing business in Europe and around the world. We are fortunate to welcome such a distinguished group of practitioners into the firm.”

Michael Johns, a senior partner in K&L Gates’ London office, said: “Clients of the London and U.S. offices have increasing activities in Germany, and many German companies are active in the U.S. and U.K. We believe that we will be producing many opportunities to work together with our new colleagues in Germany.”

Rüdiger von Hülst, Administrative Partner of K&L Gates' Berlin office said: “The German team is excited to work in a truly integrated and well-focused firm, and we believe that our clients will also benefit from the firm's presence throughout the U.S. and in Asia.”

The parties have been advised on this transaction by Tony Williams of Jomati Ltd., London.

01-09-2007

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Le Boeuf, Lamb, Greene & McRae, L.L.P.

Philippe Hameau rejoint le bureau de Paris de LeBoeuf Lamb
Les associés du cabinet d'avocats LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae annoncent l'arrivée de Philippe Hameau en qualité d'associé au sein du bureau de Paris.

Il sera chargé du développement du département « Entreprises en difficulté » du cabinet et continuera à intervenir en contentieux, en particulier dans le secteur du droit de la santé.

Philippe Hameau est titulaire d'un DEA en droit privé (Université de Paris II – Assas) et est diplômé de l'Institut du Droit des Affaires. Ancien premier secrétaire de la Conférence du stage des avocats au Conseil d’Etat et à la Cour de cassation, il était associé du cabinet Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer depuis 1997.

Yves Huyghé de Mahenge, managing partner du bureau de Paris déclare : « Nous nous réjouissons d'accueillir Philippe parmi nous. Sa grande connaissance du domaine du traitement des entreprises en difficulté et du contentieux s'inscrit parfaitement dans le cadre de l'essor que nous souhaitons donner à notre bureau de Paris. »

Steven H. Davis, Chairman de LeBoeuf Lamb ajoute : « L'arrivée de Philippe à Paris renforce notre équipe dans un domaine de spécialité qui constitue l'un des fers de lance du cabinet dans le monde. Nous sommes ravis qu'il ait décidé de nous rejoindre.

01-09-2007

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Le Boeuf, Lamb, Greene & McRae, L.L.P.

Philippe Hameau Joins LeBoeuf Lamb's Paris Office
LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae LLP is pleased to announce that Philippe Hameau has joined the firm's Paris office as a partner.

Philippe will develop the Paris office's bankruptcy and corporate recovery practice. He will also handle litigation matters, particularly in the health and life sciences sector.

He holds a degree in private law from Université de Paris II – Assas, as well as a degree from the Institut du Droit des Affaires in Paris. He won the prestigious first prize for oral pleadings at the Conférence du stage des avocats au Conseil d’Etat et à la Cour de Cassation (a renowned competition in France for students of law). He was a partner at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer from 1997 to 2007.

Paris office managing partner Yves Huyghé de Mahenge said, "We are pleased to welcome Philippe to the firm. His far-reaching knowledge of bankruptcy and corporate restructuring fits in perfectly with the strategy of development for the Paris office."

Steven H. Davis, the firm's chairman, added, "Philippe's arrival strengthens our global bankruptcy and restructuring team, a key practice for the firm. We are delighted he has joined our growing Paris office.

01-09-2007

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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Marmaro LLP

Entertainment Attorney E. Barry Haldeman 'Signs On' at JMBM
Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro LLP (JMBM), one of California's foremost full-service law firms, today announced that entertainment attorney E. Barry Haldeman has joined the Firm as Of Counsel, bringing with him extensive entertainment experience, including a five-year stint as Executive Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs for Paramount Pictures.

"Barry joining the Firm continues the ongoing expansion of our entertainment practice," said Michael S. Sherman, chairman of JMBM's Entertainment Group. "Because Barry has served as an entertainment attorney both in private practice and as a senior studio executive, his unique qualifications and network of contacts bring a wealth of resources as we strengthen our presence in the entertainment industry."

During his many years of experience, Mr. Haldeman has represented Academy Award winning actors, directors, writers, authors, independent films and production companies. He is a founding member of the UCLA Entertainment Symposium and a member of its Advisory Committee. He will be chairing a panel for the March 2007 Symposium entitled "Superstar Actor, Writer, Director & Producer Deals."

"The full-service resources of Jeffer Mangels, coupled with my experience both inside a studio and representing those negotiating with studios, will enable me to offer entertainment clients a full range of services," said Haldeman. "I am very excited about this opportunity."

Mr. Haldeman holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of California at Los Angeles. He received his Juris Doctorate from the UCLA Law School, where he graduated Cum Laude. He is a member of the Beverly Hills and the Los Angeles County Bar Associations, and the State Bar of California, as well as numerous entertainment industry organizations. He is counsel to the Earth Communications Office, an entertainment environmental group whose public service announcements have been seen by over 1 billion people worldwide.

JMBM's Entertainment Group has handled more than $1 billion in entertainment industry financing transactions during the last few years, and has extensive experience in all facets of the entertainment industry, both in the United States and overseas. The Firm's lawyers represent a wide cross-section of the industry, including institutional financiers of motion pictures and television programs; actors, directors, screenwriters and authors; studio executives; recording artists, composers and music producers; and independent producers and production and distribution companies.

In addition, the Firm has one of the largest Sports Law practices in the country, including the representation of major professional sports teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

01-09-2007

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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Marmaro LLP

JMBM and BNA Launch Groundbreaking Electronic Data Guide Portfolio
Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro LLP (JMBM), one of California’s foremost full-service law firms, has announced that the members of its Discovery Technology Group™ are the first lawyers to author a guide to electronic records retention for BNA, a leading national publisher of information and analysis products for professionals in law, tax, business and government.

"We are honored to have been asked by BNA to write such a comprehensive guide," said Dan Sedor, JMBM partner and co-founder of the Discovery Technology Group™. "BNA recognizes the significance of electronic data management, and we're gratified that the publisher sought our expertise in this important area to offer guidance to corporate counsel and others on key issues and best practices."

The guide, "Records Retention For Enterprise Knowledge Management," offers practical advice on how and why businesses should create, review or update their records retention plans to comply with regulatory requirements in the current world of records management. It is an integral part of BNA's Corporate Practice Series, which is designed to provide corporate leaders and in-house counsel with a wide range of relevant business information. Published late last month, the guide is being mailed to BNA corporate subscribers and is available for sale via its web site, BNA.com.

The portfolio includes practical worksheets, such as a sample records retention plan, sample preservation letters, a table delineating the retention period for specific records, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure concerning depositions and discovery, and several important court cases regarding this area. It also takes into consideration security and privacy issues under legislation such as Sarbanes-Oxley and The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

"We are delighted that the members of the Discovery Technology Group at JMBM agreed to prepare this portfolio," said Mike Brady, managing editor of BNA's Corporate Practice Series. "They have significant expertise on this topic, and they have produced a guide that should be very helpful to anyone that deals with the area of record retention.

01-09-2007

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Hiscock & Barclay, LLP

April Orlowski Joins Hiscock & Barclay Law Firm
April J. Orlowski joins the Buffalo Office of Hiscock & Barclay, LLP as an Associate Attorney.

Orlowski concentrates her practice on the defense of professional and general tort liability matters, insurance coverage and civil appeals. She primarily handles insurance companies and their insureds. Orlowski is a graduate of University at Buffalo Law School, The State University of New York (J.D., 2003, cum laude) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A., 2000, magna cum laude). She is a member of the Erie County Bar Association and the Women’s Bar Association of Western New York, as well as a Board Member for the North Tonawanda History Museum. Prior to joining the Firm, Orlowski was an Associate with Gibson, McAskill & Crosby, LLP.

01-09-2007

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Foley Hoag LLP

New England Energy Alliance Appoints Mary Beth Gentleman General Counsel
The New England Energy Alliance, a coalition of energy providers, businesses, and trade organizations focused on the future of energy supplies, has appointed Mary Beth Gentleman, Chair of Foley Hoag’s Energy & Regulated Industries Group as its General Counsel. Joining Paul Alfonso, Executive Director and former chair of the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Energy, Mary Beth will provide overall direction and program implementation for the alliance.

In addition to chairing the Energy & Regulated Industries Group, Mary Beth also co-leads Foley Hoag's Energy Technology & Renewables practice group. Her practice focuses on providing strategic regulatory and market advice competitive power suppliers, energy service companies, and generating companies. Mary Beth is a former Assistant Secretary at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy Resources and has sat on a number of boards of professional groups within the energy industry. She is a frequent speaker on topics relating to renewable energy, competition, and other current energy issues.

01-09-2007

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