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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

Former Counsel to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Joins Baker Donelson
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC announces the addition of JC Sandberg to its Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Sandberg, formerly counsel to the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, joins the Firm as counsel and a member of the Firm's federal public policy group.

"JC has an in-depth understanding of the legislative process," said Linda Daschle, chair of Baker Donelson's federal public policy department. "His experience in matters involving all modes of transportation as well as environmental, FEMA and homeland security issues has been significant and greatly enhances the depth of knowledge available to our clients. We are thrilled to welcome JC to the Firm."

While serving as counsel to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Mr. Sandberg played substantial roles in the passage of major legislation including serving as the Senate Democrats' lead negotiator in a recent bipartisan $286 billion reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century, the largest public works bill ever. He was also responsible for guiding legislation through the Senate to aid in the relief and recovery efforts in New York City and Washington, D.C. following the September 11th terrorist attacks and for negotiating the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 2002. Mr. Sandberg was involved in organizing oversight hearings and roundtable stakeholder discussions on the Federal transportation program as well as conducting oversight of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's response to the September 11th terrorist attacks and of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's regional enforcement practices. A graduate of the University of Arizona College of Law, he was recognized in 2005 by the National Journal, which named him to the "Hill 100" list of key Congressional staff members.

01-08-2007

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Alston & Bird LLP

Alan Whitehurst Joins IP Practice in Washington, D.C. Office
Alan Whitehurst has joined the Washington, D.C. office as a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group. Mr. Whitehurst’s strong experience and technical knowledge in the field will complement Alston & Bird’s national intellectual property practice while further broadening the areas of specialization in the Washington, D.C. office.

“Alan’s record in intellectual property cases is one of success,” said Frank “Rusty” M. Conner, partner-in-charge of the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. “His technical expertise will strengthen our ability to handle complex patent and IP litigation matters before the Federal Circuit, the International Trade Commission (ITC), and the U.S. Patent Office. We are pleased he has joined the firm and look forward to his contributions to the Washington
team.”

Mr. Whitehurst was previously with Jones Day in Washington, D.C., where he specialized in IP litigation, including cases before the ITC. He has litigated numerous cases involving wireless communications, digital signal processing, computer networks, VLSI design, and semiconductor processing. In addition to Mr. Whitehurst’s litigation practice, he represents clients before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and counsels clients regarding intellectual property rights.

“I’m looking forward to building a strong IP litigation practice in Alston & Bird’s Washington, D.C. office and working with such an exceptional pool of attorneys,” said Whitehurst. “Alston & Bird’s reputation as an intellectual property powerhouse and the firm’s top-tier client roster will allow me to work on some of the most exciting and cutting edge issues in our field.”

Alston & Bird’s IP Group has successfully represented clients in IP litigation in more than 45 states. They are instrumental in developing law that involve all facets of IP litigation – patents, trademarks, and copyrights – on issues such as personal jurisdiction, validity, misuse, and antitrust in connection with patent enforcement. Alston & Bird’s litigation practice area was recently ranked 5th in Corporate Counsel’s survey of “Who Represents Corporate America.”

Mr. Whitehurst earned his J.D. from Duke University, as well as a M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Duke.

01-08-2007

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Alston & Bird LLP

For the Eighth Year in a Row, FORTUNE Names Alston & Bird on its List of "100 Best Companies to Work For"
Alston & Bird LLP announced today that it has been ranked 19th among FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” in 2007, making it the highest ranked law firm on the list and the only law firm ever to make the list for eight consecutive years, including placement in the top 25 for seven years in a row. The 10th annual list and related stories will appear in the January 22 issue of FORTUNE, available on newsstands January 15 and at www.fortune.com today.

“Alston & Bird is proud to once again be recognized by FORTUNE as one of the premier companies to work for in America, and we are especially proud of our eight consecutive-year record of inclusion,” said Ben F. Johnson III, Alston & Bird’s managing partner. “We provide our employees with the resources they need to be the best they can be, whether that is continuing professional development or our on-site day care. The recognition from FORTUNE has proved to be a significant factor in both attorney and administrative personnel hiring. It attracts high-caliber employees that truly define the strong sense of spirit at Alston & Bird.”

In particular, FORTUNE cited Alston & Bird for its constant flow of communications with employees and commitment to open discussion and keeping employees “in the loop.” The firm garnered repeated accolades for its progressive approach toward ensuring a positive work-life balance with flexible work arrangements, world-class child-care facilities and generous parental leave.

Much has changed in the American workplace over the past decade. Back then 18 companies on FORTUNE’s list offered telecommuting; today 82 do. Only 28 companies on the list offered domestic partner benefits; now that number is 70. Competition to get on the list has intensified too: This year 446 companies vied for a slot, up from 161 in 1998. And, 100,000 workers evaluated their employers, making this by far the largest simultaneous employee survey in corporate America.

01-08-2007

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Robinson & Cole LLP

Robinson & Cole Labor & Employment Partner Co-Authors "Navigating the Corporate Blogosphere" Article
David B. Wilson, a partner in R&C's Labor, Employment & Benefits Section, and Rita Trivedi, a 2005 and 2006 firm summer associate who is scheduled to begin as an associate at R&C in September 2007, published an article entitled "Navigating the Corporate Blogosphere" in the November 2006 issue of Bender's Labor & Employment Bulletin.

This article outlines some of the benefits of employer sponsored corporate blogs and discusses how companies can use blogs to promote new products or services, spread information about corporate policies, and build community ties among employees. The article then considers some of the liabilities that accompany this powerful tool, such as responsibility for the statements employees or executives make on a corporate blog, risks of improperly limiting employee speech, and breaches of sensitive information such as employee privacy or trade secrets.

01-08-2007

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Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP

Paul Hastings Advises MacFarlane-Chang, LLC in Acquisition of Major League Soccer's D.C. United
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP (Paul Hastings), a leading international law firm, represented MacFarlane-Chang, LLC in the acquisition of D.C. United of Major League Soccer (MLS) from the Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Anschutz Company.

The new ownership group, D.C. United Holdings - which paid $33 million in cash for the four-time champion of MLS and assumes control of D.C. United immediately - will be a "majority minority," in that a majority interest in the team's operating rights will be held by individuals who are racial/ethnic minorities. Lead by MacFarlane Partners, the ownership group consists of local and national business executives.

The Paul Hastings team included partners Charles Baker, Larry Hass, Charles Hamilton, Andrew Short and associates Kelly Hodges, Jinho Justin Im and Peter E. Ollen.

About Victor B. MacFarlane Victor B. MacFarlane is founder and managing principal of MacFarlane Partners, one of the leading minority-owned real estate investment management firms in the U.S., with $11.7 billion in assets under management. Headquartered in San Francisco, MacFarlane Partners invests in property markets nationwide on behalf of its pension-fund clients and operates regional offices in Washington, D.C.; Los Angeles; and the greater New York metropolitan area.

01-08-2007

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Covington & Burling, P.C.

Former Maryland Congressman Michael Barnes Joins Covington
Covington & Burling LLP announced today that former Maryland Congressman Michael Barnes has joined the firm as senior of counsel. Mr. Barnes will be resident in the firm’s Washington office.

Mr. Barnes most recently served as President of the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence and the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. Mr. Barnes was an associate at Covington & Burling from 1972 to 1975. He left the firm to join the Maryland Public Service Commission. In 1978, Mr. Barnes was elected to Congress to represent Maryland’s 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. During his tenure, he chaired the House Sub-Committee on Western Hemisphere Affairs, where he focused much of his attention on human rights and democracy in Latin American countries.

Following his service in Congress, Mr. Barnes practiced law in Washington. He also served as Chairman of the Center for National Policy; as Co-Chairman of the NAFTA Congressional Caucus and Forum; as Co-Chairman of the U.S. Committee for the United Nations Development Programme; and as Chairman of the U.S.-Panama Business Council.

“We are very pleased to have Mike return to the firm,” said Stuart Stock, chair of the firm’s management committee. “His distinguished career on Capitol Hill and his deep knowledge of the legislative process will make him an important and valuable addition to our Government Affairs practice."

Mr. Barnes said, "I am excited to be rejoining Covington. The firm's highly experienced team of legislative professionals is able to draw on the firm's deep regulatory and international expertise to offer a truly multi-disciplinary approach to solving a client's particular problem."

Covington's Government Affairs practice represents companies, governments, and trade associations on a wide array of issues at all levels of government. Prominent practitioners at the firm include Marty Gold, Rod DeArment, Stuart Eizenstat, Gerry Waldron, Lanny Breuer, Robert Kelner, David Marchick, Jack Schenendorf, and Bill Wichterman.

Mr. Barnes is a graduate of the University of North Carolina and the George Washington University Law School.

01-08-2007

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Dorsey & Whitney, L.L.P.

Dorsey & Whitney Law Firm Named to GLBT "Best Places To Work" List
Dorsey & Whitney policies and practices in support of workplace equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) employees make it one of 12 U.S. law firms designated “Best Places to Work,” according to a national GLBT civil rights organization.

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation provides the designation to employers who score 100 percent on its “Corporate Equality Index,” a measure of policies and practices implemented to promote workplace fairness and equality for GLBT employees.

"This is our version of the 'Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval' showing that these 142 companies have a philosophy of inclusion and are committed to fairness and equality for all Americans," said Joe Solmonese, president of the Human Rights Campaign.

Dorsey achieved a perfect rating on 10 index measures, including: having a written non-discrimination policy covering sexual orientation and sexual identity; providing diversity training; offering inclusive health insurance, bereavement, and family leave policies to employees with same-sex partners; providing health benefits to transgender employees; having GLBT employee groups; and engaging in respectful advertising to the GLBT community.

“We’re proud of this recognition, which reflects Dorsey’s 100 percent commitment to having a workplace in which people feel included and welcomed,” said Melissa Raphan, a Dorsey partner and co-chair of the firm’s global diversity initiative.

01-08-2007

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