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Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder, PC.

Law Firm Establishes Scholarship Fund at Housatonic Community College
The law firm of Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder announced today that it has donated $20,000 to establish a scholarship fund for Housatonic Community College students.

The Koskoff-Bieder Scholarship Fund will provide need-based scholarships for new students who also hold part-time employment.

“We are thrilled that Koskoff, Koskoff, & Bieder has donated such a generous sum to the Housatonic Community College Foundation,” said Barbara Johnson, President of the Foundation. “It is important that everyone has the opportunity for higher education. Scholarships make the dream of higher education a possibility for many in the Greater Bridgeport community.”

The Housatonic Community College Foundation has initiated a Major Gifts Campaign with a goal of raising $1 million by the end of the 2006-2007 academic school year. “We are seeking major support to address issues that will improve student achievement. The Pathways to Success Campaign seeks support for student scholarships, seed money to address business and industry needs for education and retraining, outreach efforts to increase the number of college-ready high school graduates and support for the College’s museum conservation and exhibition programs,” said Johnson.

The Koskoff-Bieder Scholarship was established as part of the law firm’s continued effort to support the Greater Bridgeport area. Two years ago, Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder, together with other Bridgeport-based law firms and businesses, established the organization known as Attorneys and Businesses For A Better Connecticut which provides part-time employment to young adults residing in Bridgeport and who would not otherwise have the opportunity to work in white-collar environments.

The Housatonic Community College Foundation Scholarship Fund will administer the scholarship fund.

Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder, nationally known for medical malpractice, commercial litigation and class actions, has some of the largest jury awards in Connecticut history. The firm specializes in helping people who suffer serious personal injury or economic harm from medical malpractice, dangerous products, negligence, drunk drivers, corporate or governmental abuse and commercial misconduct.

01-03-2007

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Hughes & Luce, L.L.P.

Coultas takes reins as H&L managing partner
On unanimous election by the firm’s executive committee and confirmation by the partners, Hughes & Luce chief operating officer Edward O. Coultas becomes the next managing partner of the firm effective Jan. 1, 2007.

“Through his position as COO, Ed has been an integral part of all of our plans, policies and operating practices and procedures for several years,” said Vester T. Hughes, Jr., a member of the firm’s executive committee. “He has an ambitious and exciting vision for the growth and well-being of the firm. We are very fortunate to have Ed take the helm and guide us toward the ever-expanding opportunities we have as a tough, energetic and top-flight professional firm.”

Coultas replaces Robert H. Mow, Jr. , who has served as the firm’s MP for four years. Mow will return full-time to his commercial litigation and professional liability defense practice.

Coultas will serve a two-year term through Dec. 31, 2008.

Coultas holds a law degree from Southern Methodist University and practiced law in Denver and Dallas before returning to SMU to serve as associate dean of the law school. He was later executive director of the State Bar of Texas and was administrative partner of an Austin law firm for 12 years before joining Hughes & Luce.

His service to the profession includes functioning as trustee and chair of the Texas Bar Foundation, trustee of the Texas Center for Legal Ethics and Professionalism and Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management. He has also served as council member and finance chair of the Law Practice Management Section of the American Bar Association.

01-03-2007

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Healy & Baillie, L.L.P.

Blank Rome Recognized for Longtime Service to Southern New Jersey Development Council
Blank Rome LLP received an award for “Twenty Years of Service” from the Southern New Jersey Development Council (SNJDC). The award recognizes twenty years of active and productive participation in all of the activities of the Southern New Jersey Development Council, an organization that advocates for responsible development and economic growth in the southern part of the state. The SNJDC is composed of member companies throughout South Jersey and works with local officials, federal and state legislators, and the Governor’s Office and cabinet departments to advocate for projects that are worthy of governmental assistance to spur economic growth and job production.

Steven D. Weinstein, commercial litigation partner and the administrative head of Blank Rome’s Cherry Hill office, has been active in the Council for twenty years. He served as general counsel for the SNJDC in its early years and as a member of its Aviation Council, Transportation Committee, Legislative Committee, and as an Executive Committee member for many years.

James M. Andrews, also a partner at Blank Rome in the Cherry Hill office, joined the SNJDC Board of Trustees in 2006, serves on the Executive Committee, and is general counsel to the board. Mr. Andrews also participates in the Energy and Environment Committee and has partnered with the committee chairman and the president of the Council in reviewing, revising, and ultimately proposing provisions to New Jersey’s Master Energy Plan.

Blank Rome is a national firm with 10 offices and approximately 500 attorneys practicing throughout the United States, Europe, and the Far East.

01-03-2007

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Hall & Evans, L.L.C.

Robert Ferm Appointed as Member of the Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry's Goverment Affairs Council
Robert Ferm has been appointed as a member of the Colorado Association Commerce & Industry's Goverment Affairs Council for the 2007 legislative session. The Government Affairs Council is comprised of business lobbyists who represent a broad spectrum of companies and business associations, and whose interests and issues are consistent with CACI.

01-03-2007

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Foley Hoag LLP

Foley Hoag Names Five to Partnership
Foley Hoag LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of five new partners effective January 1, 2007.

* Daniel F. Feldman is a member of the firm's Corporate Social Responsibility Practice. He concentrates on advising corporations, quasi-governmental organizations, and sovereign nations on risk management issues, utilizing a background in private sector legal practice, government service, crisis communications, media, and strategic consulting. He served on the National Security Council staff in the Clinton Administration, and as Counsel to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on the staff of Senator Joseph Lieberman. He has advised numerous Democratic Presidential and Congressional candidates on national security and foreign policy matters. Mr. Feldman is a graduate of Tufts University, Columbia University Law School, and Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School.
* Paul T. Kim advises clients on legal, legislative and regulatory issues in food, drug and device (FDA) law, Medicare and Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, biodefense and pandemic preparedness, and the conduct of clinical research. He is a former staff director for health policy for Senator Edward M . Kennedy and Counsel to Congressman Henry A. Waxman and Senator David Pryor. Mr. Kim is a graduate of Harvard College, the John F. Kennedy School of Government, and the Georgetown University Law Center.
* Carter D. Morse focuses on complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on securities class actions, accountants professional liability and government investigations. Mr. Morse has also represented multiple clients in construction, copyright and trademark disputes. Mr. Morse received his bachelor of arts from the University of California and his juris doctor from Boston College Law School.
* Shirin Philipp is a member of the firm's Investment Advisers and Private Investment Funds Group, representing registered and unregistered investment advisers and private investment funds, including fund formation, registration and regulatory compliance. She is also co-chair of the firm's Nonprofit Practice. Ms. Philipp is a graduate of Dartmouth College and the Boston University School of Law.
* Paul G. Sweeney practices business law with an emphasis on representing clients in the high technology, life sciences and software sectors. He advises public and private companies in all stages of development with respect to a wide range of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and other strategic partnerships. He also represents issuers and investors in public and private offerings, corporate restructurings and other forms of corporate finance. Mr. Sweeney received his bachelor of arts from Saint Anselm College and his juris doctor from Boston College Law School.

01-03-2007

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Crowell & Moring LLP

CHAMBERS GLOBAL RANKS THREE CROWELL & MORING ATTORNEYS AND THREE PRACTICE AREAS AS AMONG BEST IN CLASS Robert acLean, Jeffrey Snyder, and Kristof Roox Receive High Marks
Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that three of its attorneys have been named to the 2007 Chambers Global: The World’s Leading Lawyers. The prestigious rankings are driven by independent interviews of clients and members of the legal community at outside law firms.

This year the firm has three attorneys ranked including Robert MacLean, Jeffrey L. Snyder, and Kristof Roox (with special mentions of Dana C. Contratto and Jennifer N. Waters) and had three practice areas ranked including WTO/International Trade: USA, Energy: Electricity (U.S.), and Energy: Oil & Gas (U.S.).

In the category for best practices and attorneys, Chambers Global listed the following rankings:

Global Practice Areas
* WTO/International Trade: Belgium

Robert MacLean (Rank 3)
* WTO/International Trade: USA (Firm Rank 5)
* WTO/International Trade: USA: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

Jeffrey Snyder (Rank 1)
Belgium
* Intellectual Property

Kristof Roox (Rank 3) - He was also included in the Chambers editorial write-up for the Belgium Intellectual Property “Other Notable Practitioners” section.

United States of America
* Energy: Electricity (Firm Rank 4)

Dana Contratto was mentioned in the Chambers editorial write-up for the USA Energy: Electricity “Other Notable Practitioners” section.
* Energy: Oil & Gas (Firm Rank 4)

Jennifer Waters was mentioned in the Chambers editorial write-up for the USA Energy - Oil & Gas “Other Notable Practitioners” section.

01-03-2007

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Brown, Raysman, Millstein, Felder & Steiner, L.L.P.

Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner Adds Five Attorneys to Technology and Outsourcing Practice
Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner LLP continues its post-merger expansion with the addition of five new attorneys in the firm's Technology, Media, and Communications (TMC) Department.

Richard Green, formerly of Connecticut's Wiggin and Dana, has joined the firm as a partner in the Hartford office. Making the move with Green are former Wiggin associates Craig Conte, Betsy Golden, and Kasia Lessard. Conte will be resident in the firm's New York offices, while Golden and Lessard will be based in Hartford. Also joining the Technology practice in New York is associate Ieuan Jolly, who comes to the firm from the London office of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, where he practiced in the Global Sourcing and Technology Department.

For Green and Conte, joining Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner is something of a homecoming as both lawyers started their careers with Brown Raysman in the 1990's. "We are very pleased to welcome Rich and Craig back to the firm," said Jeffrey Neuburger, Chair of Thelen Reid Brown Raysman's Technology, Media, and Communications practice. "Rich's established client base and knowledge of the IT and outsourcing landscape make him a great addition to one of our signature departments."

Green's choice of Hartford as the home office for his group also allows the firm to re-establish one of its core practice groups in New England. "With his drive, savvy, and strong marketing skills, Rich represents a formidable emerging IT talent," said Hartford office Managing Partner Norman Roos. "With the addition of Rich and his team, we can greatly enhance our position to perform IT work generated in Hartford and elsewhere throughout the firm."

Green and his team will continue to focus their practice on the representation of customers and vendors in technology, intellectual property, e-business, and outsourcing matters. On the customer side, Green will continue to represent large, Global 1000 companies such as Tokio Marine Nichido, while companies in the emerging to mid-cap category, such as FusionPoint LLC, will remain the focal point of his vendor-side work. Rich and his team will also leverage the firm's global reach to help them better serve their international clients, including UK-based Office-Shadow Ltd.

Green said it was the combined firms' global capabilities that proved the deciding factor in drawing his group to the firm. "There are a lot of good corporate practices out there testing the IT and outsourcing waters, but no one has the combination of organic global presence and genuine technology and outsourcing experience offered by the merger of Thelen Reid and Brown Raysman," Green said. "When we looked at what globalization really means for our clients-the further opening of capital markets, a focus on outsourcing and technology, and the necessity to do business in or with China-Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner presented the most compelling platform."

Green received his law degree from the University of Connecticut in 1998 and graduated, summa cum laude, from the Honors Scholar Program at Central Connecticut State University with a B.A. in 1995. He served as a non-commissioned officer in the U.S. Marine Corps until 1991. In 2006, Green was named a "Best Lawyer" in Connecticut.

01-03-2007

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