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Robinson & Cole LLP

Robinson & Cole Estate Planning and Trust Lawyer Receives Wadsworth Atheneum’s Goodwin Medal
R&C Estate Planning and Trust lawyer Robert H. Smith, Jr. was recently honored by the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art when he became the 14th recipient of the Goodwin medal, the highest honor that the Wadsworth Atheneum can bestow upon an individual. Bob has been involved with the Atheneum for over 30 years and has served in numerous capacities including President of the museum's Board of Trustees from 1991 to 1993.

12-26-2006

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Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.

Fulbright’s Lawyers in Asia Highly Ranked by Chambers Global
Fulbright & Jaworski’s practice groups and individual lawyers in Asia have been recognized and highly rated for their China corporate/M&A and Asia Pacific projects and energy work by Chambers Global, a world recognized guide to the legal profession.

The Chambers Global guide for 2007 describes Fulbright’s Asia-based corporate lawyers as “very knowledgeable about business practices and governmental regulations in China.” Fulbright also is highly commended for its handling of joint ventures and the establishment of new entities in China. The firm’s China practice group is described as “high caliber” and as being a “highly responsive and thorough team” who offer “outstanding quality.”

Various global practice areas within Fulbright were cited for their exceptional work by Chambers. Among the practice areas that caught the attention of the Chambers researchers were the firm’s international arbitration, dispute resolution, energy and intellectual property practices. Eleven of the firm’s lawyers were individually recognized in Chambers Global.

Jeff Blount, who is co-head of the firm’s International practice and head of the firm’s Hong Kong and Beijing offices, was among the firm’s lawyers who received individual recognition by Chambers Global, both for his corporate/M&A work in China and for his energy and projects work throughout the Asia Pacific region. Blount is described as being “proactive and with an eye for detail” and “very helpful, knowledgeable, and dedicated to his clients.”

Fulbright is additionally recognized for its projects and energy work in Asia. The firm has played a leading role in the international energy industry since the firm’s founding more than 85 years ago.

“With a marked focus on energy projects, the group has developed significant expertise in renewable sources,” Chambers wrote. “Chinese multinationals are an increasingly important element of the firm’s client portfolio, and the recent opening of an office in Beijing is a testimony to the firm’s commitment to the country.”

Fulbright partner Gregg Harris is recognized along with Blount, who has been in Asia since 1994, for their projects and energy work. While Blount is cited for his extensive work in electricity and rail-related projects across East Asia, Harris is “noted for his skill in debt restructurings.” Harris is head of the firm’s structured and project finance group and leads much of the firm’s power work in South Asia.

Fulbright’s international practice group includes more than 130 lawyers, who provide a wide range of services on international transactional, commercial, financial, investment and dispute resolution matters. Fulbright has six international offices, including two in China, and ten offices in the United States.

A team of 30 full-time researchers at Chambers spent a year analyzing firms and conducting 6,500 interviews of lawyers and their clients in 170 countries to complete the 2007 guide.

“Our firm is honored to receive such a prestigious recognition of the experienced counsel we provide to our clients globally,” Blount said. “This honor is a direct reflection of the feedback our clients provided. We work as a team to serve our clients and provide top-quality legal counsel on a global basis. We are delighted with this recognition by Chambers Global.

12-26-2006

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Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.

Fulbright’s Attorneys in Middle East Highly Ranked by Chambers Global
Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.’s attorneys in the Middle East have been recognized and highly rated for their corporate work by Chambers Global, a world recognized guide to the legal profession.

The Chambers Global guide for 2007 describes Fulbright’s Middle East attorneys as an “experienced, responsive and high-quality” team on the ground that is part of a “leading global outfit, with particular strength in the energy sector.”

Nearly a dozen of Fulbright’s practice areas from Asia to the United Kingdom were held out by Chambers for exceptional work. Among the practice areas that caught the attention of the Chambers researchers were the firm’s international arbitration, intellectual property, energy and dispute resolution work. Eleven of the firm’s attorneys were individually recognized in Chambers Global, including Mark Bisch in the firm’s Dubai location.

The Chambers researchers said Bisch and others Fulbright attorneys in the Middle East practice offer “that extra personal touch.”

Fulbright’s international practice group is made up of more than 130 lawyers, who provide a range of services on international transactional, commercial, financial, investment and dispute resolution matters. Fulbright has six international locations, including one in Riyadh and another in Dubai, and ten locations in the United States.

A team of 30 full-time researchers at Chambers spent a year analyzing firms and conducting 6,500 interviews of attorneys and their clients in 170 countries to complete the guide.

“This ranking is representative of the opinions of our clients and we consider it among the highest of honors,” said John Lonsberg, who heads Fulbright's Middle East practice. “The Middle East is central to worldwide commerce and it is a platform from which we proudly serve a world-class clientele.

12-26-2006

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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

Legal Intelligencer Article Notes Firm Merger and Addition of Chief Marketing Officer Mark Trice
An article in the December 22, 2006, edition of The Legal Intelligencer highlighted Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney among its important firm mergers in 2006. The piece also noted the addition of Chief Marketing Officer Mark Trice to the firm's Pittsburgh office.

The article emphasized the large number of mergers this year within the Pennsylvania law community. Buchanan's merger with Klett Rooney Lieber & Schorling moved the newly established firm, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, to fourth on the 2006 PaLAW's list of top 100 firms in the commonwealth.

The Intelligencer article also highlighted the firm's new chief marketing officer, Mark Trice. Trice is headquartered in the firm's Pittsburgh office.

12-26-2006

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Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C.

Eleven Tarlow Breed Hart & Rodgers Attorneys Named Massachusetts Super Lawyers
Eleven Tarlow Breed Hart & Rodgers lawyers have been named as among the best lawyers in Massachusetts. Partners Edward D. Tarlow, Richard P. Breed III, Jeffrey P. Hart, William R. Rodgers, Mark S. Furman, Robert J. Kerwin, Geoffrey E. Norman, Albert A. DeNapoli, Stephen Kutenplon, Kerry T. Ryan and of counsel John D. Stuebing were recently recognized in Boston magazine as "Massachusetts Super Lawyers," the best attorneys in Massachusetts.

This marks the third consecutive time nine of these attorneys have been recognized for this prestigious honor. Less than five percent of all attorneys statewide are annually named "Super Lawyers."

The attorneys were recognized for their expertise and experience in the various substantive areas in which the firm practices - estate planning, taxation, real estate, corporate law, executive benefits, business litigation, environmental law and insolvency law. Award recipients were selected after Law & Politics Media mailed ballots to 37,000 attorneys statewide asking them to vote for those lawyers who represent the best of the legal profession.

12-26-2006

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Newmeyer & Dillion LLP

NEWMEYER & DILLION’S HIMMELSTEIN NAMED BIA/OC ‘ASSOCIATE OF THE YEAR’
Mark Himmelstein, a partner with Newport Beachbased law firm Newmeyer & Dillion LLP, has been recognized as 2006 “Associate of the Year” by the Building Industry Association of Southern California, Orange County Chapter (BIA/OC). BIA/OC is a non -profit trade association representing more than 970 companies employing more than 114,000 people affiliated with the home-building industry.

Himmelstein served his first year as a member of the board of directors of BIA/OC and co-chaired the Membership Committee to a very successful year, adding 50 new members while maintaining leading retention rates among the seven chapters in BIA/Southern California. He will chair the committee for 2007.

“I am tremendously honored to have received this recognition from our industry’s leaders,” said Himmelstein. “BIA performs a vital function as an advocate for housing in Orange County and I am proud to be able to contribute to our mission by helping to recruit and retain members.”

Himmelstein practices in the areas of real estate litigation, construction contracts and risk management at the business and real estate-law firm, ranked as one of the largest based in Orange County. In addition to his involvement in BIA, Himmelstein is a member of the Associated General Contractors and is a frequent speaker and author on construction and risk-management issues.

12-26-2006

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Newmeyer & Dillion LLP

NEWMEYER & DILLION LLP PARTNER IVES ELECTED TO BOARD OF LONG BEACH YACHT CLUB
Laura Watkins Ives, a litigation partner in the Newport Beach office of business and real -estate law firm Newmeyer & Dillion LLP, has been elected to a two-year term on the 11-member board of directors of the Long Beach Yacht Club. Ms. Ives had previously served as the Club’s Judge Advocate.

Founded in 1929, the 1,000-member club is considered one of the oldest and most prestigious in the United States, hosting the world-renowned Congressional Cup match race. A member since 2000, Ms. Ives’ family has also belonged since 1966, a fact that influenced her decision to run for the board.

“Having quite literally ‘grown’ up at LBYC, I have a tremendous desire to see that the future goals and decisions remain true to the long-standing achievements and development of our youth programs and the rich yachting tradition that sets our club above the rest,” Ms. Ives said.

Commenting on her election, Greg Dillion, the firm’s co-founding partner, noted: “Laura is an outstanding addition to the leadership of this esteemed organization. We congratulate her.”
Ms. Ives practices in the areas of insurance coverage and construction litigation, in which she represents top Southern California home builders and developers.

12-26-2006

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