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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Marcy E. Mills Appointed to Serve on Advisory Board of Phoenix Woman Magazine
The international law firm Greenberg Traurig is pleased to announce that Marcy E. Mills has been appointed to serve on the Advisory Board of Phoenix Woman (PW), a bi-monthly magazine launched by Linder Publishing in November 2006.

PW was designed to fill the need for a progressive publication geared toward today’s savvy professional woman. Through its fresh design and editorial voice that speaks to women like no other magazine in the Valley, PW will address a multitude of topics, including career development, money management, community involvement, current events, women’s issues, health, fashion and travel. The 12 member Advisory Board consists of local business men and women who will meet quarterly to discuss past issues and provide guidance on design, editorial and a competitive strategy to ensure the publication is meeting the needs of its readers.

Mills focuses her practice in commercial litigation and appellate advocacy. Her experience includes toxic tort and construction litigation. She earned a B.A. from the University of Arizona and a J.D. from Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law. Mills is admitted to practice in Arizona and California, and also serves as an Arizona Lawyer Representative to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference. She currently resides in Scottsdale.

PW, a bi-monthly magazine, has a circulation of 80,000 and is published by Linder Publishing Inc. (LPI). Based in Scottsdale, Ariz., Linder began publishing consumer and trade magazines in 1991. Focusing on targeted publications in the home building industry, LPI has garnered nationwide recognition with award-winning photography, design, editorial and production.

11-13-2006

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Gide, Loyrette & Nouel, PC

Organisation of the third "GLN China Award 2006" in Beijing, an award intended to promote interaction between French and Chinese lawyers.
For the third consecutive year, Gide Loyrette Nouel is organising under the patronage of the French embassy, for the third year running, a competition which is open to Chinese final-year LL.M. students in law from some of the country’s most prestigious universities. The "GLN China Award" is awarded every year, alternating between Beijing and Shanghai.

The participating universities in Beijing are Beijing University, Tsinghua University, Renmin University, the University of Politics and Law and the Foreign Affairs University.

The "GLN China Award 2006" will be awarded on November 30, 2006 to five winners, by the resident partners of the Firm's Beijing office, Yan Lan, Guillaume Rougier-Brierre and Stéphane Vernay, in the presence of the Minister deputy chief of mission of the French Embassy in Beijing, French diplomats, Chinese academics, university representatives and the Director of the Beijing Justice Office.

The "GLN China Award 2006" aims to provide Chinese law students with a first professional experience in an international environment. Therefore, the first prize will be a three-month internship with the Firm (2 months in Beijing and one month in Paris). The second prize will be a two-month internship with the Firm in Beijing, the third prize will be a gift of law books.

11-13-2006

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Flaster Greenberg

Flaster/Greenberg Attorney Michael P. Spiro To Present Seminar on Use of Tax Exempt Bonds to Finance Developent
The Builders League of South Jersey's “90 Minute Law School” seminar series will present “Use of Tax Exempt Bonds to Finance Development” on Friday, November 17 th , from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at BLSJ headquarters, located at 114 Haddontowne Court, in Cherry Hill.

Speaker Michael P. Spiro, an attorney at Flaster/Greenberg, P.C. with extensive experience in taxation issues, will discuss the basics of tax exempt bonds including the benefits of tax exempt bond financing, which types of entities and projects are eligible for tax exempt bond financing and, the process by which tax exempt bonds are issued.

11-13-2006

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Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale & Dorr, L.L.P.

Winstead and Wachovia Sponsor Jackie Robinson Scholar
Winstead Sechrest & Minick P.C. and the Wachovia Corporation (NYSE:WB) have agreed to sponsor a Jackie Robinson Foundation Education Leadership and Development program recipient, beginning in the 2007-2008 academic calendar year. This pledge represents a commitment from the two companies to provide financial support, mentoring, leadership development and other opportunities to the student who receives the scholarship.

“Winstead is proud to match our commitment of spirit with a commitment of funding,” says Winstead CEO-Elect Denis Braham. “It’s one thing to say you want to have an impact on diversity in the business world. It’s another thing to do something that creates opportunities for minority students so they can become the business leaders of tomorrow.”

Sponsoring this scholarship represents just the latest effort on Winstead’s part to help the Jackie Robinson Foundation achieve its goals. Already this year, the firm has co-sponsored and coordinated two informational breakfasts, one in Dallas and one in Houston, designed to introduce the Texas business community to the Jackie Robinson Foundation.

The Jackie Robinson Foundation, named for the baseball great who broke baseball’s color barrier almost 60 years ago, was established by Rachel Robinson, Jackie’s wife, in 1973. The Foundation is the nation’s premiere minority scholarship and leadership development program and provides four-year college scholarships to minority students with records of academic distinction, leadership capacity and financial need. Since its inception, the Foundation’s more than 1,100 scholarship recipients have achieved a 97% graduation rate, more than twice the national average for minority students.

“Wachovia is happy to partner with Winstead in this important work,” says Julia Wellborn, Wachovia’s regional president for Dallas-Fort Worth. “And we’re particularly happy to support the Jackie Robinson Foundation Education Leadership and Development program because it involves more than monetary donations. It is a commitment to work and interact with these talented students to help them achieve success. We're looking forward to the experience.”

Winstead Sechrest & Minick P.C. is among the largest business law firms in Texas providing regional, national and international clients access to a broad range of business legal services representing more than 30 practice areas. Winstead has offices in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and The Woodlands, Texas; and Washington D.C.

11-13-2006

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Connell Foley, LLP

Anthony F. Vitiello Named to Worth Magazine's List of 'Top 100 Attorneys'
Anthony F. Vitiello, chairman of the Taxation and Estate Planning Group at Connell Foley LLP, has been named by the editors of Worth magazine for the second year in a row, in its list of the nation’s “Top 100 Attorneys.” The list is featured in the December issue and is the culmination of a year of extensive research by Worth’s editorial staff. The editors reviewed hundreds of nominations by readers, as well as those provided by financial advisors, family office executives, accountants, consultants, academics and others who work with or closely monitor attorneys.

In determining their selections, Worth’s editors looked most carefully at attorneys specializing in trust and estates, philanthropy, elder care, matrimonial and other private practice areas. Specifically, they looked for professionals who combined exceptional legal expertise with outstanding interpersonal skills and great tact.

At Connell Foley, Mr. Vitiello’s practice focuses on tax planning for individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, estates and trusts, with a particular emphasis on estate and asset protection planning. He brings his innovative expertise to planning estates from four million to over five hundred million dollars, as well as advising family foundations, closely held corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies on significant tax issues.

Mr. Vitiello has lectured extensively and published on estate planning and related tax matters. He was an Adjunct Professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University for five years where he taught estate planning courses. He is also a member of the American Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Texas Bar Association and United States Tax Court. Additionally, Mr. Vitiello is certified to provide continuing professional education credits to certified public accountants in New York and New Jersey, as well as those individuals holding the certified financial planner designation.

Mr. Vitiello received both his law degree and masters of law (LL.M.) in taxation from New York University.

“It is an honor that Tony has been recognized, for the second year in a row, among the top 100 attorneys nationally by such a well-respected magazine. His work ethic and dedication to the profession is commendable and we are proud that his efforts are noticed,” stated Kevin Coakley, Chairman of Connell Foley.

To pare its list down to 100, Worth’s editorial staff “searched for those who can think beyond the numbers and routine of their daily work,” explained Worth Features Editor Emily DeNitto. “We asked about how they are responding to current trends and pivotal cases. We wanted to know what types of strategic recommendations our nominees have made. We then examined their years of experience, time spent both behind a desk and in front of judges.

Attorneys making the final list “did so because of their keen sense of service,” Ms. DeNitto further explained. “They understand the importance of being accessible to their clients and the delicacy of many of the issues they deal with.”

11-13-2006

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Vedder Price Kaufman Kammholz

Equipment Finance Shareholder, Jay Zwerling, Joins New York Office
The law firm of Vedder Price announces that Jay S. Zwerling joins its New York office as a shareholder effective today. Formerly a partner with Hahn & Hessen LLP, and a co-chair of that firm's Equipment Finance Practice Group, Mr. Zwerling represents commercial banks, finance and equipment leasing companies, and other equity and credit providers in all matters related to structuring, negotiating and documenting equipment finance transactions, including single-borrower/multi-borrower transactions for single lender or multi-lender syndicated bank groups.

Mr. Zwerling has broad experience representing lenders, lessors and investors in equipment-backed transactions, including transactions involving commercial and corporate aircraft, rolling stock and all other type of transportation related assets; large ticket and middle market equipment leasing transactions; and other equipment backed acquisitions and dispositions.

"We are delighted to have Jay join our New York office," commented Dean Gerber who chairs the firm's Equipment and Aircraft Finance practices. "He has significant finance and corporate experience that will be invaluable to our financial services and specialty lender client base."

Mr. Zwerling's corporate experience includes his role as an Associate Director of Macquarie Securities (USA) Inc., where he was responsible for the execution of a broad range of cross-border transactions prior to being promoted to Head of US Domestic Leasing in respect of US based tax-exempt entities. He also recently served as a Director of Global Capital Finance Americas LLC. His responsibilities included origination, implementation, and syndication of leasing transactions, as well as structuring, negotiating, transaction management, business development and brand management.

11-13-2006

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Troutman Sanders LLP

Two Associates Join Troutman Sanders’ Tysons Corner Office
Troutman Sanders LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Brett T. Fox and M. Chadwick Stackhouse as associates to its Lending and Structured Finance practice group in Tysons Corner, Virginia.

Both Fox and Stackhouse will be advising institutional clients on syndicated secured and unsecured asset-based lending and real estate supported transactions involving revolving lines of credit, term loans, equipment financings, single and multiple currency loans, letters of credit and acquisition loans.

Fox’s previous experience includes employment and internships with Merrill Lynch, Electronic Data Systems and the Center for Oceans Law and Policy.

He received his Bachelor of Science in business management with an emphasis in finance in 2001 from Brigham Young University. In 2006, he earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law.

Stackhouse, previously an associate with Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP in Washington, D.C., advised institutional clients on aircraft and equipment financings, and secured lending transactions. He also worked on leveraged lease financings of big-ticket equipment, with an emphasis on aircraft, for equity and debt participants, including cross-boarder transactions.

He received his Bachelor of Arts in economics from Dickinson College in 1997 and his J.D. in 2002 from Catholic University, Columbus School of Law.

11-13-2006

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