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Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP Intellectual Property Group Adds Seven Associates
In another example of its continuing aggressive expansion strategy, the Intellectual Property group at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP is pleased to announce the hiring of seven IP associates as part of the firm’s unprecedented 2006 new associate class. Overall in 2006, Sutherland added 41 first year associates with 26 in the Atlanta office, 14 in the Washington office and one in the New York office.

A significant number of the firm’s IP lawyers are registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Many hold advanced technical degrees in areas such as chemistry, chemical engineering, computer and electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, molecular biology, pharmacology and medicine. Sutherland’s IP practice includes 16 members with graduate technical degrees. These additions bring the total number of full-time lawyers in Sutherland’s IP Group to 45, continuing the pattern of rapid expansion in the practice over the last five years.

“Our Intellectual Property group has grown tremendously in the past five years, and we fully intend for that growth to continue,” said Sutherland IP Practice Group Leader John L. North. “We have seen this growth based on quality work for leading national and international corporations, and based on the recruiting of top-notch IP lawyers such as the seven who have joined us recently. We remain excited about the prospects for continued growth over the coming years.”

Sutherland’s IP group features technical patent prosecution and counseling knowledge, coupled with broad litigation experience in a number of areas, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, biomedical devices, computers, software, chemical technology, minerals and telecommunications.

The new IP associates are:
Brian J. Decker, a Vanderbilt University Law School graduate (2006), who also holds B.S. degrees in biomedical engineering and electrical engineering from Vanderbilt (1999), where he graduated magna cum laude. Decker worked as a consultant at a global consulting firm prior to joining Sutherland.

Deidre A. Francis, who majored in English and sociology at Yale University (1999) before earning a law degree, with honors, from the Emory University School of Law (2006).

Kristin E. Goran, an Emory University School of Law graduate with highest honors (2005), who earned a B.S. degree in biomedical engineering from Vanderbilt (2002), where she graduated summa cum laude. Before joining Sutherland, she clerked for the Honorable Orinda D. Evans of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. In addition, Goran served as a lab intern for the Whitaker Foundation’s National Institutes of Health Biomedical Engineering Program.

Darcy L. Jones, a magna cum laude graduate of the Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law (2005), who also earned an M.L.S. in library science from Emporia State University (1998) and a B.A. in English from Washburn University (1996). Jones served as Director of Information Technology at the Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law, prior to joining Sutherland.

David A. Reed, a University of Virginia School of Law graduate (2006) who holds a B.S. degree in chemical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology (2002), where he graduated with highest honors. Prior to joining Sutherland, Reed was an intern in the United States House of Representatives. He also worked as a process engineer for a major chemical company.

Geoffrey K. Rogers, a University of Texas School of Law graduate (2006) who earned a chemical engineering degree, with high honors, from the University of Texas (2003). Rogers previously worked as a research assistant in the University of Texas Department of Chemical Engineering.

Kristin M. Timm, who holds a law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law (2006) and earned political science and German degrees from Samford University (2003), where she graduated with honors. Prior to joining Sutherland, Timm worked as an intern for two German law firms

11-13-2006

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Schwartz, Cooper, Greenberger & Krauss, Chtd.

Schwartz Cooper Attorney Recognized for Commitment to Rehabilitation Profession
Ronald B. Grais, member of Schwartz Cooper’s Real Estate Development and Construction Law practice groups, is the 2006 recipient of the National Rehabilitation Association's W.F. Faulkes Award.

The W.F. Faulkes award recognizes Grais' contributions to improving the lives of people with disabilities. Each year the award is presented to a person who has made a contribution of national importance to the increase of knowledge in the field of rehabilitation, or to the development of techniques or methods in the application of such knowledge, or to the prevention of disability.

Grais has been an active member of the rehabilitation community since 1986. He is a director, officer and committee member of Thresholds, the nation’s foremost psychiatric rehabilitation agency. He also is a director of the Housing Opportunities Development Corporation and previously served as Commissioner and Vice Chairmen of the State of Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission.

Grais has extensive experience in all areas of real estate and construction law, particularly as it relates to the development process. He spent 10 years as a real estate developer where he was responsible for projects including office and multi-family residential projects, parking garages and shopping centers. As a real estate attorney, he concentrates his practice in the areas of zoning, tax increment financing, and commercial and retail leasing for clients including developers, landlords, tenants and community groups.

In addition to the W.F. Faulkes Award, Grais is the 2006 recipient of the Citizen Community Rehabilitation Service Award, a City of Chicago and State of Illinois honor.

11-13-2006

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Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA

Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Named One of Central Ohio's Best Places to Work for Second Consecutive Year
Schottenstein Zox & Dunn (SZD) is proud to announce the firm has been named one of the Best Places to Work in central Ohio for the second year in a row, according to Columbus Business First’s 2006 workplace survey. The firm placed second within the Best Places to Work Award’s medium size business category, edging over its third place ranking in 2005.

SZD’s second place standing was revealed at the Best Places to Work Award Luncheon held Thursday, November 9, 2006 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Columbus. Business First, along with program sponsors, honored each of 30 top ranking organizations at the early afternoon awards reception.

Nominated companies throughout central Ohio were initially asked to complete employee satisfaction surveys, independently conducted and evaluated by Quantum Market Research for Business First’s Best Places to Work Program. Nearly 70 businesses completed the percentage of surveys needed to qualify for the final round evaluation, where surveys were scored and ranked by Quantum. The top 30 companies were then selected to be honored as Best Places to Work. These top companies attended the luncheon where rankings were revealed and are profiled in Business First’s November 10, 2006 issue.

11-13-2006

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Saul Ewing, LLP

PAZ-SOLDAN JOINS LATIN AMERICA ADVISOR BOARD
Carlos Mateo Paz-Soldan, a Partner in Saul Ewing LLP’s Washington D.C. office, has been invited to join the Latin America Advisor Board of Advisors. Mr. Paz-Soldan is a regular editorial contributor for this daily publication of the Inter- American Dialogue, which focuses on U.S.-Latin America relations and provides readers with up-to-date analysis and news about critical economic, business and political developments in Latin America.

A native of Lima, Peru, Mr. Paz-Soldan focuses his practice on negotiating and promoting international trade, immigration policy and Native American and fisheries legislation on behalf of foreign embassies, municipalities, and associations before federal and state agencies, the White House, the U.S. Congress and international organizations and governments. He is a member of the Hispanic Lobbyists Association, the Peruvian Lawyers Association of Washington, D.C., as well as a Board member of the D.C. Chapter of the Association of Peruvian Institutions of the U.S. and Canada.

"The Inter-American Dialogue's Latin America Advisor is widely read among government officials, policy makers and business leaders throughout the Western Hemisphere that are involved in US-Latin America relations," Mr. Paz-Soldan said. "This is an important step for Saul Ewing from the marketing and name-recognition perspective in D.C. political/policy circles and in Latin America.

11-13-2006

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Quarles & Brady

New Associates Join Quarles & Brady Streich Lang LLP
Seven new associates have joined Quarles & Brady Streich Lang LLP in its Phoenix office. They are: Nima Aghili, Katea M. Frey, Catherine M. Guastello, Ryan Patterson, Michelle A. Schultz, Ryan M. Schultz and Jaclyn L. Sepic.

11-13-2006

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Prince Lobel Glovsky & Tye LLP

Patricia Annino will appear as a guest on the "North Shore Financial Forum" radio and tv program
The programs are produced by Beverly National Bank and will feature Patricia as a guest on both shows. The tv show will air twice a week for four consecutive weeks on the community access cable television channel-Beverly Channel 10. The radio show will air at 9:00 AM Saturday mornings on North Shore 104.9 FM.

11-13-2006

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Porzio Bromberg & Newman, P.C.

Jessie Christine Basner Joins Porzio as a Bankruptcy Associate
Porzio, Bromberg & Newman P.C. is pleased to announce that JESSIE CHRISTINE BASNER has joined the firm as an associate.

Ms. Basner will continue to concentrate her practice in the area of bankruptcy law. She comes to the firm from Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP in New Brunswick, NJ, and served as a law clerk for the Honorable Ann G. McCormick, Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County.

Ms. Basner is a 2004 graduate of Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri, and a 1999 graduate of Winona State University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice.

11-13-2006

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