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Edwards & Angell, L.L.P.

Reta J. Lewis, Former White House Aide and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive, Joins Washington DC Office of Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge is pleased to announce that Reta J. Lewis has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C. office as Counsel, providing strategic corporate consulting services in public policy and government affairs. Ms. Lewis is a member of the Public Finance and Emerging Markets Practice Groups.

“We are thrilled to have Reta as a member of our team,” said Terrence M. Finn, Co-Managing Partner of Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge, “she brings more than 20 years of experience in public policy, government affairs, politics and law and is a fantastic addition to our new and growing Washington D.C. office.”

Ms. Lewis is a prominent government relations veteran who has worked extensively with the Democratic leadership in both Houses of Congress. Ms. Lewis has worked as a senior political advisor to President Clinton and as Vice President and Counselor to the President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, serving as one of the Chamber’s experts on small business, and developing strategic relationships to minority and women-owned businesses, non-governmental organizations and constituency groups.

Ms. Lewis’ practice focuses on providing government relations and strategic counsel to corporations, trade associations, individuals and non-profit organizations before Congress, the White House, regulatory agencies and municipal governments. She also specializes in working with governors, mayors, county executives, their senior staff, and state and local legislators across the country. She has been involved with state, congressional, and six presidential campaigns and serves on the board of directors of multiple philanthropic and academic entities.

Ms. Lewis received her J.D. from Emory University, her Master of Science in the Administration of Justice degree from American University, and Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Georgia. She is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and Georgia.

09-24-2007

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Chadbourne & Parke LLP

Hal Stewart Joins Chadbourne & Parke as Chief Operating Officer
The international law firm of Chadbourne & Parke LLP announced today that Hal M. Stewart has joined the Firm as Chief Operating Officer, based in the New York office.

“We welcome Hal as a key new member of the management of Chadbourne,” said Managing Partner Charles O’Neill. “These are exciting times at the Firm and Hal will have an immediate impact on executing our growth strategies.”

Mr. Stewart, 52, joins Chadbourne from Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP, a New York law firm where he had been Chief Executive Officer. Earlier in his career, he held executive and management positions at public accounting firms, including serving as firmwide controller for a Big 8 accounting firm. He had also been corporate controller of an international footwear manufacturer.

Mr. Stewart will supervise all non-legal personnel and use his expertise in technology and law firm management to help Chadbourne provide the best services to its clients. In his capacity as COO, he will also serve as an ex-officio member of the Management Committee.

Mr. Stewart holds a B.A. in public accounting and finance from Queens College of the City University of New York, and an M.B.A. in management information systems from St. Johns University.

09-24-2007

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Bracewell & Giuliani LLP

Legal 500 Ranks Real Estate and Tax Practices as Top-Notch
The Legal 500 US-Volume IV (Real Estate, Labor & Employment, and Tax) ranked Bracewell & Giuliani LLP among the top in Texas for real estate transactions and finance, while the tax practice was praised for its expertise in domestic tax matters, especially in the energy industry.

Several lawyers in the firm's Houston office were individually recognized. Real estate partners Clark G. Thompson, Jr. and Aaron P. Roffwarg were credited for their work in real estate. Mr. Thompson comes "whole-heartedly recommended to others," says one client interviewed by The Legal 500, while another client reports Mr. Roffwarg as "one of the best real estate lawyers I have ever met." Tax partner Joe Hull was distinguished for his "quality tax work," as noted by another client.

09-24-2007

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, L.L.P.

University Of Texas Announces Opening Of Robert S. Strauss Center
Renowned lawyer and public servant Ambassador Robert S. Strauss and the firm he founded – Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP – have contributed $7.5 million to the University of Texas at Austin to establish a new research center on global affairs, the university announced today.

Ambassador Strauss contributed $5 million and Akin Gump contributed $2.5 million to the Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law. These are the first gifts in a $25 million capital campaign to fund the Center.

The Center was founded to provide the imagination, leadership and intellectual innovation required to help meet the challenges of the 21st century. It is designed to be a new kind of institution, one that works to engage the best minds in academia, government and the private sector in developing practical solutions to the pressing problems of an increasingly globalized world. The Center seeks the widest possible audience, enriching the public debate and giving guidance to decision-makers on how to respond to dangers and opportunities in global affairs.

The gifts creating the Center were announced on September 24 at a press conference hosted by University of Texas at Austin President William Powers Jr. and Larry Temple, president of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Foundation. Ambassador Strauss and Akin Gump partner James C. Langdon Jr. also participated in the press conference.

“The University of Texas is one of the finest institutions in the world,” Ambassador Strauss said. “By engaging top scholars and collaborating closely with practitioners in government, business and the nonprofit world, the university can make a substantial contribution to the debate on world issues.”

President Powers said that education and research on global affairs are priorities for the university.

“Today, everything we do is affected by what is going on in the world around us,” he said. “To be a great university, the University of Texas at Austin must have a global impact. This Center builds upon many of the top academic programs at the university that are central to understanding the complex world we live in. This generous gift from Bob Strauss and Akin Gump will benefit generations of faculty and students by developing a premier institution that lives up to our university’s motto, ‘What Starts Here Changes the World.’”

The funds will be used to attract top scholars, fund innovative research initiatives, develop outreach programs and provide leadership opportunities for students.

“The Strauss Center is a remarkable initiative by a man who had an unparalleled career in public and private arenas with an enduring legacy of success in both,” Mr. Temple said. “The marks of accomplishment—practical solutions to real problems—he has left in a career that continues even today are indelible. Since Bob’s career spans government, the business and professional worlds, and academia, his is the most appropriate name to adorn this new Center. His career symbolizes the aspirations and potential of the Center.”

Ambassador Strauss was born in Lockhart, Texas, in 1918. Raised in the small West Texas town of Stamford, he attended the University of Texas and its law school; after earning his law degree, he served as a special agent of the FBI. In 1945 he entered private law practice and founded the firm that became Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP.

He served as chairman of the Democratic National Committee between 1973 and 1976 and was subsequently appointed by President Jimmy Carter as the U.S. trade representative and special envoy to the Middle East. Ambassador Strauss was selected by President George H.W. Bush to be U.S. ambassador to the Soviet Union in 1991; following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, he became the U.S. ambassador to the Russian Federation, serving until 1992, when he returned to Akin Gump. He occupied the Lloyd Bentsen Chair at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. In 1981 Ambassador Strauss was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian award.

The commitment to engaging government, business and nonprofits in discussions and research on globalization is what sets the Strauss Center apart.

“Globalization has made it imperative for members of the business community and policy field to understand one another’s perspective,” Mr. Langdon said. “This Center will be a place where challenges are looked at in-depth and by new voices. Policymakers, business leaders and civic leaders can learn from universities, and in turn, universities can learn from practitioners who are on the front lines of these issues every day.”

The Center covers the full range of global issues while emphasizing four key areas that leverage the university’s specific strengths: America’s role in the world, technology, energy and the environment, and global governance.

09-24-2007

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Cowles & Thompson

Cowles & Thompson to Sponsor Real Estate Symposium
Cowles & Thompson will be a Gold Sponsor of the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce's 7th Annual Real Estate Symposium. The Symposium will be held on Monday, September 24, 2007 at the Westin Park Central Hotel. Cowles & Thompson attorney Richard Barrett-Cuetara will be a featured speaker on the topic of "Fraud and Legal Issues" in real estate transactions. For registration information, please visit the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce site or download the conference brochure (PDF file)

09-24-2007

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Thacher Proffitt & Wood LLP

Super Lawyers: Thacher Proffitt Attorneys Recognized for New York Metro Area
Christopher F. Graham, Richard F. Hans, Joel B. Harris, Richard M. Horowitz, Stephen S. Kudenholdt, John M. Woods

Super Lawyers magazine identified the following Thacher Proffitt attorneys in the New York metro area for 2007:

* Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights - Chris Graham
* Insurance Coverage, General Litigation - Rich Hans
* Business Litigation - Joel Harris
* Securities & Corporate Finance - Rich Horowitz
* Securities & Corporate Finance - Steve Kudenholdt
* Transportation/Maritime, Environmental Litigation, Insurance Coverage - John Woods

Super Lawyers magazine identifies the top 5% of attorneys in each state, as chosen by their peers and through the independent research of Law & Politics.

Associated Lawyers
Christopher F. Graham
Richard F. Hans
Joel B. Harris
Richard M. Horowitz
Stephen S. Kudenholdt
John M. Woods

Associated Practices
Banking
Bankruptcy
CDOs - Collateralized Debt Obligations
Insurance & Reinsurance
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Securities & IPOs

Associated Industries
Banking
Financial Services
Insurance & Reinsurance
Structured Finance
Transportation

09-23-2007

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Loeb & Loeb, LLP

Twenty-Two Loeb & Loeb Attorneys Named “Metro New York Super Lawyers 2007”
Twenty-two Loeb & Loeb attorneys were named “Metro New York Super Lawyers 2007,” as chosen by their peers and through the independent research of Law & Politics. Five percent of Manhattan attorneys receive this honor each year.

Loeb & Loeb attorneys include Roger Arar (Entertainment & Sports), Michael Beck (Real Estate), Marc Chamlin (Entertainment & Sports), Miriam Cohen (Securities & Corporate Finance), Walter Curchack (Bonds/Government Finance), Kenneth Florin (Entertainment & Sports), Seth Gelblum (Entertainment & Sports), Jerome Levine (Estate Planning & Probate), Eugene Licker (Criminal Defense: White Collar), Mitchell Nussbaum (Securities & Corporate Finance), Raymond Sanseverino (Real Estate), David Schaefer (Business/Corporate), Scott Schneider (Real Estate), Ira Schreger (Securities & Corporate Finance), Barry Slotnick (Intellectual Property Litigation), Kenneth Sold (Real Estate), Michael Spero (Estate Planning & Probate), James Taylor (Entertainment & Sports), Alyson Weiss (Securities Litigation), Bruce Wexler (Estate Planning & Probate), Jonathan Zavin (Intellectual Property Litigation) and Michael Zweig (General Litigation).

09-23-2007

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