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Rider & Bennett, L.L.P.

PATRICK SAUTER NAMED MDLA PRESIDENT
Rider Bennett is proud to announce that Patrick J. Sauter, a Partner in the firm's Litigation Department, was recently named President of the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (MDLA).

The MDLA is an association dedicated to serving the needs of lawyers engaging primarily in the defense and trial of civil disputes. Pat has served as the MDLA's Vice President since September 2005.

Rider Bennett, LLP (www.riderlaw.com) has been a front-runner in the legal profession since 1960. With more than 95 attorneys, the firm practices in over 35 areas of law within the departments of Litigation, Business, and Trusts and Estates and is the exclusive Minnesota affiliate of ALFA International. The attorneys at Rider Bennett are proud of the firm’s history in Minnesota and continue to work hard for the community while expanding to meet clients’ global needs.

08-18-2006

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Ober & Kaler, P.C.

Former Allfirst Deputy General Counsel Joins Ober|Kaler's National Commercial Finance Practice
Ober|Kaler announced today that William J. Thomas has joined the 128-attorney firm as a principal adding depth to the firm's expanding national commercial finance and financial institutions practice.

Mr. Thomas brings more than thirty years of experience in the financial services industry.

Previously with Miles & Stockbridge, Mr. Thomas, 51, served as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Allfirst Bank (formerly First National Bank of Maryland), where he was employed from 1991 to 2003.

Representing financial institutions and other lenders, Mr. Thomas focuses his practice on commercial transactions, bank regulatory matters, and Uniform Commercial Code issues. While he has experience working on financings for a variety of industries, he has a particular emphasis in the health care, government contracting, international and trade sectors. Mr. Thomas also has extensive experience in representing financial institutions in the delivery of treasury management services in the context of forms development and workouts.

""Bill Thomas has an outstanding reputation with banks and other lenders,"" said Alan Mogol, co-chair of the firm's Lending & Leasing practice. ""He is well known and well respected.""

""Bill's clients find his first-hand experience invaluable,"" Mr. Mogol continued. ""His many years of service in the banking industry gives him a unique perspective and enables him to be very creative when structuring deals.""

""Ober|Kaler has a strong presence in the finance industry,"" commented John Wolf, chairman of the firm. ""The experience Bill brings adds depth to our capabilities. He is a top-flight lawyer and will be a fine addition to our Lending & Leasing and Financial Institutions practice groups.""

Mr. Thomas is the latest in a number of new additions to Ober|Kaler's growing commercial finance practice. Stuart Schabes, a prominent national tax transaction lawyer joined the firm in June, and Steve Cordi, former Maryland Deputy Comptroller, joined the firm in July adding increased capability to the practice.

Mr. Thomas received his J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law (1987), and his B.A. from The Ohio State University (1982). He is a member of the American Bar Association and Maryland State Bar Association.

08-18-2006

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Stoel Rives, LLP

STOEL RIVES MAKES CASE FOR ENDING HUNGER
Stoel Rives LLP and the legal community joined forces in the Food from the Bar campaign to donate valuable time, collect food and raise money to feed San Francisco's most vulnerable children.

In addition, Stoel Rives was awarded Gold Partner status for earning more than 6,000 points ¯ a combination of dollars, pounds of food and volunteer hours. This marks the third consecutive year that Stoel Rives’ contribution exceeded their previous years’ totals for money raised, food collected and volunteer hours worked. Stoel Rives earned a total of 6,250 points, for an average of 142 points per person.

Approximately 80 firms and organizations participated in the annual food drive. Of these, 8 achieved Platinum Partner status, 7 achieved Gold Partner status, and 28 achieved Silver Partner status. The campaign, in its 14th year, brought in a record-setting amount with approximately 80 participating organizations (a record number of firms) raising $255,623; 25,333 pounds of food; and contributing 1,923 volunteer hours.

Overall, the Food from the Bar campaign had its most successful year. Proceeds go to provide food for the San Francisco Food Bank's distribution programs, including its Healthy Children and Community Food Partner pantries. For 14 years, San Francisco law firms have fought childhood hunger through Food from the Bar, which is sponsored by the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF).

08-18-2006

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Snell & Wilmer, L.L.P.

ORANGE COUNTY UNITED WAY HONORS SNELL & WILMER WITH TWO DISTINGUISHED AWARDS
The Orange County United Way recently presented two awards to the Orange County office of Snell & Wilmer at the 2006 United Way Campaign Celebration. The annual award ceremony recognizes philanthropy efforts from corporations and organizations in Southland communities.

The first award, for “Outstanding Overall Campaign” in the 100-299 employees category, was presented to Snell & Wilmer’s Orange County office. The campaign was led by Timothy Kay, Snell & Wilmer Partner and Orange County United Way Alexis de Tocqueville Society Co-Chair, and his associate, Elizabeth Weldon. The firm received the award according to highest per capita gift, number of leadership donors, greatest increase in dollars raised and dollars designated.

Kay also received the second award, United Way’s first-ever “Innovator of the Year” distinction for developing the de Tocqueville Society’s affinity group, “Bench & Bar,” one of the United Way’s first fundraising guilds for the legal profession, which now claims with nearly 50 member attorneys and retired judges. Kay has served on the United Way Board of Directors for nine years and on the Executive Committee of the Board.

These awards honor one of several outreach efforts by the Snell & Wilmer Charity Foundation, the firm’s non-profit entity formed in 2002. Through a long-term partnership, the Foundation regularly supports United Way’s Orange County early childhood learning initiative, “Success by 6,” and other organization initiatives. Additional outreach efforts by the firm’s Orange County office include the holiday adopt-a-family program and contributing supplies to troops overseas.

08-18-2006

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Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP

The Power Team
Blackwell Sanders’ Bio Energy and Renewable Fuels group was profiled in the August 14 issue of the Kansas City Business Journal. The article discusses the rise of legal work with the building of ethanol and biodiesel plants as the country strives to increase alternative energy. Blackwell Sanders has pulled together a team of 40 attorneys who contribute to the alternative fuels knowledge base - covering topics including transportation, construction, water rights and opinions, environmental assessments, and wind power generation. “The Power Team” brings a broad array of energy experiences to the emerging field of renewable fuels and bio energy.

To read more about Blackwell Sanders’ Bio Energy and Renewable Fuels group, please click here. To view the whole Kansas City Business Journal article, click here.

Additional information about the firm's practice concentrations is available in the ""industries & practice"" section.

08-18-2006

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Jaeckle, Fleischmann & Mugel, LLP

Daniel P. Joyce To Present At Canadian Consulate Program
Jaeckle Fleischmann & Mugel, LLP, a law firm with offices in Buffalo, Amherst and Rochester, New York and Phoenix, Arizona, announces that partner Daniel P. Joyce will present at the 2006 New Exporter to Border State (NEBS) program, as part of the Canadian Consulate General's Export USA Mission. NEBS introduces Canadian companies to the essentials of exporting, including practical export information and first-hand exposure to markets in the United States. This program will take place on August 23 and August 24, 2006 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Buffalo.

Mr. Joyce is a partner in the Firm's Immigration, Business and Corporate, International Business, and Intellectual Property practice groups. He concentrates his practice on all aspects of U.S. immigration and cross-border matters, including business visas, family visas, green cards, naturalization and waivers. In addition, he represents U.S. and Canadian transportation companies in connection with their cross border business operations, including operating permits, and federal and state tax issues. Mr. Joyce also advises companies on the protection of proprietary information, trade names and trademarks.

Mr. Joyce frequently lectures on cross border issues and has been a part-time faculty member at the University at Buffalo School of Management since 1986, teaching business law courses at both the undergraduate and graduate (MBA) levels. He is a regularly featured columnist for Canadian trucking industry publications Truck News and Atlantic Trucking. Mr. Joyce practices from the Firm's Buffalo office.

Jaeckle Fleischmann & Mugel, LLP is a full-service business law firm with more than 80 legal professionals practicing from offices in Buffalo, Rochester and Amherst, NY and Phoenix, Arizona. The Firm's clients include Fortune 500 companies, publicly and privately held businesses, financial institutions, governmental entities, universities, traditional and high tech start ups, as well as individual business owners. For more information, visit our website at www.jaeckle.com.

08-18-2006

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Piper Rudnick, L.L.P.

Meek Joins DLA Piper's Real Estate Practice in Chicago
DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary US LLP has announced that Adam Meek has joined the firm’s Real Estate practice group as a partner in the Chicago office. He joins DLA Piper from Katten Muchin Rosenman.

Meek has practiced environmental law for 15 years with a concentration on managing the risks and liabilities associated with the acquisition or disposition of properties with adverse environmental conditions in connection with various real estate, corporate and financing transactions. He has experience in all areas of environmental law, including site remediation and liability management, environmental litigation and enforcement defense, transactional guidance, regulatory compliance counseling, and environmental insurance.

Meek has worked on numerous multi-facility, $100+ million transactions involving the acquisition and sale of properties and companies with serious environmental and safety issues. In these transactions, his experience ranges from ensuring comprehensive due diligence to drafting efficient and effective contractual provisions to protect the client’s interests. He also has extensive experience with the full range of insurance options available to manage environmental risks and facilitate transactions involving properties or companies with serious environmental problems.

”Adam will play a distinctive role in our real estate practice because of his thorough understanding of important environmental issues,” said Jay Epstien, partner and chair of the firm’s Real Estate practice group. “His experience and environmental background enhances what we can deliver to clients in the form of comprehensive, qualitative real estate counsel.”

Meek has advised clients on violations, liabilities and permitting issues arising under various federal statutes and associated regulations governing the generation, use, storage, transportation and/or release of hazardous substances, including The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, The Toxic Substances Control Act, The Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act, The Clean Water Act, and The Clean Air Act. He also has experience with a broad range of State environmental laws and regulatory programs.

He has represented clients at numerous CERCLA (Superfund) sites throughout the country, including serving as common counsel to the Steering Committee for the PCB Treatment, Inc. Site in Kansas City, which had over 2000 responsible parties, including several of the largest utilities in the country and the United States Department of Defense. He has also developed substantial experience in managing the risks and liabilities associated with sites contaminated with munitions and explosives of concern (MEC) and munitions constituents, including former munitions manufacturing facilities.

Meek received a B.A. from the University of Michigan, and a J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law. He is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and the Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council.

08-18-2006

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