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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Nelson Mullins Staff Helps North Carolina Teachers with Contract Law
Candace Friel, a rising third-year law student at Wake Forest University and summer associate with the Nelson Mullins’ Winston-Salem office, and Nelson Mullins attorney Scott Templeton participated in the 2006 Career-Technical Education Summer Conference held by the N.C. State Board of Education and Department of Public Instruction. Mr. Templeton, also representing the N.C. Bar Association's Business Law Section and Lawyers In Schools programs, and Ms. Friel presented on “Contract Law: Basics and Hot Topics” to a gathering of high school business law teachers from across the state.

“This was a great opportunity to provide high school teachers with Attorney Scott Templetona review of contract law fundamentals and also talk with them regarding current topics such as ‘clickwrap’ and ‘browsewrap’ Internet agreements,” Mr. Templeton said.

08-01-2006

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Whiteford Taylor Preston LLP

TWO WHITEFORD, TAYLOR & PRESTON ATTORNEYS NAMED AMONG DC AREA'S LEGAL ELITE
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP (WTP) is pleased to announce that Jonathan Z. May and Glenn R. Bonard have been selected by Washington SmartCEO Magazine (SmartCEO) as Greater Washington’s Legal Elite.

“Both inside and outside the firm, Jon and Glenn are known for their legal skills, dedicated service to others, and commitment to their community and profession,” explained Albert J. Mezzanotte, Jr., managing partner of Whiteford, Taylor & Preston. “In our eyes, it’s their excellence of character that makes them great lawyers.”

Glenn Bonard represents commercial and residential real estate developers and owners of commercial properties in matters related to taxation, real estate, estate planning, and transactional law. Jonathan May, a tax lawyer who is chair of the firm’s Nonprofit Organizations Group, has worked extensively with nonprofit organizations in D.C. and Maryland on matters related to corporate/business and taxation services.

Washington SmartCEO is a regional “growing company” publication that serves as a resource to help educate, motivate and inspire the District’s decision-makers.

08-01-2006

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Bayard, P.A.

The Bayard Firm Attorneys Selected as “Top Lawyers” in Delaware Today
In it's August 2006 issue, Delaware Today recognized four Bayard Firm attorneys as "Top Lawyers" in their respective fields in the state of Delaware. Of our attorneys, Douglas M. Hershman was selected in Real Estate Law, Curtis P. Bounds was selected in Family Law, Steven R. Director in Trust and Estates Law and Felice G. Kerr in Divorce Law. Selections were made based on a survey of members of the Delaware State Bar Association.

08-01-2006

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LeClairRyan

Ebanks Honored with VTLA Trial Advocacy Award
Elizabeth Ebanks, an associate with the Firm, was a recipient of the 2006 Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Trial Advocacy Award at the University of Richmond.

From the VTLA's newsletter...
""It has been a long standing tradition with VTLA to award each spring the VTLA Trial Advocacy Award to a student at each Virginia law school. The recipient, who is chosen by the school's Dean and faculty, best exemplifies the attributes of an effective trial advocate, is dedicated to preserving the rights of individuals and exhibits excellence in trial skills.""

The Firm congratulates her on this prestigious honor.

08-01-2006

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LeClairRyan

ABA Appointments for LR's Lisa Murphy
Lisa Murphy, partner in the Firm's Virginia Beach office, has been appointed the Chair of the Environmental Committee of the Land Use and Environmental Group of the ABA Section of Real Property, Probate and Trust Law. She has also been appointed to the ABA Section of Real Property, Probate and Trust Law's Technology Committee. Ms. Murphy is the Chair of LeClair Ryan's Real Estate Practice Group.

08-01-2006

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Hahn, Loeser & Parks, L.L.P.

Chris Wick is listed as a member of Bridge Builders 7th class in, "Bridge Builders Announces 7th Class."
Crain's Cleveland Business Online

08-01-2006

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Williams Mullen, P.C.

Williams Mullen Attorneys Recognized Among Washington's "Legal Elite"
Williams Mullen attorneys James A. ""Trey"" Blalock III and Mary Ann Mancini have been recognized among the area's ""Legal Elite"" by Washington SmartCEO magazine.

James A. ""Trey"" Blalock III, a partner in the firm's Business Section, has more than 21 years of experience working on corporate and securities matters, mergers and acquisitions, and structured finance transactions, primarily for companies in the financial services, health care, technology, government contracting, energy and manufacturing sectors. He advises senior management on negotiation strategy, business implementation, risk assessment, corporate governance and disclosure matters. He has been involved in transactions that range from initial and secondary public offerings of common and preferred stock, partnership units and limited liability company interests to asset acquisitions/dispositions, restructurings, leveraged buy-outs, tender offers and asset securitizations. Mr. Blalock was named to Washington SmartCEO's list of Legal Elite in 2005, and he was recognized by the Washington Business Journal as a finalist for ""Top Lawyer in Corporate Finance.""

Mary Ann Mancini, a partner in the firm's Estate Planning Section, is experienced in planning for the closely-held business owner and in handling the business succession and estate planning issues faced by entrepreneurs and their families. Her practice includes entity planning, structuring and formation; the protection and preservation of client assets; and the disposition of retirement and other compensation related benefits, such as employer stock and stock options. She has substantial experience representing clients in estate and gift tax matters before the Internal Revenue Service. She has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America as a top trusts and estates attorney for the past two years. Ms. Mancini is a fellow of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, an international association of lawyers who have been recognized as outstanding practitioners in the field.

Washington SmartCEO contacted thousands of attorneys and executives in Greater Washington to nominate the top attorneys in the region based on their achievements and leadership in their fields. The winners were announced in the publication's August 2006 issue.

Williams Mullen provides comprehensive legal services to regional, national and international clients. With 250 attorneys and offices throughout Virginia, Washington, D.C. and London, we deliver innovative solutions to support our clients' diverse business activities. Close working relationships with clients have been the foundation of Williams Mullen's progressive approach to law practice since the firm was founded nearly 100 years ago.

08-01-2006

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