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Jaeckle, Fleischmann & Mugel, LLP

William Chen Joins Jaeckle Fleischmann’s Litigation Practice Group
Jaeckle Fleischmann & Mugel, LLP, a law firm with offices in Buffalo, Amherst and Rochester, New York and Phoenix, Arizona, is pleased to announce that William Chen has joined Jaeckle Fleischmann as an associate in the Firm's Litigation practice group. Mr. Chen will practice from the Firm's Buffalo office.

Mr. Chen concentrates his practice in the areas of business and corporate litigation including civil litigation, employment, arbitration, healthcare, bankruptcy, appellate and internet matters. Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Chen was an attorney with Hurwitz & Fine, P.C. Mr. Chen received his B.A. in Economics from the University at Buffalo and received his J.D. from the University at Buffalo Law School. He currently serves as a member of the Adjunct Faculty at Hilbert College. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association and Bar Association of Erie County.

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, New York 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.

08-01-2006

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Fish & Neave, P.C.

Ropes & Gray: A top 10 law firm for diversity
For the second consecutive year, Vault, which publishes a closely watched survey of diversity at American law firms, has ranked Ropes & Gray as the eighth-best firm in overall diversity.

Ropes & Gray's top 10 ranking in Vault's 2007 ""Best in Diversity"" survey is a function of its strong finish in three diversity areas: women, minorities, and GLBT. The firm was ranked at 19 in ""Best in Diversity with Respect to Women;"" at 13 in ""Best in Diversity with Respect to Minorities;"" and again at 13 in ""Best in Diversity with Respect to GLBT.""

“Ropes & Gray has a core commitment to recruit, retain and advance a diverse group of attorneys,” said John T. Montgomery, managing partner of the firm. “We’re gratified that Vault has recognized this commitment for the second year in a row.”

Vault, which compiles employment data across a broad range of industry sectors, recently issued its 2006 rankings, which evaluate law firms in a number of different areas. Vault arrived at its rankings after interviewing more than 15,000 associates at law firms across the country.

In the just-released rankings, Ropes & Gray was also ranked as the best law firm in Boston, and the firm ranked sixth among large national law firms in the category of ""formal training.

08-01-2006

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Morrison & Foerster, LLP

Firm Ranks Fourth in Annual National Patent Litigation Survey
In its annual Patent Litigation Survey put out by IP Law & Business magazine, Morrison & Foerster jumped to the #4 spot based on number of cases the firm filed on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants in 2005. Last year the firm was ranked #22. Additionally, the firm was ranked #4 based on number of cases filed on behalf of defendants, jumping from the #14 in 2005.

This is the fifth year IP Law & Business has conducted this survey. In reflecting back on the growth and changes that occurred during the past five years, the publication listed the seven law firms which had the most filings back in 2001. Morrison & Foerster was ranked # 3.

The magazine determines the list of top firms by examining patent suits filed in federal courts in 2005 that were still active as of February 1, 2006. International cases, International Trade Commission cases, and appellate cases were not considered for this survey.

08-01-2006

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Crowell & Moring LLP

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY GENERAL COUNSEL RETURNS TO CROWELL & MORING'S NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP
Ann R. Klee, General Counsel of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has joined Crowell & Moring LLP's nationally recognized Natural Resources & Environmental (NR&E) Group as partner. Klee is the only environmental attorney in the nation known to have held paramount legal positions in both the Congress and the Executive Branch, having also served as Chief Counsel of the U.S. Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works and Counselor to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior under Gale Norton.

Klee, who began her legal career at Crowell & Moring, brings to the firm an uncommon breadth of experience--legal and political, in government service and private practice--in both natural resources and environmental law. During her career as principal legal advisor to the EPA Administrator, Klee led nearly 350 lawyers and support staff in the D.C. headquarters and 10 regional offices across the country in providing legal advice to the administrator and the EPA’s program offices on matters ranging from defensive and appellate litigation to legal review of all agency regulations.

“Ann’s significant experience and notable successes in top environmental legal positions on the Hill, at EPA, and at the Department of the Interior are an incredible benefit to our clients—whose needs range from product liability litigation to concerns over anticipated nanotechnology regulation. The addition of Ann is integral to our strategy to recruit the very best in this field, and we’re proud that she is coming back to the team,” said Steven P. Quarles, Crowell & Moring partner and chair of the firm’s NR&E Group.

While at EPA, Ann’s work included serving as the agency lead on numerous Supreme Court and federal court briefs, including briefs for two landmark decisions concerning wetland protection under the Clean Water Act. Her work also included developing immediate guidance on novel legal issues to facilitate post-Hurricane Katrina and Rita clean-up; supervising the legal implementation of the Clean Air Mercury Rule and the Clean Air Interstate Rule; developing agency legal opinions regarding water transfers and application of pesticides to U.S. waters; and review of legal issues relating to permitting of energy development projects, including oil and gas leases, liquid natural gas facilities, and power plant projects.

“Crowell & Moring’s Natural Resources & Environmental Group works with many of America’s leading industries on high-stake matters that promise to make my work as rewarding as it is challenging. I’ve known many of the lawyers here for more than 20 years and am looking forward to working with them as I turn my attention to helping our clients address and resolve their most significant environmental concerns,” said Klee.

Announcing her departure from the Agency, EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson wished Klee all the best, saying, “Under Ann’s steadfast leadership, the General Counsel’s office has provided critical assistance in implementing key programs, as well as defending decisions and regulations which support all aspects of the Agency’s mission. Ann’s counsel has been invaluable to me personally and to the important work of the Agency. I would like to extend to Ann my warmest appreciation for her guidance, advice, and friendship.”

While Chief Counsel at the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Klee held primary responsibility for managing Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, solid and hazardous waste management, forestry and natural resources, and enforcement issues. Klee previously served as Counsel to the Subcommittee on Drinking Water, Fisheries, and Wildlife for Senator Dirk Kempthorne, who is now the Secretary of the Interior. Prior to her government service, Klee served as chair of the Environmental Group of a major law firm. She received her J.D. from University of Pennsylvania Law School.

Crowell & Moring’s Natural Resources & Environmental Group offers clients in-depth experience in interpreting and shaping natural resources and environmental laws, regulations and policies, as well as negotiating and litigating when disputes arise. The group’s lawyers are regularly ranked by Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, PLC Which Lawyer?, and other industry peer-review guides for their national reputation in areas including water, air, and endangered species protection, federal public land use, site cleanup and reclamation, chemical and pesticide manufacturing, natural resources development (mining, forestry, and agriculture), safety and health, and consumer products regulation. The group recently added another former EPA lawyer, James C. Chen, who joined as partner from Hogan & Hartson, LLP.

08-01-2006

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Loeb & Loeb, LLP

Loeb & Loeb LLP Adds Five Real Estate Attorneys From Brown Raysman In New York
Loeb & Loeb LLP announced today the addition of five attorneys to the firm's Real Estate Department in the New York office. Raymond A. Sanseverino, Richard A. Nardi and Kenneth W. Sold join as Partners. Ian Silver and Siobhan Green are joining as Associates. All five attorneys were previously with the law firm Brown Raysman Millstein Felder & Steiner LLP. Mr. Sanseverino had been chair of Brown Raysman's commercial real estate leasing group and will chair Loeb & Loeb's commercial real estate leasing group.

""Ray, Ken and Rich have significant experience in all aspects of real estate transactions and an impressive list of clients who have come to rely on them,"" said Michael Beck, Co-Chairman of Loeb & Loeb and a member of the Real Estate group. ""Their addition to Loeb, along with their colleagues, will greatly expand our national real estate team's capabilities enabling us to provide a broader and deeper level of service.""

Raymond A. Sanseverino concentrates on commercial real estate law, with an emphasis in leasing, brokerage and conveyancing transactions. He represents both landlords and tenants in the leasing of all types of real estate, including office and retail space. He also represents sellers and purchasers of all types of real estate and real estate brokers and owners in connection with commission and agency agreements and commission claims.

Currently, Mr. Sanseverino is landlord's counsel at sixteen office buildings, including those at One World Financial Center (New York, NY), 17 State Street (New York, NY), 375 Park Avenue (the Seagram Building, New York, NY), 390 Park Avenue (Lever House, New York, NY), 875 Third Avenue (New York, NY) and Harborside Financial Center (Jersey City, NJ). Mr. Sanseverino also represents such companies as Mellon Financial Group, Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Company and The Thomson Corporation, as tenants.

Mr. Sanseverino is President of the Franklin & Marshall College Alumni Association and is a member of its Board of Directors and of the Board's executive committee. He previously served as chair of the Board's Development & Philanthropy Committee, and as Treasurer and Vice President of the Association. Mr. Sanseverino is also an ex officio member of Franklin & Marshall College's Board of Trustees. He is listed in Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2005 and 2006.

He received his J.D., cum laude, from Fordham University School of Law (1972) [Articles Editor, Fordham Law Review, 1971-1972] and his A.B. from Franklin & Marshall College (1968).

Richard A. Nardi concentrates on commercial real estate law. He has significant experience in a wide variety of transactions, including commercial leasing, the complex sale of businesses, property acquisitions, real estate development and redevelopment, multi-million and billion dollar financing and sale of loans, and acting as Liquidating Bankruptcy Trustee in the sale of a large development site. He represents all types of public and private businesses, including major international financial institutions and oil companies, universities, and public libraries.

Mr. Nardi is a member of the International Association of Attorneys and Executives in Corporate Real Estate. He is currently Counsel of the Mortgage Bankers Association of New York, Inc., for which he has served as President and on the Board of Governors. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Stewart Title Insurance Company and was previously on the Advisory Board of the Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company.

Mr. Nardi received his J.D., cum laude, from Fordham University School of Law (1979) [Commentary Editor of Law Review] and his A.B., summa cum laude, from Fordham College (1976).

Kenneth W. Sold concentrates on commercial real estate law, with an emphasis on commercial leasing, acquisitions and sales. He has extensive experience representing owners of commercial property in their leasing programs, and has acted as national leasing counsel for financial services firms.

Mr. Sold received his J.D., cum laude, Brooklyn Law School (1981) [Second Circuit Review Editor, Brooklyn Law Review, 1980-1981] and his B.A. from SUNY Binghamton, New York (1978).

Ian Silver focuses on office, retail and industrial leasing and subleasing; the purchase and sale of office, industrial and high-end residential property and representing borrowers in mortgage financing and refinancing transactions.

Mr. Silver received his J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law - Newark (1999) and participated in an accelerated BS/MBA program at the State University of New York at Buffalo, receiving his M.B.A. in Finance (1989) and his B.S. in Management (1988).

Siobhan Green focuses her practice on commercial real estate law, with an emphasis on leasing transactions. Ms. Green represents landlords and tenants in connection with commercial real estate leasing matters.

Ms. Green received her J.D., from Fordham University School of Law (2002) [Associate Editor of International Law Journal] and her B.S. from Manhattan College (1994).

08-01-2006

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Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Dinsmore & Shohl Hires Associate Daniel Anstey
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has hired associate Daniel Anstey to practice in the Corporate Department focusing on Bankruptcy Law for the Cincinnati office.

Mr. Anstey received his J.D. from Boston College Law School (2004) and his B.A. in Economics from Connecticut College (1998).

08-01-2006

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Bracewell & Patterson, L.L.P.

Bracewell Partner Steve Benesh Elected President of Austin Bar
W. Stephen Benesh, managing partner of the Austin office of Bracewell & Giuliani LLP, has been elected as the new president of the Austin Bar Association and will be serving a one-year term. He took office in July.

Benesh is the first Bracewell attorney to be elected president of the Austin Bar Association, which has more than 3,400 members and has served the local legal community for more than 113 years. He is also the firm's first attorney outside the Houston office to be elected to lead a local bar association. Benesh's longtime service to the Austin bar and legal community follows a long Bracewell tradition of commitment to bar service. Joining Benesh in his high-profile year of service is partner Glenn Ballard, who took the helm of the Houston Bar Association also as president this summer. Ballard is the seventh attorney from Bracewell to be named as president of the Houston Bar.

Benesh has served on the Austin Bar Board of Directors since 2001. He has twice received the President’s Award as the Austin Bar's Outstanding Director and Outstanding Committee Chair. Benesh is a Master of the Robert Calvert American Inn of Court. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of the Dripping Springs Independent School District and on the Board of Directors of Leadership Austin.

Benesh’s practice focuses on litigation, general business and technology matters. In 2005 and 2004, he was named among the ""Best in Business Law"" in Central Texas by the Austin Business Journal. The Austin Business Journal also named him as one of seven ""People to Watch"" in 2006 and honored him as one of the ""Top Five Attorneys to Watch in Central Texas"" in 2003.

Benesh received his law degree from The University of Texas School of Law in 1987, and his bachelor's in business administration from The University of Texas at Austin in 1984.

08-01-2006

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