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Orrick LLP

Structured Finance Partners Recognized as Top Leading Lawyers
Cameron Cowan, a structured finance partner at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, was recognized as one of the leading structured finance lawyers in the world in The Expert Guides Best of the Best 2006, published in July. Cowan, a member of the firm's Executive Committee who is based in Washington, D.C., received more nominations from lawyers and clients than any structured finance lawyer in the world, according to the guide's publisher.

In addition to the global recognition, four of the 25 lawyers on the Best of the Best list for the United States are Orrick partners. Those four include Cowan, Joshua Raff (co-leader of the structured finance group), Mark Levie (managing director for transactional practices) and Thomas Mitchell.

The recognition is the latest demonstration of Orrick's successful engagements for clients in structured finance transactions. Orrick ranks first among law firms as legal adviser to both issuers and managers in the current Thomson Financial league tables for all international CDOs.

As a recognized leader in securitization, Cowan is a member of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the American Securitization Forum (ASF) and is currently chair of the American Securitization Forum’s Legal, Regulatory, Tax and Accounting Committee. In 2003, he testified before Congress for the ASF on the topic of predatory lending.

Legal Media Group, publisher of The Expert Guides Best of the Best 2006, selects top practitioners based on the number of recommendations they receive from peers and clients.

Orrick also was recognized in the most recent edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. The publication cited Orrick's structured finance practice as ""very impressive on all accounts"" with attorneys commended for ""their intelligent, constructive manners, and refusal to play fast and loose."" In addition to Cowan, Orrick structured finance partners recognized in Chambers as ""leading individuals"" were group co-leaders Raff and Al Sawyers, Washington, D.C. partner Michael Mitchell, and New York partners Katharine Crost and James Croke (who just joined the group along with Peter Manbeck).

07-28-2006

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Thacher Proffitt & Wood LLP

Thomson Financial: Thacher Proffitt Ranked #1 for US Asset-backed Securities - Issuer Legal Advisor
Thomson Financial released its Q2 2006 rankings. Thacher Proffitt ranked as follows:

1 for US Asset-backed Securities - Issuer
2 for US Asset-backed Securitites - Underwriter
2 for US Debt, Equity & Equity-related - Underwriter
2 for US Straight Debt, Including MBS, ABS - Underwriter
2 for US Mortgage-backed Securities - Underwriter
4 for US Straight Debt, Including MBS, ABS - Issuer
5 for US Mortgage-backed Securities - Issuer

07-28-2006

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Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre, L.L.P.

Jones Walker Names Twelve New Partners
Jones Walker is pleased to announce that the following attorneys have been elected to partnership:

Brandon K. Black is in the Business & Commercial Litigation Practice Group in the firm’s Baton Rouge office. His practice areas include banking, bankruptcy, restructuring and creditors’- debtors’ rights, and business and commercial litigation. He received his J.D. from Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, in 1996, graduating with honors, and his B.S in Accounting from Louisiana State University in 1990. He became a Certified Public Accountant in 1991(inactive since 1994).

Jennifer A. Faroldi is in the Labor & Employment Practice Group in the firm’s New Orleans office. She defends employers in employment- related litigation, including litigation under Title VII, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and state law counterparts. She received her J.D., cum laude, from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law in 1998 and her B.A. from Louisiana State University in 1995.

Lance A. Foster is in the Business & Finance Practice Group in the firm’s Baton Rouge office. He practices in all areas of intellectual property law including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and litigation. He received his LL.M. from McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, in 1993, his J.D. from Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, in 1991, and his B.S. from Louisiana State University in 1988 and 2000.

Ryan E. Johnson is in the Business & Commercial Litigation Practice Group in the firm’s Baton Rouge office. His practice areas include business and commercial litigation, class action defense, and construction. He received his J.D. from Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, in 1999 and his A.B. from Georgetown University in 1995.

Gregory D. Latham is part of both the Business & Commercial Litigation and Business & Finance Practice Groups in the firm’s New Orleans office. His practice focuses on intellectual property and entertainment law, including trademark, patent, copyright and trade secret litigation. He is the current Chair of the Intellectual Property Section of the Louisiana State Bar and has served as an officer with that organization since 2001. He received his J. D., cum laude, from Tulane University Law School in 1998 and his B.S., summa cum laude, from the University of Illinois in 1995.

Debra M. Levy is in the Real Estate Practice Group in the firm’s Houston office. She practices in the area of real estate, land use, development and finance. She received her J.D., cum laude, from Tulane University Law School in 2000 and her B.A. from Marymount Manhattan College in 1994.

Christopher S. Mann is in the Admiralty & Maritime Practice Group in the firm’s New Orleans office. He practices predominately in litigation, with a focus on admiralty and maritime, workers' compensation, products liability and insurance defense. He received his J.D., magna cum laude, from Tulane University Law School in 1999 and his B.A. from Emory University in 1994.
Bernard F. Meroney is in the Business & Finance Practice Group in the firm’s Baton Rouge office. His practice focuses on intellectual property matters, including transactional, prosecution, litigation, and business counseling in the patent, trademark, copyright, trade secrets and e-commerce areas. He received his J.D., cum laude, from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law in 1990, his M.S. from Purdue University in 1976 and his B.S. from the University of New Orleans in 1974.

James C. Percy is in the Business & Commercial Litigation Practice Group in the firm’s Baton Rouge office. He practices in the areas of business and commercial litigation, environmental and toxic torts, and telecommunications and utilities. He received is J.D. from Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, in 1977, his LL.M. from the University of Florida Law School in 1978 and his B.S. from Louisiana State University in 1972.

Shelley L. Poore is in the Real Estate Practice Group in the firm’s New Orleans office. Her practice areas include commercial lending and finance, and real estate, land use, development and finance. She received her J.D., magna cum laude, from Tulane University Law School in 1998 and her B.A., cum laude, from Newcomb College of Tulane University in 1992.

Jack H. Shannon is part of both the Business & Finance and Corporate & Securities Practice Groups in the firm’s New Orleans office. He practices in the areas of corporate and securities, banking, and international law. He received his J.D. from Vanderbilt University School of Law in 1980 and his B.A. from Princeton University in 1976.

John A. Walker is in the Labor & Employment Practice Group in the firm’s Miami office. His practice areas include business and commercial litigation, insurance, banking and financial services, and labor and employment. He received his J.D. from the University of Florida, College of Law in 1996 and his B.S. from the University of Maryland in 1992.

07-28-2006

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Potter, Anderson & Corroon LLP

ANN BURNS NAMED A 2006 "WOMAN TO WATCH"
Ann Burns was recently named a ""Woman to Watch"" by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. In its ninth annual Women in Business project, The Business Journal recognized 51 women transforming the business community through corporate leadership, entrepreneurial excellence and innovation.

This year The Business Journal named 25 Women to Watch and 25 Industry Leaders. It also honored one woman with the Career Achievement award and one male CEO with the Ally award. The 52 honorees will be featured in the July 28 issue of The Business Journal, and will be honored at the July 27 awards luncheon at the Minneapolis Hilton.

07-28-2006

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Thompson Hine LLP

Zimmer Appointmented Vice-Chair of ABA's Renewable Energy Resources Committee
Michael J. Zimmer, of counsel in the Energy practice group with the law firm Thompson Hine LLP, has been appointed to two positions by the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources. Mike was appointed for the second consecutive year as Renewable Energy Resources Committee Vice Chair of Public Service. He will also serve for the first time as the Vice Chair of Public Service for the Renewable Energy Resources Subcommittee on Finance.

The Renewable Energy Resources Committee of the ABA Section seeks to examine and disseminate information on legal policy and practical implementation issues which affect the development of markets for renewable energy resources, such as wind, biomass, biofuels, solar, geothermal, and hydroelectric technologies. Mike will serve a one-year term as the Renewable Energy Resources Committee Vice Chair of Public Service. This is Mike's second consecutive year in this role which manages the Committee's interface with non-governmental organizations that have an interest in the promotion of renewable energy and alternate energy resources. His second role, as the Subcommittee on Finance Vice Chair of Public Service, will serve a similar purpose, but with a focus on raising capital for biofuels. The 2006-2007 term is the Subcommittee's inaugural year. Both appointments were through peer nomination and effective July 1, 2006.

On the appointment, Mike commented, ""I am thrilled for the occasion to serve a second year as the Committee Vice Chair of Public Service. I am also excited to serve in this new role as the Subcommittee on Finance Vice Chair of Public Service. I thank the Committee for both appointments. I am excited for the opportunity to expand my involvement in the Renewable Energy Resources Committee and the encouragement of alternative energy sources that offer sustainability benefits to the U.S. economy.""

Peter C. Lesch, Energy practice group leader, stated, ""We are proud to have Mike as part of our team. We congratulate him on both his new and continued roles with these ABA Committees focused on renewable energy development where he spends extensive time in his current law practice. I am confident that he will continue to serve as a great leader for the Committee.""

Mike focuses his practice on energy regulation (including climate change), acquisitions and project finance transactions. In over 30 years of legal service, he has worked with a broad range of clients, including domestic and international companies, gas and electric utilities and their unregulated subsidiaries, renewable energy and industrial companies, energy project developers, construction companies, natural gas pipeline and distribution companies, trade associations, financial institutions and energy technology funds, universities and embassies in more than 35 states and 15 foreign countries.

Mike earned his J.D. cum laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1975. He earned his B.A. cum laude from Providence College in 1971. Mike is a member of numerous professional associations. He recently completed executive management training in a law firm environment at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. Mike has authored numerous articles and books, as well as served as the editor of various publications, throughout his career. Mike has also been a noted national lecturer on energy issues since 1978. He is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and in the commonwealth of Virginia.

About Thompson Hine LLP... Established in 1911, Thompson Hine today is among the largest business law firms in the United States. For the last several years, the firm has been named one of the Best Corporate Law Firms in America (in an annual survey of corporate directors conducted by Corporate Board Member magazine). With more than 370 lawyers, Thompson Hine serves premier businesses worldwide, including: Ford, Goodrich, Goodyear, Parker Hannifin, Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Eaton, Sherwin-Williams, JoAnn Stores, Verizon, and KeyCorp. The firm has offices in Atlanta, Brussels, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, New York, and Washington, D.C.

07-28-2006

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Stoel Rives, LLP

Stoel Rives Named Exclusive Idaho Member of Worldwide Legal Organization
The Boise office of Stoel Rives LLP, a full-service regional business law firm, has been selected to be the exclusive Idaho member of TerraLex, an international network of leading independent law firms. Stoel Rives is the first law firm to represent TerraLex in three markets (Idaho, Oregon and Washington).

“We are thrilled and honored to be named the Idaho TerraLex member,” said John Zarian, Stoel Rives attorney and office TerraLex representative. “Law firms from around the world, including Idaho, compete for TerraLex membership because of the incredible value the network of attorneys provides clients. Stoel Rives’ clients have always benefited from an enormous breadth of resources due to the firm’s regional presence throughout the western U.S. However, our TerraLex membership in Idaho represents an important addition to the resources already available to our clients.”

TerraLex currently has more than 150 members located in approximately 100 countries and 40 U.S. states. In these locations, TerraLex members maintain hundreds of offices, in which an aggregate of approximately 14,000 lawyers and other professionals practice law. The mission of TerraLex is to “help member firms serve their clients' legal needs and business interests through a worldwide network of quality law firms that meets high professional standards.

07-28-2006

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Davies, Ward, Phillips & Vineberg, LLP

Davies is the Leading Canadian Firm in Corporate Tax Expertise
Davies is ranked highest with six of the eighteen Canadian lawyers listed in the Who's Who Legal - Corporate Tax, 2006 edition.

Nathan Boidman from our Montreal office was the most nominated Canadian tax lawyer. Also recognized in the publication for their expertise in corporate tax are Stephen Ruby, David Smith QC, John Ulmer, David Ward and Ronald Wilson. Also listed in the U.S., New York category is Peter Glicklich from our New York office.

Davies taxation group is consistently ranked as the leading practice Canada and has been recognized this year in other publications such as:
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Chambers Global's The World's Leading Lawyers for Business
International Tax Review World Tax 2006: The Comprehensive Guide to the World's Leading Tax Firms

07-28-2006

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