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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Davis Wright Tremaine Ranked As A Leading Law Firm in Seattle by Corporate Board Member Magazine
In it’s annual industry survey of top law firms, Corporate Board Member magazine, ranked Davis Wright Tremaine as the number two law firm in the Seattle metropolitan area.

For this 6th annual survey, 25 of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas are evaluated by a series of questionnaires sent to board members of major publicly traded companies listed with NASDAQ, New York Stock Exchange or the American Stock Exchange. Board members base their decision upon who they would want to assist their company in a broad range of legal issues. From this list of nominations, the top five firms in each city are chosen. For more information or to view the issue online, please visit www.boardmember.com/issues/current.

07-06-2006

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Baker & Hostetler, L.L.P.

Corporate Board Member Ranks BH as a Top Five Firm
Baker Hostetler is listed in Corporate Board Member magazine's annual survey of top corporate law firms, with its Cleveland and Columbus offices identified as a top five firm in those cities. The results of this sixth annual survey of CEOs and directors of publicly traded companies appears in the July/August issue of Corporate Board Member and on its website (click here to access the complete rankings online).

In Cleveland, the firm moved from third to second place, compared to 2005, and in Columbus, it maintained its number five ranking. The city rankings are based on individual surveys for each market, with directors living in these areas receiving a questionnaire specific to their location which included a list of 20 local firms and two write-in options.

According to William S. Rukeyser, editorial director of Corporate Board Member, ""Law firms especially value our rankings because they come not from their peers–other lawyers–but from the corporate officers, directors, and in-house attorneys who hire law firms and pay their bills.

07-06-2006

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Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.

ROBERT WEINSTINE REACHES SETTLEMENT DEAL FOR CLIENT, STOCKWALK GROUP
The law firm of Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A., announced today that it has reached a settlement for its client, Stockwalk Group, Inc. Deutsche Bank AG has settled the lawsuit filed by Stockwalk for an undisclosed sum. This settlement follows Deutsche Bank's December 2005 settlement of similar securities-fraud charges brought by a U.S. Bankruptcy Court trustee overseeing the liquidation of MJK Clearing, Inc., Stockwalk's former wholly-owned subsidiary, and other U.S. broker-dealers. That settlement was estimated at approximately $270 million.

Stockwalk filed the suit in September 2004 against Deutsche Bank, fugitive Saudi arms merchant Adnan Khashoggi and several others, alleging fraud, securities fraud, and violations of the RICO Act. Robert Weinstine handled the case for Winthrop & Weinstine. He estimated that, in addition to the loss of MJK Clearing, Stockwalk suffered between $75 million and $100 million in damages to its business. Litigation against the remaining defendants continues.

Winthrop & Weinstine’s founding partner Robert Weinstine, who has handled Stockwalk’s case since 2004, said, ""We are very pleased with the results. Our client received a fair settlement and can now focus on moving forward.""

It is expected that the settlement proceeds will be earmarked to repay Stockwalk's creditors.

In addition to Robert Weinstine, attorneys and paralegals working on the case at various levels include William McNab, Geoffrey Jarpe, David Pearson, Karl Robinson, Daniel Beck, Michael Rosow, Christopher Camardello, Constance White and Terry James.

07-06-2006

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Van Etten, Suzumoto & Becket, L.L.P.

McGuireWoods Partner Honored by Lead Hampton Roads
John D. Padgett, managing partner of the Norfolk office of McGuireWoods LLP, received the Julian F. Hirst award from Lead Hampton Roads, an organization affiliated with the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce to develop local leaders, in recognition for Padgett’s community service.

Padgett, who graduated from the Lead Hampton Roads program in 1990, then known as Leadership Hampton Roads, has been very active in developing a regional agenda for Hampton Roads. Padgett has held several leadership positions in the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, including serving as its chair in 2003.

“John has emerged as a very active, influential leader for important issues in Hampton Roads, which the Julian F. Hirst award recognizes,” said Jack Hornbeck, president of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. “He has developed a reputation for being a go-to guy when something important needs to be done.”

Padgett has been served in many leadership roles in the Hampton Roads community, including serving on the executive committee and board for the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance, as an officer and director of the Hampton Roads YMCA, as a board member of the Norfolk Rotary Club, as former chair of the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia, and as general counsel for the Republican Party of Virginia.

In his legal practice, Padgett has extensive experience in providing a wide range of services to corporate clients. He also advises corporations in the nuances of international trade and U.S. customs' compliance issues. He has also been very active in the port community working closely with the Virginia Port Authority, shipyards and private terminals. Padgett has been recognized in the magazine Virginia Business’ Legal Elite list as one of the best corporate and transportation attorneys in Virginia.

07-06-2006

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The Stolar Partnership LLP

Kathleen Selinger Joins The Stolar Partnership LLP
The Stolar Partnership LLP announced today the addition of a new associate, Kathleen S. Selinger, to its growing practice.

Ms. Selinger, a 2005 cum laude graduate of St. Louis University School of Law, earned her Bachelor of Science degree also cum laude from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Ms. Selinger has been practicing law in the area of Estate Planning for the past year and joins The Stolar Partnership’s growing Estate Planning Department.

The Stolar Partnership LLP is a business-oriented law firm with six major areas of practice: Corporate Law; Litigation; Real Estate; Tax & Estate Planning; Nonprofit Organizations and Public Finance. The firm provides legal services to established companies, entrepreneurs, financial institutions, national developers, architectural firms, and municipal governments, as well as non-profit organizations and individuals. For additional information or to schedule an interview, please contact The Stolar Partnership LLP at (314) 231-2800, or visit the law firm online at www.StolarLaw.com.

07-06-2006

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Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP

Smith Moore Attorney Honored by North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys
The North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys has presented J. Donald Cowan, Jr., a partner with Smith Moore LLP, the association's 2006 Award for Professional Excellence. The award recognizes NCADA members whose contributions to the legal profession have been ""truly outstanding in exemplifying sustained, excellent service to defendants, to the Bar, and to the community.""

The NCADA cited Cowan for ""his range of expertise as a trial lawyer that spans the entire spectrum of trial practice, from the most sophisticated and difficult civil cases to the most demanding of criminal cases."" Among Cowan's recent cases was his extensive pro bono work challenging the lethal injection procedures used by the State in the execution last April of Willie Brown.

Cowan also drew praise for his efforts to train and educate other attorneys. In addition to serving as an adjunct professor of trial practice at Duke University Law School for nine years, Cowan is a regular presenter at attorney seminars and workshops about trial practice. Cowan has previously been recognized by North Carolina Super Lawyers as one of the State's top 10 litigators and by Chambers & Partners of Great Britain as one of North Carolina's top 6 commercial litigators. He also is currently serving as North Carolina's only Regent on the Board of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the premier professional organization in America for trial attorneys.

Cowan has practiced with Smith Moore or its predecessor firms since 1973. His practice as a defense attorney includes areas such as product liability, commercial litigation, class actions, antitrust and trade regulation, and intellectual property.

This is the second year in a row that a Smith Moore attorney has received the Award for Professional Excellence from NCADA. Stephen Millikin was presented the award in 2005.

07-06-2006

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Shughart, Thomson & Kilroy, P.C.

Arizona’s Largest Animal Nonprofit Invites Shughart Thomson & Kilroy Attorney to Join Board
Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C., is pleased to announce that attorney Kelly J. Flood has joined the Board of Directors of the Arizona Humane Society.

Shughart Thomson & Kilroy’s attorneys know that neighborhood outreach and support is important to build and sustain the community. “Phoenix is a vibrant and exciting city. One of our goals, as a growing Phoenix law firm, is the commitment to become involved with organizations that help make this a better place to live and work,” stated Marty Harper, Managing Partner of the Phoenix office. “Supporting our community’s economic and civic organizations fosters business growth and development, and significantly helps to improve the quality of life for our local citizens.”

Flood’s involvement with the Arizona Humane Society is a natural extension of her love of animals. “For me, it is a joy and a privilege,” explains Flood. “I direct the majority of my charitable giving to the Arizona Humane Society, because I believe in what the Society does for animals and our community. I look forward to becoming even more involved with the organization, helping animals find homes and also educating people about how to care for our animals.”

As a private, non-profit organization funded by donations, it is Arizona Humane Society’s goal to find homes for stray unwanted, abused, or sick animals. Board members support the organization’s charter, and help to drive efforts to fulfill the mission of building healthy relationships between people and animals.

“We are delighted to welcome Kelly to our Board of Directors, and we look forward to working with her as we strive to improve the lives of animals in our community,” says Cheryl Naumann, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Arizona Humane Society. “She brings a unique and valuable blend of professionalism and compassion, and will certainly be an asset to our organization.”

A practicing attorney with Shughart Thomson & Kilroy since 2000, Ms. Flood focuses primarily on commercial and class action litigation, employment law, and appellate work. Her legal experience includes prosecuting a significant class action antitrust case, handling wage and hour abuse cases, and submitting an appeal in a very important campaign finance case, that ultimately resulted in a favorable Arizona Supreme Court opinion. She received her J.D. in 1999 from the Arizona State University College of Law, and is a member of the Arizona State Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court, District of Arizona. She was also recently appointed to the Editorial Board of Arizona Attorney Magazine.

07-06-2006

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