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McGlinchey Stafford PLLC

Eve Masinter and Bryce Murray Elected to Positions with LSBA's Labor and Employment Section
McGlinchey labor and employment attorneys, Eve B. Masinter and Bryce G. Murray, were recently elected to new positions with the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) at the Annual Labor and Employment Section meeting during the Louisiana State Bar Convention.

Masinter attended the House of Delegates meeting as the Labor and Employment Section representative and later was elected Chair of the LSBA Labor and Employment Section. She was also recognized as an Access to Justice Pro Bono Hero.

Also at the Louisiana State Bar Association Convention, Bryce Murray was elected as a Labor and Employment Section Council Member.

07-03-2006

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McAfee & Taft A Professional Corporation

Bernard Jones, Richard Miller Join McAfee & Taft
McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma’s largest law firm, has announced that Bernard M. Jones and Richard G. Miller have joined the firm as its newest associates.

Bernard M. Jones is a trial lawyer whose practice is focused on the areas of labor and employment, family law and products liability litigation.

Prior to joining McAfee & Taft, the Oklahoma City native was a litigation associate in the Columbus, OH, office of Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP. His experience includes general civil litigation, as well as cases involving environmental issues and family law.

Jones holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Southern Methodist University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Notre Dame. While in law school, Jones was a Notre Dame Law Fellow, served as president of the Black Law Students Association, and was a member of the Notre Dame moot court trial team. As an undergraduate at SMU, he served as president of the student body and was the recipient of the university’s prestigious “M” Award and John L. Freehafer Memorial Award.

Richard G. Miller concentrates his practice in all aspects of intellectual property law, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, software and computer law, unfair competition and trade secrets.

In addition to being a recent honors graduate from the Oklahoma City University School of Law, the Midwest City native holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical aerospace engineering from Oklahoma State University and a master’s degree in engineering management from the University of Dayton.

Prior to embarking on a legal career, Miller served on active duty as an officer in the U.S. Air Force for 21 years. During the course of his military career, the retired major was involved in researching, developing and testing cutting-edge high-energy lasers and optics and overseeing the complex developmental and operational test design and analysis of Air Force weapons and aircraft platforms. His extensive engineering credits include serving as chief engineer on a $5.2 billion F-16 fighter foreign variant, leading development on new avionics and software for the F-16 fighter, developing and integrating new mechanical and avionics systems for the B-1 bomber, and developing and operating full-scale and sub-scale drone aircraft.

07-03-2006

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Keating, Muething & Klekamp PLL

Keating Muething & Klekamp Lawyers Recognized in 2006 Chambers USA
Ten lawyers at Keating Muething & Klekamp were selected for inclusion in the 2006 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers, published by Chambers & Partners Publishing. The directory contains a detailed and independently researched editorial describing each listed law firm and lawyer and its strengths, details of recent work, quotes from clients and peers, and a list of active clients within each practice area.

The Chambers & Partners research team spent a year canvassing clients and lawyers across the country to obtain a consistent market view of which firms and lawyers are considered leaders in their field. Over 10,000 interviews were conducted nationwide.

The Keating Muething & Klekamp lawyers selected for inclusion in the 2006 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers are: James E. Burke (Litigation), Robert E. Coletti (Corporate/M&A), Karen Kreider Gaunt (Intellectual Property), Patricia B. Hogan (Intellectual Property), Kevin E. Irwin (Bankruptcy/Restructuring), Gary P. Kreider (Corporate/M&A), Robert G. Sanker (Bankruptcy/Restructuring), Edward E. Steiner (Corporate/M&A), Mark A. Weiss (Corporate/M&A) and Herbert B. Weiss (Real Estate).

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL, a full-service Cincinnati law firm, was founded in 1954. We have approximately 110 lawyers and a support staff of more than 150 employees. For more than 50 years, we have contributed to the success of many businesses from Fortune 500 corporations and small start-up companies to non-profit organizations and government entities. Our mission is to provide high quality legal counsel to clients by meeting their identified needs and developing appropriate solutions. Our vision is to excel as a law firm by recruiting and retaining quality attorneys and personnel with diverse social, ethnic and political backgrounds.

07-03-2006

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Gray, Plant & Mooty

Two Prominent Intellectual Property Attorneys, Michael Bondi and Norman Abramson, Join Gray Plant Mooty Law Firm
The law firm of Gray Plant Mooty announced today that two intellectual property attorneys, Michael Bondi and Norman Abramson, have joined the firm’s Minneapolis office. These additions add breadth and strength to the firm’s Intellectual Property and Technology Group, which now totals 20 attorneys and paralegals. Before joining Gray Plant Mooty, Bondi and Abramson were with the Minneapolis intellectual property firm of Patterson, Thuente, Skaar & Christensen.

Michael Bondi was recently honored with a “2005 Trademark Insider Award” as one of the top 25 attorneys in the nation recognized for substantial achievements in the trademark industry. He brings extensive trademark and management experience to GPM, having chaired the trademark department at his previous firm. Bondi’s practice focuses on the preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent and trademark applications. He has substantial experience in the areas of plastic formulation and processing, food processing and packaging, agricultural fertilizers and feed, laser processing devices, medical devices, and sporting equipment. He advises Internet-related businesses in the development, maintenance, and protection of intellectual property portfolios, including registration and transfer of domain names and resolution of domain name ownership disputes. He holds a J.D. from John Marshall Law School with an emphasis on Intellectual Property and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana.

Norman Abramson was recently honored as a “Rising Star” in Minnesota Law & Politics. He practices in the area of intellectual property litigation, particularly patent, trademark, unfair competition, trade dress, and false advertising disputes. He also focuses on trusts and estates litigation and other commercial litigation. Abramson has significant experience at both the trial and appellate levels. He received his J.D. from the University of Minnesota and a B.A. from Boston University and started his career as a litigation associate at Doherty, Rumble & Butler, P.A. Abramson is an active member of both the Ramsey County and Minnesota State Bar Associations.

Gray Plant Mooty’s Intellectual Property and Technology Group assists businesses and individuals in the protection of ideas and brands, from the earliest stages of inspiration and invention to licensing, sale and litigation. They represent clients in a broad range of industries, including: franchisors (domestic and international), manufacturers of all types, retailers, software developers and sellers, computer hardware manufacturers, educational institutions, advertising agencies, museums, publishers and printing companies, technology and Internet companies, distributors, agricultural entities and service organizations. They provide valuable, practical assistance to clients through the prosecution and protection of patents; screening, selection, and registration of trademarks, trade names, and copyrights; licenses, assignments, and other transactions involving patents and trademarks; in addition to other counseling and litigation services.

Gray Plant Mooty is a full-service law firm with offices in Minneapolis and St. Cloud, Minnesota and Washington, DC. Approximately 160 attorneys serve regional, national and international clients. Gray Plant Mooty is a progressive, smart, approachable, and community-oriented law firm, founded in 1866. The firm’s web site is www.gpmlaw.com.

07-03-2006

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Graham and Dunn

Graham & Dunn Honors Garfield High School Senior with Scholarship
Graham & Dunn has chosen a senior at Garfield High School as the recipient of the 2006 Graham & Dunn scholarship award. Each year Graham & Dunn awards the scholarship to an inner-city high school student who exemplifies leadership, scholastic aptitude and commitment to the community. Abbas Abdulqadir is this year's recipient.

The Graham & Dunn Scholarship Fund was established in 1994 to honor deceased members of the firm by enhancing the opportunity for others to realize their full scholastic and professional potential. Each year, the Graham & Dunn scholarship committee awards one or two scholarships to financially challenged high school seniors enrolling in accredited colleges or universities.

07-03-2006

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Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore, LLP

Gentry Locke Adds New Commercial Litigator!
James J. (“Jay”) O’Keeffe has joined Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore, LLP in Roanoke, Virginia as an associate and will practice with the Firm’s commercial litigation group. Since completing law school and before joining the Firm, Mr. O’Keeffe had worked for Skadden, Arps in the Corporate and Litigation practice groups of its Washington, D.C. office.

Mr. O’Keeffe is currently admitted to practice in Virginia and the District of Columbia. He earned his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in 2002, cum laude, and his undergraduate degree from the College of William & Mary in 1999, magna cum laude.

07-03-2006

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Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP

JOHN REYES OF BUCKINGHAM, DOOLITTLE & BURROUGHS, LLP ELECTED TO AKRON BAR ASSOCIATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP (""BDB"") is pleased to announce that John L. Reyes has been elected to the Akron Bar Association’s Board of Trustees for 2006-2007. Mr. Reyes is a Shareholder in BDB’s Akron office and has been practicing law for 28 years focusing primarily in the areas of creditor bankruptcy, creditors' rights, secured transactions, toxic tort defense, asbestos litigation, general commercial litigation and public law.

The Akron Bar Association was founded in 1875, with approximately 50 members. It now has an active membership of over 1,462 lawyers, most of whom are in private practice, plus an additional 94 associate members. The Akron Bar Association is dedicated to improving the administration of law and justice by fostering community service, educating the Bar, improving public understanding of the law and justice system, and promoting the integrity of the profession.

Mr. Reyes earned his J.D. from Vanderbilt University (1978). In addition, he received his B.S., summa cum laude, (1975) from The University of Akron. He is a member of the American, Ohio State, Stark County, and Akron Bar Associations, as well as a number of other community organizations.

07-03-2006

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