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Schiff Hardin LLP

SCHIFF HARDIN LLP WELCOMES MARK E. ASHTON AS AN ASSOCIATE IN THE CHICAGO OFFICE
Schiff Hardin LLP has added Mark E. Ashton as an associate in the Chicago office. He is a December 2005 graduate of University of Michigan Law School.

Prior to joining Schiff Hardin, Mr. Ashton gained experience as a legal clerk drafting patent applications and performing research of various issues relating to patent and trademark law. Earlier in his career, he worked in software development and testing in the wireless phone, wireless Internet, and video game industries.

Mr. Ashton received his undergraduate degree (B.S., Computer Science, 1999) from the University of Illinois and his law degree (J.D., cum laude, 2005) from the University of Michigan Law School, where he was Articles Editor of the Michigan Telecommunications and Technology Law Review.

He is admitted to practice in Illinois, as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

06-27-2006

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Schiff Hardin LLP

SCHIFF HARDIN LLP WELCOMES JEREMY S. BAKER AS AN ASSOCIATE IN THE CHICAGO OFFICE
Schiff Hardin LLP has added Jeremy S. Baker as an associate in the Construction Group of the Chicago office. He joins the firm from Cozen O'Conner (Chicago), where he was a litigation associate since 2002.

Mr. Baker concentrates practice on representing property owners and developers, as well as contractors, architects, and engineers. He has particular knowledge and experience concerning the forensic investigation of catastrophic property damage incidents in anticipation of litigation or alternative dispute resolution. Mr. Baker has served as lead counsel in over 20 lawsuits pending in state and federal courts in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Minnesota. In addition to handling matters involving design and construction defects, he has successfully represented clients in a wide variety of claims involving defective industrial, commercial, and residential products. Experienced in dispute resolution, Mr. Baker has successfully negotiated dozens of favorable settlements on behalf of clients through means of mediation, arbitration, and litigation.

Mr. Baker received his undergraduate degree (B.A., honors, 1999) from the University of California, Santa Barbara and his law degree (J.D., cum laude, 2002) from Tulane University Law School. While attending law school, he was a judicial externship for the Honorable Morey L. Sear, Chief Judge Emeritus U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, from 2001 to 2002. He is admitted to practice in Illinois and Minnesota.

Mr. Baker's memberships include CityPAC (Board of Directors) and AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) - Chicago Young Leadership Council.

06-27-2006

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Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

12 Rising Stars in 2006 for Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear
Twelve lawyers from Knobbe Martens named ""Rising Stars"" by Super Lawyers magazine.

More than 65,000 lawyers, from both Los Angeles and Orange County, participated in the selection process. All lawyers who voted were named ""Super Lawyers"" earlier this year. Those chosen have demonstrated extraordinary legal abilities, are under the age of 40 and have been practicing law for less than ten years.

The Rising Stars list appears in Los Angeles magazine and the 2006 edition of Super Lawyers magazine, from the publishers of Law & Politics Media Inc.

With over 175 lawyers, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP represents clients in all areas of intellectual property law and litigation. Clients include public and private companies at various stages of growth, from start-up to the Fortune 500 worldwide. Founded in 1962, the firm is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States. The firm has been recognized in international surveys for excellence in all aspects of intellectual property law. In addition, several members of the firm have been voted among the world's leading intellectual property lawyers.

06-27-2006

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K&L Gates LLP

K&LNG Boston’s Michael DeMarco Elected Secretary Treasurer of International Academy of Trial Lawyers
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham LLP (K&LNG) partner Michael DeMarco has been elected to serve as secretary treasurer of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL). With his election he becomes one of four officers and joins the Executive Committee to the Board. He was elected a fellow of the Academy in 1994.

Formed in 1954, the IATL seeks to elevate the legal profession and to promote the rule of international law. Its membership is limited to 500 fellows from the United States and 100 fellows from over 30 countries throughout the world. Members are engaged in civil and criminal trial practice from both the plaintiff's and the defendant's side of the counsel table. To learn more, go to www.iatl.net.

DeMarco commented: “My longtime membership in the IATL has allowed me to witness and participate in notable advancements in the rule of international law. As secretary treasurer, I have been given the unique opportunity to help further IATL’s mission for lawyers representing clients in both the plaintiff’s and defendant’s bar. I look forward to serving the organization and my peers as we continue to raise awareness about and further reinforce the critical importance of international law on our society at a time when developing a sound global community could not be more important.”

Peter J. Kalis, K&LNG’s chairman and managing partner, said: “Mike DeMarco's election as secretary treasurer of the IATL underscores our firm's commitment to deliver the highest quality service in the field of international dispute resolution.

06-27-2006

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Kelley, Drye & Warren, LLP

Kelley Drye Partner Completes New Afghan Legislation
As part of the Afghanistan Transitional Commercial Law Project, a pro bono initiative by the American Bar Association and the Center for International Management Education that helps the Afghan government rebuild its commercial legal system which has been destroyed as a result of over two decades of internal and international conflict, Partner Stephen Stein has successfully worked with the Afghan government in drafting a new Private Investment Law and a new Hydrocarbons Law. As previously reported, Mr. Stein served as the leader of the Foreign Private Investment Law Team, which was responsible for preparing draft legislation for foreign and domestic private investment as well as for investment in the oil and gas sector. Steve and a colleague worked closely with Afghanistan’s Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Mines and Industries in drafting the laws, which were recently enacted. This is the culmination of a process that went on for nearly three years and resulted in four trips to Kabul

06-27-2006

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Kaye Scholer LLP

Kaye Scholer Commended as One of the Top Contributors to The Legal Aid Society Associates\' Campaign
Kaye Scholer was a top contributor of firms in the category of 100-199 associates, to The Legal Aid Society Associates' Campaign. The firm and attorneys Karin Garvey, counsel, and Mark Beckman, associate, were recognized for their contributions by The Legal Aid Society at the Associates' Campaign Recognition Ceremony held on June 27. Funds raised through the Associates' Campaign are used to continue the work of the Civil practice, providing legal representation to the most vulnerable New Yorkers: senior citizens, survivors of domestic violence, persons living with AIDS/HIV, homeless families with children, disabled adults and children, immigrants and low income wage earners.

Kaye Scholer also served as a sponsor for the Legal Aid Summer Associates' Club event held on July 27.

06-27-2006

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Hinshaw & Culbertson, L.L.P.

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Partner, Thomas Y. Mandler Named to \"Top 100 Labor Lawyers\" List by Labor Relations Institute
Respected management labor lawyer Thomas Y. Mandler, a partner in the Chicago office of national law firm Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, has been named one of the top 100 labor lawyers in the country by the Labor Relations Institute (LRI). The selection was based on a statistical study of results in National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) union representation elections.

According to LRI, inclusion on this list puts Mr. Mandler in the top one percent of labor attorneys in the United States, making him one of the most active and successful attorneys representing employers in NLRB elections.

Mr. Mandler was selected from more than 8,700 attorneys evaluated by LRI. The honor was determined by the number of NLRB elections in which each attorney participated, and the success rate of employers in those elections.

“To be included in the Top 100 is a tremendously prestigious honor,” according to LRI President Donald P. Wilson. “It demonstrates a long–term and highly professional dedication to those attorneys’ clients and profession.”

Mr. Mandler has for more than 30 years focused his practice on advising management on all types of labor and employment law matters. He represents both private and public sector employers on a nationwide basis in collective bargaining, grievance and arbitration proceedings, and strikes and injunctions. He has practiced before federal, state and local governmental agencies enforcing labor, equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and occupational safety and health laws. Mr. Mandler also handles all types of matters relating to employees whether or not they are represented by a union, employed pursuant to a written employment agreement, or employed ""at-will."" Finally, Mr. Mandler devotes a substantial part of his practice to proactive training of clients' supervisors, in an attempt to prevent or minimize costly legal problems.

Mr. Mandler holds the highest rating from Martindale-Hubbell for ethics and legal ability. He has also been recognized by his peers as a Leading Lawyer in the area of Employment Law: Management. In 2005 and again in 2006, Mr. Mandler was named as a “Super Lawyer” in the area of Labor & Employment by Illinois Super Lawyers magazine. In 2000, Mr. Mandler received the Addis E. Hull Award of Excellence from the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE).

Mr. Mandler served as Chairman (1993-1994) of IICLE, as well as a member of the Executive Committee (1988-1995) and the Board of Directors (1982-1995). From 1998 to the present, he has served as the Associate Editor for the American Bar Association/Bureau of National Affairs publication ""Discipline and Discharge in Arbitration."" From 1987 to the present, he has served as a Topic Author of the ABA/BNA book entitled “How Arbitration Works.

06-27-2006

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