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Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Marc Furman Named As One Of Top One Hundred Labor Attorneys in America
Marc Furman, Chair of the Labor and Employment Group at Cohen, Seglias, Pallas, Greenhall & Furman, P.C., has been named to the list of Top One Hundred Labor Attorneys in the United States for 2006. The list was compiled by the Labor Relations Institute, Inc., a leading industry information source.

Inclusion on the list puts Furman in the top one percent of labor attorneys in the U.S., making him one of the most active attorneys representing companies in National Labor Relations Board-monitored elections.

Furman made the elite list by being selected from more than 8,700 attorneys evaluated by the Labor Relations Institute. The honor of “Top One Hundred” was determined by the number of NLRB elections in which each attorney provided representation and the success of those election outcomes.

“To be included in the Top One Hundred 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.

06-13-2006

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RatnerPrestia

RatnerPrestia Again Ranked as a Leading IP Firm in PA
Paul Prestia, co-founder and Chair of the Management Committee of RatnerPrestia, has been ranked, with four others, as the leading intellectual property lawyers in Pennsylvania. This ranking, based on interviews with other attorneys, is compiled by Chambers & Partners in its 2006 publication, America's Leading Lawyers for Business: The Client's Guide. This is the fourth year in a row Prestia has achieved this honor. Summarizing these interviews, Chambers refers to Prestia as, ""A wonderful attorney and a real gentleman."" The publication also cites Prestia for his extra-curricular IP-related activities, such as his high profile involvement in the American Intellectual Property Law Association.

Among other highly rated intellectual property lawyers in Pennsylvania, Chambers also cited RatnerPrestia Shareholders, Kenneth Nigon and Benjamin Leace. Nigon, making his third straight appearance in Chambers, is characterized, according to interviewees, as, ""continuously impressive"" and ""quietly competent."" Benjamin Leace, who began with RatnerPrestia as an Associate in 1988, makes his debut in the rankings. Chambers notes Leace for his ""high-quality"" trademark and patent litigation practice, and the respect he's earned from those who have worked both with and against him.

As a firm, RatnerPrestia is ranked among the leading intellectual property law firms in Pennsylvania. An honor the firm has achieved for the fourth year in a row.

Chambers USA rankings are unique in that the guide is based solely on interviews with clients and peers across the United States. Over 10,000 of such interviews were conducted covering the whole of the United States and were carried out by a team of 40 full-time researchers over a period of 6 months. According to Chambers, no attorneys are included unless they are strongly recommended. All of the Chambers' rankings and comments can be seen in the ""USA Guide"" at www.chambersandpartners.com.

In its third decade, RatnerPrestia is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the Mid-Atlantic region. With a practice ranging from litigation to intellectual property protection, its clients range from start-up companies to multi-billion dollar corporations, both domestic and international, and include well-known institutions and universities. For more information, call (610) 407-0700.

06-13-2006

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Graham and Dunn

Susan M. Johnson Elected to the Washington Wine Industry Foundation Board of Directors
Susan M. Johnson has been elected to the Washington Wine Industry Foundation Board of Directors. Susan will serve a three-year term, which began January 1, 2006.

Susan leads Graham & Dunn’s Beverage Group, part of the Hospitality, Beverage & Franchise industry team. She represents alcoholic beverage manufacturers, breweries, wineries, restaurants and hotels in liquor licensing, distribution, production and regulatory matters. With broad experience in both business and liquor licensing law, she has also worked with local chefs, designers and restaurant owners on lease negotiations and new business formations, planning, and other transactions.

Organized in 2001, the Washington Wine Industry Foundation creates opportunities and provides resources necessary to the development of the wine industry in Washington. Through partnerships, outreach programs and educational events, the WWIF is able to support and lead the growing Washington wine grape industry.

06-13-2006

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Smith Anderson Blount Dorsett Mitchell & Jernigan LLP

Christopher Capel Elected to the North Carolina Biosciences Organization\'s Board of Directors
At its 2006 Annual Meeting on May 22nd, the North Carolina Biosciences Organization (NCBIO) elected Smith Anderson partner Christopher Capel to a 3-year term on its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
NCBIO represents the interests of the biosciences industry in North Carolina. The organization consists of companies and institutions working in such diverse areas as human therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics and agricultural biotechnology. As the North Carolina affiliate of the national Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), NCBIO works with BIO to advocate federal, state and local public policies designed to help the bioscience industry.

A corporate lawyer, Mr. Capel has extensive experience counseling emerging and mature companies, both privately- and publicly-held, in corporate, securities and technology law matters. His practice includes corporate finance; mergers and acquisitions; technology licensing; and public company reporting and compliance. He also advises companies and their directors on corporate governance matters and other general corporate and business matters.

About Smith Anderson
Since its inception in 1912, Smith Anderson has grown to become the largest full-service, Triangle-based law firm and one of the largest in North Carolina. Representing diverse organizations with local, state, national and international interests, our lawyers focus on building and strengthening relationships by understanding our clients' businesses and customizing our legal solutions accordingly. Our commitment to our clients also extends to our community and profession.

06-13-2006

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Sheehan, Phinney, Bass & Green, P.A.

CHAMBERS USA NAMES SHEEHAN PHINNEY BASS + GREEN BEST IN NH
Chambers USA, the world’s leading organization for rankings of American attorneys and law firms, named Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green the top law firm in New Hampshire for 2006 in Mergers and Acquisitions as well as Real Estate law. In addition, Chambers named three Sheehan attorneys – Bruce A. Harwood, Susan A. Manchester and Alan L. Reische – the top attorneys in the state for 2006 in their respective fields. The results are published in the Chambers USA 2006 guide.

Chambers named Harwood the top bankruptcy attorney, Manchester the top real estate attorney in the state and Reische as the top Corporate/ M&A attorney in the state.

In addition, Chambers considered the firm one of the best in Employment Law and Litigation Law. Chambers also named four Sheehan attorneys among the best in New Hampshire: Peter T. Beach for Tax Law, Michael A. Drooff for Corporate/M&A Law, Michael C. Harvell for Litigation Law and James P. Reidy for Employment Law.

This is the first time both Harwood and Beach appear on Chambers’ list.

About Chambers USA: Chambers USA is a subsidiary of Chambers and Partners Legal Publishers of London. Chambers canvassed the United States for eight months, with 40 full-time researchers gathering information from in-house counsel and client interviews, as well as colleagues and competitors. Because of this objective ranking process, Chambers is considered the industry’s premier ranking service.

Quotes from the Chambers USA 2006 guide
On SPB+G’s Corporate/Commercial practice: “Sources report the team benefits from strong leadership and can draw on the support of specialists from other disciplines such as taxation, accountancy and IP.”

On SPB+G’s Employment practice: “Its dedication to advising public sector and private clients on the prevention of claims has led it to create an online resource for employer clients.”

On SPB+G’s General Commercial Litigation practice: “Recently the team has flexed its dispute muscle in tax, antitrust, IP, construction, consumer protection and professional malpractice matters.”

On SPB+G’s Real Estate practice: “A major player in the New Hampshire market, the real estate and commercial lending team here advises on title issues, development, sale and purchase, finance and leasing matters.”

Peter Beach: “Peter Beach enters the tables this year. His practice covers a wide array of tax matters.”

Mike Harvell: “A ‘precise tactician.’ With broad business litigation experience, he has earned a reputation as a go-to attorney for small, closely held companies.

Bruce Harwood: “Has the ability to act as both creditors’ and debtors’ counsel and is an effective negotiator and litigator.”

Michael Drooff: “A very talented tax attorney.”

Susan Manchester: “The very capable Susan Manchester chairs the group and handles a wide range of commercial real estate and lending work as well as land use matters …’She can cover all the bases and be confident without over-lawyering.’”

Jim Reidy: “‘He constantly puts himself out there for his clients,’ report sources, and is respected for his technical proficiency and his ability to relate easily to clients.”

Alan Reische: “Clients value his listening skills intelligence, reporting he ‘understands our needs and doesn’t just give a legal answer but a practical one.’”

Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green is a regional business law firm with offices in Manchester, Concord and Lebanon, N.H., and Boston, Mass. The firm provides a broad range of sophisticated legal services to businesses and institutions in traditional and emerging areas of the law. Its diverse client base includes local and regional organizations, as well as national and international businesses with interests in the Northeast.

06-13-2006

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Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP

Melanie Elizabeth Marmion Joins Riker Danzig\'s Tax and Trusts & Estates Groups
Riker Danzig is pleased to announce that Melanie E. Marmion has become an associate in the firm’s tax and trusts & estates groups.
Melanie E. Marmion is highly experienced in complex tax matters and estate planning for high net-worth individuals. Prior to joining Riker Danzig, she was an associate with Fitzwater & Meyer of Portland, Oregon. She also is a former adjunct professor with Golden Gate University, where she taught online graduate-level classes for the Masters in Tax program.

Ms. Marmion earned her law degree, magna cum laude, from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1995 and her B.S. from Boston College in 1992. In addition, she earned an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law in 1998. Ms. Marmion is admitted to practice in New Jersey, California and Oregon.

06-13-2006

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Poyner & Spruill, L.L.P.

Thompson, Poyner & Spruill Honored by Sodexho For Service Excellence
On Monday, June 12th, Sodexho, Inc. held its Second Annual Sodexho Law Department Reception in McLean, Virginia, honoring Sodexho’s outside law firms and vendors. Judy Thompson, a Partner in Poyner & Spruill LLP’s Charlotte office, was honored with a “Spirit of Partnership Award” in the Service Excellence category for large firms. Winners in this category were chosen for consistently providing superior legal advice, work product, and overall value, which is reflective of Sodexho’s commitment to service excellence.

“We have been impressed with Judy’s willingness to go the extra mile for Sodexho. It is evident that she understands our business model and our unique business needs,” said Robert Stern, General Counsel at Sodexho, Inc “We value our partnership with Poyner & Spruill.”

Sodexho, Inc. (www.sodexhoUSA.com) is the leading provider of food and facilities management in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, with $6.3 billion in annual revenue and 120,000+ employees. Sodexho offers innovative outsourcing solutions in food service, housekeeping, grounds keeping, plant operations and maintenance, asset management, and laundry services to more than 6,000 corporations, health care, long term care and retirement centers, schools, college campuses, military and remote sites throughout North America. Headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD, Sodexho proudly serves as the official food service provider for the U.S. Marine Corps.

06-13-2006

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