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Quarles & Brady

Quarles & Brady LLP Litigation Partner Elected President of Seventh Circuit Bar Association
Daniel Conley, a partner in Quarles & Brady LLP's Litigation Group, has been elected President of the Seventh Circuit Bar Association.

Mr. Conley was elected at the 55th Annual Joint Meeting of the Federal Judges of the Seventh Circuit and the Bar Association held in Chicago. In his role as President, he will work with the Judiciary and Association members in planning their 56th Annual Joint Meeting which will be held in Milwaukee on May 6-8, 2007.

""We are extremely proud to have Dan serving as the President of the Seventh Circuit Bar Association - it speaks of his tremendous abilities as a lawyer as well as a leader,"" said Patrick Ryan, the firm's Managing Partner.

Mr. Conley chairs the Commercial Litigation group for Quarles & Brady LLP's Milwaukee office and has represented businesses in court and before arbitrators across the country. He is recognized as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer and first became involved with the Seventh Circuit Bar Association when he clerked for federal Judge John W. Reynolds in 1985-87. Dan lives in Fox Point, Wisconsin with his wife Paige and their three children.

06-01-2006

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Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP

Michael Best Announces 13 Associates Elected to Firm Partnership
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is pleased to announce that the following associates have been elected to the partnership.

Dereck R. Brower is a member of the Land and Resources Practice Group and Co-Chair of the Construction Special Practice Group. From our Waukesha office, he focuses his practice on construction law, representing owners, developers, prime contractors, construction managers, design builders, design professionals, subcontractors and material suppliers. He received his J.D., magna cum laude, in 1998 from William Mitchell College of Law.

Shane A. Brunner is a member of the Litigation Practice Group. He practices civil litigation with an emphasis on intellectual property, business, securities and professional malpractice litigation. Prior to joining Michael Best, Mr. Brunner practiced law at the Chicago firm of Jenner & Block and as a Certified Public Accountant at Coopers & Lybrand. He graduated cum laude in 1999 from the University of Wisconsin Law School.

Matthew C. Carlson is a member of the firm’s Land and Resources Practice Group and practices out of the Madison office. His represents clients in a wide array of commercial and residential real estate transactions in the City of Madison and throughout Dane County and Southern Wisconsin. This experience includes representing clients in annexations, subdivision and condominium developments, land divisions, zoning disputes, various purchase and sales of residential and commercial real estate and commercial lease transactions. He also has experience representing businesses with regard to corporate matters, including the formation of corporate, limited liability and partnership entities, sales and purchases of assets and various ownership interests, as well as security laws issues and a multitude of other regulatory and tax related issues. He has represented lenders in commercial and residential loan transactions as well. Mr.Carlson received his J.D. from Boston University School of Law in 1998.

Gregory J. Hartwig is a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group in Milwaukee. His practice focuses on securing U.S. and foreign patents for a wide variety of chemical, pharmaceutical and medical device inventions. He is experienced in all aspects of patent prosecution, including conducting patent searches, analyzing patentability, preparing patent applications and prosecuting patent applications to allowance. Mr. Hartwig also has experience analyzing patents for infringement, preparing both non-infringement and invalidity opinions and counseling clients regarding non-infringement options. His other experience includes assisting in chemically-related patent infringement litigation, as well as drafting license, confidentiality and supply agreements. Mr. Hartwig works with a variety of national universities, international chemical companies, as well as start-up companies. He received his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin Law School.

Marcia Y. Lucas is practices in the Milwaukee office and is a member of the Business Practice Group focusing on general corporate, securities and venture financing matters. Ms. Lucas received her law degree at University of Notre Dame.

Richard L. Kaiser focuses his practice on intellectual property law with an emphasis on patent prosecution. He is experienced with all aspects of patent prosecution, including patent searching, patentability analysis, preparation of patent applications, and prosecution to allowance. He focuses on mechanical technologies, but also has experience with business method patent applications. He has worked with both design and utility patents, and has both U.S. and foreign prosecution experience. Mr. Kaiser is also experienced with infringement/validity analysis, preparation of non-infringement/invalidity opinions, counseling regarding non-infringing designs, inter-partes re-examinations and litigation support in patent infringement cases. His other experiences include preparation of patent licensing agreements, product development and licensing agreements, confidential disclosure agreements, consulting agreements, and noncompetition agreements. Mr. Kaiser attended the University of Wisconsin Law School where he received his J.D. in 1999.

Porter J. Martin focuses his practice on business and corporate law with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions. Mr.Martin also focuses in general corporate counsel, private placements, corporate restructuring and joint ventures.He represents clients in agricultural processing and livestock production, general manufacturing, construction, and information technology, among others. In 1999, Mr. Martin graduated with a J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School.

JosephT. Miotke graduated, magna cum laude, from Marquette University Law School in 1999. He is a member of the Intellectual Property Practice Group. His practice focuses upon intellectual property litigation and counseling, primarily regarding patent matters. Mr. Miotke’s recent litigation matters have involved a patent infringement action related to computer-designed orthodontic appliances, a patent infringement action related to fan blade technology, and an arbitration regarding a technology development and license agreement. Mr. Miotke likewise has significant experience in negotiating software license agreements, application service provider agreements, and professional services agreements. His recent transactions have involved a software development agreement for the customization of software to be licensed to customers across the country and the development of an application service provider agreement for online access by customers across the country.

Christopher C. Mohrman focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation and administrative and regulatory law. Prior to joining the firm, he was a member of the Administration of Wisconsin Governor Tommy G. Thompson for eight years. Mr. Mohrman served as a policy/budget advisor and liaison to the State Senate. After that, Mr. Mohrman served as Executive Assistant to Department of Administration Secretary James R. Klauser, and then as Executive Assistant to Department of Commerce Secretary William J. McCoshen. In addition to participating in major litigation matters, Mr.Mohrman counsels clients on a variety of administrative and regulatory matters before local, state and federal governments. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D., with honors) in 1999.

Hamang B. Patel is a tax law attorney in the Madison office. Mr. Patel's practice includes federal, state and local tax issues arising from a broad range of complex transactions involving partnerships and joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions, dispositions of subsidiaries and divisions, tax-free reorganizations, spin-offs, new market tax credit financings, low-income housing tax credits and real estate transactions including tax-deferred 1031 exchanges. He is admitted to practice in Wisconsin and Illinois. Prior to joining the firm, Mr.Patel practiced with the tax group for a large law firm in Chicago. He is a 1999 graduate of Yale Law School.

Reince R. Priebus is a member of our Litigation Practice Group and Co-Chair of the Local Government Practice Group. Before entering law school, Mr. Priebus served as a legislative assistant to State Representative Stephen Nass, State Representative Chuck Coleman and State Senator Gary Drzewiecki. During that time, Mr. Priebus served as the Committee Clerk for the State Assembly Education Committee. During law school, Mr. Priebus clerked for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin, the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund in Los Angeles, California. Currently, Mr. Priebus handles all aspects of corporate litigation, focusing on creditors' rights, finance, construction, real estate and government and municipal law. He received his J.D., cum laude, in 1998 from University of Miami School of Law.

Jamie A. Robinson is a trial attorney and a member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. Ms.Robinson has handled a wide variety of matters in both state and federal court including contract disputes, business torts, construction, eminent domain, land use, products liability, healthcare, copyright and trademark. Ms. Robinson has acted as trial counsel for cases in both state and federal court; has handled several matters at the appellate level; and is a member of the trial bar. Ms.Robinson has also handled matters involving alternative dispute resolutions including arbitrations and mediations. She attended the University of Wisconsin Law School where she received her J.D., cum laude, in 1999.

Susan M. Sager practices from the Milwaukee office and is a member of the Land & Resources Practice Group. She focuses her practice in real estate development, land use litigation and condemnation teams. Prior to joining Michael Best, Susan was the senior land use attorney for the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust where she represented cities across the State of Minnesota in complex land use and development litigation. She was the lead attorney in 11 out of 11 successful arguments before the Minnesota Court of Appeals. She has also drafted and argued more than 75 successful dispositive motions. Susan has taught workshops to municipal officials and served as a lecturer on land use, government liability and regulatory takings to the Minnesota Association of City Attorneys and the League of Minnesota Cities Loss Control Seminars. She is a 1993 law school graduate, cum laude, of Hamline University School of Law.

06-01-2006

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Le Boeuf, Lamb, Greene & McRae, L.L.P.

LeBoeuf Lamb Adds Partner Lyle Roberts to Washington Securities Litigation Practice
LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae LLP announces that Lyle Roberts has joined the firm's Washington, D.C. office as a partner in the litigation department. His arrival strengthens LeBoeuf Lamb's top-notch securities litigation practice, led by Washington managing partner and former Securities and Exchange Commission general counsel Ralph C. Ferrara.

A former partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Mr. Roberts has extensive experience defending public corporations in class actions, derivative actions, merger and acquisition litigation, and SEC enforcement actions. He also counsels clients with respect to securities regulatory issues, including listing and delisting on the NASDAQ Stock Market.

Among Mr. Roberts' notable representations is the recent PEC Solutions case in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, where the court affirmed the complete dismissal of the securities class action brought against his client.

Since 2003, Mr. Roberts has published ""The 10b-5 Daily,"" a well-regarded blog focusing on securities class action litigation, with an emphasis on judicial developments. He is also a frequent speaker and writer on securities litigation issues, as well as an adjunct professor at the George Mason University School of Law.

LeBoeuf Lamb chairman Steven H. Davis said of Mr. Roberts' arrival: ""Lyle's wealth of experience in securities law will help broaden and deepen LeBoeuf Lamb's expertise in this constantly changing area. We're delighted to welcome him as part of the firm's fast-growing Washington office and securities litigation practice.

06-01-2006

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Lane Powell PC

Portland Monthly Names Portland\'s Best Lawyers
In the June 2006 issue of Portland Monthly, the magazine presents a guide to the best lawyers in the Portland metropolitan area, in a variety of practice areas, as chosen by their peers.

Several of Lane Powell's attorneys were named: Thomas W. Sondag, Appellate; Leigh D. Stephenson-Kuhn, Employee Benefits; Anne Glazer, Intellectual Property; Bryan E. Powell, Real Estate; Lewis M. Horowitz, Tax; and Steven B. Ungar, White-Collar Criminal Defense.

06-01-2006

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Kilpatrick Stockton LLP

KILPATRICK STOCKTON EMPLOYEE SELECTED FOR MEMBERSHIP IN L.E.A.D. ATLANTA
Kilpatrick Stockton LLP announced today that Joe Pearson, a firm employee, has been selected for the L.E.A.D. Atlanta Class of 2006.
Mr. Pearson is one of only approximately 35 “highly qualified” individuals chosen from more than 100 applicants to participate in L.E.A.D Atlanta, a Leadership Atlanta initiative for young professionals. L.E.A.D. Atlanta provides young adults the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills, tackle challenges facing the community and develop contacts early in their careers.
The integration of leadership skills with community exposure differentiates this program from others targeted at this age group. While L.E.A.D. (an acronym for leadership, education, action and direction) Atlanta will incorporate issues and challenges facing Atlanta, it will also include skill-building that will aid participants in their career and community involvement.
Mr. Pearson has been with the firm since 2001 and is currently a Records Analyst. His duties include collaborating with management to develop a records retention program that ensures compliance with federal and state regulations. He also develops standard information management operating procedures and works with team members to ensure they're utilized in all offices. Mr. Pearson is also actively involved in the community, serving on the board of directors for several nonprofit organizations, including Enchanted Closet, which addresses the physical, emotional and social needs of girls from low income families.
About Kilpatrick Stockton
Kilpatrick Stockton LLP is a full-service international law firm with more than 470 attorneys in nine offices across the globe: Atlanta and Augusta, GA.; New York, New York; Charlotte, Raleigh and Winston-Salem, N.C.; Washington, D.C.; London, England; and Stockholm, Sweden. Kilpatrick Stockton's delivery of innovative business solutions provides results-oriented counsel for corporations, from the challenging demands of financial transactions and securities to the disciplines of intellectual property management. Collaboration among Kilpatrick Stockton's corporate, litigation and intellectual property attorneys provides knowledgeable and proactive guidance for companies at every stage of the business life cycle. For more, go to www.kilpatrickstockton.com.

06-01-2006

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Holme, Roberts & Owen, L.L.P.

ELEVEN HOLME ROBERTS & OWEN ATTORNEYS LISTED AMONG COLORADO’S BEST
Holme Roberts & Owen LLP (HRO) is pleased to announce that eleven of its
partners, Robert Bach, Bruce Black, Daniel Dunn, Robert Holmes, Henry Ipsen, Garth Jensen,
Charles D. Maguire, Jr., David Mitzner, K. Preston Oade, Richard Plumridge, and Dean Salter,
have been included in the recently released list of the best lawyers in Colorado prepared by
Chambers & Partners. Chambers & Partners is a London-based research organization that
produces highly regarded research and reports on the legal profession, individual lawyers, and
law firms. The 2006 Chambers USA directory is a prestigious compilation of the best attorneys
and law firms in the United States. Individual attorneys and the leading law firms are selected
based upon extensive interviews of other lawyers and clients in Colorado and throughout the
nation.
HRO's Robert Bach and Robert Holmes were recognized as being among Colorado’s best
attorneys in the Real Estate category; Bruce Black was recognized in the Litigation: Antitrust
category; Daniel Dunn and Henry Ipsen were recognized in the Environment category; Garth
Jensen, Charles Maguire, Richard Plumridge, and Dean Salter were recognized in the
Corporate/M&A category; K. Preston Oade was recognized for Employment: Mainly Defendant;
and David Mitzner was recognized in the Employment: Employee Benefits category.
Chambers & Partners ranked HRO’s Denver office number one in the categories of
Corporate/M&A and Environment; number two in Employment: Mainly Defendant and Real
Estate; and number three in Litigation: General Commercial.
HRO’s Utah office also received Chambers’ top rating in the Litigation: General Commercial
category. Partners Blaine Benard, Carolyn Cox, Elizabeth Dunning, Stuart Fredman, George
Haley, Brad Jacobsen, David Little, Greggory Savage, and Tom Taylor were ranked among the
best attorneys in Utah.
Holme Roberts & Owen LLP, is a Denver-based law firm that was established in 1898. The firm
has over 215 lawyers practicing in eight strategically positioned and fully integrated offices
throughout the world in Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, London, Los Angeles, Munich, Salt
Lake City, and San Francisco. The firm's lawyers provide a broad spectrum of legal services in
virtually every area of the law, including corporate, securities, mergers and acquisitions,
corporate finance, commercial litigation, employment, tax, environmental and intellectual
property.

06-01-2006

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Hogan & Hartson LLP

Accomplished Aviation Lawyer Joins Hogan & Hartson
Hogan & Hartson L.L.P. has strengthened its aviation practice capabilities with the addition of Patrick “Pat” Rizzi as counsel in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Rizzi will be a member of the firm’s aviation and transportation group.

Rizzi has extensive experience in the areas of aviation regulatory law and complex commercial litigation, with particular emphasis on operational and compliance issues under U.S. laws and regulations; safety, competition, licensing, advertising, customer service; and airline alliances. His practice encompasses international and domestic regulatory matters on behalf of scheduled, charter, commuter, and air taxi carriers.

In addition, Rizzi has advised clients on merger transactions, the development and implementation of alliances and marketing arrangements, proposed aviation-related rulemakings by U.S. government agencies, international route and other comparative selection proceedings before the U.S. Department of Transportation, international bilateral agreements, and on aviation-related legislation and financings. He also has extensive class action litigation experience in the transportation area defending clients in courts throughout the United States.

“Pat is a very talented lawyer who will add even greater depth to our aviation practice,” said George Carneal, director of the firm’s aviation and transportation practice. “He has an impressive record of aviation-related regulatory and litigation experience, particularly in proceedings before the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration.”

“I am very excited to be joining Hogan & Hartson’s preeminent global aviation practice,” said Rizzi.

Rizzi received his law degree from New York University School of Law and his bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University. He is admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia and Pennsylvania.

About Hogan & Hartson
Hogan & Hartson is an international law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., with over 1,000 attorneys practicing in offices around the globe. The firm's broad-based international practice cuts across virtually all legal disciplines and industries.

Hogan & Hartson has offices in Baltimore, Beijing, Berlin, Boulder, Brussels, Budapest, Caracas, Colorado Springs, Denver, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Moscow, Munich, New York, Northern Virginia, Paris, Shanghai, Tokyo, Warsaw, and Washington, D.C.

06-01-2006

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