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Burns, Doane, Swecker & Mathis, L.L.P.

Insurance and Reinsurance Attorney H. Marc Tepper Named to Central Atlantic Region AICC Board
Insurance and Reinsurance attorney H. Marc Tepper was recently named to serve on the Board of Directors of the Central Atlantic Region America-Israel Chamber of Commerce (AICC). Tepper is a shareholder in the Philadelphia office of Buchanan Ingersoll.

The AICC is the only organization in the Greater Philadelphia region devoted exclusively to promoting business development with Israel. The Central Atlantic Region serves Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Delaware.

05-23-2006

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Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP

INROADS and Law Firm Diversity
Blackwell Sanders attorney Malika Simmons was a featured panelist at the March 3, 2006, NALP national conference on law firm diversity initiatives in Chicago, Ill. Simmons described the firm’s INROADS process and how it has helped Blackwell Sanders identify, recruit and hire talented minority lawyers.

Blackwell Sanders has partnered with INROADS since 1999, creating a process through which outstanding minority students can gain exposure to the firm’s legal practice, helping them focus their interest in the law, prepare them for success in law school and lay the groundwork for a rewarding legal career. For more information about the partnership between INROADS and Blackwell Sanders, please click here.

Additional information about the Commercial Transactions practice concentration is available in the ""industries & practice"" section.

05-23-2006

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Much, Shelist, Freed, Denenberg, Ament & Rubenstein, P.C.

Much Shelist Names New Principals, Reelects Management Committee
Chicago-based law firm Much Shelist has named five new principals and elevated two existing principals to equity status. The firm has also reelected its current Management Committee for another year-long term, beginning June 1, 2006. Management Committee members include David T. Brown (Chair), Neal T. Goldstein, Don S. Hershman, Steven A. Kanner, Mitchell S. Roth and Steven Schwartz.

New Equity Principals

Mark S. Litner, elevated from principal to equity principal in the Real Estate practice group, handles a broad range of commercial, industrial and residential real estate transactions. He assists clients in purchasing, selling, developing, financing and leasing real estate; completing tax-free exchanges of real estate; resolving landlord/tenant disputes; structuring financing arrangements; and handling loan workouts. Litner also counsels clients on compliance with environmental regulations affecting real estate and acts as an adviser to condominium associations. He received a J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law, an M.B.A. from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and a B.A. (magna cum laude) from Tufts University.

Michael R. Wolfe, elevated from principal to equity principal in the Real Estate practice group, has nearly 35 years of experience serving clients in all areas of real estate transactions and finance, including developments, purchases, sales, exchanges and leases. He concentrates his practice on the representation of commercial, residential and shopping center developers, and the representation of financial institutions in real estate-related loan transactions. Wolfe received a J.D. from DePaul University College of Law and a B.S. from the University of Illinois.

New Principals

Michael D. Burstein, elevated from associate to principal in the Real Estate practice group, handles a broad range of real estate transactions, including commercial acquisitions and dispositions; commercial, office and industrial leasing on behalf of landlords and tenants; and condominium project development. In his secured transactions practice, Burstein helps lenders and borrowers initiate, negotiate, structure and close commercial loan transactions, including real estate and construction transactions. He received a J.D. (cum laude) from Northwestern University School of Law and an A.B. from Stanford University.

Jason L. LaBella, elevated from associate to principal in the Real Estate practice group, handles a broad range of real estate transactions, including commercial and industrial acquisitions, dispositions, refinancings and tax-deferred exchanges. He also handles commercial, industrial, medical office and ground leasing on behalf of tenants and landlords, as well as condominium developments. LaBella received a J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law and a B.A. from Pennsylvania State University.

David M. Pilotto, elevated from associate to principal in the Business & Finance practice group, concentrates his practice in corporate and tax law. In the corporate area, he represents a diverse group of clients in connection with organizations, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other transactions. He also handles a variety of general corporate matters, including drafting and reviewing contracts, loan agreements and other documents. In his tax practice, Pilotto provides guidance in federal tax planning for business organizations and individuals. He received a J.D. (cum laude) from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and a B.A. from Western Illinois University.

Lorne T. Saeks, elevated from associate to principal in the Litigation and Labor & Employment practice groups, represents a broad range of businesses, organizations and individuals in all aspects of labor and employment law. He has represented clients in diverse litigation matters, ranging from civil rights claims to disputes under state and federal labor laws, collective bargaining agreements and employment contracts. Saeks also helps clients negotiate employment contracts and has experience in handling union-related matters before state and federal agencies. He received a J.D. from Indiana University School of Law and a B.S. from the University of Illinois.

Michael B. Shaw, elevated from associate to principal in the Business & Finance practice group, represents clients in connection with a broad range of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital financings, business succession planning, strategic alliances and joint ventures. Shaw has extensive experience advising officers, directors and shareholders regarding general corporate and business law issues. He also handles other corporate matters, including contract drafting and review, and corporate structuring and governance. Shaw received a J.D. (cum laude) from Northwestern University School of Law, an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business and a B.A. (with honors, Phi Beta Kappa) from Northwestern University.

About Much Shelist

Much Shelist Freed Denenberg Ament & Rubenstein, P.C., established in 1970, is a Chicago-based law firm with approximately 85 attorneys. The firm offers business and litigation services in a wide range of practice areas, including bankruptcy, reorganization and creditors' rights; business litigation; class action litigation; commercial finance; corporate finance and securities; corporate law; employee benefits and executive compensation; health care; insurance coverage and risk management; intellectual property; labor and employment; real estate; taxation and business planning; and wealth transfer and succession planning. Clients include small and mid-sized businesses, financial institutions, public and private companies, families and high-net-worth individuals.

05-23-2006

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Hermes Sargent Bates LLP

Hermes Sargent Bates Welcomes Hilaree Casada as an Associate Attorney!
Hilaree A. Casada joined Hermes Sargent Bates on May 22, 2006 as a senior attorney for the appellate litigation section. Hilaree's primarily devoted to appellate & litigation support.

05-23-2006

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Hermes Sargent Bates LLP

Hermes Sargent Bates Welcomes Christie Keilers as a New Associate Attorney!
Christie L. Keilers joined Hermes Sargent Bates on May 22, 2006 as an associate attorney. Christie's practice is primarily devoted to transportation.

05-23-2006

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Krieg & De Vault, L.L.P.

Krieg DeVault LLP Announces New Of Counsel Brian J. Zaiger
The law firm of Krieg DeVault LLP, Carmel, Indiana, is pleased to announce
that Brian J. Zaiger has joined the firm in an Of Counsel capacity. He is a member of the Firm's
Municipal, Real Estate and Litigation Practice Groups and concentrates his practice in the areas
of general litigation and the representation of municipalities.
Brian Zaiger is a graduate of Arizona State University and the St. Louis University School of
Law. Since 1992, Mr. Zaiger has represented municipalities before all levels of state and federal
courts dealing with a wide assortment of complex municipal issues, from annexation disputes to
employment litigation. Mr. Zaiger’s litigation experience prior to joining Krieg DeVault
included complex business litigation, as well as the representation of persons in major felony
criminal trials.
Mr. Zaiger resides in Carmel, Indiana, with his wife, Heather, and his four children.
Krieg DeVault LLP is a 120-professional, diversified law firm representing a wide variety of
local, regional and national clients. It is a general practice commercial law firm dating back to
the 1870s with offices in Indianapolis, Carmel, Fort Wayne and Hammond, Indiana. The firm’s
attorneys have significant experience in key areas that address the needs of a diversified client
base. Through its membership in Meritas, the firm's ability to assist clients reaches around the
world. For more information, please visit www.kriegdevault.com.

05-23-2006

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Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA

Tarullo Chosen as Chair Elect of ABA Construction Forum
Columbus, Ohio - Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA (SZD) is proud to announce that Michael D. Tarullo has been elected Chair-Elect of the American Bar Association (ABA) Forum on the Construction Industry.

The ABA Construction Forum is the largest organization of construction lawyers in the United States. Its 6,000 members include solo practitioners, attorneys from small and large firms, government lawyers and corporate in house counsel. The Forum’s mission is to serve the construction industry through education and leadership and it provides three national educational programs each year to members. The group also creates and distributes Forum publications and is actively dedicated to promoting diversity within the legal profession. The Forum is governed by three officers, including the Chair-Elect, who are elected by the Forum’s membership at its Annual Meeting each Spring.

Tarullo is Chair of SZD’s Construction Practice Area and has served the construction industry through mediation, arbitration and litigation of multiple party disputes, bid protests, quality of work disputes, time impact and production claims. Prior to pursuing his legal career, Tarullo was an engineer and has field experience in actual construction, construction-related businesses and field construction claims evaluation and preparation.

Highly recognized in the field of construction law, Tarullo has been named one of Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business – Construction, as well as one of The Best Lawyers in America - Construction Law. He has also been honored by The International Who’s Who of Construction Lawyers and Ohio Super Lawyers.

Tarullo received his undergraduate engineering degree from the University of Louisville and his law degree from Capital University Law School.

Established in 1966, Schottenstein Zox & Dunn is one of Ohio’s most innovative, full-service law firms. The firm has over 110 attorneys located in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati and serves a diverse clientele ranging from large corporations to small, entrepreneurial and family-owned businesses. The firm offers a breadth of services focused on areas most demanded by today’s businesses. For more information, please visit www.szd.com.

05-23-2006

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