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Whiteford Taylor Preston LLP

WHITEFORD, TAYLOR & PRESTON ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERS AND PARTNER
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP is pleased to announce several internal management changes.

After six years each of exemplary service on Whiteford, Taylor & Preston's three-person Management Committee, Paul W. Madden (Employee Benefits, Baltimore) and G. Scott Barhight (Land Use, Towson) are stepping down from the committee. Martin T. Fletcher (Bankruptcy, Baltimore) and Ms. Julianne E. Dymowski (Community Associations, D.C.) have been appointed to fill the vacancies. Albert J. Mezzanotte, Jr. will continue as Managing Partner of the firm, a position he has held for the last six years. WTP's Management Committee serves as the ruling body for the firm.

James R. Chason (Towson) has become the Chair of the Litigation Department replacing Ward B. Coe (Baltimore).Additionally, Frank S. Jones (Baltimore) has become the new Chair of the Business Department, taking over for Herman B. Rosenthal (Tax, Baltimore). ""We are fortunate,"" noted Managing Partner Albert J. Mezzanotte, Jr., ""that we have an abundance of talented and energetic lawyers who can juggle the day-to-day demands of a busy law practice and significant management responsibilities.""

The firm also has tapped Andrew J. Terrell (Business Litigation) to head WTP's Washington, D.C. office, taking over for John J. Hathway (Business Litigation). M. Natalie McSherry (Medical Malpractice) will manage its Towson location, replacing Anne T. Brennan (Insurance and Workers' Comp). Both Hathway and Brennan served in their respective managerial positions for four years.

Additionally, James P. Gillece, Jr. (Baltimore) of Whiteford, Taylor & Preston's Labor and Employment Law Group has been made partner. ""Since joining us in last August, Jim has become an invaluable member of our group, given his unwavering commitment to client service. We're honored to have him as partner,"" commented Kevin C. McCormick, head of WTP's Labor and Employment Law Group.

Related Attorneys
G. Scott Barhight
Anne T. Brennan
James R. Chason
Ward B. Coe III
Julianne E. Dymowski
Martin T. Fletcher
James P. Gillece, Jr.
John J. Hathway
Frank S. Jones, Jr.
Paul W. Madden
M. Natalie McSherry
Albert J. Mezzanotte Jr.
Herman B. Rosenthal
Andrew J. Terrell

05-09-2006

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Weber, Gallagher, Simpson, Stapleton, Fires & Newby, LLP

Lisa A. Swiatek Joins Philadelphia Office
Lisa A. Swiatek has joined the Philadelphia office of Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP as an associate in the law firm's Medical Professional Liability practice group.

Ms. Swiatek devotes her practice almost exclusively to the representation of hospitals, doctors and nurses in medical malpractice litigation. Prior to joining Weber Gallagher, she was a litigation associate with Marks, O'Neill, O'Brien & Courtney, P.C. in Philadelphia.

Before pursuing a law career, Ms. Swiatek worked for a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit organization, where she advocated for the adoption of responsible environmental, agricultural and renewable technology policies within the United States Congress, Departments of Energy, Agriculture and Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, and national and local media outlets.

Ms. Swiatek earned her undergraduate degree at American University and her law degree at Temple University's Beasley School of Law. She is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

05-09-2006

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Dla Piper Rudnick Gray Cary Us, LLP

DLA Piper Holds First Global Partnership Conference
DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary held its first Global Partner Conference this past weekend in Orlando, Fla., as close to 1000 attendees from more than 30 countries around the world gathered to hear remarks about the global environment, cross-border collaboration and meeting the needs of both local and multinational clients from firm leaders and some of the biggest names in business and public policy, including Dr. Alan Greenspan and Robert Rubin.


The conference began Friday afternoon as Peter Wayte, Senior Partner from the U.K., called the retreat to order to thunderous applause from the audience. Jeff Liss, U.S. Co-Managing Partner, then introduced Senator George J. Mitchell, DLA Piper’s chairman, who greeted a packed room and set the tone by remarking on how dedication and collaboration led to milestone accomplishments in the first 16 months since the firm’s inception. He also articulated the professional values and goals that are critical to the firm’s continued success.


Frank Burch and Lee Miller, Joint CEOs, then presented an opening report that focused on the achievements of the 16 months since the firm was formed by merger; the abiding values of the firm, including its commitment to pro bono and corporate social responsibility; and examples of work undertaken for clients that none of the three firms would have obtained prior to the unprecedented three-way merger in January 2005.


Continuing on the theme of meeting both local and business needs, Terry O'Malley, U.S. Co-Managing Partner, led a panel of CEOs and general counsels from leading companies in a discussion about international business and global challenges. The panelists were:


Robert Iger, President and CEO, The Walt Disney Company
Joe Ryan, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Marriott International, Inc.
Pamela Coles, Group Company Secretary, The Rank Group Plc (U.K.)
A.B. (Buzzy) Krongard, Independent Global Board Member, DLA Piper; Non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, PHH Corporation; former Chairman and CEO, Alex. Brown & Co.; and Retired Executive Director to the CIA
Bringing the first day of the conference to an end was Robert Rubin, the former Secretary of the Treasury and current Chairman of the Executive Committee of Citigroup, who offered his reflections on the direction and challenges faced by the U.S. and global economies.


Saturday began with global practice group meetings, followed by a lecture presented by Ashish Nanda, a master professor at the Harvard Business School.


Joint CEO Nigel Knowles then closed the morning session with a stirring presentation that focused on the firm’s vision and values, and the overall strategic plan.


Later that evening, before dinner, the audience was treated to a conversation with Dr. Alan Greenspan, former Chairman of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Federal Reserve, moderated by former Secretary of Defense, William S. Cohen. Secretary Cohen is also Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Cohen Group, with which DLA Piper has a strategic affiliation.


Former Secretary General of NATO Lord George Robertson brought the evening and the conference to a close Saturday evening with remarks that were both light and serious, the latter focusing on both global security issues and the progress he believes the NATO nations have made.


""This was an extraordinary bonding experience for all of us,"" said Joint CEO Nigel Knowles. ""We aspire to be the world's leading business law firm, and this weekend will certainly help us get there.""


Joint CEO Frank Burch added, ""the opportunity to get to know one another even better, to discover our common values -- grounded in our clients, our people, and service to our communities -- was invaluable.""


Joint CEO Lee Miller said, ""the opportunity to hear from people like Robert Rubin and Alan Greenspan, to learn from our clients, and to hear Senator Mitchell's articulation of the high values to which we aspire, was unforgettable.""





Other Conference Facts and Editorial Notes:


A large replica of the globe greeted conference attendees and served as a key focal point. The sphere measured 12 feet in diameter and was surrounded by columns that listed the 22 countries where the firm has offices worldwide.
Among the attendees were partners from DLA Piper’s Group Firms and Focus Firms, with whom the firm has exclusive alliances or developed close working relationships, respectively. Group Firms are located in Denmark, Egypt, Norway, Poland, South Africa, Sweden and Zambia. Focus Firms are located in Australia, New Zealand, India, Ireland and Portugal. The firm also has an Affiliate Firm in Saudi Arabia.
The conference was held at Grande Lakes Orlando, which is comprised of two hotels, The Ritz-Carlton and the JW Marriott, both of which are owned and operated by Marriott International, a firm client.

05-09-2006

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Ashurst LLP

Ashurst advised Electra Partners Europe and Travelsphere Group on the £144 million acquisition of Travelsphere Holdings
Ashurst advised Electra Partners Europe LLP and Travelsphere Group Limited on the £144 million acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Travelsphere Holdings Limited from HgCapital, Travelsphere management and other shareholders.

Travelsphere is a leading seller and operator of escorted holidays, which sells its packages directly to consumers without the use of a travel agent. The company operates under the Travelsphere, Page & Moy and Just You brands. In 2005, Travelsphere Holdings generated revenues of approximately £169 million.

The Ashurst team was led by corporate partner Bruce Hanton, assisted by corporate solicitors Mark Withey and Nick Goddard. Also advising were international finance partner Jane Fissenden with solicitors Erik Frisch, Caroline Biles, Theo Backhouse and trainee Tom Lawless, as well as tax partner Patricia Allen with solicitor Nick Gardner, real estate solicitor Rachel Banikoff and intellectual property solicitor Martin Page.

Lovells (Jonathan Wood) advised HgCapital and Howes Percival (Jit Singh) advised the management of Travelsphere.

05-08-2006

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Ashurst LLP

Ashurst advised The Astron Group on its joint venture with Imprimerie Nationale
Ashurst advised The Astron Group on its joint venture with Imprimerie Nationale. This agreement creates a European-based document services operation which will cover the provision of multi-service capabilities to European customers.

The Astron Group is a subsidiary of RR Donnelley, the world's premier full service global print provider and the largest document-related company in North America, with over 48,000 employees across 650 sites around the world and annual revenues approaching €7.5 billion.

Astron is Europe's premier integrated document solutions provider, combining world class corporate solutions with end-to-end document management and marketing support services. Astron delivers fully integrated document strategies to leading companies on a global scale.

The Ashurst team was led by partner Bertrand Delaunay and Emmanuel Vergnaud, assisted by Nicolas Von Lingen on competition law aspects.

05-08-2006

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Ashurst LLP

Ashurst advised Aareal Bank on financing the acquisition of 24 hotels of InterContinental Hotels Group
Ashurst Germany advised Aareal Bank AG on the financing of the acquisition of 24 hotels sold by InterContinental Hotels Group to Westmont Hospitality.

The total transaction value was €260 million. All of the hotels are located in Continental Europe and belong to the Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Express by Holiday Inn chains.

The cross-border Ashurst team was lead by international finance partner Stephan Kock, with Christian Wagner, Jane Shiels, Miriam Petri and Thomas Rose in Frankfurt. In addition, Ashurst's real estate finance teams in Paris, Madrid, Brussels, Milan and London also advised.

Van Doorne advised on Dutch legal aspects and Dorda Brugger Jordis advised on Austrian legal aspects. Paul Hastings (London and Paris) advised Westmont Hospitality. Linklaters advised Intercontinental Hotels Group in London.

05-08-2006

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Moritt Hock Hamroff & Horowitz LLP

Moritt Hock Hamroff & Horowitz LLP Adds Not-For-Profit Practice: Stein & Schonfeld LLP Members Join Firm
May 8, 2006- Marc L. Hamroff, managing partner of Moritt Hock Hamroff & Horowtiz LLP is pleased to announce that the members of the law firm of Stein & Schonfeld LLP have joined the firm, adding a new area of practice in the not-for-profit sector. Seth P. Stein joins the firm as a Partner, Robert L. Schonfeld and Nancy A. Hampton join as Of Counsel and Rachel A. Fernbach joins as an Associate. The members of the law firm of Stein & Schonfeld bring over 30 years of experience to Moritt Hock Hamroff & Horowitz LLP.

""My partners and I are delighted to welcome Seth Stein and his team to the firm. Their reputation and extensive experience is a tremendous asset to Moritt Hock Hamroff & Horowitz and we look forward to working with them as we continue to expand and diversity our practice to better service the needs of our growing client base,"" stated Marc Hamroff.

Seth P. Stein concentrates his practice in the representation of programs and agencies providing residential, educational, and day services to children and adults with handicapping conditions. Since 1980, he has acted as legal counsel and since 1988, as Executive Director, of the New York State Psychiatric Association, the professional specialty organization representing the practice of psychiatry in New York State. Mr. Stein also acts as legal counsel to the Alliance of Long Island Agencies, Inc. an association of not-for-profit agencies providing services to consumers with developmental disabilities and their families in both Nassau and Suffolk Counties. A significant portion of Mr. Stein's practice involves program development which includes providing counsel and assistance in opening new programs through all phases of development, incorporation and establishment; site identification and location; negotiation and acquisition of property; negotiation of state agency capital assistance; community opposition; construction contracts; zoning, land use, and environmental issues; program certification; securing judicial approval under NY Not-For-Profit Corporation Law; and rate setting and agency financing. In addition, Mr. Stein has also represented voluntary agencies in financing the development of programs including school programs through tax-exempt bonds issued by local county industrial development agencies. Mr. Stein received his Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law and is admitted to practice in the State of New York.

Robert L. Schonfeld focuses his practice in fair housing discrimination litigation in the state and federal courts to enforce the right of persons with disabilities to live in the community. Mr. Schonfeld secured a landmark decision from the New York State Court of Appeals in the case of Jennings v. City of Albany, which restricted the ability of localities to object to the establishment of group homes under New York State Selection Law (Mental Hygiene Law Section 41.43). Mr. Schonfeld has successfully litigated over 100 site selection law cases. Prior to his private practice, Mr. Schonfeld was a former Assistant Attorney General of the State of New York specializing in representing OMH, OMRDD and other state agencies in litigation involving the development and operation of OMH and OMRDD licensed facilities. Mr. Schonfeld received his Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law and is admitted to practice in the State of New York.

Rachel A. Fernbach concentrates her practice in the area of not-for-profit and corporate law. She received her Juris Doctor from George Washington University School of Law and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.

Nancy A. Hampton focuses her practice in education law and guardianship law. She received her Juris Doctor from Touro Law School and is admitted to practice in the State of New York.

05-08-2006

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