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Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C.

Shira Appointed to YLD Executive Council
Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C. is pleased to announce that Kelly J. Shira has been appointed to the Executive Council for the State Bar of Arizona's Young Lawyers Division (YLD).
Shira, who concentrates her practice on environmental law, education law, Indian law and general insurance litigation, joined the firm as an associate in 2005. She received her J.D. from Arizona State University College of Law in 2003 and is admitted to practice in Arizona.

01-19-2006

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Howrey, LLP

Houston Bar Foundation Recognizes Howrey As Mid-Size Firm of the Year Notes Firm’s Contribution to the Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program
Houston, TX, Jan. 19, 2006 - Howrey LLP has received the Houston Bar Foundation’s 2005 Award for Outstanding Mid-Size Firm for its contributions to the Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program (HVLP). This is the second consecutive year that the firm’s Houston office has received this prestigious award.

Howrey attorneys provided full representation in 18 HVLP cases in 2005 with nearly half of the office’s attorneys contributing pro bono hours to the program. This donated time represents a Howrey contribution of hundreds of thousands of dollars in pro bono value devoted to this organization and the broader Houston community.

And for the third consecutive year, Howrey provided HVLP with a much-needed extern in the summer of 2005 through its Howrey Externs for Legal Pro Bono Service Program (HELPS). This Howrey program subsidizes summer jobs for first-year law students interested in careers in public interest law.

In addition to these valuable contributions, Howrey attorneys also assisted HVLP with its on-going Hurricane Disaster Relief Program by staffing legal clinics and providing counsel to dislocated hurricane victims in the Houston area.

“I am so proud of my colleagues,” said Houston Managing Partner, Tom Miller, “as they have repeatedly answered the call from HVLP to provide legal assistance for the people of Houston. Especially after the hurricanes, Howrey attorneys and staff alike donated time, expertise, money and goods to help.”

Howrey received the award at the Houston Bar Foundation’s annual luncheon.

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Founded in 1956, Howrey LLP, is an international law firm with over 565 attorneys and more than 50 economic, financial, and environmental consultants. Howrey is one of the most frequently used law firms in the nation among Fortune 250 companies according to the National Law Journal's survey of "Who Represents Corporate America?" Howrey’s Intellectual Property practice has been ranked the nation’s #1 IP practice by IP Law & Business and its Antitrust practice has consistently topped Global Competition Review’s GCR 100 survey of the world’s competition/antitrust practices.

Howrey has fourteen offices - in Washington, DC, the headquarters; Northern Virginia; Los Angeles, Irvine, East Palo Alto and San Francisco, California; Houston, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; Salt Lake City, Utah; London, England; Brussels, Belgium; Paris, France, Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Taipei, Taiwan. Howrey’s primary practice groups are Intellectual Property, Antitrust and Global Litigation.

In addition to its formidable reputation among the world’s leading law firms, Howrey is justly proud of its record in the field of pro bono representation. Last year alone, Howrey attorneys and staff contributed more than 65,000 hours to pro bono matters. The firm has been recognized for its leadership by many state bar associations and independent groups, such as the Public Counsel of Los Angeles, The Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law in Washington DC and the Houston Bar Foundation. In its recent recognition of Howrey as an “A-List “ firm for the second year in a row, American Lawyer ranked Howrey #10 nationally in Pro Bono.

Howrey is “Where Leaders Go” for expertise in intellectual property, antitrust, and complex business dispute resolution. It is also where the poor can go when they need help.

For more information, visit our website: http://www.howrey.com



01-19-2006

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Hodes, Ulman, Pessin & Katz, P.A.

Elder Law Group Consulted for New Elder Care Book
The Who, What and Where of Elder Care, written by Jill R.E. Yesko and Ruth E. Thaler-Carter (Copyright 2005, LifeBridge Health), is a handy, step-by-step guide to help people navigate the complex maze of caregiving.
Levindale and Jewish Convalescent worked with Michael Hodes and the Elder Law Group at HUP&K for support and knowledge in the crafting of this insightful resource tool.
HUP&K has been a pioneer in the arena of Elder Law since the 1970s and continues to assist families with their personal and legal planning.

01-19-2006

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Harris Beach LLC

Charles D. Steinman Joins Harris Beach
Rochester, NY … The law firm of Harris Beach PLLC is pleased to announce that Charles D. Steinman, former deputy assistant attorney general in charge of the Rochester Regional Office of the New York State Department of Law, has joined the firm in the Business & Commercial Litigation Practice Group. “Chuck is an experienced and highly skilled litigator with an impeccable reputation,” said Paul J. Yesawich, co-leader of the Harris Beach Business & Commercial Litigation Practice Group. “He is well-respected within the legal and business communities and by government leaders for his many years of service in government at both the state and local levels. We are fortunate that Chuck selected Harris Beach to enter private practice. He will be a tremendous asset to our team and our clients.”

A resident of Fairport, Mr. Steinman began his legal career in 1974 with the Monroe County Public Defenders Office where he tried cases in town, city, county, and supreme courts. He also argued felony appeals before the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Department and the New York State Court of Appeals. In 1983, he joined the New York State Department of Law as an assistant attorney general in the Division of State Counsel.

In 1995, Mr. Steinman joined the City of Rochester Corporation Counsel’s Office as a municipal attorney. He represented city agencies and employees in civil actions in state and federal courts, and handled appeals before the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, the United States Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. He returned to the New York State Department of Law in 1999 as deputy assistant attorney general in charge of the Rochester Regional Office. In 2002, Mr. Steinman received the Louis J. Lefkowitz Memorial Award for outstanding service.

Mr. Steinman had served as a member of the Criminal Justice Reform Act Advisory Group for the United States District Court, Western District of New York. Mr. Steinman serves as an associate professor of law and psychiatry at the University of Rochester. He instructs graduate fellows in psychiatry on legal issues pertaining to civil and criminal commitment procedures, as well as other issues pertaining to law and psychiatry.

Mr. Steinman received his bachelor of arts, magna cum laude, from the State University of New York at Binghamton, and his juris doctor, cum laude, from Syracuse University College of Law.

01-19-2006

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Halloran & Sage LLP

Halloran & Sage LLP Elects Five New Partners
Halloran & Sage is pleased to announce the admission to partnership of five attorneys.


The class of 2006 includes:

Kevin J. Greene, Tort & Litigation

Kathleen A. St. Onge, Business & Commercial Law

James Celentano, Products Liability and Risk Management, Insurance Law, Tort & General Litigation

Ralph W. Johnson, III, Appellate Law

William S. Wilson, II, Construction & Surety Law

“I’m proud of the commitment of this class to Halloran & Sage and our clients, and I look forward to having them as leaders in our Connecticut offices as we expand our business relationships in the area,” commented William J. McGrath, Jr., Managing Partner of the Firm.

Halloran & Sage LLP is a full service law firm with offices in Hartford, Middletown, and Westport, Connecticut, and a branch in Washington, DC. Founded in 1935, the Firm's client base ranges from Fortune 500 companies to closely held businesses, institutional and private investors, governmental units, public and private universities, and other non-profit organizations.

01-19-2006

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Greenberg Traurig Names New Shareholders and Of Counsel in New York Office
NEW YORK, NY -- January 19, 2006 -- The international law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has named six new shareholders and seven new of counsel in its New York office. Scott J. Bornstein, Brian M. Cohen, Patrick M. Collins, Lisa P. Segal, Charles R. Sheard and Toby S. Soli are new shareholders. Jay Blaivas, Steven Cohen, Nitin Khakee, Steven Kirkpatrick, Deanna Nino, Jason Scurti and Peter Yu were named new of counsel.

Scott J. Bornstein focuses his practice on intellectual property law matters including patent litigation, technology transfer, licensing and due diligence and trademark and trade dress litigation.

Brian M. Cohen represents developers, investors, and institutions in the acquisition, development, sale, and leasing of commercial and residential properties. A significant portion of his practice is devoted to the acquisition, disposition, and financing of commercial office properties and the structuring of joint ventures, equity investments, and other sophisticated equity and debt structures in connection with the ownership and acquisition of real property.

Patrick M. Collins focuses his practice in the area of labor and employment law and is experienced in counseling and representing employers in litigation before federal and state courts and administrative agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and state and local agencies, as well as in labor arbitrations, union organizing campaigns and related collective bargaining matters.

Lisa P. Segal concentrates her practice in various leasing and commercial real estate activities. She represents commercial/retail tenants, developers, and owners in connection with commercial office/retail leasing and shopping center leasing, and has further experience in property management and leasing agency agreements. Lisa has also developed a niche for restaurant leasing, representing both restaurateurs and owners of property.

Charles R. Sheard concentrates his practice in the areas of retail and commercial leasing, acquisitions, development, and financing. He coordinates all aspects of real estate transactions for his clients, from term sheets to store openings to divestiture through bankruptcy, including preparing and negotiating lease agreements for both big-box and urban tenants, purchase agreements and assemblages, development agreements, and all aspects of acquisition financing.

Toby S. Soli focuses her practice on securities litigation, accountant liability, complex commercial litigation, class actions, derivative actions, and appellate litigation.

“We are pleased to recognize these dedicated individuals as the firm’s newest shareholders and of counsel,” said Richard A. Rosenbaum, Managing Shareholder of the New York office and National Operating Shareholder. “These individuals exemplify the firm’s commitment to client service through their client-tailored solutions and impressive legal and business acumen.”

01-19-2006

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Gardner, Carton & Douglas, L.L.P.

46 GCD Lawyers Named “Illinois Super Lawyers 2006”
Forty-six lawyers from Gardner Carton &
Douglas LLP have been named "Illinois Super Lawyers 2006" in a special section
of the February issue of Chicago magazine. Ed Bryant, a partner and former
chair of the Health Law Group, was named to the Top 100 List of Illinois Super
Lawyers 2006.
The second annual guide to Illinois Super Lawyers, compiled and
published by Law & Politics, distinguishes the top 5% of Illinois lawyers. The
selection process was made after more than 47,000 ballots were sent by Law &
Politics to Illinois attorneys licensed for five years or more, asking them to name
the best lawyers they personally had observed in action. The list is also
published in a separate publication, “Illinois Super Lawyers 2006.”
The following GCD lawyers received the “Super Lawyer” distinction in their
practice categories:
Antitrust Litigation:
John Cusack
Banking:
Susan Macaulay
Bankruptcy:
Timothy Casey
Harold Kaplan
Jeffrey Schwartz
Tracy Treger
Business/Corporate:
Troy Calkins
Alex Zabrosky
Business Litigation:
Edwin Brooks
Scott Fisher
Gordon Nash
Class Actions/Mass Torts:
Michael Duffy
Closely Held Business:
Dennis Carlin
Employee Benefits/ERISA:
Greg Brown
Gary Howell
Howard Levine
Michael Rosenbaum
Chicago Washington, D.C. New York City Milwaukee Albany
Employment Litigation:
Mark Furlane
Environmental/Land Use:
Roy Harsch
Sanford Stein
Estate Planning/Trusts:
Quin Frazer
Kirk Hoopingarner
General Litigation:
Luis Berrones
Richard Stock
Health Care:
Jennifer Breuer
Ed Bryant
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ntellectual Property:
Cathy Kiselyak Austin
Darren Cahr
Edwin Getz
Priscilla (Pam) Walter
Intellectual Property Litigation:
Patrick Kelleher
Richard Young
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nternational:
W. David Braun
David Kay
Labor & Employment:
Alan King
Bruce Stickler
Mergers & Acquisitions:
David Rubenstein
Jesse Ruiz
Real Estate Transactions:
Richard Blessen
Charles Byrum
Michael Csar
Stephanie Shellenback
Howard Zweig
Securities & Corporate Finance:
George McKann
Kimberly Rubel
Tax:
Glenn Ferencz
Founded nearly 100 years ago, Gardner Carton & Douglas LLP is a leading national law
firm with offices in Chicago, Washington, DC, New York, Milwaukee and Albany. The firm
has more than 230 lawyers and advisors practicing in corporate law, corporate
restructuring, customs and international trade, government relations, health law, HR law
(employee benefits and employment), intellectual property, litigation and dispute
resolution, real estate and environmental law, and wealth planning and philanthropy. GCD
is the by-invitation firm representing Chicago in the World Law Group, a global consortium
of firms in large cities worldwide.

01-19-2006

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