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Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

Pennsylvania Insurance Department Chief Counsel to Rejoin Stradley Ronon
PHILADELPHIA – The chief counsel for the Pennsylvania Insurance Department will rejoin Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP as a partner in the Philadelphia office later this month.
Steven B. Davis, who has headed the Insurance Department’s Office of Chief Counsel since 2003, will co-chair the firm’s nationally recognized insurance practice group with current chair Craig R. Blackman. Davis was an associate with Stradley Ronon from 1999 until 2001.
“We are very excited to welcome Steve back to Stradley,” said Stradley Ronon Chairman William R. Sasso. “I look forward to working with him again; and I’m sure our clients will too. Already, the response in the industry has been fantastic.”
As chief counsel for the Pennsylvania Insurance Department, Davis was responsible for providing counsel to the Insurance Commissioner, Governor’s Office and all Department program areas on commonwealth insurance matters. He managed the Department’s 17 attorneys and oversaw all of the Department’s litigation matters. In addition, he provided counsel on enforcement matters, troubled company workouts, receiverships, statutory interpretation and development, and the commonwealth’s Mcare and CHIP/adultBasic programs.
“With more than 25 attorneys in our group, we have an established, thriving and diverse insurance practice handling business interruption, errors and omissions, directors and officers’ liability, property and casualty, healthcare, fidelity and surety, and flood insurance claims, among others,” said Blackman. “Steve will add depth to our practice, but also lead us in areas where he has a specialized background such as insurance regulatory and life and long-term-care industry representations.”
“Considering that Steve was being courted by several top firms in the area, it is a major coup for Stradley to land him,” added Managing Partner Jeffrey A. Lutsky. “Having worked with Steve, I know his tireless work ethic and initiative will diversify and increase the services we can offer clients.”

01-09-2006

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Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

Stradley Ronon Adds Three Associates
About Stradle
y Ronon Stevens & Young – Stradley www.stradley.com
Counseling clients since 1926, Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young’s more than 140 attorneys serve publicly and privately held corporations, nonprofit organizations, small businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals. Stradley Ronon is the only Eastern Pennsylvania member of Meritas – the world’s largest affiliation of independent commercial law firms.
### Stradley Ronon Adds Three Associates
PHILADELPHIA – Michael Migliore, Billy J. Smith and Nathan Will have joined Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP as associates.
As a member of the firm’s business department, Migliore focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, public and private securities work, private equity investments, joint ventures, commercial finance, bankruptcy and other general business matters. Prior to joining Stradley Ronon, Migliore was a bankruptcy associate at Pachulski, Stang, Ziehl, Young, Jones & Weintraub P.C., and an attorney for DuPont Chemical Company in Wilmington, Del. He also interned for U.S. Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr. Migliore graduated from Widener University School of Law and received his bachelor’s degree from Villanova University.
As a member of the firm’s litigation department, Smith counsels clients on a broad range of complex commercial disputes, employment matters, and white-collar criminal investigations. Prior to joining Stradley Ronon, Smith was a litigation associate at Miller, Alfano & Rapsanti, P.C., and an Assistant District Attorney in the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office. He graduated from Franklin Pierce Law Center and received his bachelor’s degree from Temple University.
As a member of the firm’s investment management group, Will focuses his practice on advising investment companies, investment advisers and hedge funds on regulatory and compliance issues. Prior to joining Stradley Ronon, Will was an investment management associate at Drinker, Biddle & Reath LLP in Philadelphia. He graduated from Temple University Beasley School of Law and received his bachelor’s degree from Trinity College

01-09-2006

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Smith Anderson Blount Dorsett Mitchell & Jernigan LLP

Nineteen Smith Anderson Lawyers Included in The Best Lawyers in America 2006
Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP (Smith Anderson) is pleased to announce that the recently released The Best Lawyers In America 2006 includes nineteen Smith Anderson lawyers. Five Firm lawyers have received this recognition for 10 years or longer.
The 2006 list includes the following Smith Anderson lawyers:

• Mark A. Ash (Commercial Litigation)
• Frances C. Bagbey (Real Estate Law)
• James D. Blount, Jr. (Commercial Litigation; Personal Injury Litigation)
• Julian D. (Bo) Bobbitt, Jr. (Health Care Law)
• Christopher B. Capel (Corporate Law)
• James K. Dorsett III (Commercial Litigation)
• Michael W. Hubbard (Health Care Law)
• John L. Jernigan (Banking/Financial Institutions Law)
• Timothy P. Lehan (Personal Injury Litigation)
• C. Steven Mason (Real Estate Law)
• Henry A. Mitchell, Jr. (Corporate Law)
• R. Donavon (Don) Munford, Jr. (Tax Law; Trusts and Estates)
• William W. Nelson (Tax Law)
• Carl N. Patterson, Jr. (Commercial Litigation)
• Gerald F. Roach (Corporate Law)
• Walter R. Rogers, Jr. (Tax Law; Trusts and Estates)
• Samuel G. Thompson (Personal Injury Litigation)
• Donald H. Tucker, Jr. (Commercial Litigation)
• Kirk G. Warner (Commercial Litigation)

01-09-2006

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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, LLP

Sheppard Mullin Lands Leading Food and Drug Attorney, Peter S. Reichertz
Peter S. Reichertz has joined the Washington, D.C. office of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP as a partner. Reichertz, most recently with Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal in Washington, D.C., joins as the chair of the firm's new Food and Drug Law group and as a member of the Intellectual Property practice group.


Deborah Shelton also joins the firm as a member of the Food and Drug Law group in the Washington, D.C. office. Shelton most recently practiced at Reed Smith in Washington, D.C.

Reichertz, concentrates in both food and drug regulatory law and intellectual property law. He counsels companies whose products are regulated by the FDA under the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act. Reichertz represents manufacturers and distributors in obtaining approval to market drugs, medical devices, food, dietary supplements and cosmetic products, and counsels on all aspects of marketing of such products, including labeling, advertising, manufacturing and distribution.

Additionally, Reichertz's practice includes advising advertising agencies, clinical investigators, research organizations and other non-manufacturers on compliance with the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act. He represents clients in FDA rulemaking proceedings, and in enforcement proceedings brought by the U.S. on behalf of the FDA. He also counsels on related federal and state regulatory statutes.

"Peter's impressive skills and experience will be a huge asset to the firm, especially in launching our FDA practice," said Guy Halgren, managing partner of the firm. "He will play a important role in the firm's ongoing expansion in D.C."

"I look forward to building a food and drug regulatory practice at Sheppard Mullin and am excited to join a growing firm with an excellent reputation,” Reichertz said. “The FDA practice I plan to lead will dovetail perfectly with the firm’s existing corporate and litigation practices so that our clients will be able to enjoy seamless representation with respect to any and all food and drug matters."

"We are excited to have Peter in the D.C. office," said Edward Schiff, managing partner of the firm's Washington, D.C. office. "Peter's specialization is an excellent fit for us, given the corporate and M&A matters which we handle and the strong regulatory focus the office has built in the government contracts, antitrust and communications practice areas."

Reichertz also practices in intellectual property, specifically in trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and licensing. His trademark expertise includes counseling and advising clients on the selection and adoption of trademarks, as well as the prosecution of trademark applications in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Reichertz also prepares and negotiates trademark licensing agreements. He has been extensively involved in trademark infringement litigation, as well as opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

Reichertz earned his law degree from The National Law Center, George Washington University in 1975 and graduated, with honors, from Brown University, with an AB in 1972.

About Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is a full service AmLaw 100 firm with more than 480 attorneys in nine offices located throughout California and in New York and Washington, D.C. The firm's California offices are located in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Century City, Orange County, Del Mar Heights and San Diego. Sheppard Mullin provides legal expertise and counsel to U.S. and international clients in a wide range of practice areas, including Antitrust, Corporate and Securities; Entertainment, Media and Communications; Finance and Bankruptcy; Government Contracts; Intellectual Property; Labor and Employment; Litigation; Real Estate/Land Use; Tax/Employee Benefits/Trusts & Estates; and White Collar Defense. The firm was founded in 1927.

01-09-2006

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Sebaly, Shillito & DyerA Legal Professional Association

Robert Hanseman & Toby Henderson become SS+D shareholders
Robert G. Hansmen and Toby K. Henderson became Sebaly Shillito + Dyer's most recent Shareholders on January 1, 2006.

Bob joined the firm in January 2001 and concentrates his practice in Commercial Litigation and Government Contracts. Prior to joining SS+D, Bob served as a military officer and Judge Advocate General (JAG) where he represented the Air Force during court martial trials and before administrative tribunals, including the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB).

Toby joined the firm in May 2000 and concentrates his practice in Business and Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law, Construction Law, Labor and Employment Law, and Insurance Policy Holder Rights. Prior to joining SS+D, Toby served as a Law Clerk in the Third Appellate District of the Court of Appeals of Ohio.

01-09-2006

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Rider & Bennett, L.L.P.

RIDER BENNETT'S PRO BONO LEGAL ASSISTANCE PAYS OFF FOR LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS OWNER
With pro bono legal assistance from Rider Bennett law firm, business counseling from the Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA) and a $64,000 loan from the Milestone Growth Fund, Jessie and Laura Perez have become owners of a company called Jessie's Quality Classic Shines. They've moved up from a family income of about $25,000 a year from shining shoes and day care to running a six-employee business with more than $200,000 in annual revenue. Al Coleman, the business lawyer who negotiated the purchase of Minnesota Shines for Perez, said the meeting was special 'because Jessie is an individual who shows that the American dream is true.'

01-09-2006

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RatnerPrestia

Hiroshi Fukuda of Matsushita Corporation Visits RatnerPrestia
RatnerPrestia is pleased to have hosted a two-week visit in November from Mr. Hiroshi ("Hiro") Fukuda of Matsushita Corporation. Matsushita Corporation, better known in the U.S. as Panasonic, is headquartered in Osaka, Japan and is one of the largest consumer electronics manufacturers in the world. RatnerPrestia has been providing patent procurement services in the United States and Canada to Matsushita for over fifteen years.


Hiro Fukuda is a corporate manager with Matsushita and has been with the company for twenty-one years. He liaisons between RatnerPrestia and the engineers and managers within various divisions of Matsushita to optimize patent procurement procedures. The visit was planned and coordinated by Larry Ashery, a Shareholder and managing attorney for Matsushita Japan. "The ability to work with our foreign clients, in person, provides unique opportunities," Larry Ashery noted. "Not only does the client learn a great deal about us and the practice of U.S. law, but we are also able to learn a lot about the client and how to better serve their needs."


During his visit, Mr. Fukuda attended lectures on important aspects of intellectual property law and claim drafting. He also visited the U.S. Patent Office for a full day to gain first hand experience with the patent examiners and learned how to respond to examiners' concerns. He worked closely with the patent attorneys and agents who prepare Matsushita patent applications. In addition to working closely with Larry Ashery, Hiro Fukuda worked with Dan Calder, Stan Weinberg, Bruce Monroe, and Debbie Grove.


Both Mr. Fukuda and RatnerPrestia found the visit enjoyable and very fruitful, and remarked upon the tremendous value that could only be gained through personal interaction and an extended visit. Hiro Fukuda developed a better understanding of the practical issues involved in U.S. patent procurement, the internal workings of RatnerPrestia, and the communication issues that arise between patent attorneys, inventors and corporate management. He will be able to use this knowledge to educate his Matsushita colleagues who hold similar management positions. RatnerPrestia was pleased to have the opportunity to boost client relations with Matsushita through personal interaction with Mr. Fukuda. RatnerPrestia is looking forward to hosting other Matsushita representatives and getting to know the Matsushita management better in the future.

01-09-2006

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