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Baker & McKenzie, L.L.P.

Baker & McKenzie Reinforces its Dominant Position as the Leading Asia Pacific Law Firm
Baker & McKenzie’s member firms in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines received the highest rankings in Asialaw’s fourth annual ‘Top Local Law Firms in Asia’ Poll.

Baker & McKenzie’s Indonesia member firm, Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners, were ranked in every practice area, taking first place in Banking & Finance, Corporate & Commercial, IT, Telecommunications & Media and M&A. The Firm was recognized for its “specialized practice” in handling commercial litigation matters, and being “responsive to [client’s] needs and a worldwide network.”

In Malaysia, member firm Wong & Partners was ranked first in Banking & Finance, Corporate & Commerical and M&A, and placed second in IT, Telecommunications & Media. The Firm was said to be “responsive, proactive and solution-oriented.” Baker & McKenzie’s Philippines member firm Quisumbing Torres, meanwhile, ranked in three practice areas.

The results of the poll were based on more than 7,500 in-house counsel and 75 leading international law firms nominations of their favorite local counsel in six key practice areas—banking & finance, intellectual property, corporate & commercial, IT, telecommunications & media, dispute resolution and M&A. The poll comprised of the legal market in six jurisdictions: China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and South Korea.

“This is an outstanding recognition from our clients and peers of Baker & McKenzie’s strong capabilities in the Asia Pacific region,” said David Jacobs, Asia Pacific Chairman. “The results confirm Baker & McKenzie’s unrivalled experience in offering our clients local expertise backed by our global best practice.”

Last month, PLC Which lawyer? recognized Baker & McKenzie as the ‘Best Firm in Asia Pacific’ for the third consecutive year. In March 2007, the Firm’s Indonesia member firm was named ‘Indonesian Law Firm of the Year’ by IFLR for the seventh year in succession. In addition, the Firm’s China, Indonesia and Malaysia member firms also topped Asialaw’s ‘Best Law Firms to Work For’ survey in 2006.

05-21-2007

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Wasserman, Comden, Casselman & Pearson, L.L.P.

Three WC&C Lawyers Named "Rising Stars"
Three Wasserman, Comden & Casselman L.L.P. lawyers have been named "Rising Stars" by Law & Politics and Los Angeles Magazines: Shannon M. Blair (Workers Compensation); Aster C. Chang (Family Law); Tim T. Chang (Corporate Finance).

The Southern California Rising Stars list was published in the September 2005 issue of Los Angeles Magazine, and was mailed to every lawyer, judge and corporate counsel in the state.

Only 2.5% of all Southern California lawyers receive this honor. "Rising Stars" are nominated by this year's Super Lawyers (the top 5% of attorneys in the state), who are asked to vote for the best attorneys who are either age 40 or younger, or have been in practice 10 years or less. An attorney-led research team then reviews the credentials of potential Rising Stars and assigns points based on a set of defined evaluation criteria. The research staff also confirms that nominees are properly licensed, in good standing with the State Bar , and, when possible, that they have no history of disciplinary action that would warrant removal from the list. The point totals from the general survey and research process are then added to arrive at a final tally. The lawyers are ranked by point totals and the list is cut until approximately 2.5 percent of the best up-and-coming attorneys in the state remain. The Rising Stars lists include both private practice attorneys and attorneys in non-private practice areas such as prosecutors, in-house counsel, judges and public service lawyers.

05-21-2007

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Ward and Smith, P.A.

Ward and Smith, P.A. Welcomes 2007 First Session Summer Associates
Ward and Smith, P.A. is pleased to announce its first session of Summer Associates: J. Clint Lloyd, Michael J. Parrish, and Douglas J. Short.

J. Clint Lloyd is a 2008 J.D. candidate at the University of North Carolina School of Law. He is the recipient of the Gressman-Pollitt Award for Outstanding Oral Advocacy and is a Kilpatrick Stockton Mock Trial Competition participant. Clint received his B.S. in Business Administration in 2004 from the University of North Carolina's Kenan Flagler Business School.

Michael J. Parrish joins us from Wake Forest University School of Law and is a 2008 J.D. candidate. He participates on the National First Amendment Moot Court and is a student member of the North Carolina Bar Association. Michael earned his B.A. in Economics in 2004 from the University of North Carolina where he was a Scarboro Scholarship recipient.

Douglas J. Short attends Campbell University School of Law where he is a 2008 J.D. candidate. He is the executive editor of the Campbell Law Review. He also is the recipient of the Lucille Mabry Cobbs Academic Scholarship and the Williston Scholar Academic Scholarship. Douglas is Westlaw and LexisNexis certified. He received his B.A. in Management and Society in 2004 from the University of North Carolina.

05-21-2007

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Ward and Smith, P.A.

Christopher D. Foster Joins Ward and Smith, P.A.
Ward and Smith, P.A. is pleased to announce the addition of Christopher D. Foster to its Business Section on April 9, 2007. Mr. Foster, who will work from the New Bern office, primarily focuses his practice on business and corporate matters and taxation. He has experience in representing clients in tax controversies with the Internal Revenue Service and the North Carolina Department of Revenue. Mr. Foster provides counsel on tax issues relating to individuals, mergers and acquisitions, and business transactions. He additionally assists clients with drafting contracts and documents for business and corporate entities, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate transactions.

Mr. Foster received his Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Florida's Levin School of Law in 2005. He graduated in 2004 from the University of South Carolina's School of Law, where his activities included memberships in the Student Bar Association, the Palmetto Legal Society, the Journal of International Law and Business, and the Intellectual Property Law Society. Mr. Foster earned his Masters in Business Administration from the Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina in 2003. In 2000, he received his Bachelor of Science, cum laude, in Political Science from Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina.

05-21-2007

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Ulmer & Berne LLP

Marvin Karp, partner and Chair Emeritus of the Firm’s Litigation Department, recognized with The Ohio Bar Medal Award for 2007.
Marvin L. Karp, a partner with Ulmer & Berne LLP and Chair Emeritus of the Firm’s Litigation Department, has been honored by the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA), receiving The Ohio Bar Medal Award for 2007. This medal is presented to a member of the OSBA “who exemplifies unusually meritorious service to the legal profession, to the community and to humanity.”

“Marv has been one of Ohio’s most respected litigators for more than 45 years,” stated Kip Reader, the Firm’s managing partner. “As magnificent as his litigation accomplishments have been, he is known for more than that. As a nationally-known leader in the legal profession, Marv has spearheaded a renewed emphasis on professionalism, ethics and community service for lawyers that benefits our profession, our clients and the communities in which we live and work.”

With more than 45 years of trial and appellate experience in business, corporate and insurance litigation, Mr. Karp has been listed in every edition of Best Lawyers in America since 1983. As a result of surveys taken of Ohio lawyers, he was named as one of the “Top 10 Super Lawyers” in 2004, 2005 and 2006. Mr. Karp was named a “Top 100 Super Lawyer” in the state of Ohio and a “Top 50 Super Lawyer” in Cleveland in 2007. In 2004, he received the American ORT Jurisprudence Award for his many contributions to the legal profession and the community.

05-21-2007

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Tueth, Keeney, Cooper, Mohan & Jackstadt, P.C.

Celynda Brasher and Shane Jones are Featured Employment Law Presenters at MSBA 2007 Annual Conference
Tueth Keeney School law attorneys are often in demand for their expertise in school law and employment matters. Firm Shareholders Celynda Brasher and Shane Jones will be featured presenters at the Missouri School Boards’ Association (“MSBA”)’s annual conference held at the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, October 26-28, 2007.

Celynda’s presentation, entitled “Negotiating Superintendents Contracts”, focuses on a School District’s contractual arrangement with its chief executive officer and most important employee. Shane’s presentation, entitled “Employee Contracts”, addresses employment contracts with principals and other administrators, teachers, extra-duty contracts with staff, and with non-certified and support personnel. Both sessions will address which contract elements are required, which are optional, and what elements should (and should not) should be included in these contracts to best protect the School District.

The Missouri School Boards' Association (“MSBA”) represents the leadership teams of school districts who are charged with shaping the educational programs of the public school students of Missouri. The MSBA's mission is “Advancing Excellence in Public Education Through School Board Leadership.” MSBA’s annual fall conference, held each October at the Lake of the Ozarks, is one of the largest gatherings of education decision makers in Missouri. The conference features nationally recognized speakers, workshops on a variety of topics, as well as an outstanding trade show. Board members and superintendents are encouraged to attend this comprehensive conference to stay abreast of current and new concepts for public education. For more information on MSBA, please visit their website www.msbanet.org.

Celynda L. Brasher practices in the areas of school law, school litigation, and labor and employment law. Celynda represents many school districts throughout Missouri. She regularly advises boards of education and administrators on matters involving education, including employment and termination, students, special education, civil rights, contracts, Open Meetings Act, church/state issues, Hancock Amendment challenges, and an assortment of constitutional provisions.

Celynda also represents other public and private employers in a variety of employment law areas including discrimination defense, union organization, unemployment compensation, wage/hour compliance, and terminations. Celynda has extensive litigation experience in federal and state courts and before federal and state administrative agencies. Celynda is a prolific speaker and author on school law topics. She is a columnist for the Missouri Association of School Nurses and co-author of the Missouri Bar School Law Deskbook, the primary treatise on school law for Missouri’s lawyers. Celynda is a former tenured teacher and a registered nurse. She is a founding Shareholder of the Firm.

D. Shane Jonespractices in the areas of labor and employment law, education law, and litigation. He routinely advises and represents employers in wage and hour matters, in the design and review of employee handbooks, and disciplining and terminating employees. Shane has also successfully defended employers against discrimination claims, First Amendment claims, Due Process claims, and other constitutional issues, in both state and federal courts. Shane is a co-author of the Employment Law section of the Missouri Bar School Law Desk Book, the principal treatise on school law for Missouri’s lawyers.

Shane is also experienced in crafting proposals and counter-proposals for negotiations, and in effectively presenting the employer’s position at the collective bargaining table. He has directly negotiated, or participated significantly behind the scenes, in the negotiation of dozens of collective bargaining agreements and contracts under Federal and State labor laws. Shane has been a Tueth Keeney shareholder since January, 2003.

Tueth Keeney maintains one of the largest education practice in Missouri, advising and representing public school districts in all parts of the state. The Firm also defends school-related lawsuits in federal and state courts throughout Missouri on behalf of MUSIC and several other educational insurers.

Tueth Keeney also successfully represents a number of businesses, large and small, throughout the Midwest in labor and employment matters. Our broad range of experience includes employment discrimination litigation, wage-hour investigations, affirmative action plans, INS audits, and a variety of traditional labor matters.

Over the last few years, the Firm has successfully defended over 100 discrimination and other employment litigation matters. The Firm has regularly obtained summary judgment in nearly every category of employment litigation. Our attorneys have also defended many cases in trials and appeals in federal and state courts throughout the Midwest.

05-21-2007

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Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP

Nine Thompson Coe Attorneys Named 2007 Rising Stars
Thompson Coe is the home of nine “Rising Stars,” as determined by a survey in Texas Monthly magazine. The “Rising Stars” list is produced annually by Laws & Politics Media including both private practice attorneys and attorneys in non-private practice areas such as prosecutors, in-house counsel, judges and public service lawyers. Approximately 2.5% of the best up-and-coming attorneys in the state are named to the Rising Stars list.

Thompson Coe’s “Rising Stars” are:

Austin Office

* Kelle Masters, Associate, Business Transactions and Commercial Litigation

Dallas Office

* Jackie Chandler, Partner, Insurance Litigation & Coverage
* Michael B. Jones, Partner, Casualty
* Shawn Phelan, Partner, Professional Liability
* Rhonda Thompson, Associate, Insurance Litigation & Coverage
* Ellen Van Meir, Partner, Insurance Litigation & Coverage

Houston Office

* Zandra Foley, Associate, Casualty
* Stephanie Rojo, Associate, Insurance Litigation & Coverage/Labor & Employment
* Alan Rosenberg, Associate, Insurance Litigation & Coverage

05-21-2007

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