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Carlton Fields

Adam Miller Joins Carlton Fields as South Florida Marketing Manager
The law firm of Carlton Fields is pleased to announce that Adam Miller has joined the firm in the Miami office as the South Florida Marketing Manager.

Miller will be responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies for the firm’s Miami and West Palm Beach offices. Miller joins Carlton Fields from Greenberg Traurig in Miami where he was the Marketing Specialist and handled Public Relations. Previously, he was a Senior Media Specialist for Boardroom Communications, Assistant Director of Marketing for Ferrell Shultz Carter & Fertel, P.A., and an editor and reporter for several South Florida newspapers. Miller received his B.A. in English with an emphasis in Journalism and a minor in Spanish from Florida State University.

05-14-2007

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White & Case, LLP

White & Case Adds to Securities Practice in New York
Securities lawyer Mariel Creo, who has a wide range of experience in a variety of complex corporate and finance transactions in Latin America and Europe, has joined White & Case LLP, furthering the recent growth of the Firm's New York Securities Practice.

Mariel Creo, who joins White & Case from another top law firm, has an extensive breadth of knowledge within the Latin American market, having represented multinationals in the region, including CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V., as well as global financial institutions. She also has extensive experience in leveraged finance, private placements, high-yield bond offerings and debt restructurings, as well as private equity investment funds with Latin American investments. Fluent in English and Spanish, and with working knowledge of Portuguese, Mariel previously worked as corporate counsel at CEMEX in Monterrey, Mexico.

"Mariel is an excellent fit with our Latin America Practice. She has well established contacts in Latin America, and her previous experience allows her to apply her securities capabilities to the Latin American market," said Alexis Rovzar, head of White & Case LLP's Latin America Practice in New York. "She will help us solidify the multi-office, cross-border capabilities we offer to our clients, with our teams on the ground in New York, Miami, Mexico City, Monterrey and São Paulo."

White & Case is home to one of the world's leading Latin American law practices. The addition of eight new securities partners this year brings a broad range of skills and international experience to the Firm's New York Securities group. White & Case has been recognized as one of the top two capital markets legal practices in Latin America for the past three years by Latin Finance Magazine, and in the top two in the "Best International Financial Law Firm in Latin America" category — Debt and Equity Capital Markets in 2004 and 2005. In addition, PLC Which Lawyer? (2006 Yearbook) ranked White & Case among the top two law practices in Mexico

05-14-2007

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Thelen, Reid, Brown, Raysman & Steiner, LLP

Thelen Real Estate Finance Team Closes Two Award-Winning Affordable Housing Projects in New York
For the third year in the last four, Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner LLP has handled a real estate finance transaction that has been awarded "Project of the Year" by the New York State Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFA).

At its annual conference, held May 10 in New York, NYSAFA honored the Seaview Towers project as "2007 Project of the Year." Part of the Mitchell-Lama preservation development program, this 400-plus unit was financed with New York City Housing Development Corporation tax exempt bonds, Fannie Mae credit enhancement, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, a Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment Contract, a Section 236 Interest Reduction Payment Agreement, and three layers of subsidy loans. A Thelen real estate team led by New York partner Andrew Kramer and Hartford, CT associate Candace Cunningham closed this complex financing last December on behalf of firm client Citigroup.

The NYSFA also gave its "2007 Innovator of the Year Award" to the developer of 1212 Martin Luther King Blvd., the first truly "green" multifamily affordable apartment building in New York City. Thelen represented The Community Preservation Corporation in the construction financing for this project, which was funded by Low Income Housing Tax Credits and further layers of subsidy loans. Thelen attorneys Neal McMahon and Leigh Hughes are currently working on permanent financing for this green development.

The NYSAFA, formed in 1998, is a trade association for New York State developers, general contractors, attorneys, lenders, equity investors, and other housing professionals that are involved in affordable housing. NYSAFA's mission is to increase housing programs and subsidies, to be a voice for professionals in the field, and to inform members of new opportunities and developments.

Thelen has one of the premiere Real Estate Finance practices in the world. In the first quarter of 2007 alone, the firm has closed more than $7 billion in financing worldwide. Thelen was also recently named the "2007 Global Construction Law Firm of the Year" by Who's Who Legal.

05-14-2007

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Shughart, Thomson & Kilroy, P.C.

Managing Partner of Shughart Thomson & Kilroy (Phoenix) Elected Vice Chair of Mackrell International
The Shughart Thomson & Kilroy Board of Directors is proud to announce today that Marty Harper, managing partner of the firm’s Phoenix office, has been elected vice chair of Mackrell International, one of the world’s major networks of independent law firms.

“This is a tremendous honor,” said Harper. “Mackrell is a distinguished organization made up of elite law firms from around the world. Being elected to leadership in this organization is a privilege.”

Founded in 1987, Mackrell International is a network of medium-sized law firms in major jurisdictions that are dedicated to client satisfaction. Currently, there are more than 55 firms in 80 locations on five continents.

Harper, a Phoenix resident, will serve a one-year term as vice chair before he is appointed to serve as chair of the international organization in May 2008. As vice chair, he will work closely with the organization’s chair to coordinate regional meetings and develop relationships and referral networks for members.

“The clients of Shughart Thomson & Kilroy have benefited greatly from our association with the extensive legal talent available worldwide through Mackrell. I believe my role as vice chair will strengthen our relationship with the entire organization,” said Harper.

As managing partner of Shughart Thomson & Kilroy’s Phoenix office, Harper focuses his practice on business litigation, employment law and construction law. He has more than 30 years experience as a civil litigator and serves as vice chair of the firm’s business litigation group. Harper is also a member of the firm’s board of directors.

Harper’s vice chair announcement came May 10 at the Mackrell International Annual General Meeting, where he was selected by representatives of Mackrell International regions throughout the Americas. This conference, which is being hosted by SES Schlutius Eulitz Schrader, is taking place May 9 -13 in Berlin, Germany.

Harper is available for interviews after May 17 to discuss his recent appointment as vice chair, as well as AGM conference details

05-14-2007

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Ross, Dixon & Bell, LLP

RDB Victory Changes Rules That Govern How Broker-Dealers Must Deal with Investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it will not seek further review of the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruling in favor of the Financial Planning Association in Financial Planning Association v. Securities and Exchange Commission. RDB partner Merril Hirsh represented the FPA in this case.

The SEC filed a motion to stay to extend the deadline to implement the changes required by the ruling until October 1, 2007. Several companies filed affidavits supporting the SEC motion, including A.G. Edwards, Charles Schwab, Smith Barney, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Northwestern Mutual, Dain Rauscher, and UBS Financial Services.

05-14-2007

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Pepper Hamilton, L.L.P.

A. Michael Pratt to Receive the J. Austin Norris Award from Philadelphia Barristers' Assocation
The Philadelphia Barristers’ Association has announced that it will award A. Michael Pratt, a partner with Pepper Hamilton LLP, the J. Austin Norris Award at its Annual Awards and Scholarship Gala. The Gala will be held on May 19, 2007, at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia.

The Barristers’ Association created the award in 1976 as a memorial to J. Austin Norris, an African-American lawyer, newspaper editor and politician who stamped an indelible mark upon the legal and political life of the Philadelphia community. The Award is presented to a member of the Barristers’ Association who has given distinguished service to both the legal profession and the community.

Mr. Pratt concentrates his practice in commercial, product liability and mass tort litigation. He represents clients in a range of complex commercial and product liability matters involving contracts, civil rights policies and toxic torts.

Dedicated to professional and community activities, Mr. Pratt has held many leadership positions in the Philadelphia Bar Association and is currently serving as the association’s chancellor-elect. He served as vice chancellor in 2006, and will lead the bar association as chancellor in 2008. In the past, he has served on the bar association’s board of governors and as chairman of the Young Lawyers Division.

Mr. Pratt also has served as president of the Barristers Association of Philadelphia Inc., and he has served in various leadership positions in the National Bar Association, which represents more than 15,000 African-American lawyers and judges across the country. Among many other civic activities, he has served as a big brother in Philadelphia’s local Big Brother Big Sister Association and as a mentor in the Philadelphia Futures Program.

Established in 1950, the Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia (www.phillybarristers.org) addresses the professional needs and development of African-American lawyers in Philadelphia and its surrounding counties through programs such as seminars, cultural events and publications. The Association also sponsors or participates in activities that promote youth awareness and career opportunities in the legal profession.

05-14-2007

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Nixon Peabody LLP

Nixon Peabody LLP Expands Transactional Capabilities of Health Services Practice Group
Both Mr. Cohen and Mr. Cuomo are expanding their practices to include a focus on supporting the firm’s national health services practice group and to meet a growing need from health care clients for counsel in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, joint ventures, and other corporate transactional work. In addition to this new initiative, Mr. Cohen and Mr. Cuomo will remain members of the firm’s business department and continue to maintain traditional corporate transactional practices.

James Fabian, chair of Nixon Peabody’s health services practice group, said, “Today’s environment for health care-related organizations— whether a community hospital, private medical practice, life sciences incubator, or medical technology start-up— is marked by constant change and intense scrutiny. The addition of these highly-experienced corporate transactional business lawyers to our health services practice group enables Nixon Peabody to advise our clients with the highest degree of agility and resources in a rapidly-changing industry.”

Allan H. Cohen is experienced in all areas of business law related to public and private companies, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances, corporate finance, public securities offerings, private equity and venture capital, and organization of new business ventures. He has significant experience representing mature, expansion-stage, and start-up businesses, including technology-driven businesses involved with pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and health care. He is active in advising clients on business issues and strategic planning, and in assisting clients in establishing relationships with financing sources, banks, and other professional service providers.

Allan Cohen graduated, Phi Beta Kappa, from Binghamton State University, and earned his J.D. from Columbia University School of Law where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar. He also attended the London School of Economics and Political Science. He is a past recipient of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society MS Leadership Award, and is actively involved with various economic business development organizations in Long Island including the Long Island Life Sciences Initiative, Long Island Software and Technology Network, and Long Island Forum for Technology. He is also a member of the Touro Law Center’s Technology and Law Advisory Committee.

Joseph V. Cuomo focuses his practice on the representation of private and public companies, emerging businesses, and start-ups with respect to business law and transactional matters. His practice encompasses the representation of institutional and individual investors including venture capital funds, angel investors, and private equity funds with respect to their portfolio company transactions. Mr. Cuomo’s experience includes corporate finance, angel, mezzanine, and venture capital round financings, initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, acquisitions of companies out of bankruptcy, entity formation and maintenance, corporate governance, securities law filings, joint ventures and strategic alliances, employment and consulting agreements, licensing, marketing, and other commercial agreements. He has significant experience representing technology and emerging companies in the software, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical industries. He also represents consulting and management companies, hospitals, nursing homes, surgery centers, medical goods manufacturers and suppliers, practice management and services companies, and physician practices. He is a frequent lecturer on corporate, emerging business, and transactional topics.

Mr. Cuomo received his B.S., summa cum laude, from St. John’s University College of Business Administration, and his J.D., magna cum laude, from St. John’s University School of Law. He is cofounder of the Long Island In-house Attorney Roundtable, an interactive program among local general counsel and in-house attorneys, as well as Future Leaders of Long Island, a networking program for Long Island business leaders.
About Nixon Peabody’s Health Services Practice Group

Health care organizations compete in an environment marked by rising costs, shrinking reimbursement, increasing regulatory requirements, and intense compliance scrutiny. With a team of more than 50 attorneys focused on the health care sector, Nixon Peabody has the comprehensive resources health care clients need to successfully meet these challenges. Lawyers have extensive industry knowledge and experience, and are aware of both current and emerging trends. They serve as outside general counsel to numerous hospitals and other health care businesses and providers, and are frequently retained to serve as special counsel on particular projects, transactions, or issues. They provide counsel on: corporate matters; regulatory matters, including licensing and certificates of need; compliance counseling and government investigations; reimbursement and payment systems; HIPAA regulations and compliance; graduate medical education and residency accreditation; other accreditation matters; health care turnarounds; medical research; health information technology issues; FDA regulatory compliance; discharge and financial planning and recovery; physician/hospital and medical staff issues; patient care and long-term care issues; physician practice issues; managed care contracting and network development; pharmaceutical company marketing and promotion issues; and development and financing of capital projects.

Clients include: health and hospital systems; academic medical centers and community hospitals; physician/hospital organizations and independent practice associations (IPAs); physician groups; regional health information organizations (RHIOs); nursing homes and assisted living facilities; home health agencies; hospices; mobile diagnostic imaging companies; DME suppliers; pharmaceutical companies; health service management companies; clinics and freestanding ambulatory surgery facilities; psychiatric facilities; rehabilitation facilities; and early intervention providers.

05-14-2007

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