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Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP

K&L Gates’ William Spratt Named Heavy Hitter in Health Care
William J. Spratt Jr., a partner in the Miami office of Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates LLP (K&L Gates), has been named to the South Florida Business Journal’s Heavy Hitters in Health Care, the publication’s annual listing of the most prominent leaders in the health care industry.

As an established health care attorney who frequently handles sophisticated transactions nationwide and a former health care administrator, Spratt has served as general counsel to, and has been engaged as special counsel to represent institutional and non-institutional health care providers including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, health maintenance organizations, clinical laboratories, community mental health centers, rehabilitation facilities, physician networks and physician groups.

Florida Bar Board certified in Health Law, Spratt has significant experience in the areas of acquisitions, sales, mergers, and reorganizations of health care businesses, structuring transactions, fraud and abuse counseling, federal and state regulatory compliance, antitrust issues, structuring and implementing managed care arrangements, licensure and certification, Medicare, Medicaid and reimbursement issues.

05-02-2007

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Much, Shelist, Freed, Denenberg, Ament & Rubenstein, P.C.

Nightingale's Healthcare News Names Neal T. Goldstein to 2007 “Outstanding Physician Practice Lawyers” List
Neal T. Goldstein, a Principal with Chicago-based Much Shelist, was named one of the country's “Outstanding Physician Practice Lawyers” in the March 2007 issue of Nightingale's Healthcare News. Goldstein was the only Chicago attorney included, and this marks his second appearance on the list in two years. Goldstein, a member of the firm’s Business & Finance practice group and head of its health care practice, also serves on the firm’s Management Committee.

Published annually, the current list names a total of 10 attorneys nationwide. Nightingale's Healthcare News is a monthly newsletter for professionals serving the health care industry, health care executives and others interested in the industry.

Goldstein has represented physicians and physician group practices for more than 15 years. As reported by Nightingale's, he specializes in representing large single-specialty groups in their formation, as well as in ongoing matters. Goldstein counsels clients on a broad range of matters, including regulatory compliance, risk management, contract negotiations, group formation, joint ventures, governance, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic planning.

Goldstein serves on the Board of Directors of Mount Sinai Hospital and Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital. A regular speaker on issues relating to health law and business law, he is a guest lecturer at Loyola University Chicago School of Law's Institute for Health Law and provides pro bono legal services through the Center for Disability and Elder Law.

In addition to the Nightingale’s list, Goldstein was selected as a member of the Leading Lawyers Network, and was named as an Illinois Super Lawyer by Law & Politics Media, Inc. He is also a member of the American Health Lawyers Association and the Medical Group Management Association.

Goldstein holds a J.D. degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and a B.S. degree from the University of Illinois. He is also a certified public accountant.

05-02-2007

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Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky & Popeo P.C.

Mintz Levin Attorney Named Chief Counsel for the National Network to end Domestic Violence
Appointment Demonstrates Exceptional Commitment to Pro Bono Work on Behalf of Women and Children

In recognition of her outstanding service Mintz Levin attorney Helen Gerostathos Guyton has been named chief counsel for the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV). Helen will provide pro bono legal assistance to NNEDV to ensure the needs of domestic violence victims are reflected in the nation's public policies, laws and court decisions.

Helen has provided more than 1,000 hours of pro bono legal support to domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy organizations since 2002. She recently received the "Shining Star" Award from the Victims Rights Law Center (VRLC) for her pro-bono work on behalf of sexual assault victims in Massachusetts.

Helen is an associate in the Litigation section of Mintz Levin's Washington office. Her practice focuses on complex litigation matters, with particular emphasis on class action and products liability disputes. She is a member of the Class Action Working Group and has experience defending consumer, unfair trade practice and antitrust class actions. She received her B.A. from American University and her J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law.

The National Network to End Domestic Violence

The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) is a membership and advocacy organization representing state domestic violence coalitions, allied organizations and supportive individuals. NNEDV works to create a social, political and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists.Working to that end, NNEDV has become the leading voice among domestic violence advocates, developing policy that changes the way our country deals with this complex and far-reaching problem.

05-02-2007

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McCarter & English, Attorneys At Law

Horn Named to Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Michael Horn, a financial institutions and public strategy partner in McCarter & English's Newark office, was named a Director of the Board at the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York by the Federal Housing Finance Board, the Bank's regulator. Horn has served as Commissioner of Banking for the State of New Jersey and as New Jersey State Treasurer.

The FHLBNY is a Congressionally chartered, $80 billion, wholesale bank. It is part of the Federal Home Loan Bank System, a national wholesale banking network of 12 regional, stockholder-owned banks. The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York serves 295 community lenders in New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The mission of the Home Loan Bank is to advance housing opportunity and local community development by maximizing the capacity of community-based member-lenders to serve their markets.

05-02-2007

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McCarter & English, Attorneys At Law

Hartford Bar Awards McCarter & English 2007 Pro Bono Prize for James Tillman
The Hartford County Bar Association presented its 2007 Pro Bono Award to McCarter & English, LLP and retired Chief Public Defender Gerard A. Smyth for their work exonerating James Tillman, wrongly imprisoned for over 18 years, and helping him build a new life.

The award, conferred at Law Day ceremonies yesterday at Hartford Superior Court, recognized both McCarter & English's hosting of the Connecticut Innocence Project and its legal and other support of Mr. Tillman, before and since his release last June. The Firm has been broadly committed to assisting the Project in its mission to aid indigent individuals who are convicted of crimes for which they are innocent, providing office space, furnishings and administrative support to public defenders, like Mr. Smyth, who volunteer their services.

"Important as the Innocence Project's work is, we believe that exoneration is not enough for people like Mr. Tillman, who was faced with starting over with essentially no resources after being robbed of 18-1/2 years of his life," said Timothy Fisher, a partner at McCarter & English. "For that reason, McCarter & English, in particular Tiffany Stevens, has focused on raising funds to help him back on his feet and assembled a team of professionals to help him manage and invest contributions he receives."

Beyond fundraising, the lawyers spearheaded a drive in the Connecticut State Legislature to provide Mr. Tillman with between $3.5 and $5 million compensation for his wrongful imprisonment in exchange for a release of claims against the State. This legislation was unanimously approved recently by the Joint Committee on Judiciary and continues through the legislative process this spring.

Note: Private contributions for Mr. Tillman are still being solicited and may be sent to McCarter & English, LLP, CityPlace I, 185 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT 06103-3495, Attention: James Tillman Fund. Checks should be made payable to "Merrill Lynch for the benefit of James Tillman" or "Merrill Lynch f/b/o James Tillman." This contribution will be treated as a gift to Mr. Tillman and it will not be eligible for any deduction on your personal
or corporate income tax return.

05-02-2007

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Lathrop & Gage LLP

Former Sony/ATV and ASCAP In-House Counsel Andrew Jonas Sanders Joins Lathrop & Gage
Intellectual property attorney Andrew Jonas Sanders, who served as in-house counsel and in management positions for the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) and Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, has joined Lathrop & Gage L.C. as an of counsel attorney in the New York office.

His practice concentrates on intellectual property law, including the representation of composers and music publishers, entertainment, Internet and new media companies, stock image agencies, photographers and visual artists.

Prior to joining Lathrop & Gage, Mr. Sanders worked for Sony/ATV Music Publishing concentrating on a variety of legal and business matters, including drafting and negotiating domestic and international music publishing and administration agreements, licenses for traditional and new technologies, and overseeing select domestic and foreign litigation matters. Preceding his work at Sony/ATV, Mr. Sanders served 13 years as in-house counsel and within business management for ASCAP, eventually becoming Assistant Vice President of International Legal and Business Affairs.

The addition of Mr. Sanders marks the third significant IP hire for the firm in 2007, and the second in the New York office. Earlier this year, the firm brought Dean Bierkan, who formerly oversaw the IP portfolio of H.J. Heinz Corp., and in February, the firm welcomed to its Kansas City office seasoned IP trial attorney Robert O. Lesley. This recent growth brings Lathrop & Gage’s IP practice to 45 attorneys nationwide.

“I’m pleased to be working alongside a group of talented IP attorneys,” Mr. Sanders said. “My domestic and international experience with ASCAP, the oldest, largest, and foremost recognized U.S. music rights licensing organization, and work with notable composers, music publishers, and visual artists certainly will complement the firm's practice."

Mr. Sanders earned his bachelors degree from Connecticut College and his Juris Doctorate from the Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University. He has presented lectures both in the United States and internationally at conferences other events sponsored by organizations including the on behalf of organizations including the World Intellectual Property Organization, the U.S. Copyright Office, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the International Intellectual Property Institute, the Cooper Union, and New York University.

05-02-2007

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Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, P.A.

ORBIS RAISES MONEY FOR CAMP GOOD GRIEF
Orbis, the newly created non-profit organization dedicated to bringing together professionals and promoting the South Florida business community, held a networking fundraiser at The Grape on April 26 to benefit Camp Good Grief. The event raised $500 for the organization, a three-day camp held in the Fall, Winter, and Spring for children, ages 6-13, who have lost a loved one and are residents of Palm Beach and Broward Counties. Camp Good Grief is organized by Hospice by the Sea.

“It was a terrific event, bringing together more than 60 professionals who raised money for a great organization while also having a terrific time,” said David C. Scileppi, an attorney with Gunster Yoakley and co-founder of Orbis. Scileppi noted that at least half of the attendees were new to the growing group.

In addition to raising money for Camp Good Grief, the two-hour event also featured a presentation by Mary Harris, renowned business etiquette and international protocol consultant. Harris demonstrated strategies for professionals to differentiate themselves in the competitive business arena.

“It’s been very rewarding to hold these networking and fundraising events,” added Michael S. Schimmel, an Orbis co-founder, and also an attorney with Gunster Yoakley. “The wide variety of guests in numerous professional fields were all entertained and educated, and helped a very important cause.” Schimmel added that the next Orbis event is scheduled for Thursday, June 14th, 2007 at 5:30 pm. He is anticipating attracting more than 250 guests from Orbis, Riverwalk Trust, and BACH (Benefactors Advancing Covenant House) in a joint cooperative event that will take place at the Museum of Discovery & Science's new Aviation Station exhibit.

Orbis is a non-profit organization that represents a cross-section of the South Florida business community. Nicole Flier of James A. Cummings, Inc., Alec Lindenauer of UBS, Craig Moskowitz of Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Samuel A. Schwartz of @Opportunities, LLC and Allyn G. Thomas of RBC Centura Bank are also Board members of Orbis.

05-02-2007

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