Dear Friends:

As 2009 begins, we are all coming to understand better the Chinese curse about living in interesting

times. The current global economic situation poses severe challenges for governments, businesses and individuals; it also presents opportunities at many levels. As always, we are ready to partner with and assist our clients in mitigating the effects of the downturn and capitalizing on its opportunities. We have a long history of dealing with issues in the securities industry: in the regulatory context, in litigation and in structuring transactions for optimum tax benefit. We have also significantly augmented our bankruptcy and restructuring practice in 2009 with the addition of five superb lawyers with experience across the entire range of debtor and creditor representation. You will find their names and biographies in the pages which follow.

2008 also saw the launch of a life sciences practice allowing us to expand our representation for clients into matters involving the Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Drug Enforcement Administration. This practice is part of our ongoing effort to expand and integrate the scope of our client services.

In internal firm news, we have had several additions and promotions which are described in the succeeding pages. I wanted to particularly mention the appointment of our firm general counsel, Miranda Mandel (“Randy”), to the additional position of chief operating officer. Randy has done a superb job as general counsel and has now expanded the scope of her responsibilities to include firm operations, where I have no doubt she will continue to bring about great improvements at the firm.

We are proud to have been named by Working Mother magazine and Flex Time Lawyers as one of the 50 best law firms in America for women. We continue our commitment to diversity, to providing flexible work experiences and most importantly, to providing an environment in which everyone is valued and respected.

Finally, we congratulate the partners described in the following pages who have been recognized by their peers and various organizations for the quality of their legal advice and their service to the community.

While we all face uncertain times, you can be assured that Neal Gerber Eisenberg remains dedicated to placing the interests of its clients first and rendering legal services of the highest quality. We look forward to working with you in the coming year.

Sincerely,

Jerry H. BiedermanManaging Partner

ABOUTthe FirmNeal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP is a Chicago-based law firm

providing legal services to a diverse group of clients in a

wide array of domestic and global business transactions and

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Firm Adds Five Prominent Attorneys to Its Financial Restructuring and Bankruptcy Practice Group

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Neal Gerber Eisenberg announced five new lawyers who joined the firm’s

Financial Restructuring and Bankruptcy Practice Group: Mark A. Berkoff, partner and practice group chair; William Choslovsky, partner; Deborah M. Gutfeld, partner; Marc I. Fenton, senior counsel; and Nicholas M. Miller, senior counsel. The five attorneys previously practiced law at DLA Piper, where Berkoff was global co-chair of that firm’s Financial Restructuring Group. Berkoff and his experienced team join firm partner Thomas C. Wolford and other members of this practice group to further the firm’s core commitment to excellence in client service.

“We are genuinely excited and energized,” said Berkoff. “Given the current economy, we are prepared and poised to help counsel our clients to weather some difficult and complex situations. Neal Gerber Eisenberg is a natural fit for us. The firm’s stellar reputation for providing exemplary client service is noteworthy and well-earned.”

The firm’s restructuring and bankruptcy practice was expanded to include the representation of debtors, unsecured creditors and creditors’ committees, secured creditors, bondholders, lessors, asset purchasers, franchisors, parties in derivative transactions, trustees and equity holders. Members of the practice group have experience representing a diverse group of industries, including, among others, the airline, automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and technology industries.

“We are thrilled to be welcoming this group of seasoned professionals who bring with them a noteworthy history of success,” said Jerry H. Biederman, managing partner of Neal Gerber Eisenberg. “Mark and his team have exceptional track records in the financial restructuring and bankruptcy law field.”

The Life Sciences Practice Group was launched to serve a varied group of clients within the

life sciences and high technology industry, from discovery and development through clinical testing and regulatory approval to sales and marketing. Firm partner Diane J. Romza-Kutz is chair of the practice group. Members of the practice group provide counsel to the firm’s life sciences clients in the areas of corporate, finance, intellectual property protection, clinical development, federal regulatory pre- and post-approval issues, compliance, commercialization and risk management (including litigation).

The life sciences industries the firm serves include the following:

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Medical Devices Biologics Veterinarian Medicine Food Dietary Supplements Over-the-Counter Medicines Cosmetics Animal Feed

New Practice Group to Serve Unique Needs of Burgeoning Life Sciences Industry

Associations & Not-For-Profit Organizations ▪Commercial Leasing ▪Corporate & Securities ▪Corporate Board Services ▪Corporate Governance ▪Directors’ & Officers’ Insurance ▪Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation ▪Environmental ▪Finance ▪Financial Restructuring and Bankruptcy ▪Fund Formation & Investment Management ▪Health Law ▪

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Mark A. Berkoff Financial Restructuring and Bankruptcy

Mark is the new chair of the Neal Gerber Eisenberg Financial Restructuring and Bankruptcy Practice Group. Previously, he was global co-chair of DLA Piper’s Financial Restructuring Group. During his tenure with DLA Piper, he more than tripled the size of the practice group. He regularly represents debtors and creditors’ committees in complex commercial Chapter 11 cases in diverse industries. He has handled all aspects of Chapter 11 proceedings from pre-bankruptcy planning through plan confirmation and post-confirmation matters. He has made numerous presentations to business associations, credit professionals, lenders and attorneys in the following areas among others: Chapter 11 practice and procedure; participating on Chapter 11 creditors’ committees; alternatives to bankruptcy such as workouts, out-of-court composition agreements, assignments for the benefit of creditors; and article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. He is recognized in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business as one of the country’s leading bankruptcy and insolvency lawyers. He is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America in the area of bankruptcy and creditor-debtor rights law. He has been designated an Illinois Super Lawyer in 2005-2009. He is also listed in Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in American Law.

Mark earned his J.D. from the University of Chicago in 1986. In 1983, he graduated, with honors and distinction, Phi Beta Kappa, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a B.A. He was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1987.

William ChoslovskyFinancial Restructuring and Bankruptcy

Bill principally practices bankruptcy law, representing debtors, creditors and other interested parties in bankruptcy-related matters. He represents clients in federal court (Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 proceedings), state court and in complex out-of-court workouts. He is also a litigator and has experience representing developers on real estate and work-out matters. After graduating from Harvard Law School, he clerked for two judges. He was named an Illinois Super Lawyer in 2009.

Bill earned his J.D. from Harvard School of Law in 1994. In 1990, he graduated, summa cum laude, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a B.S. in accounting. He was admitted to the Illinois bar in1994.

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Linda B. DubnowLitigation

Linda concentrates her practice in consumer litigation, particularly in the defense of class actions, on behalf of banks, automotive finance companies, mortgage lenders and servicers and companies providing telecommunications services. She also counsels clients in connection with litigation avoidance and compliance with consumer financial services laws and regulations.

Linda’s experience includes defending claims arising under the Truth in Lending Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Consumer Leasing Act, FTC Holder Rule, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, federal and state racketeering statutes, state usury laws, state consumer fraud and deceptive trade practices acts and claims based on common law. Linda also has successfully represented clients seeking to enforce arbitration agreements.

Linda received her J.D. from Boston University School of Law in 1992. She graduated, with distinction, with a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1985. Linda was admitted to the Arizona bar in 1992 and the Illinois bar in 1995.

LaDale K. George Life Sciences

LaDale has over 15 years of experience providing strategic counseling and legal advice on regulatory compliance and business transactions.

LaDale concentrates his regulatory compliance practice on FDA, OHRP, NIH and ORI pre-clinical/clinical research and critical path product development/off-label use compliance; Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute and Medicare billing compliance; and federal tax-exemption and federal grant management compliance. He assists clients in the proactive design, implementation and defense of optimal clinical research programs and product development Phase I to IV critical path strategies. He serves as the lead strategic and legal counsel to several multi-hospital nationwide clinical research networks conducting industry-sponsored and NIH-funded clinical studies, and has worked with pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostic and biotechnology clients in the successful execution of over 3,000 clinical trials.

LaDale focuses his transactions practice on health care and non-health care corporate formations and restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, licensing arrangements, tax-exempt financing and strategic affiliations and joint ventures.

LaDale earned his J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law in 1990. In 1987, he graduated from the University of Kansas with a B.A. in biochemistry. He was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1997, the Missouri bar in 1991 and the Virginia bar in 1992.

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Deborah M. Gutfeld Financial Restructuring and Bankruptcy

Deborah has extensive experience representing landlords and enforcing their claims in large retail bankruptcy cases. She has also represented debtors in large national cases in matters related to professional retention, claim objections, executory contracts and asset disposition. Additionally, she has handled Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases for creditors and trustees, with a specific focus on preference adversary work. She has previously practiced in the areas of mergers and acquisitions and general corporate law. She has worked on numerous transactions involving both privately held organizations and publicly held companies.

Deborah earned her J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law in 2000. In 1997, she graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a B.S. in marketing and international business. She was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2000.

Diane J. Romza-Kutz Life Sciences

Diane focuses on life sciences and pharmaceutical regulatory issues, licensing arrangements and related complex litigation matters particular to the Life Sciences Industry and which often stem from regulatory issues under the jurisdiction of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and related state agencies. Her practice includes negotiating global licensing agreements, FDA, FTC and USDA regulatory matters, and any ensuing litigation, including preemption claims, misbranding matters, duty to warn and more generally product liability/toxic tort cases.

Diane earned her LL.M. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 1994 and her J.D., with honors, from Northern Illinois University College of Law in 1981. In 1978, she graduated with a B.S., with honors, from Western Illinois University. Diane was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1982.

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Jenny S. KimLitigation and Health Law

Jenny has experience in a broad range of complex litigation matters, including contract disputes, consumer fraud claims, insurance coverage disputes, professional liability defense and class action litigation. In addition to her litigation practice, Jenny is involved in multiple firm committees, including both the Diversity Committee and the Hiring Committee. She is also actively involved in the firm’s mentoring programs. Jenny earned her B.A. from the University of Michigan in 1998 and earned her J.D. from the University of Illinois in 2002. Jenny was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2002.

Tom PapadopoulosLitigation and Environmental

Tom’s practice includes general commercial litigation, contract disputes, ERISA, civil-RICO and class action litigation. Tom earned his J.D., with high honors, from IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he also participated in the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic and served as vice president of the Student Bar Association. In 1997, he graduated with a B.S. from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign. Tom was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2002.

Thomas E. WilliamsIntellectual Property

Tom’s practice involves U.S. and foreign patent, trademark and copyright matters with particular concentration on the aerospace, mechanical and electromechanical arts, in addition to computer software and e-commerce/Internet areas. Tom represents and counsels individuals and corporations on a variety of intellectual property matters, including patent application preparation and prosecution, patentability and infringement opinions, trademark clearance searches and procurement and intellectual property litigation. Tom earned his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law, his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from California State University-Northridge, and his B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Purdue University. Tom is admitted in Illinois, and is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

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Timothy A. BlubaughAssociations & Not-for-Profit Organizations

Prior to joining Neal Gerber Eisenberg, Tim was responsible for regulatory compliance and government relations at a major heavy-duty vehicle and engine manufacturer. Tim earned his J.D. from The University of Akron School of Law in 1998. In 1988, he graduated with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio University. Tim was admitted to the Oregon bar in 2001.

Marc I. FentonFinancial Restructuring and Bankruptcy

Marc focuses his practice on the areas of bankruptcy and commercial litigation. His experience includes informal and out-of-court workouts; reorganization and liquidation proceedings; negotiation of agreements and contracts; and commercial litigation in state and federal courts. During his 20 years in private practice, he has represented debtors, creditors, lenders, trustees and creditors committees. He has also represented sellers and purchasers of distressed businesses and real estate. Marc earned his J.D. from Northern Illinois University in 1981. In 1975, he graduated from Loyola University of Chicago with a B.A. in political science. He was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1981.

James A. KovacsInformation Technology

James focuses his practice on representing clients in connection with complex technology transactions, including technology and business process outsourcing, cloud computing, software development and licensing, technology and consulting services agreements, ERP and systems implementations and integrations, alliance agreements and website hosting and development agreements. He also provides legal and strategic advice to clients on data privacy, intellectual property, electronic commerce and Web 2.0 issues. James earned his J.D. in 2000 from Harvard Law School. In 1997, he graduated, with high honors, with a B.A. from the University of Michigan. James was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2000.

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Verne A. LuckowIntellectual Property andLife Sciences

Verne concentrates his practice on patent procurement, portfolio management, licensing, litigation support and other matters relating to strategic legal, business and scientific planning. Verne has extensive experience working with a wide variety of clients, concerning pharmaceutical and biotechnology inventions. He is a registered patent attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Verne earned his J.D. from the St. Louis University School of Law in 1999. In 1984, he graduated with a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Wisconsin, and in 1976, he earned a B.S. in Biochemistry, with honors, from the University of Wisconsin.

Nicholas M. MillerFinancial Restructuring and Bankruptcy

Nick brings to the firm substantial experience in general insolvency matters and distressed asset sales. He has extensive experience with debtor-side representations in diverse industries, including financial services, retail, automotive, steel, manufacturing, broadband communications and intellectual property. He also has represented secured lenders, bondholders, indenture trustees and official committees of unsecured creditors in chapter 11 proceedings. He is certified as a Business Bankruptcy Specialist by the American Board of Certification. Nick received his J.D., cum laude, from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1998 and his B.A., summa cum laude, in political science from Cleveland State University in 1995. He was admitted to the Ohio bar in 1998 and the Illinois bar in 2008.

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Miranda K. Mandel Appointed Chief Operating Officer of Neal Gerber Eisenberg

Miranda (“Randy”) K. Mandel was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Neal Gerber Eisenberg by the firm’s Executive Committee. In her role as Chief Operating Officer, Randy has the primary responsibility for internal management issues, including firm policies and procedures, technology issues, committee and practice group administration and internal communications. Randy will continue in her separate role as the firm’s General Counsel.

Appointed as the firm’s first General Counsel in March 2006, Randy’s responsibilities in this role include ethics compliance and risk management, among other things. She advises the firm on conflicts of interest matters, oversees the issuance of opinion letters, implements and monitors quality control procedures and educates the firm’s attorneys on ethics and risk management issues. She has been at the firm since its founding in 1986, and continues to represent clients as a member of the firm’s Corporate & Securities Practice Group.

Firm Becomes a Charter Member of Chicago Bar Foundation Law Firm Leadership Circle in Support of New Legal Aid and Pro Bono Initiative

Neal Gerber Eisenberg joined more than 20 local law firms in February 2008 in support of the Law Firm Leadership Circle, a new Chicago Bar Foundation (CBF) initiative launched to support legal aid and pro bono efforts. Designed to serve low-income and disadvantaged individuals who most need the protections of the civil legal system, the groundbreaking Leadership Circle embodies best practices for member law firms on pro bono, firm giving and related issues involving access to justice.

Partner and Pro Bono Committee Chair Stephen Fedo noted, “Because lawyers are guardians of the justice system, the Leadership Circle is a cause that is uniquely important to us as a firm. Our decision to become a charter member builds upon Neal Gerber Eisenberg’s longstanding pledge to pro bono service and commitment to ensuring that our justice system works for everyone.”

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Lawrence I. Richman Elected American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Fellow

Lawrence I. Richman, partner and chair of the firm’s Private Wealth Services Practice Group, was elected as a Fellow to the prestigious Los Angeles-based American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). ACTEC Fellows are elected to the College by demonstrating the highest level of integrity, commitment to the profession, competence and experience as trust and estate counselors. ACTEC is a professional association consisting of approximately 2,700 lawyers from throughout the U.S. Fellows of the College are nominated by other Fellows in their geographic area and are elected by the membership at large. A lawyer cannot apply for membership in the College. Fellows are selected on the basis of professional reputation and ability in the fields of trusts and estates and by of having made substantial contributions to these fields through lecturing, writing, teaching and bar activities.

Jason C. Kim Appointed Vice President of Board of Directors for Korean American Community Services

Jason C. Kim, partner and member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, was appointed as the vice president of the board of directors of the Korean American Community Services (KACS). Founded in 1972, KACS is the oldest community social service organization in the Midwest responding to the needs of the Korean American community. KACS currently serves more than 7,000 clients per year, providing a wide variety of educational, health and social services to the public.

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2008 Chambers USA Ranks Neal Gerber Eisenberg Among Top Law Firms in Key Practice Areas

In its latest annual survey of the U.S. legal market, the respected organization Chambers and Partners ranked Neal Gerber Eisenberg and its lawyers among the top law firms in Illinois and nationally in their 2008 directory Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

Beyond a number of individual firm attorneys being ranked as “leaders in their field,” Neal Gerber Eisenberg received a favorable ranking as a leading law firm for the following Chambers-designated practice areas: Banking & Finance; Healthcare; Intellectual Property; Labor & Employment (Mainly Defendant); Labor & Employment: Benefits & Compensation; Litigation: General Commercial; Real Estate; Tax; Technology & IT Outsourcing; and Investment Funds: REITs. The following 22 firm attorneys are ranked among the leading individual attorneys (within their respective practice area):

Chambers’ rankings are compiled from interviews with top business leaders and legal advisors. The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness/astuteness, diligence, commitment and other qualities most valued by the client. Website: www.chambersandpartners.com.

Peter H. Barrow ▪ , Banking & FinanceRobert A. Bedore ▪ , TaxH. Nicholas Berberian ▪ , Litigation: General CommercialStephen L. Berger ▪ , Real EstateHoward L. Bernstein ▪ , Labor & Employment (Mainly Defendant)John A. Biek ▪ , Tax: ControversyRobert E. Browne ▪ , Intellectual PropertyPatricia S. Cain ▪ , Labor & Employment: Benefits & CompensationJill A. Coleman ▪ , Banking & FinanceAngela R. Elbert ▪ , Insurance: Coverage LitigationGerald A. Golden ▪ , Labor & Employment (Mainly Defendant)Kenneth L. Harris ▪ , Tax

Jeffrey G. Kraft ▪ , HealthcareDouglas J. Lubelchek ▪ , Investment Funds: REITs and Real EstateDiana J.P. McKenzie ▪ , Technology & IT OutsourcingAntony J. McShane ▪ , Intellectual PropertyMark A. Rabinowitz ▪ , Litigation: General CommercialLawrence I. Richman ▪ , Wealth ManagementDavid B. Ritter ▪ , Labor & Employment (Mainly Defendant)Jack A. Rovner ▪ , HealthcareJohn S. Santa Lucia ▪ , Investment Funds: REITsRobert M. Weiss ▪ , Technology & IT Outsourcing

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Howard L. Bernstein and Amy J. Zdravecky Named Among Top 100 U.S. Labor Attorneys for 2008 by Labor Relations Institute

Howard L. Bernstein and Amy J. Zdravecky, partners and members of the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, were named to the list of “Top One Hundred Labor Attorneys” in the U.S. for 2008 as compiled by the Labor Relations Institute (LRI). Attorneys chosen for this honor were selected from more than 8,900 labor attorneys evaluated by LRI. Individuals chosen for inclusion on the list represent the top one percent of labor attorneys in the country. It is the third year in a row Howard has been recognized by LRI with this prestigious honor.

Thomas J. McNulty Receives Renaissance Social Services’ “Champion of the Homeless Award”

Thomas J. McNulty, partner and chair of the firm’s Real Estate Tax Practice Group, received the Renaissance Social Services’ “Champion of the Homeless Award” in recognition of his work as the president of the Chicago Low Income Housing Trust Fund (CLIHTF), a position to which he was appointed by Mayor Daley. The CLIHTF program plays an important role in making affordable housing for low-income and homeless individuals and families more affordable in the Chicago area. Renaissance Social Services has been providing housing and supportive services for over 10 years in Chicago serving the homeless, disabled and low-income seniors.

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Firm Ranks Among Top 20 Law Firms Nationally in 2008 for Highest Percentage of Women Equity Partners

Neal Gerber Eisenberg was cited in the 2008 edition of the Vault/MCCA® Guide to Law Firm Diversity Programs as being among the top 20 law firms of 205 major firms surveyed nationally for having the highest percentage of women equity partners. The Guide survey results, as published in the Minority Corporate Counsel Association’s (MCCA) July-August 2008 edition of its Diversity & The Bar magazine, underscore the firm’s ongoing efforts in establishing and maintaining a workplace environment that is supportive of and appealing to women attorneys and staff.

Neal Gerber Eisenberg’s commitment to women is reflected in the many leadership positions they hold within the firm: over one-third of the law firm’s 23 practice groups are chaired or co-chaired by women; seven of the eight director-level positions are held by women (including that of the firm administrator); over one third of the firm’s committees are headed by women, including the firm’s Diversity and Hiring Committees; and the position of general counsel within the firm is held by a woman.

Miranda K. Mandel Featured in Profiles in Diversity Journal’s 7th Annual Women Worth Watching®

Neal Gerber Eisenberg partner, chief operating officer and general counsel Miranda (“Randy”) K. Mandel was featured in Profiles in Diversity Journal’s 7th Annual Women Worth Watching® September/October 2008 special issue. The annual Women Worth Watching® issue profiles leading business and professional services women who are nominated by their colleagues, peers and mentors for their initiative and achievements. Women of purpose and drive who represent diversity within their spheres of influence are selected for this distinction.

Randy was profiled in the anniversary issue in which an essay she wrote on her career experiences and philosophies was published. The featured profiles in this special issue focused on each executive’s unique and personal contributions, and served as an opportunity for the international business community to get to know these women as individuals.

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Firm Recognized as a 2008 Best Law Firm for Women by Working Mother and Flex-Time Lawyers

Neal Gerber Eisenberg was named a 2008 Working Mother & Flex-Time Lawyers Best Law Firm for Women. Working Mother magazine, the authoritative source for career mothers, and Flex-Time Lawyers LLC, a national consulting firm advising attorneys and legal employers on work/life balance, partnered in 2008 for the second year in a row to recognize 50 law firms that have redefined the standards of success by creating a workplace that encourages the retention and advancement of women.

Neal Gerber Eisenberg was profiled in the August/September 2008 issue of Working Mother and honored at a luncheon in New York on September 15, 2008. “To be named a 2008 Working Mother & Flex-Time Lawyers Best Law Firm for Women is a unique and incredible honor for Neal Gerber Eisenberg,” said Angela R. Elbert, Neal Gerber Eisenberg partner and co-chair of the firm’s Women’s Network. “It underscores Neal Gerber Eisenberg’s ongoing initiatives and efforts to foster an environment that allows attorneys of all backgrounds – including women – to thrive.”

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For lawyers raising Families, the choices remain stark: work nonstop to rack up billable hours or step off the partnership track to be home in time for dinner. no wonder 42% of women lawyers leave the profession at some point in their careers, according to the Center for work-life Policy. This year’s 50 Best law Firms for women—a joint initiative from Working Mother and Flex-Time lawyers—are reworking the equation to offer a more balanced solution. By allowing flexible work arrange-ments, these trailblazers are announcing that it’s time to make the legal profession work for women. equally important, they’re committed to helping more women make it to partner by hosting networking groups for female lawyers (98 percent), mentoring senior female associ-ates (68 percent) and offering management training to teach women the skills they need to advance (62 percent). we salute these progressive employers for their leadership. when it comes to helping talented women succeed, these firms are learning what it takes.

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Twenty-Four Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2009

Twenty-four Neal Gerber Eisenberg attorneys representing 14 practice areas were selected by their peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America® 2009 edition. Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as a definitive guide to legal excellence in the U.S. since its inception in 1983, and is also one of the most utilized referral sources in the country. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”

The Best Lawyers 2009 edition features the following Neal Gerber Eisenberg partners and (as published) practice area descriptions: Harvey M. Adelstein (Labor and Employment); Peter H. Barrow (Banking); H. Nicholas Berberian (Commercial Litigation); Stephen L. Berger (Real Estate); Howard L. Bernstein (Labor and Employment); John A. Biek (Tax); Robert E. Browne (Intellectual Property); Patricia S. Cain (Employee Benefits); Jill A. Coleman (Banking); Marshall E. Eisenberg (Corporate; Tax); Ross D. Emmerman (Corporate); James K. Gardner (Antitrust; Commercial Litigation); Gerald A. Golden (Labor and Employment); Kenneth L. Harris (Tax); Jeffrey G. Kraft (Health Care); Jed R. Mandel (Non-Profit/Charities Law); Diana J.P. McKenzie (Information Technology); Phil C. Neal (Antitrust; Commercial Litigation); Lawrence I. Richman (Trusts and Estates); David B. Ritter (Labor and Employment); Jack A. Rovner (Health Care); David S. Stone (Corporate); Jonathan D. Wasserman (Corporate; Venture Capital) and Robert M. Weiss (Information Technology).

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Michael D. Sher Elected as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers

Michael D. Sher, partner and Litigation Practice Group member, was elected a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (“College”), one of the premier legal associations in America.

Fellowship in the College is extended by invitation only, and only after careful investigation, to those experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality. Lawyers must have a minimum of 15 years of trial experience before they can be considered for Fellowship.

John A. Biek Elected American College of Tax Counsel Fellow

John A. Biek, partner and member of the firm’s Tax Practice Group, was elected as a Fellow to the prestigious Washington, D.C.-based American College of Tax Counsel (ACTC). ACTC Fellows are chosen by their peers in recognition of their outstanding reputations and contributions in the field of tax law.

Lawrence I. Richman Named to Worth’s 2008 “100 Top Attorneys” List for High Net Worth Clients

Lawrence I. Richman, partner and chair of the Private Wealth Services Practice Group, was named to the “100 Top Attorneys” list in the December 2008 issue of Worth magazine. He was one of only six Illinois attorneys so named. He was recognized for his private client work advising entrepreneurs, tax-exempt organizations, fiduciaries and high net worth families on estate, gift and charitable planning issues. This is the third year in a row that Larry has been named to the prestigious national list.

Neal Gerber Eisenberg managing partner Jerry H. Biederman said, “This honor underscores Larry’s commitment to excellence in client service. It reflects the aim of our firm’s client-focused approach: to listen to, learn from and respect the needs of each client in order to employ our skill in the delivery of superior legal counsel that best serves the unique needs of the client.”

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Thomas J. McNulty Elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Civic Federation

Thomas J. McNulty, partner and chair of the firm’s Real Estate Tax Practice Group, was elected as the chairman of the board of directors of the Civic Federation, a Chicago-based taxpayer watchdog group and government research organization. Tom was formally elected to the two-year term as chairman in conjunction with the election of new officers and directors at the organization’s 2009 annual meeting held in Chicago. He had previously served as vice-chairman.

The Civic Federation was founded in 1894 by a group led by several of Chicago’s most prominent citizens including Jane Addams, Bertha Palmer and Lyman J. Gage. Group founders coalesced around a serious issue: the need to address deep concerns about the city’s economic, political and moral climate at the end of the 19th century. The resulting organization evolved during the 20th century to become a leading advocate for governmental fiscal responsibility and an effective champion of rational tax policy. The Civic Federation’s work continues to evolve in the 21st century as a greater emphasis is placed on working with government officials to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and accountability of Chicago-area governments.

Tiffany C. Woodie Appointed to the Board of Directors of the Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms

Tiffany C. Woodie, partner and member of the firm’s Securities & Commodities Litigation Practice Group, was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms (“Chicago Committee”) to serve a two-year term. The Chicago Committee is a preeminent voice and agent fostering racial and ethnic diversity in the Chicago legal community, impacting the broader legal profession. Neal Gerber Eisenberg has a long and established affiliation with the Chicago Committee and has supported their ongoing efforts via sponsorships, hosting of events and the provision of speakers and mentors.

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