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1. Reed Smith bolsters its energy group with further partner hire

   March 08, 2010

   International law firm Reed Smith has announced the appointment of John Varholy to its Energy, Trade & Commodities group (ETC group) based in London. John will join the firm’s partnership on 8th March from the London office of US firm Troutman Sanders, where he was both a founding and Managing Partner, and most recently served as the leader of its Trading, Hedging and Marketing Practice Group.

2. Lee Ann Dillon Joins Reed Smith's Financial Industry Group in NYC - Former Sonnenschein Corporate Partner Brings Syndicated Lending Capabilities

   March 04, 2010

   Reed Smith LLP today announced the addition of Lee Ann Dillon as a partner in its Financial Industry Group resident in the firm’s New York City office, effective immediately.

3. Nation’s Leading State Tax Group Continues Expansion - Reed Smith Adds Marty Dakessian in Los Angeles

   February 26, 2010

   Reed Smith LLP has added a top California tax litigation partner to its expanding State Tax Group, which was already one of the largest in the nation. Marty Dakessian, a former partner at Akerman Senterfitt, will be resident in Reed Smith’s Los Angeles office, effective immediately.

4. Reed Smith’s State Tax Group Extends National Reach - New York-Based Partners McLoughlin & Young Join Firm’s Deep Bench

   January 28, 2010

   The State Tax practice at Reed Smith LLP extended its nationwide reach today, adding two partners in the firm’s New York office. With the addition of Michael McLoughlin and Aaron Young, the group now has 23 lawyers in five offices to represent the firm’s clients in every state across the country.

5. Reed Smith Enhances Corporate Practice Adding Two Partners in New York

   January 27, 2010

   Reed Smith has expanded its corporate presence in New York, adding new partners Michael A. Smith and Kenneth Regensburg to the Corporate & Securities Group, effective immediately. Mr. Smith was formerly a partner in the New York office of Patton Boggs; Mr. Regensburg was formerly counsel in the New York office of White & Case.

6. Reed Smith Adds Securities Litigation Partner in Northern California - Howrey Partner David Lisi Joins Firm’s Silicon Valley Office

   January 25, 2010

   Reed Smith LLP today announced the addition of former Howrey partner David Lisi as a partner in its Global Regulatory Enforcement Group in the firm’s Silicon Valley office, effective immediately.

7. Reed Smith Adds Reyes as Partner in Real Estate Group - Former Riker Danzig Partner Brings Zoning & New York Governmental Experience to Firm

   January 06, 2010

   Reed Smith LLP today announced the addition of Juan D. Reyes III as a partner in the Real Estate Group, resident in the firm’s New York office.

8. Reed Smith Adds Howard Shecter – Leading M&A Lawyer Strong Fit with Leading Pennsylvania Practice and Global Platform

   January 04, 2010

   For Reed Smith’s new Corporate & Securities partner Howard L. Shecter, joining the firm is all about platform. Mr. Shecter will join as Senior M&A partner and will divide his time between Reed Smith's Philadelphia and New York offices.

9. Reed Smith Expands Corporate Practice in Beijing - Experienced Former Kodak In-House Counsel Newest Addition To Office

   October 21, 2009

   Reed Smith Richards Butler LLP today announced the addition of Mao Rong, as Of Counsel in its Beijing office. Mao Rong joins the firm following a decade of providing legal leadership as corporate counsel at Kodak in China. She was most recently Director of Legal Affairs in the Asia Pacific Region for the company.

10. Reed Smith Expands Commercial Litigation Group - Douglas A. Albritton Joins Firm’s Chicago Office

    October 20, 2009

    Commercial litigation attorney Douglas A. Albritton has joined Reed Smith LLP, one of the 15 largest law firms in the world as a partner in the firm’s Commercial Litigation Group resident in its Chicago office.