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October 10, 2008
Several Willkie Associates Honored For Pro Bono Work
Michael Shapiro recognized by Legal Aid Society of New York for his work on employment discrimination case; and Megan Hogan, Rachel Owens and Avani Shah recognized by City Bar Justice Center for their work on precedential asylum case.
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October 1, 2008
Firm Assists on Lehman’s $2.15 Billion Sale of Neuberger Berman Unit
Willkie advises Neuberger Berman with respect to regulatory matters in connection with its sale to Bain Capital LLC and Hellman & Friedman LLC.
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October 1, 2008
Adrienne Atkinson Joins Willkie’s Asset Management Practice
Adrienne Atkinson joins the firm as a partner in the Asset Management Practice Group in New York, effective October 1, 2008.
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September 23, 2008
Willkie Frankfurt Gains Capital Markets Leader Dr. Michael Schlitt
On September 23, Willkie announced that Dr. Michael Schlitt has agreed to join the firm as a partner in the Frankfurt office, effective October 1, 2008.
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September 23, 2008
NY Governor Appoints Benito Romano Chair of State Interest on Lawyer Account Fund
As reported on the front page of the September 22 New York Law Journal, partner Benito Romano has been appointed by New York State Governor David A. Paterson to serve as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the state Interest on Lawyer Account Fund (IOLA).
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September 22, 2008
Willkie Advises MidAmerican in $4.7 Billion Agreement to Acquire Constellation Energy
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company reaches definitive agreement in which MidAmerican will acquire Constellation Energy for approximately $4.7 billion in cash, or $26.50 per share.
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September 16, 2008
Barry Barbash Discusses Wall Street Crisis on CNN
Mr. Barbash appears on CNN's Lou Dobbs program to discuss the role of government regulators in the current string of breakdowns of prominent Wall Street firms.
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September 10, 2008
Firm Represents Sherwood Equities in Acquisition of 370 Lexington Avenue
Sherwood Equities, Inc. and equity partner JPMorgan Chase jointly acquire 370 Lexington Avenue from Broad Street Development for $155 million.
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September 9, 2008
Firm Advises Mediacom Special Committee in Share Repurchase
Mediacom Communications Corporation announces agreement to repurchase all of Mediacom's Class A common stock owned by Shivers Investments LLC, an affiliate of Morris Communications Company, LLC.
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August 26, 2008
Firm Represents EDS in $13.9 Billion Acquisition by HP
Electronic Data Systems Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co. close on $13.9 billion merger.
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