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.

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.

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.

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.

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.