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S&W Adds New Corporate Partner in New York

Press Release, May 7, 2008

New York, NY – May 7, 2008 – Sullivan & Worcester LLP announced today that William A. Newman has joined its New York office as a partner in the Corporate Department. According to Joel Carpenter, co-managing partner of Sullivan & Worcester, Mr. Newman is part of a significant expansion of the New York office, which includes plans to expand the existing corporate finance practice.

Mr. Newman has exceptional experience in structuring and negotiating domestic and international M&A transactions particularly in the financial services, medical technology, information technology and IT services industries. In addition, he regularly counsels his clients on capital-raising activities in both public and private markets.

“S&W’s strong reputation in corporate transactions and international tax law will enable me to offer clients comprehensive counsel that will address every facet of their complex, cross-border transactions,” said Mr. Newman.

“Throughout his impressive career, Bill has consistently delivered exceptional results for his clients in highly critical transactions,” said Mr. Carpenter “His successful track record combined with his international experience will further strengthen our firm’s corporate practice.” George Lindsay, managing partner of the New York office added, “Bill is a superb lawyer who will be a great asset to our New York corporate team.”

Mr. Newman was most recently the managing partner of the New York office of McGuireWoods LLP. He received his J.D. degree from The University of Michigan Law School and his B.A. from Yale College.

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