Sonnenschein Names New Managing Partner of New York Office

November 30, 2006

(NEW YORK, November 30, 2006)--Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP today announced that Denise M. Tormey has been named managing partner of the firm’s New York office.  Tormey succeeds Michael Barr, who was appointed chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group earlier this year.

“In more than four years at Sonnenschein, Denise has distinguished herself as a leader in the New York office and throughout the firm,” said Duane C. Quaini, Sonnenschein chairman.  “Her enthusiasm for the job, combined with the respect of her colleagues, make her the right person for this position.”

Tormey, who joined Sonnenschein in 2002, is a partner in the firm’s Corporate Practice Group.  Her practice covers a wide range of transactional work, including mergers and acquisitions and private equity and emerging growth financing transactions.  Tormey also has extensive experience representing Canadian and U.K. enterprises in cross-border transactions.  As a member of Sonnenschein’s Finance Committee for the past three years, Tormey has been closely involved with management of client accounts in the New York office, including new business development.

“I am thrilled to take on this role in the New York office,” said Tormey.  “Michael did a superb job as managing partner for the past year and a half, and I look forward to continuing our growth and expansion in this very important market for us.”

Tormey received a J.D. degree from St. John’s University School of Law and a B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from Boston College, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

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