Sonnenschein Expands Corporate Group in New York

May 22, 2007

(NEW YORK, May 22, 2007)—National law firm Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP announced today the addition of Glen W. Roberts II as a partner in its Corporate Practice Group.  Roberts will reside in Sonnenschein’s New York office.

Roberts is an experienced private equity lawyer who specializes in corporate transactional work.  He represents several real estate investment funds and advises clients on a variety of securities compliance, corporate finance and M&A-related matters.  Qualified to practice law in both New York and England, Roberts also has an expertise in Islamic finance.

“Glen is a dynamic corporate transactional lawyer,” said Paul A. Gajer, chair of Sonnenschein’s Corporate Practice Group.  “He will be a valuable resource for our private equity and hospitality practices, particularly with respect to cross-border deals, especially those involving the U.K. and the Middle East.”

Roberts received a J.D. degree, with honors, from the University of North Carolina School of Law and a B.A. degree from Brown University.  Prior to joining Sonnenschein, Roberts was counsel at Dechert LLP.  He previously worked in the private equity group at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.

“Sonnenschein will give me the opportunity to put my skills, experience and contacts to good use for its global client base,” said Roberts.  “I recognize that growing the corporate and hospitality practices is a big part of the firm’s overall strategic plan and I am excited to be a part of it.”

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