Sonnenschein Names New Managing Partner of Phoenix Office

August 30, 2007

(PHOENIX, August 30, 2007)—Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP announced today that Mark W. Daliere has been named managing partner of the law firm’s Phoenix office. Daliere assumes the role from co-managing partners Marlene Nations and Jay Shafron, who will return to their law practices full time.
 
“Mark has been a tremendous asset to Sonnenschein since we opened our doors in Phoenix last year, and he will be a great leader as we move forward in growing the office and our world-class Hospitality & Leisure Practice,” said Elliott I. Portnoy, Sonnenschein chairman. 

Daliere joined Sonnenschein's Phoenix office upon its opening in May 2006, with five other leading hospitality/real estate attorneys, including Richard F. “Rick” Ross, global chair of Sonnenschein’s Hospitality & Leisure Practice.  Daliere’s practice emphasizes the representation of some of the world’s largest hotel companies, including Hilton Hotels Corporation, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., and Fairmont Hotels in relation to hotel, resort, mixed-use luxury projects and developments throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. 

 “I’m honored to be selected for this role and look forward to helping expand the firm’s footprint in the Phoenix market,” said Daliere.  “Marlene and Jay did a wonderful job getting the office off the ground, and I hope to build on the foundation that they laid.” 

Daliere takes over leadership of the Phoenix office during a time of growth and will oversee its upcoming move to new, larger office space in early 2008. The state-of-the-art space, positioned on the top floor of the high-rise located at 24th Street and Camelback Road, will provide 360-degree views of the entire valley. 

Daliere earned a J.D. degree from Loyola University of Chicago Law School and a bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from Tufts University.

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