Sonnenschein Adds William M. Gantz to Litigation Group

September 12, 2007

(CHICAGO, September 12, 2007)--Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP today announced that William M. Gantz has joined the national law firm as a partner in its Litigation Practice Group.  Gantz, whose practice focuses on commercial litigation matters, will reside in Sonnenschein's Chicago office.

"Bill's experience in the areas of Internet gaming, intellectual property and general commercial litigation matters, as well as his abilities as a trial lawyer, will help solidify Sonnenschein as the premier firm for litigation needs," said Michael H. Barr, national chair of Sonnenschein's Litigation Practice Group.  "His energy and entrepreneurial spirit make him a perfect addition to the firm."

Gantz has 17 years of experience in trial and appellate practice.  He has managed a broad array of business disputes for manufacturing, technology, gaming, transportation and healthcare clients.  During his career, he has been the lead attorney many times in bench and jury trials in cases involving shareholder disputes, contractual disputes, company valuation, general commercial litigation, healthcare and torts.  Gantz has extensive experience in class action and mass torts, and he regularly provides risk management counseling to business clients.  Gantz also has argued cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for both the Seventh and Ninth Circuits.

"Sonnenschein's litigation group is revered for its many accomplishments," noted Gantz.  "The opportunities available here will enable me to continue growing my practice, and I am delighted to be joining the firm.  This is an exceptional firm with exceptional people."

Gantz received a J.D. degree from Ohio State University College of Law and an A.B. degree from the University of Chicago.  He has taught and lectured at legal seminars throughout the United States, and he currently serves as co-chair of the Subcommittee on Internet and Mobile Gaming of the American Bar Association's Business Law Section Gaming Law Committee.  Gantz joins Sonnenschein from DLA Piper US LLP.

Sonnenschein's litigation practice includes hundreds of litigators with vast experience in all major industries and all facets of litigation, from negotiating pre-trial settlements to conducting trials to handling post-trial appeals.  Its attorneys have a long track record of successfully acting as lead trial counsel in federal and state bench and jury trials throughout the United States, as well as coordinating and managing complex class actions and mass tort cases across the country.

At Sonnenschein, we are committed to providing the highest-quality legal and counseling services for all of our clients, all of the time.  They include many of the world's most admired businesses, nonprofits and individuals.  Through integrated, inter-office teamwork, we help them to prosper and grow.  For more information, visit www.sonnenschein.com.

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