Sonnenschein Names New Chief Marketing Officer

February 20, 2008

(CHARLOTTE, N.C., February 20, 2008)--Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP announced today that Brian C. Lambert has joined the national law firm as its new chief marketing officer.  He comes to Sonnenschein from Wachovia Corporation, where he was head of business development for the bank's Treasury Services Division.  Before joining Wachovia, Lambert was a consultant and engagement manager with McKinsey & Company, and he previously practiced law with Kilpatrick Stockton LLP.  He will reside in Sonnenschein's Charlotte office.

"Brian's unique combination of legal, strategic and business development experience makes him ideally suited to spearhead our efforts to enhance Sonnenschein's brand in the marketplace," said Elliott I. Portnoy, chairman.  "He will play an important role in positioning the firm for future growth in an increasingly competitive and challenging business environment."

"Sonnenschein's aggressive business plan requires an innovative approach to marketing that will set the firm apart from a formidable set of competitors," stated Lambert.  "I look forward to working with Sonnenschein's leadership, its attorneys, and the excellent marketing team already in place to help the firm achieve its goals."

Lambert is a graduate of Harvard Law School and the University of Virginia. 

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