Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP

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Richard F. ("Rick") Ross, Chair
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Overview
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With 15 attorneys whose practice is solely devoted to the hotels & resorts industry and more than 90 attorneys who provide the cross-disciplinary legal skills from other practices to support our clients' needs in this dynamic industry, Sonnenschein is the law firm of choice for those seeking an experienced and innovative legal team that knows the industry and the marketplace, and provides the advice they can rely on and trust.

Our clients expect the best -- and they get it.  They know our internationally respected team, led by Richard F. ("Rick") Ross, is second to none in its knowledge and experience.  And because we represent a broad cross section of global players developers, owners, operators, investors and others we have an unsurpassed understanding of, and a special sensitivity to how their interrelationships affect what each seeks to achieve.  Simply put, we are trusted advisors who know the hotel & resort industry, know the players, know the market, know how to make deals happen, and help our clients achieve their business objectives.



Spotlight on Hotels and Resorts
Sonnenschein's Hotels & Resorts Global Practice Group Ranked Among the Best
Sonnenschein recently earned great recognition from peers and clients through Chambers USA 2007:  America's Leading Lawyers for Business as only one of three firms in the United States to receive the prestigious "Band 1" ranking for its Hotels & Resorts practice.  In addition, Global Practice Chair Richard F. ("Rick") Ross was awarded the "Band 1" ranking as a Hospitality & Leisure attorney, Meghan Cocci ranked as a top attorney in the Hospitality & Leisure Industry, and Richard F. ("Rick") Ross and the Phoenix office were among the top real estate practices in Arizona.
Richard F. ("Rick") Ross Named to Lawdragon 500 Dealmakers List
Rick Ross
Sonnenschein partner Richard F. ("Rick") Ross was named to the Lawdragon 500 Dealmakers List.  Selection to the list is based on extensive research by Lawdragon's editorial staff in combination with online voting by other attorneys.  Fewer than 0.01 percent of all lawyers in the U.S. will be named a member of the Lawdragon 500.
Sonnenschein's New York Office Welcomes Newest Hotels & Resorts Partner
Glen W. Roberts II
Glen W. Roberts II has joined the New York office as a partner in the Corporate and Hotels & Resorts Global Practice groups. Glen will be working closely with Richard F. ("Rick") Ross, Meghan Cocci and Kenneth Hatton, among others, to continue building the firm's Hotels & Resorts team.
Click here to read Glen's news release.
Sonnenschein Attorneys to Speak at the 5th Annual International Hotel Conference
Meghan Cocci and Kenneth Hatton
The 5th Annual International Hotel Conference will be held at the Caveleri Hilton in Rome, Italy, October 17-19, 2007.  More than 400 high-profile hoteliers from over 40 countries will come together to discuss hotel development, finance and management strategies throughout the world.  Partners Meghan Cocci and Kenneth Hatton will share their expertise at the following sessions:
  • "Management Strategies for Operating Your Hotel at a Profit" (Thursday, October 18, 2:30-4 p.m.)
  • "Leisure Real Estate for the Hospitality Industry: Condo Hotels, Timeshare, Fractional and Residence Clubs" (Friday, October 19, 10:45 a.m.-Noon)
The Hotels & Resorts Global Practice Group will also sponsor the breakfast on Thursday, October 18.