Perkins Coie Names Eric Fjelstad Anchorage Office Managing Partner

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA (July 24, 2007) – Perkins Coie announced today that its Executive Committee has appointed Eric B. Fjelstad to succeed Thomas Daniel as managing partner of its Anchorage office.

Fjelstad has been with the firm for eight years, and has practiced environmental and natural resources law in Alaska since 1994. His practice focuses on project development, NEPA, and permitting of mining, oil and gas, forestry, and heavy infrastructure projects. He advises clients on contaminated sites and decommissioning of industrial projects, compliance, due diligence, OSHA proceedings and governmental investigations. He also provides litigation services, including the defense of governmental and citizen enforcement actions. His clients include Alaska Native corporations as well as outside companies operating in Alaska.

"We are pleased that Eric has agreed to take on this new role and thank Tom for seven-and-a-half years of outstanding service," said Robert Giles, the firm's managing partner. "For 30 years, Perkins Coie has been proud to serve the Alaska market. Eric's strong leadership will enhance our position in the market as we continue to provide exceptional legal service to our valued clients."

"The Alaska business environment provides unique opportunities for our clients," said Fjelstad. "We value partnering with our clients to meet their legal needs and help them grow their businesses."