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Perkins Coie Promotes 21 to Partner and Of Counsel

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SEATTLE (January 1, 2007) – Perkins Coie announced that 21 attorneys from eight of its offices have been named partners and of counsel effective January 1, 2007.

"We are both pleased and proud to see these lawyers recognized for their leadership and entrepreneurial efforts," said Robert Giles, Managing Partner. "Their advancements are a reflection of the firm's commitment to attracting, retaining and rewarding talented attorneys who offer creative solutions to our clients' needs."

The attorneys in the following offices have been elected to the firm's partnership:

Boise – Melanie G. Rubocki

Chicago – Jeanne M. Cullen, Judith A. Gold

Denver – Garland W. (Sonny) Allison

Menlo Park – Shailesh (Shaalu) Mehra

Portland – Sarah J. Crooks

Seattle – Stephen E. Arnett, Colonel F. Betz, Iveth P. Durbin, J. Dax Hansen, Troy J. Hickman, Lynn E. Hvalsoe, Brian A. Jennings, Cori G. Moore, Patrick W. Ryan

Washington, D.C. – Suzette W. Derrevere

In addition, four associates have been promoted to of counsel. They are: Fiona A. Brophy in the firm's Menlo Park office, Erick J. Haynie in the Portland office, Mack H. Shultz in the Seattle office, and Brian G. Svoboda in the Washington, D.C. office.

About Perkins Coie: Founded in 1912 in Seattle, Perkins Coie has more than 850 lawyers in
19 offices across the United States and Asia. The firm is celebrating its 100th anniversary of
representing great companies ranging in size from start-ups to FORTUNE 100 corporations.