Steve Hedberg Invited to Join the American College of Bankruptcy

PORTLAND, ORE. (November 7, 2007) – Steve Hedberg, national chair of Perkins Coie's Insolvency practice, and Portland, Oregon managing partner has been nominated by the Board of Regents of the American College of Bankruptcy to become a Fellow of the College. Fellowship into the honorary organization is by invitation only. Hedberg's induction into the College will take place in March 2008 in Washington, D.C.

According to the American College of Bankruptcy, nominees are extended an invitation to join based on a proven record of the highest standards of professionalism and service to the profession.

"Steve embodies the traits of professionalism, integrity and leadership and is well deserving of this honor," said Robert Giles, firmwide managing partner. "We are delighted that he has been recognized by his peers to be a Fellow of the College. Steve will be one of only about 650 Fellows in the United States and one of only 12 sitting Fellows in Oregon and Washington."

Hedberg has more than 20 years of experience working with clients to solve complex commercial and economic issues related to insolvent companies. He advises clients seeking cost-effective and creative ways to both resolve insolvency problems and take advantage of opportunities presented in insolvency circumstances.