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Lawrence Plotkin Joins Chadbourne & Parke as Real Estate Partner

Brings Broad Experience in Range of Commercial Real Estate Transactions

October 8, 2007

NEW YORK — The international law firm of Chadbourne & Parke LLP announced today that Lawrence R. Plotkin has joined the Firm as a partner in the real estate practice in New York.

“Larry combines experience as a practicing lawyer with a keen business focus that will serve our clients well,” said Chadbourne Managing Partner Charles O’Neill. “He knows the real estate landscape, both literally and figuratively, and is an outstanding addition to the Firm.”

Mr. Plotkin, 46, joins Chadbourne from Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in New York. Earlier in his career, Mr. Plotkin combined legal, real estate and other business roles at a consumer-products retailer with operations across the United States.

He holds a B.A. in economics from the State University of New York at Albany and a J.D., cum laude, from Brooklyn Law School.

Chadbourne’s real estate lawyers handle financings, acquisitions, sales, leasing, construction and development, joint ventures, bankruptcy and loan-workout matters. The practice assists clients with all aspects of property ownership, including the negotiation of financing documents, construction contracts, architect's agreements, brokerage agreements, ground leases, option agreements and easements.