Released on = May 15, 2007, 1:21 pm

Press Release Author = Thompson & Knight LLP

Industry = Law

Press Release Summary = Firm expands New York office with top intellectual property
attorney.

Press Release Body = The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased
to announce John J. Driscoll has joined the Firm as a Partner in the New York
office. He brings over 30 years of experience in intellectual property and
international business transactions to Thompson & Knight.

Driscoll focuses his practice on businesses with intellectual property assets. His
clients include fashion, fragrance, software, and media companies, many of whom are
non-U.S. companies setting up operations in the U.S., including French, Spanish,
German, British, and Turkish companies. He advises them on all aspects of their
business operations in the U.S. and abroad, including trademark prosecution and
protection, copyright issues, licensing, international operations, sourcing, new
ventures, retail operations, employment, finance, and trade matters. His experience
also includes corporate and securities transactions, cross-border mergers and
acquisitions, hedge funds, and international business transactions.

"John's intellectual property and international business expertise are a tremendous
asset to Thompson & Knight's growing international presence in New York. The
breadth of his practice and legal insight provide valuable service and skills to our
clients," says Bruce S. Sostek, Intellectual Property Practice Leader of Thompson &
Knight.

Driscoll received a J.D. from New York University School of Law in 1976, an M.A.
from the London School of Economics in 1973, and a B.A., magna cum laude, from
Harvard University in 1970. He is a member of the American Bar Association, New
York Bar Association, and is the Director of the Turkish-American Chamber of
Commerce.

About Thompson & Knight

Since 1887, Thompson & Knight LLP has consistently made a positive impact on its
clients' successes. With its practice focused on the energy industry, the Firm has
extensive resources in litigation, tax, insolvency, and international energy
matters. The Firm has approximately 420 attorneys, and has offices and alliances in
North America, South America, Europe, and Africa. Thompson & Knight represents
companies, government entities, and individuals in local, regional, and national
markets around the world.

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