Seyfarth Shaw Adds Erika C. Birg to Litigation Practice

Atlanta, GA  (August 16, 2006) - - Seyfarth Shaw LLP, one of America’s leading full service law firms, announced that Erika C. Birg has joined the firm as a litigation partner in the firm’s Atlanta office. Previously, she worked with Paul Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in Washington, D.C.

As a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group, Birg concentrates her practice in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Complex Litigation, and Trade Secrets/Restrictive Covenants. She has assisted clients in all forms of dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration, as well as litigation in federal and state court. Her representation of entities of all sizes and types spans a variety of industries, including technology, insurance, telecommunications, and financial services. She also has substantial experience with internal investigations.

"We are extremely pleased that Erika has brought her strong litigation background, including cutting-edge trade secrets experience, to our Group," said Michael R. Levinson, chair of the Firm's national Litigation Department.  "Her talents and experience will enhance our practice and provide great value to our clients."

Seyfarth Shaw’s Litigation Practice is comprised of more than 160 attorneys in offices throughout the United States, and helps clients with every aspect of their dispute resolution needs, nationally and internationally. The practice covers the full spectrum of litigation services, including trials and appeals in federal and state courts, in cases involving disputes over: intellectual property; real estate and construction; trade secrets and restrictive covenants; creditors' rights and bankruptcy; product liability; insurance; antitrust; D&O Securities; Government Contracts; and other types of complex business litigation.

“Erika is a welcome addition to the firm and we are delighted that she has chosen Seyfarth on her return to Atlanta to practice law,” said Paul P. Mattingly, managing partner of Seyfarth’s Atlanta office.  “Her approach to litigation and client service fit well with our existing litigation group. She's a great addition to our national team."

Birg received her B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her J.D. from Emory University School of Law. She clerked for the Honorable Stanley F. Birch, Jr. on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and for the Honorable Willis B. Hunt, Jr., on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Birg sits on the executive board of the Atlanta Chapter of the Federalist Society and is a member of the editorial board for the Georgia Bar Journal.

“Seyfarth Shaw’s comprehensive litigation group affords me the opportunity to expand my practice in Atlanta,” said Birg. “I particularly admire the firm’s commitment to work closely with clients to provide maximum counsel and support.”

Seyfarth Shaw has over 650 attorneys located in nine offices throughout the United States including Chicago, New York, Boston, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Sacramento as well as Brussels, Belgium.  Seyfarth Shaw provides a broad range of legal services in the areas of labor and employment, employee benefits, litigation and business services.  The firm’s practice reflects virtually every industry and segment of the country’s business community. Clients include over 200 of the Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, newspapers and other media, hotels, health care organizations, airlines and railroads. The firm also represents a number of federal, state, and local governmental and educational entities.  For more information, please visit www.seyfarth.com.

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