Six Seyfarth Shaw Attorneys Inducted into the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers

Chicago, IL  (October 20, 2006) - - Seyfarth Shaw LLP, one of America’s leading full service law firms, announced the induction of six of its attorneys into the prestigious College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, Inc. The College, founded in 1995, is a non-profit professional association of labor and employment lawyers engaged in the private and public practice of law, in government, in academia, in corporate law departments, and judges. Its goals are to promote achievement, advancement and excellence in the practice of labor and employment law.

This year’s inductees from Seyfarth Shaw’s Labor and Employment practice are: Kenneth R. Dolin, Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., Ellen E. McLaughlin, Robert J. Mignin, and Thomas J. Piskorski, all partners in the Chicago office, and John J. Toner, of counsel in the Washington D.C. office. Their addition brings to 24 the total number of Seyfarth Shaw attorneys in the College, which is among the highest representation for any single firm.

The College has a rigorous nomination process, requiring that attorneys have been in the field of labor and employment law for at least 20 years. The candidates, selected by invitation only, must also demonstrate to their peers, the bar, bench and public through long performance related to the practice of labor and employment law that they represent: the highest professional qualifications and ethical standards; the highest level of character, integrity, professional expertise and leadership; a commitment to fostering and furthering the objectives of the College; sustained, exceptionally high-quality services to clients, bar, bench and public; and significant evidence of scholarship, teaching, lecturing and/or published writings on labor and employment law.

Members, or “Fellows,” of the College are dedicated to the study and enhancement of professional ethics in the practice of labor and employment law and to the improvement of the delivery and quality of labor and employment legal services. The college provides a forum for discussion and collegiality and sponsors annual lectures with prominent speakers. It has also instituted a new project using videotape to preserve and perpetuate significant historic events

“It’s a privilege to have these additional talented attorneys accepted into the College this year,” said Jeremy P. Sherman, chair of Seyfarth Shaw’s national Labor and Employment practice. “Their selection is evidence of our firm’s high standards and commitment to the practice of Labor and Employment law. Our passion and dedication keep us at the forefront of this industry, and we take pride in working as partners with our clients.”

Seyfarth Shaw’s specialization in labor and employment law dates back to its founding in 1945. With more than 300 attorneys, the group offers a unique level of experience and expertise on virtually every labor and employment issue arising in any U.S. or foreign jurisdiction. Seyfarth Shaw attorneys have groundbreaking experience in labor law matters, including cases under the National Labor Relations Act, the Railway Labor Act and state labor laws. Working in partnership with clients, the firm counsels management on labor relations issues arising from mergers and acquisitions, shutdowns, relocations and other business reorganizations.

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.