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Fenwick & West is pleased to announce that it has been ranked in 12 practice areas in the 2011-2012 “Best Law Firms” guide released by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers®. The firm’s IP Litigation and Patent Litigation groups, in particular, earned the highest “First Tier” ranking nationally. Fenwick was also nationally ranked in:

Garvey Schubert Barer attorney and owner Erwin G. Krasnow was selected by the Board of Directors of the Broadcasters Foundation of America to receive the 2011 Ward L. Quaal Pioneer Award. Presented at the National Association of Broadcasters Show in Las Vegas on April 13, the annual Pioneer Awards, named in honor of iconic broadcaster Ward L.

Garvey Schubert Barer represented BSAI Partners, LLC in the acquisition of the fishing vessels and fishing rights interests of Wards Cove, a Seattle-based seafood company.

Garvey Schubert Barer has added David Riley as an owner in the Seattle office. Previously with Morrison & Foerster LLP, Riley joins the firm’s Corporate Finance and Securities Group where he will focus on private investment funds and private equity transactions, with a particular focus on the resources, energy, clean technology and transportation industries.

Garvey Schubert Barer announces the addition of Catherine Leon as of counsel in the New York office. Previously with Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, Leon focuses on commercial and employment litigation.

Only Law Firm Recognized in Midsize Category by Seattle Business Magazine FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE