Latham & Watkins LLPis pleased to announce that seven attorneys from across its offices inthe United States, Europe and Asia were elected to the firm'spartnership, effective April 1, 2008. All seven attorneys werepreviously counsel with the firm.

"We enthusiastically welcome this highly talented and deservinggroup to our partnership, all of whom have played important roles inour firm's growth and success," said Robert M. Dell, Chairman andManaging Partner of Latham & Watkins. "These attorneys have broadexperience with notable individual achievements within their respectivepractice areas. Their deep industry expertise and outstandingclient-service skills further strengthen our capability. Of equalimportance, they share Latham's commitment to maintaining thecollaborative culture of our firm."