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Mariely Downey joins Hodgson Russ

July 18, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Lisa Kane

716.848.1335

lkane@hodgsonruss.com

Mariely Downey joins Hodgson Russ

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Hodgson Russ LLP is pleased to announce that Mariely Downey has joined the firm as its attorney employment manager. The addition of Ms. Downey will help advance the firm's strategic vision through continuing its tradition of hiring and training the highest-quality attorneys.  In addition to recruiting, Ms. Downey's responsibilities include overseeing Hodgson Russ's training and mentoring programs.

Ms. Downey, who was an associate attorney at another Buffalo law firm for the past three years, is experienced in developing and implementing recruitment and training programs in a variety of professional settings.

She received bachelor of arts and master of public administration degrees at the University of Arizona, and she received a juris doctor degree, cum laude, from the University at Buffalo School of Law.

With more than 230 attorneys practicing in all major areas of law, Hodgson Russ is among the 200 largest law firms headquartered in the United States. It is one of approximately 100 firms in the country listed in America's Greatest Places to Work With a Law Degree. In June 2005, Hodgson Russ received the Carol S. Knox Family-Friendly Employer Award from the Capital District Women's Bar Association. Established in 1817, Hodgson Russ is among the oldest law firms in the United States. Hodgson Russ has offices in Albany, Buffalo, Johnstown, and New York, New York; Boca Raton, Florida; and Toronto, Ontario, Canada.