Mintz Levin Appoints Susan Berson to Chair of Israel Business Practice Group

WASHINGTON--(Business Wire)--
Susan Berson, a member in the Health Law practice at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris,
Glovsky and Popeo, P.C., and Managing Member of the firm`s Washington, D.C.
office, has been named chair of the firm`s Israel Business Practice Group (IBP).
Kenneth Novack previously chaired the practice and will continue his active
involvement in the strategic planning and execution of the firm`s Israel
business plan.

"Susan has the energy and talent to build upon the strong foundation of the
firm`s Israel Business Practice," said Andrew R. Urban, Managing Member of Mintz
Levin. "With Ken`s continued guidance and the strong relationships the firm has
established in Israel with the assistance of Yael Biran, the Managing Director
of the IBP, we believe that this will be an area of continued growth for the
firm."

Mintz Levin has been focused on the Israel-related business market since 2001
and launched its dedicated IBP in 2006. The firm currently advises more than 100
clients who have ties to Israel, including Israeli companies operating in the US
and domestic companies with Israel-related transactions. Mintz Levin serves a
diverse variety of clients in its IBP Group - ranging from startups to publicly
traded companies - in a broad spectrum of matters, including general corporate
work, IP, high-tech, clean-tech, litigation, employment, immigration and
regulatory matters.

The firm is also establishing an IBP Steering Committee to continue to build and
enhance its presence and dealings in Israel.

Mintz Levin is an AmLaw 100 law firm with offices in the US and the UK.The firm
has exceptional depth in a broad range of practice areas, but our clients
recognize that what sets us apart from other law firms is our industry focus.By
truly understanding business drivers and industry trends, we are able to provide
our clients with more than just legal advice.We provide legal solutions to our
clients' business issues.Since 1933, our lawyers have represented entrepreneurs,
emerging growth companies, government agencies, and leaders in primary
industries that include Life Sciences/Biotechnology; Technology &
Communications; Energy & Clean Technology; Financial Services & Insurance;
Healthcare; Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction; and Retail & Consumer
Products.Our practical knowledge combined with our industry expertise enables us
to provide our clients with enterprise legal advice that gives their business a
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we invite you to visit www.mintz.com.

For Mintz Levin
Shannon Vander Hook, 212-575-4545
svanderhook@lakpr.com

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