Bracewell & Giuliani Adds Nine Former Fish & Richardson IP Attorneys

AUSTIN, Texas--(Business Wire)--
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP announced today that nine members of an intellectual
property practice group headed by Alan Albright, formerly of Fish & Richardson,
will join Bracewell's Austin office.

In addition to Albright, the group includes partners Ed Cavazos, Michael Chibib
and Barry Shelton, and associates Betty Chen, Andrew Gajkowski, David
Hoffman,Chris Johnson, and Josh Tucker. Albright, Cavazos, Shelton, Gajkowski,
and Johnson joined the firm effective October 1, 2009. Chen joins the firm
effective October 6; and Tucker joins the firm on October 12. Chibib and Hoffman
will join the firm upon completion of an on going International Trade Commission
(ITC) matter.

"This is a very well-respected and highly sought after group of IP attorneys,"
said Bracewell managing partner, Mark Evans. "We have been looking for high
level IP litigation talent to further expand this practice area, and the
addition of this group presents a very unique opportunity."

"Alan and his team bring expertise in the technology sector, first-chair trial
experience, and a reputation as fierce competitors in patent litigation
matters," said Glenn Ballard, head of Bracewell's trial section. "They will make
a great addition to our litigation group."

Associate members of the team bring law clerk experience at the United States
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and at the United States District
Court.

"We are pleased to be joining forces with Bracewell`s booming IP practice-it`s a
nice complement to our unique, technology-driven team of litigators," added Alan
Albright.

Members of the team also bring a diverse set of capabilities to support the
transactional needs of technology clients worldwide. "With this group, we have
enhanced the firm's ability to serve technology clients across a full spectrum
of legal needs, including venture capital, technology transactions, IP
counseling, licensing and other strategic IP-driven business deals," said Greg
Bopp, head of Bracewell's corporate section.

Bracewell has been expanding its intellectual property practice over the past
two years, most recently adding high-profile national trademark enforcement and
brand protection attorney, John C. (Rocky) Rawls III and intellectual property
litigation attorney Wayne E. Webb (both in 2009); and Todd D. Mattingly, a
former patent examiner in the US Patent and Trademark office and litigator
Michael D. Pegues (both in 2008).

The firm`s current intellectual property practice and lawyers have been ranked
among the top nationally by such authorities as American Lawyer Media, Chambers
and Partners USA, The Legal 500 U.S., and PLC Which Lawyer? For four straight
years, Bracewell & Giuliani was named the top Houston law firm by leading
industry publication Trademark Insider Report.

Attorney bios

Alan D. Albright is the former managing principal of Fish & Richardson`s Austin
office. He has experience in semiconductors, in addition to IP, patent and
complex commercial litigation. Albright has served as United States Magistrate
Judge, United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.

Edward A. Cavazos represents technology clients in the Internet, software,
hardware and semiconductor sectors as well as the interactive entertainment and
video game industries. His practice focuses on representing clients in general
business and corporate transactions and in complex technology-related deals
involving intellectual property. Cavazos also is an experienced litigator,
having represented clients in patent, trademark, trade secret and general
commercial litigation cases.

Michael Chibib`s practice emphasizes IP litigation in U.S. District Courts and
before the International Trade Commission in the areas of semiconductors,
telecommunications, electronics, and software. He also has experience in IP
portfolio counseling. Chibib has a B.S. in electrical engineering.

Barry K. Shelton is nationally recognized for his work on wireless security
issues. His practice emphasizes patent litigation, jury trials and
administrative proceedings before the U.S. ITC in the areas of electrical
engineering, computer software, computer networks, and semiconductors. Shelton
has an M.S. in electrical engineering and a B.S. in electronics.

Betty H. Chen`s practice focuses on patent litigation and complex commercial
litigation. Previously, she was a law clerk to the Honorable Ron Clark, United
States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (2006-2008) and a
judicial intern for the Honorable William Wayne Justice, United States District
Court for the Western District of Texas (2005).

Andrew Gajkowski`s practice focuses on technology, media, entertainment and
other IP-related deals, where he counsels clients on licensing, venture capital,
IP strategy and general corporate matters.

David M. Hoffman lends strong experience in patent litigation, patent
procurement and patent portfolio management. His practice emphasizes patent
cases involving semiconductor devices and computer hardware/software before the
U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and district courts. Additionally, Mr.
Hoffman has numerous years experience in patent prosecution as both an associate
and a patent agent. Hoffman has a B.S. in electrical engineering and B.A. in
liberal arts.

Chris Johnson focuses on patent and intellectual property litigation. He has an
M.S. in chemical engineering and a B.S. in paper science and engineering. Mr.
Johnson was a law clerk to the Honorable Alvin A. Schall of the United States
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Josh Tucker`s practice emphasizes ITC litigation and patent prosecution.
Previously, he was a Process Engineer at Samsung Austin Semiconductor.

About Bracewell & Giuliani LLP

Bracewell & Giuliani LLP is an international law firm with more than 450 lawyers
in Texas, New York, Washington, D.C., Connecticut, Dubai, Kazakhstan, and
London. We serve Fortune 500 companies, major financial institutions, leading
private investment funds, governmental entities, and individuals concentrated in
the energy and financial services sectors worldwide.

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