Ulmer & Berne LLP, and Inside Business to Host Special 10th Anniversary Commercial Real Estate Deal Maker Forum

CLEVELAND--(Business Wire)--
Ulmer & Berne LLP and Inside Business magazine have once again teamed up to host
the 10th Annual Commercial Real Estate Deal Maker Forum, "A Look Back Over the
Last Decade and Looking Forward to the Future" on Thursday, October 15, 2009
from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel in downtown Cleveland.

This year`s forum will feature special guest Charles A. Ratner, President and
CEO of Forest City Enterprises, Inc. Mr. Ratner was the keynote speaker at the
first annual Commercial Real Estate Deal Maker Forum in 2000. Past Deal Maker
speakers have included Mayor Richard M. Daley of Chicago, Frank Fahrenkopf, Jr.,
President and CEO of the American Gaming Association, and Jeffrey Bader who
currently serves on the Obama administration as Senior Director of Asian Affairs
for the National Security Council.

"We are pleased to have Mr. Ratner back as the 10th Anniversary speaker for the
2009 Deal Maker Forum," stated Bill Gagliano, Chair of Ulmer & Berne`s Real
Estate Practice Group. "We look forward to hearing what Mr. Ratner has to say
about the current state of the real estate industry while looking forward to the
future. It will also be interesting to hear his reflections on the last 10
years."

Each year, The Commercial Real Estate Deal Maker Forum is recognized as one of
the largest commercial real estate events in Ohio, hosting more than 400
community leaders, business owners, corporate officials, real estate developers,
brokers, lenders, attorneys and other area professionals. The forum serves as a
premier networking opportunity in Northeast Ohio.

Individuals wishing to attend the 10th Annual Commercial Real Estate Deal Maker
Forum can register for the event by logging onto www.ulmer.com or calling
216.583.7386.

About the Sponsors

Ulmer & Berne LLP, established in 1908 is one of Ohio`s largest law firms.
Receiving the highest ranking of any Ohio-based law firm for the past five years
and the 8th place ranking throughout the Midwest on the Midwest Real Estate News
list of "Top Real Estate Law Firms," Ulmer & Berne boasts a real estate practice
consisting of lawyers with a broad scope of talent and expertise. For more from
Ulmer & Berne`s real estate practice, you can visit their blog at
www.realestateadvisorlawblog.com.

Ulmer & Berne was also recognized in The BTI Consulting Group`s survey of
corporate counsel as one of only 85 firms nationally that "delivers the best
value for the dollar." A full-service firm with approximately 175 attorneys in
Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Chicago, Ulmer & Berne represents publicly
traded and privately held companies, financial institutions, pharmaceutical
companies, family businesses, international joint ventures and affiliations,
investor groups, start-ups and emerging businesses, public bodies, and nonprofit
organizations. For more information, visit www.ulmer.com.

As the only business magazine covering Northeast Ohio`s 13 counties,Inside
Businessis the magazine for the business enthusiast. For 15 years, Inside
Business has been a leader in recognizing success, identifying what`s next and
promoting Northeast Ohio as a great place to live and grow a business. The
magazine`s profiles, analysis and behind-the-story features combine energy with
understanding, deep description with sharp attitude and instruction with
insight. Inside Business brings people together online, in print and in person,
creating real value for those who want to be connected to the community and the
people shaping our future.

Ulmer & Berne LLP
Kimberly G. Schmittel, Marketing Manager, 216-583-7388
kschmittel@ulmer.com

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