Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Richard J. Valladares Assumes Leadership Role with Peruvian-American Business Chamber of Georgia

ATLANTA--(Business Wire)--
The international law firm of Greenberg Traurig LLP announced that Atlanta
litigation shareholder Richard J. Valladares has been appointed as Vice
President of the Peruvian-American Business Chamber of Georgia. Established as a
Committee of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Peruvian-American
Business Chamber of Georgia acts as a channel for free trade between the State
of Georgia and Peru.

The Peruvian-American Business Chamber of Georgia was established to advance the
growth and development of resources in the areas of tourism, technical
assistance, education, social and humanitarian programs. Valladares, a
Peruvian-American attorney, was selected by the current President of the
Peruvian-American Business Chamber of Georgia, Rocio Woody, based on his strong
familial ties to Peru, as well as his personal interest in assisting with the
growth of the Peruvian business community in the State of Georgia. Valladares is
also a member of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association.

"I am honored to serve as Vice President of the Peruvian-American Business
Chamber of Georgia, and to assist Rocio Woody in every way with her impressive
and distinguished work here in the State of Georgia, as well as abroad in Peru,"
said Valladares. "This is a significant opportunity for me to aid in fostering
business opportunities for the State of Georgia and, in particular, our
Peruvian-American community. Ms. Woody has an exciting new vision for the
Peruvian-American Business Chamber, and it is an honor to be working with
someone of her caliber."

"We are proud that Rich has undertaken a leadership position with the
Peruvian-American Business Chamber of Georgia," said Ernest Greer, Managing
Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig`s Atlanta Office. "Rich`s role strongly
supports Greenberg Traurig`s dedication to developing business opportunities
both locally and globally and commitment to promoting diversity and improving
our community."

Valladares has wide-ranging experience in complex commercial litigation,
including products liability and construction litigation matters. He is a
frequent author, including recently co-authoring the book, Toxic Mold
Litigation, Second Edition (Lawyers & Judges Publishing), 2009. He has been
listed in Georgia Super Lawyers as a 2010 "Rising Star" and Benchmark Litigation
as a "Future Star" for 2009. Valladares received his J.D. from Seton Hall
University and his B.A. from Rutgers University.

About Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Greenberg Traurig is an international, full-service law firm with approximately
1,775 attorneys serving clients from more than 30 offices in the United States,
Europe and Asia. The firm was Chambers and Partners' USA Law Firm of the Year in
2007 and among the Top 3 in the International Law Firm of the Year at the 2009
The Lawyer Awards. For more information on Greenberg Traurig, please visit
www.gtlaw.com.

Greenberg Traurig
Lourdes Brezo-Martinez, 305-579-0776
martinezl@gtlaw.com

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