Jones Lang LaSalle Names Ann Sperling Americas Chief Operating Officer

Industry leader to help drive firm's growth

CHICAGO, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated
(NYSE: JLL), the leading integrated financial and professional services firm
specializing in real estate, announced today that Ann Sperling has been
appointed Chief Operating Officer for the Americas region effective this
month. Responsibilities for this critical role include driving execution of
the Americas regional plan, leading the Americas Management Committee in
developing and implementing key operating policies, overseeing the region's
planning process and compensation program, integrating support functions with
the businesses and driving continuous improvement of business processes to
maintain the firm's high standard of client service.

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"Ann is a proven leader whose experience across a broad range of real estate
disciplines makes her the ideal choice for this important position," said
Peter Roberts, Chief Executive Officer for the Americas region. "Her success
in driving growth, excellence in client service and business performance makes
her the ideal choice to help guide the firm now and through the economic
recovery."

Sperling will succeed Bill Thummel, who has held the position since 2005 and
has been named to the newly-created Chief Operating Officer role for the
firm's global Corporate Solutions organization. Sperling and Thummel will
work together in the coming weeks to ensure a smooth transition.

"I am enormously impressed with the leadership and vision of Jones Lang
LaSalle and its unwavering commitment to service and quality. The firm's
client focus, commitment to excellence and strong culture match my personal
fabric," said Sperling. "These demanding times provide a unique opportunity
to contribute to the performance of a great firm."

Previously, Sperling was Managing Director at Catellus Development Group, a
national mixed-use development company and wholly owned business of ProLogis.
As the chief operating executive for Catellus, she oversaw strategy, finance,
operations and marketing.

She joined Catellus following the CBRE/Trammell Crow Company merger, capping a
25-year career at Trammell Crow during which she rose from her first job in
retail leasing to become Senior Managing Director and Area Director for the
firm's Rocky Mountain region.

Over her career, she has been involved in most core real estate services for
corporate and investor clients, including tenant representation, agency
leasing, investment sales, outsourcing, project management, facilities
management, property management, construction and commercial development.

A magna cum laude graduate of Tufts University, Ann earned her MBA at Harvard.
She has been honored by the National Association of University Women, and she
received the 2008 CREW Denver's Women of Influence Award.

Sperling will be based in Chicago and will maintain her residence in Denver,
where she is committed to a number of civic and community activities,
including service as a member of the Board of Directors of The Children's
Hospital. She also was a member of the Governor of Colorado's Business
Advisory Committee. Additionally, she has held leadership roles with the
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), the Urban
Land Institute (ULI) and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

About Jones Lang LaSalle
Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE: JLL) is a financial and professional services firm
specializing in real estate. The firm offers integrated services delivered by
expert teams worldwide to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying
or investing in real estate. With 2008 global revenue of $2.7 billion, Jones
Lang LaSalle serves clients in 60 countries from 750 locations worldwide,
including 180 corporate offices. The firm is an industry leader in property
and corporate facility management services, with a portfolio of approximately
1.4 billion square feet worldwide. LaSalle Investment Management, the
company's investment management business, is one of the world's largest and
most diverse in real estate with more than $37 billion of assets under
management. For further information, please visit our Web site,
www.joneslanglasalle.com.

SOURCE Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated

Gayle Kantro of Jones Lang LaSalle, +1-312-228-2795, gayle.kantro@am.jll.com
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