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6/12/2008	Adams and Reese Celebrates 20 Years of Community Service Adams and Reese attorneys and staff celebrated 20 years of community service on Wednesday, June 12, 2008 with the anniversary of its corporate philanthropy program HUGS. Appropriately named to represent the Hope, Understanding, Giving and Support it encourages, the program was founded in June 1988 to promote social responsibility among attorneys and staff at the firm. Through HUGS, thousands of volunteer hours accompanied by hundreds of thousands of dollars have been donated to charities, schools and nonprofit organizations providing services to those in need. Nearly 100 organizations have benefited from the HUGS program thanks to volunteers from Adams and Reese’s 10 offices in five states and Washington, D.C.
6/12/2008	LSBA to Honor Surprenant with Leah Hipple McKay Memorial Award Mark C. Surprenant, Senior Partner in Charge of Adams and Reese’s New Orleans office, will be honored by the Louisiana State Bar Association on June 12, 2008, when he receives the Leah Hipple McKay Memorial Award for Outstanding Volunteerism. As the premier award in the Crystal Gavel Awards program, the McKay Memorial Award is presented annually to the Louisiana lawyer who has made significant long-term volunteer contributions to his state and local community.
6/12/2008	LSBA to Honor Ruffin with President's Award at Annual Convention Maurice C. Ruffin, an associate with the New Orleans office of Adams and Reese, has been selected to receive the Louisiana State Bar Association’s President's Award for 2007-2008. Mr. Ruffin was selected for this honor because of his many contributions to the community and profession, particularly his work with diversity issues and his efforts to establish a "Choose Law" program in Louisiana Schools.
5/20/2008	Firm's Internet Law Expert Lydia Jones to Teach CLE Course for Nashville Bar The seminar, titled “E-Commerce and Internet Law: Current Trends and Assessing New Liability Risks” will be held on June 26th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Tennessee State University on the Avon Williams Campus in Room 353.
5/20/2008	Adams and Reese Receives Statewide Honor for Pro Bono Service The Louisiana State Bar Association honored Adams and Reese as the recipient of its 2008 "Friend of Pro Bono" Award. This esteemed annual award is given to only one law firm, individual attorney or organization that has made a major contribution to the enhancement and promotion of pro bono legal services to the poor. The firm was honored at an awards presentation that took place at the Louisiana Supreme Court Building in New Orleans on May 20, 2008.
5/20/2008	Adams and Reese Hosts Reception To Announce Charter of Maritime Academy At a reception hosted by Adams and Reese on Tuesday, May 20, the Foundation for the Advancement of Maritime Education (FAME) will formally announce its efforts to apply for a Type II charter to open a maritime charter high school. The keynote speaker at the reception will be Louisiana Superintendent of Schools Paul Pastorek, who is expected to discuss the importance of the role of industry in education.
5/16/2008	Students Experience Law Firm Life Thanks to Adams and Reese and the Junior League of New Orleans On Friday, May 16th, Adams and Reese will host 8th graders from Green Charter School for an office visit and tour in conjunction with the Junior League of New Orleans’ “Power Ties” program. In addition to witnessing the day-to-day operations of a law firm, students will have the opportunity to learn about the practice of law and the many jobs that are available within a law office. The visit was coordinated by Adams and Reese Partner Ann Koppel who serves as “Power Ties” Co-Chair.
5/9/2008	Adams and Reese Among Proud Sponsors of Arts Council of New Orleans’ Community Awards and Luncheon Adams and Reese is proud to have been among the sponsors of the 2008 Arts Council of New Orleans’ Community Awards and Luncheon. The event took place May 9th at the Hilton Riverside Hotel in New Orleans. The law firm has been a longtime supporter of the Arts Council, and partner Robert A. Vosbein, Sr. serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors.
5/7/2008	Adams and Reese Sponsors Mississippi Economic Council's 59th Annual Membership Meeting Adams and Reese LLP was among the Corporate Sponsors for Mississippi Economic Council’s 59th Annual Membership Meeting held May 7th at the Jackson Marriott.
4/25/2008	Patti Austin, Count Basie Orchestra Star in Adams and Reese-Sponsored Nashville Jazz at the Symphony Series Concert Adams and Reese law firm recently hosted a reception for Nashville Jazz at the Symphony Series performing artists Patti Austin and members of the Count Basie Orchestra. The Grammy-award winning R&B and jazz music singer Austin and the Count Basie Orchestra performed April 25th at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville.
4/24/2008	Firm Sponsors 34th Annual Tennessee Prayer Breakfast Adams and Reese sponsored the 34th Annual Tennessee Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, April 24th at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel in Nashville.
4/5/2008	Adams and Reese Attorneys Capture First Place for Dessert Creation at Sixth Annual New Orleans Bar & Grille Cook-Off The Adams and Reese team of Leslie Lanusse, Chris Kane and Greg Rouchell, who cooked up Beignets with Ice Cream, won first place and Best Dessert honors at the Sixth Annual New Orleans Bar & Grille, an annual cook-off between area law firms, at the Peristyle in City Park, that took place April 5th.
3/29/2008	Adams and Reese Sponsors Ochsner Run Adams and Reese sponsored the 23rd annual Ochsner Run, which took place March 29th at the Ochsner Campus on Jefferson Highway in New Orleans.
3/27/2008	Adams and Reese Sponsors Zurich Classic PGA Tournament Adams and Reese sponsored the Zurich Classic of New Orleans PGA Tournament, held March 27-30 at the Tournament Players Club Golf Course in Avondale.
3/20/2008	Multi Modal Conference Brings Global Shippers Together in Major Distribution Hub The Memphis World Trade Club with the law firm of Adams and Reese LLP hosted the 2nd annual Memphis Multi Modal Conference, “Fueling Your Future.” The multi modal educational and networking conference encouraged the exchange of ideas, shared trends among intermodal segments of the economy, and built on the continued growth of Memphis as the “Intermodal Gateway” to the world. Leading intermodal and international experts joined Federal, State and local officials with Fortune 500 business leaders at The Peabody Hotel in Memphis on March 19th and 20th. The conference was approved by NCBFAA Educational Institute for 6 CCS continuing education points.
3/7/2008	Adams and Reese Among Sponsors of Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s IMPACT 2008 Celebration of Local Artists For more than a decade, Adams and Reese has continually supported the diverse and unique works of Baton Rouge artists through the Adams and Reese “Attorneys and Art” series, developed by the firm to increase community support by showcasing and promoting local artists. The “Attorneys and Art” exhibits are showcased at the firm’s Baton Rouge office on the 19th floor of Riverside Tower North in the Adams and Reese Conference Center Art Gallery.
2/23/2008	Adams and Reese Participates In and Sponsors Mobile's Chili Cook-Off Adams and Reese had its third annual booth at the American Cancer Society Chili Cook-Off, held February 23rd in downtown Mobile at Bienville Square.
1/29/2008	‘Year in Review’ Ethics Seminars for In-House Corporate Counsel Presented by Adams and Reese and the ACC The law firm of Adams and Reese LLP and the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) teamed up to put on two, 3-hour ethics seminars in Memphis and Nashville on January 29th and January 30th, respectively.
1/24/2008	Adams and Reese Sponsors 51st Annual DC Mardi Gras The Washington DC office, along with several members of the Adams and Reese family, hosted a booth and greeted clients, politicians and friends. Several members of the firm “dressed out” for the parade during the Grand Ball.
11/9/2007	Baton Rouge and French award-winning artist Saliha Staib on display at the Adams and Reese Conference Center Art Gallery The law firm of Adams and Reese extends an invitation to view the artwork of Baton Rouge artist Saliha Staib at the Adams and Reese Conference Center Art Gallery on the 19th floor of the Riverside Tower North (formerly known as the North Tower of the Bank One Building). The exhibit is a part of the continuing “Attorneys and Art” series developed by Adams and Reese to increase community support by showcasing and promoting local artists.
7/23/2007	Baton Rouge Artist Yvette Creel on Display at the Adams and Reese Conference Center Art Gallery The law firm of Adams and Reese extends an invitation to view the artwork of Baton Rouge artist Yvette Creel at the Adams and Reese Conference Center Art Gallery on the 19th floor of the Riverside Tower North (formerly known as the North Tower of the Bank One Building). The exhibit is a part of the continuing “Attorneys and Art” series developed by Adams and Reese to increase community support by showcasing and promoting local artists. Creel’s work will be on display through September 28, 2007. A reception will be held honoring the artist on Thursday, August 16, 2007, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
4/26/2007	Birmingham Bar Women Lawyers' Ceremony Honors Adams and Reese Executive Chair Ann Huckstep with Leadership Award The Women Lawyers Section of the Birmingham Bar Association is pleased to announce that M. Ann Huckstep, chair of the Executive Committee of the law firm of Adams and Reese LLP, has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Nina Miglionico “Paving The Way” Leadership Award. Huckstep will be honored at a ceremony on April 26, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. at the Concord Center in downtown Birmingham.
4/25/2007	Local Artist Alexander Harvie on Display at the Adams and Reese Conference Center Art Gallery The law firm of Adams and Reese extends an invitation to view the artwork of local artist Alexander Harvie at the Adams and Reese Conference Center Art Gallery on the 19th floor of the Riverside Tower North (formerly known as the North Tower of the Bank One Building). The exhibit is a part of the continuing “Attorneys and Art” series developed by Adams and Reese to increase community support by showcasing and promoting local artists. Harvie’s work will be on display through July 1, 2007. A reception will be held honoring the artist on Thursday, May 31, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
4/17/2007	LSU's Brooks A. Keel and Peter J. Kelleher To Be Honored - Adams and Reese Hosts Welcome Reception with Special Presentation by LSU Chancellor Sean O’Keefe Louisiana State University’s Brooks A. Keel, Ph.D. and Peter J. Kelleher, Ph.D. will be honored at a welcome reception sponsored by the law firm of Adams and Reese on Tuesday, April 17 at the Shaw Center in Baton Rouge. Keel is the newly appointed Vice Chancellor for the Office of Research and Economic Development and Kelleher is the university’s new Associate Vice Chancellor for Intellectual Property Commercialization and Development.
3/5/2007	Adams and Reese Spices Things Up at the 18th Annual American Cancer Society’s Chili Cook-Off Members of the Mobile office of Adams and Reese spiced things up at the American Cancer Society’s 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off. The event took place at Bienville Square on Saturday March 3, 2007, and raised money for local educational programs that teach the importance of early detection and prevention; patient services such as transportation, prosthetics, counseling and emergency financial aid; and lifesaving research.
2/1/2007	Associated Women in the Arts Display at the Adams and Reese Conference Center Art Gallery The law firm of Adams and Reese extends an invitation to view the artwork of the Associated Women in the Arts (AWA) at the Adams and Reese Conference Center Art Gallery on the 19th floor of the Riverside Tower North. The exhibit is a part of the continuing “Attorneys and Art” series developed by Adams and Reese to increase community support by showcasing and promoting local artists. The artwork will be on display February 1, 2007 through March 8, 2007.
11/27/2006	Adams and Reese Welcomed National Transportation Officials Adams and Reese LLP and the Memphis Regional Chamber co-hosted a reception for U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Mary Peters, and five other commissioners responsible for reporting on the country’s future surface transportation needs to Congress next year. The National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission will conduct hearings and technical tours in Memphis and New York City on November 15 and 16.
6/12/2006	Adams and Reese Helps Pennington Biomedical Research Center and Foundation “Soar to New Heights” Adams and Reese is proud to be among the sponsors of the “Soaring to New Heights” event benefiting the Pennington Biomedical Research Center and Foundation, scheduled for Saturday, August 5, 2006. The event is held annually in August during the Pennington Balloon Championship competition.
4/19/2006	Adams and Reese Hosts Recruiting Breakfast for Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project The Jackson office of Adams and Reese recently hosted a recruiting breakfast to benefit the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project (MVLP). Several attorneys attended to learn about various pro bono opportunities and the pending cases that are now available.
4/7/2006	Adams and Reese Among Sponsors of The Make-A-Wish Gala Adams and Reese is proud to be among the sponsors of the Fourth Annual Make-A-Wish Gala, “Wish Upon a Star,” scheduled for April 7, 2006 at the Audubon Tea Room. The gift will be used to grant the favorite wish of a Louisiana child with a life-threatening medical condition.
2/14/2006	Adams and Reese / Stokes Bartholomew Hosts A “Memorable Valentine’s Evening” with the Nashville Symphony and Special Guest Performers Vince Gill and Amy Grant Clients and guests of Adams and Reese / Stokes Bartholomew will spend a “Memorable Valentine’s Evening” with the Nashville Symphony and special guest performers, Vince Gill and Amy Grant. The concert will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2006, at the Grand Ole Opry. A cocktail reception honoring clients and their guests will precede the concert at Studio A.
2/1/2006	Adams and Reese Turns Up the Heat at American Cancer Society’s 17th Annual Chili-Cook-Off in Mobile Members of the Mobile office of Adams and Reese will turn up the heat on Saturday, February 4, 2006, at the American Cancer Society’s 17th Annual Chili-Cook-Off in Bienville Square. Proceeds from the event will be used for local educational programs to teach the importance of early detection and prevention; patient services such as transportation, prosthetics, counseling and emergency financial aid; and lifesaving research.
1/24/2006	Adams and Reese Hosts Reception for Visiting White House Fellows Participants in America’s most prestigious leadership and public service program, the White House Fellows Association, will tour the devastation in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast area from January 23-27, 2006. They will be honored at a reception held on Wednesday evening at the New Orleans office of Adams and Reese LLP.
11/10/2005	Local Artist Mosby on Display at the Adams and Reese Conference Center Art Gallery The law firm of Adams and Reese extends an invitation to view the artwork of the local artist Dana Mosby at the Adams and Reese Conference Center Art Gallery on the 19th floor of the Riverside Tower North (formerly known as the North Tower of the Bank One Building).
10/18/2005	Adams and Reese/ Stokes Bartholomew Hosts “Thanks, Nashville!” Reception During 4th Annual B.I.G. Trip The Nashville office of Adams and Reese / Stokes Bartholomew hosted nearly 80 business and civic leaders from both the Magic City and Music City at a reception during the 4th Annual B.I.G. (Birmingham Innovation Group) trip. The trip, organized by the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, was held in Nashville from October 16-18, 2005.
10/7/2005	Adams and Reese Raises $6,500 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Research Adams and Reese proudly announces that attorneys and staff raised $6,500 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation through various firm-wide initiatives this month, including two national events, Lee National Denim Day and Race for the Cure®.
10/4/2005	Adams and Reese Among Sponsors of First Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Since Hurricane Katrina On October 4, when the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performs for the first time since Hurricane Katrina, Adams and Reese attorneys will be listening and cheering with particular enthusiasm.
8/15/2005	Adams and Reese Helps Needy Students Through Successful School Supply Drive Attorneys and staff of the New Orleans office collected seven overflowing boxes of notebooks, crayons, backpacks and paper during an office-wide school supply drive benefiting Catholic Charities on Monday, August 15, 2005. In addition to the supplies, nearly $1,000 was made in donations.
7/22/2005	Adams and Reese and JPF Music Sponsor Event Benefiting Project Prodigy Music Camp For the second consecutive year, Adams and Reese and JPF Music’s Fifteen Minutes Show will sponsor a fundraiser benefiting Project Prodigy, a four-week summer music camp for New Orleans public elementary school students. The event will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 2005 in the Parish Room at the House of Blues.
6/23/2005	HUGS Celebrates 17 Years of Service While Raising Awareness and Funds for Prostate Cancer Patients in Need Nearly 100 Adams and Reese attorneys and staff in the New Orleans office joined together to celebrate HUGS seventeenth birthday on June 23, 2005. HUGS, appropriately named to represent the Hope, Understanding, Giving and Support it encourages, was founded in June 1988 to promote social responsibility among members of the firm. This year, the firm used the special occasion to not only raise awareness and heighten participation in the program, but to support prostate cancer awareness and treatment.
6/2/2005	Adams and Reese Awards Scholarships to Inner-City Youths Adams and Reese awarded four talented young students with scholarships to the My House Center for Learning summer school program. The students were selected by nearly 50 attorneys and staff at a breakfast and art show on Thursday, June 2, at the firm’s New Orleans office.
4/29/2005	Ten New Orleans Public School Students Attend Zurich Classic As Guests of Adams and Reese Ten students from the Urban League Street Academy attended the Zurich Classic on Thursday, April 28, 2005, as guests of Adams and Reese and the Fore!Kids Foundation. Before leaving for the tourney, attorneys John Duck and Gary Armstead welcomed the students at the office for breakfast, while attorney Robert Vosbein, Jr., gave students a “crash course” on the rules of the game, facts about the players and the course, as well as tournament protocol.
4/27/2005	Kelly To Address Louisiana Technology Council On Legal Issues On The Web William J. Kelly III, a partner in the New Orleans office, will present a 90-minute tour of the legal issues surrounding web sites, web hosting, and e-commerce on Wednesday, April 27, 2005. Adams and Reese and First National Merchant Solutions will sponsor the event in conjunction with the Louisiana Technology Council.
4/8/2005	New Orleans Public School Students Witness Government at Work Students from the Urban League Street Academy witnessed local government in action on a field trip to City Hall on April 7, 2005. The field trip was coordinated by attorneys John Duck and Gary Armstead, and Kenya Smith, Executive Counsel to Mayor C. Ray Nagin. Smith practiced with Adams and Reese until joining the Mayor’s office in 2003.
1/19/2005	Adams and Reese Among Sponsors of the 22nd Annual Mississippi Business & Technology EXPO 2005 Adams and Reese is among the sponsors of Mississippi's largest business-to-business networking event — the Mississippi Business & Technology EXPO. The event will be held January 19-20, 2005, at the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson and is a special project of the Mississippi Business Journal and the Mississippi Technology Alliance.
10/30/2004	A Good Time for a Great Cause Adams and Reese participated in the Red Beans and Rice Cook-Off to benefit Stewpot Community Services in Jackson. The firm was among 30 sponsoring companies and organizations that provided more than 300 gallons of red beans and rice judged in the Cook-Off.
10/9/2004	Birmingham Office Team Members Cross the Finish Line in the 2004 Susan G. Komen “Race for the Cure” A little wet, a little tired, the members of the Birmingham office of Adams and Reese / Lange Simpson LLP crossed the finish line in the 2004 Susan G. Komen “Race for the Cure” on October 9, 2004. The rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the twenty team members who volunteered with deep devotion to “Race for the Cure” and with a particular commitment to Lou Cox, the firm’s receptionist and cancer survivor. (Photos).
10/8/2004	Adams and Reese Sponsors “Wish List” Shower to Benefit Odyssey House Adams and Reese sponsored its 4th Annual “Wish List Shower” and luncheon benefiting Odyssey House on Friday, October 8, 2004, at the New Orleans office of Adams and Reese. Attorneys and staff supplied various household items and toiletries for the Men’s House and Family Center, as well as a monetary donation.
9/28/2004	Saints Deuce McAllister Kicks Off "Yards for Kids Sake" Campaign at Adams and Reese Saints Running Back, Deuce McAllister, visited the New Orleans law office of Adams and Reese on behalf of his “Yards for Kids Sake” program benefiting the Big Brothers/ Big Sisters of Southeastern Louisiana and Deuce McAllister’s Catch 22 Foundation.
9/21/2004	Adams and Reese Among Silver Sponsors of the Louisiana REALTORS® Conference Adams and Reese is pleased to be among the sponsors of the Louisiana REALTORS® annual Fall Convention and Expo in Lafayette, Louisiana from September 21-24, 2004.
9/14/2004	Adams and Reese Among Underwriters of the Central Mississippi Tour Stop of “PROGRESS + EVERY Child Can Learn” Adams and Reese, BellSouth, and Entergy are generously underwriting the Central Mississippi tour stop of “PROGRESS + EVERY Child Can Learn” in cooperation with the Metro Jackson Chamber of Commerce on September 14, 2004 at the Marriott in Jackson.
8/27/2004	Adams and Reese Hosts Baby Shower for the FACES Progarm of Children’s Hospital Adams and Reese hosted its annual baby shower to benefit clients of FACES (Family Advocacy, Care and Education Services), the pediatric AIDS program of Children’s Hospital. The shower was held on Friday, August 27, 2004, at the firm’s New Orleans office.
7/29/2004	Adams and Reese To Sponsor Texas Bar Advanced In-House Counsel Reception Adams and Reese is sponsoring the Third Annual Texas Bar Advanced In-House Counsel Course cocktail reception on Thursday, July 29, 2004 at the Ballroom Terrace of the Westin LaCantera in San Antonio, Texas.
7/19/2004	Adams and Reese Among the Sponsors of the MASS/Alliance Summer Convention Adams and Reese is among the sponsors of the Mississippi Association of School Superintendents (MASS) / Alliance Summer Conference to be held July 19 – 23, 2004 at the Beau Rivage Hotel in Biloxi, Mississippi.
6/25/2004	Adams and Reese HUGS: Celebrating 16 Years of "Sweet" Success Attorneys and staff in six offices, come together to celebrate the spirit of community service at HUGS' "Sweet 16" birthday parties this summer.
6/17/2004	Artwork of “Feliciana Friends” on Display at Adams and Reese Conference Center Art Gallery Adams and Reese extends an invitation to view the artwork of the Feliciana Friends at the Conference Center Art Gallery on the 19th floor of the Bank One Tower. The Feliciana Friends exhibit is a part of the continuing “Attorneys and Art” series developed by Adams and Reese to increase community support by showcasing and promoting local artists. A reception will be held honoring the group on Thursday, June 17, 2004 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
5/7/2004	Adams and Reese Gives the Gift of Life at 16th Annual Blood Drive Attorneys and staff at Adams and Reese's New Orleans' office donated enough blood to serve 57 patients at Oschner Hospital at the 16th annual onsite blood drive. The blood drive took place on May 7, 2004, in the 45th Floor Conference Center.
4/22/2004	Adams and Reese Hosts Art Reception for Kim Schnarr The law firm of Adams and Reese extends an invitation to view the artwork of the Kim Schnarr at the Conference Center Art Gallery on the 19th floor of the Bank One Tower. The Schnarr exhibit is a part of the continuing “Attorneys and Art” series developed by Adams and Reese to increase community support by showcasing and promoting local artists. A reception will be held honoring Kim Schnarr on Thursday, April 22, 2004 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
4/3/2004	Adams and Reese "Bowls for Kids Sake" Adams and Reese once again turned out to support Big Brothers Big Sisters on April 3, 2004 to “Bowl for Kids Sake” at Don Carter Bowling Lanes on Williams Blvd.
3/12/2004	Adams and Reese Attorneys To Be Honored by "New Orleans CityBusiness" as Members of the “2004 Power Generation" Adams and Reese attorneys, C. Byron Berry and Lee C. Reid have been selected by New Orleans CityBusiness as members of this year’s “Power Generation,” a group of the most exceptional community and civic leaders under the age of 40 from the Greater New Orleans area. Berry and Reid will be honored by New Orleans CityBusiness at a luncheon at the Fairmont Hotel in New Orleans on Friday, March 12, 2004.
3/6/2004	Birmingham Office "Bowls for Kids Sake" To Help Big Brothers Big Sisters Birmingham office bowled for Kids Sake on March 6, 2004 at Vestavia Bowl to have some fun and help the Big Brother Big Sister program, the most important fundraising event of the year. 100% of the money raised goes directly toward matching children with Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
2/24/2004	Adams and Reese Hosts “The Glory of Baroque Dresden” Preview Exhibition Luncheon and Reception Adams and Reese hosted two Glory of Baroque Dresden preview events on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 at the Mississippi Arts Pavilion. A preview luncheon was held for Mississippi University College and Community College Presidents and that evening the firm also hosted a preview reception for Mississippi School Superintendents.
2/19/2004	Associated Women in the Arts Exhibit Reception To Be Held At The Adams and Reese Conference Center Art Gallery A reception will be held honoring the Associated Women in the Arts (AWA) artists on Thursday, February 19, 2004 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The AWA exhibit is a part of the continuing “Attorneys and Art” series developed by Adams and Reese to increase community support by showcasing and promoting local artists.
1/21/2004	Adams and Reese Among Sponsors of the 2004 Mississippi Business and Technology Expo 2004 Adams and Reese will be among the sponsors at the 2004 Mississippi Business and Technology Expo to be held January 21 and 22, 2003 at the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson, Mississippi.
12/4/2003	Watercolorist Carol Creel’s Work on Display at Adams and Reese Conference Center Art Gallery Adams and Reese extends an invitation to view the work of Carol Creel, at the Conference Center Art Gallery on the 19th floor of the Bank One North Tower. Creel is a part of the continuing “Attorneys and Art” series developed by Adams and Reese to increase community support by showcasing and promoting local artists. A reception will be held honoring Creel on Thursday, December 4, 2003 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
12/2/2003	Partner, John B. Davis II to be Honored as "Top 40 Under 40" by the "Baton Rouge Business Report" Adams and Reese partner, John B. Davis II has been named by the Baton Rouge Business Report as one of Baton Rouge’s most outstanding leaders as a member of this year’s “Top 40 Under 40.” Davis will be honored by the Baton Rouge Business Report at a reception and dinner to be held at the Sheraton Atrium in downtown Baton Rouge on December 2, 2003.
11/7/2003	Adams and Reese Endowed Professorship Investiture Ceremony to be Held at Loyola University School of Law The Investiture Ceremony of Bobby Marzine Harges as recipient of the Adams and Reese Distinguished Professorship will take place on Friday, November 7, 2003 in the Gisivius Moot Court Room at Loyola University School of Law at 4:00 p.m.
10/23/2003	Gerri Puyau’s Work on Display at Adams and Reese Conference Center Art Gallery Adams and Reese extends an invitation to view the work of Baton Rouge enamelist-artist, Gerri Puyau, at the Adams and Reese Conference Center Art Gallery on the 19th floor of the Bank One North Tower. Puyau is a part of the continuing “Attorneys and Art” series developed by the law firm to increase community support, showcase and promote local artists. A reception will be held honoring Puyau on Thursday, October 23, 2003 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
10/22/2003	Adams and Reese Sponsors Table at Crime Stoppers of Houston Fundraising Gala Adams and Reese will sponsor a table to benefit Crime Stoppers of Houston at their annual fundraising gala to be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at the Houston Country Club.
10/18/2003	Adams and Reese Participates in the American Heart Walk 2003 A team of Adams and Reese “walkers” joined the American Heart Walk held this Saturday, October 18, 2003 at City Park to walk and raise funds for the American Heart Association. (Photos)
10/18/2003	Adams and Reese to Participate and Sponsor the Cystic Fibrosis Sports Challenge Adams and Reese is once again participating in and sponsoring the Cystic Fibrosis Sports Challenge to be held Saturday, October 18, 2003 at the Wally Pontiff Jr. Playground in Metairie, Louisiana from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
10/18/2003	Adams and Reese Is Patron Sponsor for “Bowl for Hope" to Benefit Boys Hope / Girls Hope of Baton Rouge Registration is open for "Bowl for Hope," a fund-raiser October 18 – October 19, 2003 at Circle Bowl to benefit Boys Hope Girls Hope of Baton Rouge. The strobe-lighted event will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
10/16/2003	Adams and Reese Among Sponsors of the Louisiana Purchase Venture Capital Forum in Baton Rouge Adams and Reese will be among the sponsors of the State’s annual Louisiana Purchase Venture Capital Forum in Baton Rouge October 16 – 17, 2003.
10/8/2003	Adams and Reese Sponsors Luncheon to Benefit Odyssey House Adams and Reese is sponsoring a luncheon and “Wish List” shower to benefit Odyssey House on Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at noon at the offices of Adams and Reese in New Orleans.
10/4/2003	Adams and Reese To Rebuild Together It is that time of year again, and Adams and Reese is ready to tackle it's Third Annual Rebuilding Together project, under the firm's HUGS (Hope, Understanding, Giving and Support) volunteer program, taking place on two consecutive Saturdays, October 4 and October 11, 2003.
10/4/2003	Birmingham Office to Participate in the 2003 Kormen Birmingham "Race for the Cure" The Birmingham office of Adams and Reese / Lange Simpson LLP will be participating in the 2003 Komen Birmingham “Race for the Cure” on October 4, 2003 to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
9/23/2003	HUGS to Hold FACES Baby Shower for Children’s Hospital HUGS (Hope, Understanding, Giving, Support), the community employee volunteer program of the law firm of Adams and Reese, will hold a baby shower to benefit the FACES program (Family Advocacy, Care and Education Services) at Children’s Hospital on Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at noon in the 45 Conference Center at Adams and Reese.
9/17/2003	Adams and Reese is a “Partner Sponsor” for the Louisiana Realtors 2003 Fall Convention and Expo Adams and Reese is a “Partner Sponsor” for the Louisiana Realtors 2003 Fall Convention and Expo to be held September 16-19, 2003 at Beau Rivage in Biloxi, Mississippi.
9/17/2003	Adams and Reese Among Sponsors of the Saks Fifth Avenue Shopping Weekend “Kickoff Gala” to Benefit the Tulane Cancer Center Adams and Reese will be among the sponsors of the Kickoff Gala for the "Key to the Cure" Charity Shopping Weekend on Wednesday, September 17th, from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Sak's Fifth Avenue, 301 Canal Street in New Orleans.
8/28/2003	Adams and Reese Participates in the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo Adams and Reese participated in the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo on Thursday, August 28, 2003 at the Convention Center in Mobile. The event gets larger each year as more Mobile area businesses participate. (Photos)
8/21/2003	Work of H. Douglas Pratt on Exhibit at Adams and Reese Conference Center Art Gallery Adams and Reese extends an invitation to view the work of Baton Rouge freelance ornithologist, artist and photographer, H. Douglas Pratt, at the Conference Center Art Gallery on the 19th floor of the Bank One North Tower.
6/18/2003	Adams and Reese Partner, Mark R. Beebe Graduates from NORLI Class of 2003 Adams and Reese partner, Mark R. Beebe will graduate as a member of the New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute, Class of 2003 on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at the Audubon Tea Room.
6/17/2003	Patricia B. McMurray to be Honored at 2003 Influential Women in Business Luncheon by the "Baton Rouge Business Report" The partner in charge of the Baton Rouge office of Adams and Reese, Patricia B. McMurray, was recently selected by the Baton Rouge Business Report as one of their top 2003 Influential Women in Business. She will be honored at a luncheon at the Baton Rouge Marriott on June 17, 2003.
6/12/2003	Adams and Reese to be Honored as Education Partner of the Year by WDSU News Channel 6 and the Business Alliance of UNO Adams and Reese will receive the "Education Partner of the Year" award presented by WDSU News Channel 6 and the Business Alliance of UNO Business-Education Awards on June 12, 2003 at the Fairmont New Orleans Hotel.
6/12/2003	Art by Tony Mose on Display at Adams and Reese Conference Center Art Gallery Adams and Reese extends an invitation to view the work of Baton Rouge artist and sculptor, Tony Mose, at the Conference Center Art Gallery on the 19th floor of the Bank One North Tower. Mose is a part of the continuing “Attorneys and Art” series developed by Adams and Reese to increase community support by showcasing and promoting local artists. A reception will be held honoring Mose on Thursday, June 12, 2003 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
6/5/2003	E. Berton Spence to be Honored as Arbitrator of the Year at Annual Better Business Bureau Luncheon Litigation partner, E. Berton Spence of the Birmingham office of Adams and Reese has been named “Arbitrator of the Year” by the Better Business Bureau serving Central Alabama and the Counties of the Wiregrass. He will be honored at the annual Better Business Bureau Luncheon at the Harbert Center in Birmingham on June 5, 2003.
6/3/2003	Adams and Reese Hosts Reception Honoring Mayor Ray Nagin and Executive Counsel Kenya J. H. Smith Adams and Reese will host a reception honoring New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and Kenya J. H. Smith, executive counsel to the mayor, on Tuesday, June 3, 2003 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the New Orleans office of Adams and Reese.
6/3/2003	John B. Davis II Graduates with Leadership Greater Baton Rouge Class of 2003 John B. Davis II, a partner with Adams and Reese, will graduate with the Leadership Greater Baton Rouge Class of 2003 on June 3, 2003. He was selected to participate in the Greater Baton Rouge Chamber's successful Leadership Greater Baton Rouge program which continues to develop tomorrow's community leaders for the Baton Rouge area.
5/22/2003	Adams and Reese Sponsors “Royal Street Stroll” at New Orleans Wine and Food Experience Adams and Reese will sponsor the “Royal Street Stroll” on Thursday, May 22, 2003 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. as part of the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience in New Orleans from Thursday, May 22, 2003 through Saturday, May 25, 2003.
5/20/2003	Adams and Reese Women Executives Network Hosts "Advocacy Day" at the State Capitol On Tuesday, May 20, 2003, the women attorneys of Adams and Reese will lead a delegation of prominent New Orleans Business Women to Baton Rouge to learn more about the legislative process and to sharpen their advocacy skills.
5/19/2003	Adams and Reese Hosts Women Executives Network Legislative Luncheon at the State Capitol The women attorneys of Adams and Reese are hosting a Women Executives Legisative Luncheon at the State Capitol on Monday, May 19, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. to learn more about the legislative process.
5/9/2003	Adams and Reese Among Sponsors of Luncheon for H.E. Franciskus van Daele, Ambassador of Belgium to the United States Adams and Reese was among the sponsors of a luncheon held for H.E. Franciskus van Daele, Ambassador of Belgium to the United States on Monday, April 28, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. at the Plimsoll Club, 30th Floor of the World Trade Center.
5/8/2003	Birmingham Office of Adams and Reese Supports “Jail Bail” for Heart The Birmingham office of Adams and Reese raised close to $3,000 for their participation in the annual “2003 Jail Bail for Heart” Campaign for the American Heart Association. Fundraising efforts were headed by partner and Health Care Litigation Team member, Laurence J. McDuff.
5/8/2003	Adams and Reese Sponsoring Luncheons for H.O.S.T.S. Students and Teachers Adams and Reese will sponsor a luncheon for H.O.S.T.S. (Helping One Student to Succeed) students followed by a Teacher Appreciation luncheon on May 8, 2003 beginning at 10:00 a.m. The luncheons will be held at Andrew J. Bell High School to show the firm’s admiration, appreciation, and continuing support of New Orleans Public School teachers.
5/8/2003	Birmingham Office Sponsors the Society for Human Resource Management Conference The Birmingham office of Adams and Reese was a sponsor the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Alabama State Council conference on Thursday, May 22, 2003 from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Richard M. Schrushy Conference Center. (photos)
5/6/2003	Women Executive Network Luncheon in New Orleans Scheduled for May 6, 2003 The Adams and Reese Women Executives Network (WEN) luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, 2003 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Andrea's Restaurant in Metairie, Louisiana.
5/1/2003	Adams and Reese Among Sponsors of "Jazz on the River" Event Adams and Reese was among the sponsors for a "Jazz on the River" event held on Thursday, May 1, 2003 during the Defense Research Institute's (DRI) Drug and Medical Device Seminar.
4/27/2003	Adams and Reese Houston Office to Participate in the March of Dimes WalkAmerica 2003 The Houston office of Adams and Reese will be joining nearly a half a million people in 1,200 communities nationwide that take part in WalkAmerica, when they walk for the March of Dimes on Sunday, April 27, 2003 throughout the Houston area.
4/16/2003	Houston Office of Adams and Reese “Supports Our Troops” The Houston office of Adams and Reese held a pot luck luncheon to “Support Our Troops” on Wednesday, April 16, 2003. The luncheon raised over two hundred dollars which was used to purchase additional supplies to add to the supplies donated.
4/15/2003	Adams and Reese Hosts “Career Day” for Partner in Education, Andrew J. Bell High School Adams and Reese hosted a “Career Day” for 55 students from Andrew J. Bell High School on April 15, 2003 in the New Orleans office. Adams and Reese employees spoke to the students on jobs from the mail room to the courtroom and participated in a mock trial of State v. the Big Bad Wolf.
4/14/2003	Adams and Reese Hosts Breakfast with Members of the 377 TAACOM U.S. Army Reserves and Donates 63,112 Minutes of Calling Time for Troops A breakfast with members of the 377 TAACOM U.S. Army Reserves was held on April 14, 2003. 63,112 minutes of calling time was presented to Captain John Stokes for the troops in Iraq and Kuwait.
4/12/2003	Adams and Reese Partner Moderates 2003 Bench Bar Conference Seminar Adams and Reese partner, William B. Gaudet, will moderate a 2003 Bench Bar Conference Seminar on Saturday, April 12, 2003.
4/4/2003	Adams and Reese Among Make-A-Wish Foundation Gala Sponsors Adams and Reese was among the sponsors for the Make-A-Wish Foundation Gala held on Friday, April 4, 2003 at the Audubon Tea Room.
4/1/2003	Employees Hold “Operation Pot Luck” to Raise Money for Calling Cards: Breakfast with Captain Stokes, 377 TAACOM U.S. Army Reserves, to be Held April 14, 2003 The employees of Adams and Reese held an “Operation Pot Luck” luncheon on April 1, 2003 to raise money for the purchase of calling cards for our troops overseas. The event raised enough money to purchase 196 120-minute calling cards. Presentation will be made at a breakfast with Captain Stokes of the 377 TAACOM U.S. Army Reserve on April 14, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. at the New Orleans office of Adams and Reese.
3/27/2003	Art by Bali on Display at Adams and Reese Conference Center Art Gallery Adams and Reese extends an invitation to view the artwork of Danni Balitsaris Shobe in the firm’s Conference Center Art Gallery on the 19th floor of the Bank One Tower in downtown Baton Rouge.
3/27/2003	Adams and Reese Sponsors U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Foundation Cocktail Party Adams and Reese will sponsor the cocktail party for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Foundation on March 27, 2003.
3/22/2003	Big Brothers/Big Sisters Annual "Bowl for Kids Sake" Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Southeast Louisiana, one of Adams and Reese's HUGS sponsored agencies, is having its annual "Bowl for Kids Sake" on Saturday, March 22, 2003.
3/20/2003	Adams and Reese Helps Support New Orleans Ballet Association’s Etoile Dinner 2003 The Etoile Dinner 2003 was held on March 20, 2003 at W Hotel in New Orleans. Adams and Reese was among the donors for the event.
3/12/2003	Adams and Reese Kicks Off Habitat for Humanity Fundraising Efforts A check will be presented by Adams and Reese to the Habitat for Humanity of Baldwin County on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 to kick off the organization’s fundraising efforts.
3/5/2003	Adams and Reese Sweeps Awards in EOTT Energy King Cake Competition Adams and Reese swept the awards in the 2003 King Cake Competition held by EOTT Energy's Legal Department in Houston for Mardi Gras.
3/3/2003	Adams and Reese Hosts King's Party for Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association King Elexis I Adams and Reese hosted the King's Party honoring Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association (MAMGA) King Elexis I, Eric K. Roberts on Monday evening, March 3, 2003 at the Mobile Marriott.
2/26/2003	Adams and Reese to Sponsor “Mardi Gras Team” for Loyola’s Moot Court Program Adams and Reese will sponsor the “Mardi Gras Team” for Loyola University’s Moot Court Program. The annual Mardi Gras Invitational will be held at Federal District Court and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans on Wednesday, February 26 through Friday, February 28, 2003.
2/15/2003	Adams and Reese/Lange Simpson LLP Among Corporate Sponsors at Annual Heart Ball Adams and Reese/Lange Simpson LLP was a bronze patron among the corporate sponsors at the 16th Annual Heart Ball presented by the Heart Guild of Birmingham.
2/11/2003	Adams and Reese To Host Women Executives Network Luncheon in New Orleans Office Adams and Reese will host an invitational luncheon presentation for New Orleans area women business executives on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 at the New Orleans office.
2/9/2003	Adams and Reese and AHL Shipping Sponsors Tulane Invitational Golf Tournament Adams and Reese and AHL Shipping Company were among the sponsors of the Tulane Invitational College – AM Golf Tournament held on Sunday, February 9, 2003 at English Turn Golf and Country Club.
2/4/2003	Nature Photographer Displays Work at Adams and Reese Conference Center Art Gallery Nature photographer and writer, Nancy Camel's work is on exihibit at the Adams and Reese Conference Center Art Gallery as a part of the continuing “Attorneys and Art” series developed by Adams and Reese to increase community support, showcase and promote local artists. A reception will be held honoring Camel on Tuesday evening, February 4, 2003 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
1/29/2003	Adams and Reese To Host Women Executives Network Luncheon in Houston Office Adams and Reese will host an invitational luncheon presentation for Houston area women business executives on Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at the Houston office.
1/22/2003	Adams and Reese Sponsors Mississippi Business and Industry Expo 2003 Event Adams and Reese recently sponsored the “Top 40 Under 40” luncheon as part of the Mississippi Business and Industry Expo 2003 held January 22 and 23, 2003 at the Trade Mart in Jackson, Mississippi.
1/20/2003	Adams and Reese Corporate Sponsor of Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance Adams and Reese has recently become a corporate sponsor of the Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance (WBEA). Membership in the WBEA is represented by Erin H. Patterson, a partner from the Houston office.
11/20/2002	Adams and Reese to Host Dean Kamen Inventor of “IT” to Share Latest Inventions and Introduce FIRST You’ve seen it on television and read about it in the newspapers. “Segway,” the much acclaimed mobility invention that reduces travel time and increases range, purports to revolutionize transportation in the 21st century. And inventor Dean Kamen is the brains behind the machine.
11/2/2002	Adams and Reese Team Wins Law Firm Competition at the Cystic Fibrosis Sports Challenge A ten-member team from Adams and Reese competed in the Cystic Fibrosis Sports Challenge on Saturday, November 2, 2002, winning the Law Firm competition.
10/31/2002	HUGS “Rebuilding Together” Gives Neighborhood Home a Face Lift Battling the heat and humidity, more than thirty Adams and Reese volunteers scraped, caulked and painted a neighborhood home to its original beauty as part of the local “Rebuilding Together” project. (photos)
10/30/2002	Adams and Reese Attorneys to Participate in Partner-in-Education Career Day A Career Day will be held by Adams and Reese’s partner-in-education, Andrew J. Bell Jr. High School on Thursday, November 14th from 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Several Adams and Reese attorneys will be present to discuss career opportunities.
10/30/2002	Wildlife Artist’s Work on Display at Adams and Reese Conference Center Art Gallery, Paintings by Anne F. Faust on Display Through December Adams and Reese extends an invitation to view the artwork of wildlife artist, Anne S. Faust, in the firm’s Conference Center Art Gallery on the 19th floor of the Bank One Tower. Faust is a part of the continuing “Attorneys and Art” series developed by Adams and Reese to increase community support, showcase, and promote local artists.
10/17/2002	Adams and Reese Gold Sponsor for the Inaugural Valero Texas Open Benefit for Children Golf Classic Adams and Reese was among the Gold Sponsors for the inaugural Valero Texas Open Benefit for Children Golf Classic held recently at the Westin La Cantera Resort in San Antonio, Texas.
10/15/2002	HUGS Program Holds FACES Baby Shower for Children’s Hospital, Over $3,300 in Cash and Baby Supplies Collected “Is it a boy or is it a girl?” is the usual question at a baby shower, but at the baby shower held recently at Adams and Reese, the questions included, “How many boys?”…“How many girls?” … and…“How many families throughout the community?” Held to benefit the FACES program (Family Advocacy, Care and Education Services) at Children’s Hospital, the “babies” shower collected lots of diapers, formula, toys, strollers, and everything from bibs to cribs.
9/24/2002	Capital Area United Way Fundraiser Kicks Off with Jerry Stovall The Adams and Reese Capital Area United Way (CAUW) Campaign recently kicked off it’s annual fundraiser at a “Kickoff Breakfast” with Jerry Stovall, former LSU coach and football great. The co-coordinators of this year’s CAUW campaign in the Baton Rouge office are Jeffrey W. Koonce and E’Vinski L. Davis.
9/5/2002	Baton Rouge Partner To Be Honored At YWCA’s 20th Annual “Women of Achievement” Gala Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, a partner in the Baton Rouge office of Adams and Reese, will be honored by the YWCA of Greater Baton Rouge “Women Of Achievement” Gala on September 19, 2002 at the Radisson Hotel in Baton Rouge.
8/6/2002	Local Artist’s Work on Display at Adams and Reese Conference Center Art Gallery: Paintings by Rhea Gary on Display Through October 30th Adams and Reese LLP extends an invitation to view the artwork of local artist, Rhea Gary, in the firm’s Conference Center Art Gallery on the 19th floor of the Bank One Tower through October 30th. Gary is a part of the continuing “Attorneys and Art” series developed by Adams and Reese to increase community support, showcase, and promote local artists.
8/2/2002	Adams and Reese Corporate Sponsor of MASS Summer Convention Adams and Reese was a corporate sponsor of the Mississippi Association of School Superintendents (MASS) - Alliance of Educational Leaders of Mississippi 2002 Summer Convention held in mid-July.
5/30/2002	Adams and Reese Sponsors New Orleans Wine and Food Experience: Grand Tasting Best of Show The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center was filled this past weekend with the world’s best wines and the finest food from New Orleans’ greatest chefs; Henry B. Alsobrook, Jr., a partner in the New Orleans office of Adams and Reese, was there. (photos)
5/22/2002	Paintings by Floyd Kerr, Athletic Director of Southern University, on Display in the Conference Center Art Gallery through June Adams and Reese extends an invitation to view various paintings of Baton Rouge artist, Floyd Kerr, in the firm’s Conference Center Art Gallery on the 19th floor of the Bank One Tower. Kerr is a part of the continuing “Attorneys and Art” series developed by Adams and Reese to increase community support, showcase, and promote local artists.
5/10/2002	Adams and Reese Hosts Career Day and Teacher Appreciation Luncheon HOSTS students from Andrew J. Bell Junior High School visited Adams and Reese for a "Career Day" on May 9, 2002. (photos)
5/8/2002	Adams and Reese Women Executives Network Luncheons Held Over eighty women business owners and executives gathered for great lunches, informative presentations, and networking at the Adams and Reese Women Executives Network luncheons held Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at the Baton Rouge office and Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at the New Orleans office. (photos)
4/26/2002	Adams and Reese LLP To Host Women Executives Network Luncheons in New Orleans and Baton Rouge Adams and Reese LLP is pleased to host invitational luncheon presentations for the Women Executives Network (WEN) on Tuesday, May 7, 2002 in the Baton Rouge office and Wednesday, May 8, 2002 in the New Orleans office.
4/26/2002	Sharon Rodi Honored by the National Association of Women Business Owners Sharon R. Rodi, a partner in the New Orleans office of Adams and Reese, was honored recently by the New Orleans Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO).
4/1/2002	Supporting the Arts in Baton Rouge The toast of the evening went to local Baton Rouge artist, Sarah Griffith, whose incredible use of color combined with metallics filled the Adams and Reese Conference Center Art Gallery.
4/1/2002	Adams and Reese LLP Holds Fundraiser for H.U.G.S. Earl Long in Purgatory Presents Donation from Performance In 1988, Adams and Reese embarked upon a course of unprecedented community involvement. One of its partners, Mark Surprenant, and the Director of Human Resources, Jean Fournet, formed H.U.G.S. (Hope, Understanding, Giving, and Support), the firm’s employee volunteer program.
3/18/2002	Paul G. Pastorek Honored by Fellow Adams and Reese Partners Paul G. Pastorek, general counsel of NASA, was recently honored by fellow partners from Adams and Reese LLP at a congratulatory reception held at the Hotel Monaco Paris Ballroom in February. (pictures follow story)
3/1/2002	Adams and Reese LLP Hosts Griffith Art Reception An art reception will be held honoring Baton Rouge artist, Sarah Griffith, on Wednesday, March 20, 2002 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Located in the Bank One Center, North Tower, 19th Floor, the Adams and Reese Conference Center Art Gallery continues to promote and showcase local Baton Rouge artists.
2/20/2002	Adams and Reese Attorneys Host Fundraiser for Mayoral Candidate Ray Nagin Several attorneys from the New Orleans office of Adams and Reese LLP hosted a fundraiser for mayoral candidate, Ray Nagin on Wednesday, February 20, 2002.