SALT LAKE CITY (February 3, 2009) — The international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP announced today that it has added five new partners in its Salt Lake City office practicing in the areas of bankruptcy, workouts and restructurings and commercial litigation. The new partners are Annette W. Jarvis, Steven T. Waterman, Steven C. Strong, Peggy Hunt, and Cameron M. Hancock, all of whom had previously been shareholders with the firm of Ray Quinney & Nebeker in Salt Lake City. Prior to that, Ms. Jarvis was a partner and Ms. Hunt and Mr. Strong were associates in the bankruptcy practice at LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae, LLP (now Dewey & LeBoeuf, LLP).

Their practice includes advising debtors and creditors on bankruptcy and debt restructuring matters and offering creative solutions to complex financing and reorganization issues. In addition, the group has extensive experience with insolvency-related litigation and appeals. They also have represented debtors and creditors, bankruptcy trustees, and receivers under both Federal and State laws; indenture trustees and insurance company liquidators under State laws; and stock brokerage trustees under the Securities Investor Protection Act. The group brings strong litigation skills and experience in trying cases in State and Federal courts.

Commenting on the announcement, Nolan Taylor, Head of Dorsey’s Salt Lake office said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome this talented group of lawyers to Dorsey. They have an excellent reputation both locally and nationally and their addition substantially increases our capabilities in the bankruptcy, creditors’ rights and litigation practice areas. In addition to being a group of outstanding lawyers, they have a proven commitment to their communities and profession through their involvement in educational, professional and civic organizations and programs. We are excited to welcome them to Dorsey & Whitney.”