04/26/07 Chair in public service law to recognize Klaus' legacy In recognition of leading legal luminary William R. Klaus' legacy, Community Legal Services, Inc. (CLS) has set up "William R. Klaus, Esq., Chair in Public Service Law." Klaus was one of the first to advocate legal services for the poor in Philadelphia as well the rest of the country. The Chair, the first of its kind at CLS, will memorialize Klaus' dedication and initiative in assisting low income residents of Philadelphia with legal services. It will be awarded to an upcoming attorney sincerely committed to public interest law. The nominees must not have worked in public interest practice at CLS for more than 10 years. Klaus, a chairman emeritus of Pepper Hamilton, LLP, played a key role in the formation of CLS. He was the first to chair the CLS board, and remained in that position for 22 years. Klaus died in 2005. Pepper Hamilton, LLP and CLS have joined their hands to raise $350,000 to endow the Chair. During the initial two-year period, Pepper Hamilton will donate $50,000 for the purpose. Tatum LLC to join Nutter TechnOvation Awards Program Atlanta-based Tatum LLC will join the Nutter TechnOvation Awards Program established by leading Boston firm Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP. Initiated in 2004, the program helps entrepreneurs and early-stage technology and life sciences companies realize their business goals. Award winners are chosen through a competition. The winners receive legal services on various issues without worrying about the fees aspect. These issues include intellectual property protection, licensing, securities law, and regulatory compliance. The winners get grants in the form of credits for legal services provided by Nutter. So far, the program has helped eight companies with approximately $250,000. As a result of Tatum's team-up, winners will be granted credits towards financial and information technology consulting services provided by Tatum. Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP, founded in 1879, counts global corporations, public companies, families and institutions among its clients. It provides legal services in areas such as intellectual property, labor and employment, tax and litigation, among others. Tatum LLC, a firm with nearly 700 partners, provides executive and business consulting services to companies in transition. Founded in 1993 and with around 33 offices across the country, the firm provides services in financial and technology leadership and management, executive education, healthcare, and non-profit industry, among others. BIZARRE NEWS Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder Riggs finally made it. He was crowned the Most Beautiful Bulldog 2007 at the "Beautiful Bulldog" annual contest held to kick off the Drake Relays athletics competition. Riggs, a drooling pooch with teeth sticking out of his mouth, beat out 50 other dogs to win a crown, a throne, and a bone. The beauty king's best pastimes include begging and assaulting noisy appliances. Cordell Miller is the proud owner of the three-year-old male bulldog. As Riggs clumped down his path, Hannah, the last year's winner reportedly gave him a snarl. However, the smart dog kept his cool, and gracefully continued his walk. The contest included pooches in colorful and amazing costumes. Drake University in Iowa holds the bulldog as its wrinkled mascot. This year's 98th annual Drake Relays is expected to attract 8,000 athletes this year. It is one of the nation's oldest and most esteemed track and field events.

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