Ulmer & Berne LLP Hires New Human Resources Director

Business Wire, June 21, 2006

CLEVELAND -- Ulmer & Berne LLP, one of the Midwest's fastest growing law firms, has hired James L. Boerger to head the firm's Human Resources department. Boerger was formerly Vice President of Human Resources at Cuyahoga Community College and prior to that was Vice President of Human Resources for University Hospital Health System.

"As the firm continues to experience growth, we recognize the need for effective management of and investment in human capital," stated James Cowan, the firm's Executive Director. "The sophistication that Jim's background brings to Ulmer & Berne will place us in a much more strategic position, allowing us to accomplish our long-term goals."

At Cuyahoga Community College, Boerger was responsible for all Human Resources functions for the entire college.

Ulmer & Berne LLP, established in 1908, is one of Ohio's largest law firms. A full-service firm with over 185 attorneys in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Chicago, Ulmer & Berne represents publicly traded and privately held companies, financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies, family businesses, international joint ventures and affiliations, investor groups, start-ups and emerging businesses, public bodies and nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit www.ulmer.com.