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BWC Welcomes Sylvia Lautsch From Sheppard Mullin's Real Estate Practice
October 2005 - BWC welcomes Sylvia Lautsch, Senior Counsel, to its real estate practice this month. Ms. Lautsch leaves Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, where she was Special Counsel since 2000 in several of the firm's real estate-related practice groups. Ms. Lautsch has broad-based real estate transactional experience. Read the full story.

Vicki Land Named Chair of the LACBA Condemnation and Land Valuation Committee
Shareholder Vicki Land has been named the new Chair of the Los Angeles County Bar Association's Condemnation and Land Valuation Committee. Ms. Land was previously co-chair of the committee. She is BWC's Environmental and Hazardous Waste Practice Group Leader, and represents clients in matters involving all aspects of environmental and condemnation/eminent domain issues. The Condemnation and Land Valuation Committee studies the constitutional and statutory provisions as well as local court rules dealing with substantive law and procedures in condemnation and land valuation proceedings, including the market forces that affect value. The committee suggests changes to substantive law and produces CLE programs.

Gordon K. Eng Moves Entire Practice To Brown, Winfield & Canzoneri
July 11, 2005, Los Angeles - Brown, Winfield & Canzoneri, Incorporated's ("BWC") real estate department's growth spurt continues as they add Gordon K. Eng, who brings his entire practice and roster of clients with him. Eng spent his first 15 years of practice at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, Sidley & Austin, and as general counsel at a private investment management company with over $2 Billion in assets under management, and then established the Law Office of Gordon K. Eng in 1997. "I was introduced to BWC by a business associate I had been working with at the Department of Real Estate. They came very highly recommended." Eng said. Read the full story.

Bill Pham honored as "Outstanding Young Lawyer" by LACBA Real Property Section
Bill Pham, will be honored with the prestigious Outstanding Young Lawyer Award by the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Real Property Section. He is amongst the first group of young lawyers ever to receive this award, which will take place at the Annual Installation and Awards Dinner, Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at the Riviera Country Club.

Wendy Glenn Joins BWC's Thriving Real Estate Transactional Practice
April 12, 2005, Los Angeles - BWC announced today that Wendy Glenn will join the Firm's thriving real estate transactional group as a Shareholder, effective April 18, 2005. Ms. Glenn joins BWC with over 25 years of experience, most recently as a shareholder of Steefel, Levitt & Weiss, following serving of counsel to Irell & Manella in their Real Estate and Finance group. "BWC's vibrant real estate practice is very attractive to me as I continue to expand my transactional practice," Ms. Glenn said. Read the full story.

BWC Gets A Brand New Look in Small Firm Business Magazine
Spring, 2005 -- BWC's recent remodel is the beginning of a brand new look as the firm enters its 31st year. The striking design will be carried over into the firm's branding (logo redesign, etc.). This theme caught the eyes and ears of editors at Small Firm Business Magazine, published by American Lawyer Media. "A brief glimpse is all that it took." Read the full story.

BWC Sponsors USC Crocker Symposium April 21, 2005
BWC is proud to be a sponsor of the USC Law School, Benjamin S. Crocker Symposium on Real Estate Law and Business 2005 to be held at The Wilshire Grand Hotel on April 21, 2005. Keynote speaker is Frank McCourt, Jr., Owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

BWC Elects New Board: Steven Abram Takes Helm as Managing Officer
March 1, 2005, Los Angeles - Brown, Winfield & Canzoneri, Incorporated ("BWC") announced today it has unanimously elected shareholder Steven Abram to be Managing Officer. Tony Canzoneri, the existing Chairman, and Thomas Winfield were elected as Co-Chairmen, Dennis Roy as Transactional Department Chair; Thomas Winfield will also serve a dual role as Litigation Department Chair. The new Board assumes its roles effective immediately.

Tony Canzoneri Voted "Super Lawyer" 2005
Tony Canzoneri, the firm's Chairman, has been named Southern California "Super Lawyer" 2005. The Super Lawyers list is developed via a general survey of Southern California lawyers who nominate the best attorneys they have seen in action. Nominated lawyers are screened to ensure there are no "back-scratching" nominations, then a committee consisting of top vote-getters and law firm managing partners give a point score to each nominee. Points are tallied and nominees are selected from three firm sizes (small, medium, large).

Brown, Winfield & Canzoneri, Inc. Attorneys Are Named "Super Lawyers"
February 2004 - BWC partners Steven Abram and James Camp were among the attorneys recognized in the 2004 edition of Southern California Super Lawyers. A special insert of the listing appeared in the February 2004 issue of Los Angeles Magazine.

San Dimas Wins Appellate Rulings on Foothill Zoning Laws
November 12, 2003 - Vicki Land, Mark Steres and Michael Wallenstein represented the City of San Dimas in a case brought by developer NJD, Ltd., alleging that the City prevented NJD from developing its 200-acre foothill property. The Court of Appeal, Second District, affirmed in full the Superior Court decisions in the City's favor both on the CEQA petition for writ of mandate and on the regulatory inverse condemnation/federal civil rights damage claim. The California Supreme Court denied review.

James Camp receives Annual Donor Recognition Award from the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles and the Community Development Foundation ("CDF")
May 8, 2003 - For his instrumental work in developing the CDF's non-profit structure, James Camp, BWC Shareholder, received a Donor Recognition Award from the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles and the Community Development Foundation at their 7th Annual Donor Recognition Breakfast, held at the Carmelitos Housing Development Community Center in Long Beach. In addition, Mr. Camp was also awarded a commendation from the County Board of Supervisors. The Keynote Speaker was Councilman Rob Webb of the City of Long Beach.

BWC Attorney on Weekly "Secession 101" TV Program
Secession 101 was a television program that brought together a wide variety of experts to discuss the ramifications of secession on the people and neighborhoods of Los Angeles. Mark Steres took part in the program "Secession in the Courtroom," examining the many legal concerns associated with the secession issue. The program aired on Channel 36 (L.A.'s educational cable television station) throughout November 2002. Read the press release for more information.

BWC Attorneys Involved in Award-Winning Development Projects
The CRA recently awarded three Los Angeles area redevelopment projects in which BWC attorneys played a major role. Read the press release for more information.

Breakup Lawsuits Likely, Secession Experts Agree, Daily News (Apr. 7, 2002) BWC attorney Mark Steres offered insight at the League of Women Voters Forum exploring Valley secession and potential litigation issues. Read the press release for more information.