The experience and judgment to help reduce the uncertainties of disputes and achieve the most favorable outcome.

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1 Litigation The experience and judgment to help reduce the uncertainties of disputes and achieve the most favorable outcome. At Calfee, we understand the challenges and risks of dispute management whether civil lawsuits, arbitrations, or government investigations and we have the experience and judgment to help you reduce the uncertainties of disputes and achieve the most favorable outcome. We represent public and private companies in a large variety of industries, handling diverse matters ranging from everyday business disputes, to complex commercial lawsuits and arbitrations. Our attorneys work with individuals as well as Ohio, U.S.-based, and international businesses. We rely on a strong understanding of our clients industries and business goals to provide practical advice. Through strategic staffing and project management techniques, we work with our clients to develop the most efficient litigation strategy to help meet their objectives. We know that not every dispute justifies a protracted battle. For this reason, where appropriate, we advocate the use of mediation or other alternative dispute resolution techniques to resolve our clients' litigation matters efficiently, which can reduce the costs and delays and bring the matter to a successful conclusion. Noteworthy Chambers USA Band 4 Ranking (Ohio) For well over a decade, our Litigation group and individual litigation attorneys have been ranked and recognized by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, an industry-leading legal resource for professionals in search of qualified, experienced legal counsel. In 2018, Chambers USA researchers report that Calfee's Litigation group is known for frequently advising on "plaintiff and defense-side commercial litigation matters, offering considerable strengths in securities, product liability, antitrust and construction disputes...[they also offer] experience in criminal litigation, defending a range of individuals and businesses facing regulatory enforcement actions. [They act] for clients in sectors including healthcare, financial services and manufacturing."

2 Chambers researchers reported that sources describe Calfee's Litigation group as "highly responsive and their lawyers are really devoted to their clients interest. They're thoughtful, creative and they work hard." Chambers researchers further noted that peers commented, "The quality is very high across the board; it s a wonderful group of lawyers." U.S.News Best Lawyers "Best Law Firm" Rankings Calfee was selected for inclusion in the 2019 "Best Law Firms" rankings by U.S.News Best Lawyers in America in the following areas: Commercial Litigation (National and Metropolitan Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus rankings) ERISA Litigation (National and Metropolitan Cleveland rankings) Intellectual Property Litigation (National and Metropolitan Cleveland rankings) Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) Litigation (National and Metropolitan Cleveland rankings) Antitrust Litigation (Metropolitan Cleveland) Construction Litigation (Metropolitan Cleveland) Bankruptcy Litigation (Metropolitan Cleveland) Benchmark Litigation Rankings Calfee has been selected for inclusion by Benchmark Litigation 2019 as a "Recommended" litigation firm in Ohio. Several of Calfee's Litigation attorneys have been ranked as Leading Litigators by Benchmark Litigation Experience Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical Mutual of Ohio is the oldest health insurance company based in Ohio. For more than 80 years, the company has served customers with high-quality group and personal health insurance plans and third-party administrative services to self-insured group customers. Invacare Corporation Invacare Corporation (NYSE: IVC), headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of innovative home and long-term care medical products that promote recovery and active lifestyles. 2

3 Medkinect Medkinect's mission is to enhance the healthcare industry by providing innovative, efficient, and responsive ancillary solutions to improve patient lives. Calfee s relationship with Medkinect has expanded in lockstep with Medkinect s own growth. Clark-Reliance Corporation Clark-Reliance, a North American manufacturing company, provides customer solutions in over 120 countries in the power generation, refining, gas processing, and chemical industries. They have worked with Calfee for more than 50 years. News Calfee Increases Recognitions in 2019 Benchmark Litigation Rankings Calfee Continues to Expand, Welcomes Six Attorneys to Cleveland Office Calfee Increases National and Metropolitan Rankings in 2019 Best Law Firms Report U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, Forty Calfee, Halter & Griswold Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Lawyers of the Year and The Best Lawyers in America Trevor Alexander and David Bules Selected for Inclusion in Benchmark Litigation s 40 & Under Hot List Events Association of Corporate Counsel Panel Discussion A Day in the Life of In-House Counsel" Alerts Who Commits Securities Fraud?

4 Who Commits Securities Fraud? Practice Contacts Christopher S. Williams Co-Chair, Litigation Cleveland Maura L. Hughes Co-Chair, Litigation Cleveland Colleen M. O'Neil Vice Chair, Litigation Cleveland Albert J. Lucas Partner Columbus Jamie M. Ramsey Partner Cincinnati Professionals Trevor Alexander Fritz E. Berckmueller Mitchell G. Blair Jason J. Blake 4

5 Daniel J. Bollinger David T. Bules Kelly A. Callam Matthew A. Chiricosta Peter J. Comodeca William E. Coughlin John J. Eklund Donald P. Fischbach Alexandra Forkosh Richard P. Goddard Kari D. Hehmeyer Brendan L. Heil Maura L. Hughes Beverly Hutson Tracy Scott Johnson Mark T. Keaney Donald E. Lampert James F. Lang Steven D. Lesser Albert J. Lucas Ronald M. McMillan Matthew M. Mendoza Thomas I. Michals Kimberly Moses Colleen M. O'Neil Jamie M. Ramsey 5

6 Alexander B. Reich Lindsey Sacher James A. Sobczak Anthony F. Stringer K. James Sullivan Jennifer Sybyl Raymond M. Tarasuck Christopher M. Ward Jennifer L. Whitt John A. Wilaj Christopher S. Williams Brandon A. Wojtasik 6