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1 , March 24, 2008 March is the month set aside to recognize and celebrate Women s History. By remembering and acknowledging what those before us have done to make a difference in our world, we can be empowered. Our discussions this week will focus on some inspiring OP ECHELON Value Leadership We are all Leaders. Act as strong performers who are visionary, inspiring, enabling and motivating. Contribute both inside the firm and in our communities through pro bono and volunteer efforts. women within the firm who are currently making history in our communities and our world. Ashley Hufft, NYC Financial Services & Products Partner, is one such inspiring woman. Ashley has always been intrigued by the continent of Africa, but she took her interest and passion for the African peoples to a new level when she left the comfort of the United States to make a difference in the lives of the people there. Ashley took a 15-month sabbatical and traveled to Africa where she spent the first several months volunteering at the Baphumelele Children s Home just outside Cape own, South Africa. hen in 2007, Ashley served as Project Manager for the Millennium Cities Initiative (MCI) in Kisumu, Kenya. As Project Manager, Ashley worked in partnership with all levels of the Kenyan government and focused on attracting more foreign direct investment to seven sub-saharan cities and their surrounding regions. A ship in port is safe, but that is not what ships are for. Sail out to sea and do new things. Rear Admiral Dr. Grace Hopper During her time with MCI in Kenya, Ashley helped prepare and publish an investment guide for Kisumu - the first ever such guide for an African city. She also established a Kisumu investment promotion office, in a joint venture with the Kenya Investment Authority, to focus on investment in western Kenya. Ashley was featured in a recent article in Accredited Investor magazine on investment trends in Africa and in the New York Law Journal for her work in Kenya. She serves on the board of directors of Project People Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on women and youth empowerment in the townships of South Africa, and Fight for the Children, a nonprofit organization that provides medical services and care to children in sub-saharan Africa. Leadership can occur on a grand scale as well as in everyday life within and outside the firm. Share examples of leaders who inspire you.

2 , March 25, 2008 S ignature Service Pledge We are responsive. Serve from the heart with care and intelligence. It s 4:00 p.m. on a afternoon and Rosalie Chamberlain, Alston & Bird s Diversity Coordinator, is not showing any signs of slowing down for the day. After several meetings and follow-up telephone calls, she s now moved on to the next item on her agenda. Rosalie s long-term objective: to continue to find ways to enhance A&B s diversity efforts and to raise awareness of A&B s resources and programs both within the firm and in the business community. he driving force behind her efforts: her commitment to creating an environment that helps everyone reach their full potential and experience success. Since being hired in 1995 as a Legal Secretary in the ax Department, Rosalie has worn many different A&B hats. However, she discovered her true calling when she became involved in A&B s diversity initiative. As her responsibilities grew, so did her commitment to the principles and values of diversity. So when the Diversity Coordinator s position was created, Rosalie was ready for the challenge. A self- proclaimed perfectionist, Rosalie says she s successful because her job Share with your group how an organization s strong diversity initiative can contribute both to the success of its employees and the success of the organization. A woman who is convinced that she deserves to accept only the best challenges herself to give the best. hen she is living phenomenally. Maya Angelou American Author allows her to utilize her skills, interests and talents, and most importantly her passion for diversity. Rosalie is now responsible for coordinating events, assisting in the development of diversity training programs, conducting training sessions, handling award nominations, and managing the diversity budget. In addition, she coordinates local programming and other initiatives, as well as helps individuals take advantage of the available resources and tools they need to succeed. Rosalie is very proud of A&B s diversity initiative, and although she doesn t admit it, her dedication and efforts have helped this initiative truly take off, making A&B an industry leader in the diversity arena.

3 , March 26, 2008 We are fortunate to have the opportunity to enjoy the wisdom and experience of Denice Whalen-White, Applications Support Analyst & rainer in our Washington DC office. Denice s life motto, I m here to serve, not to be served truly sums up OP ECHELON Value Leadership We are all Leaders. Act as strong performers who are visionary, inspiring, enabling and motivating. Contribute both inside the firm and in our communities through pro bono and volunteer efforts. what she is all about. Her passion is helping families and assisting individuals in understanding the seriousness of breast cancer and how it is a disease that does not always mean loss of life. Last September, Denice formed a new organization entitled All Shades of Pink, Incorporated ( ASOP ) of which she is the Founder and Executive Director he mission of ASOP is to assist women (and their families) diagnosed with breast cancer with resource referrals, non-medical advice and/or emergency financial assistance during their treatment period. Denice also spearheads programs such as the Emergency Assistance Program. his program assists families of breast cancer patients facing financial difficulties by paying their utility bills while the patient receives lifesaving treatments. If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded. Maya Angelou American Author Denice Whalen-White was recognized by the Points of Light Foundation as a Daily Points of Light recipient (May 31, 2007), and in 2006 was the Alston & Bird Staff Pro Bono Award recipient in recognition of the community service work she so willingly undertakes. Denice considers these to be her single greatest accomplishments for 2006 & Denice is driven by her passion to help others; she remains extremely active in motivating her fellow co-workers to give their time, money or talents to several community organizations. o whom much is given, much is required sums up Denice s contributions to her family, friends, coworkers, community and society. Passion and enthusiasm can be contagious. Whose passion for change and for helping others has inspired you?

4 , March 27, 2008 S When we think of heroes we often only think of those individuals whose legendary achievements have earned them a permanent place in our history books. However, history is not made only by those notable few. History is also written by ignature Service Pledge We are good stewards. Be an ambassador of the firm and a role model for others, both at work and in the community. the anonymous people whose actions may never receive the public recognition they deserve, but have nonetheless helped shape history, and whose efforts have affected the future of many for generations to come. One such person is Charlotte Partner Anne M. ompkins. Standing at barely 5 2, Anne s petite frame and easy-going attitude belie her strong will and intense commitment to justice and fairness. Anne began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney and she continued in public service as an Assistant United States Attorney. Her courage, tenacity, and dedication to justice culminated when she earned a spot as an assistant to the Iraqi Special ribunal. Stationed in Baghdad for eight months, Anne helped prepare criminal cases against members of the former Iraqi regime for violations of international humanitarian law. Anne was the only woman on the tribunal, and she One is not born a woman, one becomes one. Simone de Beauvoir Author worked tirelessly under dangerous and stressful conditions, constantly traveling in the line of fire to other Iraqi provinces in search of evidence against the former Iraqi leaders. Several local and national publications have recognized Anne s contributions in Iraq, and she continues to be invited to speak on her experience. Upon returning to the States, Anne joined Alston & Bird as a Partner in the Litigation Practice for the Charlotte Office. Anne has maintained her involvement in the local community by volunteering for een Court, a juvenile prevention and intervention program designed to provide an alternative to the traditional juvenile system. hrough Anne s dedication to public service, her volunteer work, and her commitment to the pursuit of justice, she has had a positive impact on the future of the local community and abroad, always doing her part to help build a safer and more just world for everyone. Share other examples of the firm s volunteer efforts, as well its many volunteers contributions to the community, both make history and create a better situation for those served.

5 , March 28, 2008 As we wrap up our week highlighting Women of A&B, today we will turn our focus to the new Dallas Office Administrator, Deborah Carlton, who joined the Firm at the beginning of this month. Deborah admits she is a Diva (the Divas are an OP ECHELON Value New Opportunity We are entrepreneurial in spirit. Continually seek opportunities to grow. Focus on professional and personal development. organization for women in exas who enjoy hunting and shooting), but being a Diva is not her only claim to fame. Deborah was born and raised in Dallas, exas, and she began her career as a Legal Secretary 25 years ago. Her attorneys asked her to move with them to McKenna & Cuneo where she progressed from Legal Assistant to Office Manager. Years later when McKenna & Cuneo chose to dissolve their Dallas presence, Deborah went with the same group of Attorneys to Jenner & Block to open their Dallas office. After eight years, Jenner & Block closed their Dallas office, so Deborah moved to Jenner s New York office on a temporary basis. Never limit yourself because of others limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination. My greatest career challenge and accomplishment was running Jenner & Block s New York office on just two days notice during New York s coldest winter on record. When I arrived, morale was low among the staff, and we were able to turn things around and improve morale so staff members were happy and productive shared Deborah. Following a 3-month stint in New York, Jenner & Block offered Deborah the New York Office Administrator position, but Deborah preferred her hometown of Dallas, and so she moved back to join A&B. Mae Jemison Astronaut Deborah is a member of the Association of Legal Administrators, including serving as an ALA board member for the past three years. We are fortunate to have Deborah at A&B and we are excited about the leadership she will provide the Dallas office and the contributions she will make as a member of the Senior Executive Staff. Share how continually seeking opportunities to grow professionally and personally can further your success and the success of the firm.