CHICAGO (August 26, 2009) — Ulmer & Berne LLP announced today the addition of Scott A. Meyers and David W. Porteous to its Chicago office as partners in the Litigation Department.  Prior to joining Ulmer & Berne, both attorneys were partners with Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC.

Scott and David’s practices concentrate on complex civil litigation and arbitration, regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings, internal investigations, and employment disputes in the securities and financial services industries, with a particular emphasis on hedge funds, investment advisers, and broker-dealers.

“The addition of Scott and David to our Chicago office significantly increases our capabilities in the areas of enforcement proceedings, regulatory investigations, and complex litigation,” stated Kip Reader, the Firm’s managing partner.  “They are both well-skilled and experienced litigators with proven track records.  They will serve as tremendous assets to our clients throughout the country – offering superb representation at cost-effective rates.”

Scott has successfully litigated many high-profile cases and he is currently representing several domestic and international hedge funds in a number of significant litigation matters involving mortgage-backed securities fraud, accountant liability, portfolio allocation fraud, and margin liquidation issues.  Scott received his J.D., cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center and his B.S., cum laude, from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

David has successfully litigated a wide range of complex commercial matters in federal and state courts pertaining to hedge fund governance, redemption and lockup provisions, partnership disputes, and employment disputes.  David also regularly counsels clients regarding compliance and risk management practices and procedures.  David received his J.D., cum laude, from Tulane University Law School and his B.A., with honors, from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.

Ulmer & Berne, established in 1908, is one of Ohio’s largest law firms.  A full-service firm with approximately 175 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.