Ulmer & Berne Hires New Executive Director Dana R. Ellis

Ulmer & Berne Hires New Executive Director

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CLEVELAND (August 12, 2009) — Ulmer & Berne LLP announced today that it has hired Dana R. Ellis as Executive Director for the Firm.  Mr. Ellis has had an extensive career in professional services with leadership roles in finance, administration and human resources.  He was formerly the Chief Operating Officer for Alschuler Grossman Stein & Kahan in Los Angeles.  Prior to that Mr. Ellis was a Vice President with Fifth Third Bank and a Partner for Arthur Andersen.

“Dana comes to us with an incredible background in management,” stated Kip Reader, the Firm’s Managing Partner.  “His expertise and leadership skills will help our firm continue to grow and accomplish our long-term goals.”

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.

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