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Holland & Knight Expands Labor and Employment Presence in the Mid-Atlantic Region
 
 December 7, 2006
 
Mark E. Baker- Northern Virginia

Baker is the 7th lateral partner to join the firm's Mid-Atlantic offices in the last five months.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Holland & Knight LLP announced today that Mark E. Baker, a leading labor and employment lawyer, will join the firm's Northern Virginia office as partner.

Baker has extensive experience representing employers in a wide array of labor and employment matters, ranging from representation in unfair labor practice proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board to EEO, wrongful termination, employment benefits and breach of contract litigation before state and federal courts and agencies. He also provides counseling and training to employers on labor/employment law compliance and litigation avoidance, as well as representation in collective bargaining.

"Mark has a strong reputation in complex labor and employment matters, and is a solid addition to our team," said William deMeza, who heads the firm's Labor and Employment Group. "Our clients in the Mid-Atlantic region will benefit from having a seasoned employment advisor and litigator who can provide the highest level of service in this important practice area."

"Holland & Knight's Mid-Atlantic offices continue to focus on strategic growth and expansion of our capabilities in key practice areas in order to help our clients achieve their goals," said La Fonte Nesbitt, executive partner of the Mid-Atlantic offices. "Mark's arrival continues the momentum we've established and adds value for clients who increasingly are looking to firms that can provide a full range of services."

Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Baker was a partner at McGuiness, Norris & Williams LLP. He received his J.D. from University of Virginia School of Law in 1985, and his bachelor''s degree from the University of Virginia.

Contact: Christina Calhoun, (813) 769-4355

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