WILLIAMS VENKER & SANDERS NEWS

ST. LOUIS, MO – July 28, 2008 – Mary D. Rychnovsky, a partner with Williams Venker & Sanders LLC in St. Louis, will speak at Mealey’s Benzene Litigation Conference on Tuesday July 29, 2008. Held in Los Angeles, this seminar will focus on different aspects of these particular types of cases. Notable topics of discussion will include ethics, corporate perspectives, outside expertise, science and insurance issues relating to Benzene litigation.

Ms. Rychnovsky’s presentation, "Ethical Issues Arising in Benzene Discovery," will center on E-discovery, records retention policies and contacts with corporate employees. With discovery relating to toxic tort litigation becoming a critical matter in recent years, this important program will act as a guide for lawyers and employers facing electronic data hurdles. As a seasoned litigator, Ms. Rychnovsky’s practice concentrates primarily on the defense of toxic tort, insurance and personal injury claims. Additionally, she has lectured to a number of audiences nationwide on topics including asbestos, E-discovery, ERISA and ethics.

For more information on the conference, please visit www.bvresources.com/MealeysConferences.

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