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1 Dechert LLP ( Basic Information Cira Centre 2929 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA Organization Size: 900 Office Size: 202 Hiring Attorney: Mr. Steven M. Leitzell, Esq. Hiring Attorney #2: Ms. Amy S. Ufberg, Esq. Compensation & Benefits Lawyer Demographics Recruiting Contact: Ms. Nicole Oddo Smith Attorney Recruitment Manager Cira Centre 2929 Arch Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA) United States Phone: compensation for entry-level lawyers ($/year) 160,000 Summer Compensation 2015 compensation for Post-3Ls ($/week) 3, compensation for 2Ls ($/week) 3, compensation for 1Ls($/week) 3,100 Partnership & Advancement Does the firm have two or more tiers of partner? How many years is the non-equity track? How many years is the equity track? Pro Bono/Public Interest Suzanne Turner Pro Bono Partner Is the pro bono information indicated here firm-wide or specific to one office? % Firm Billable Hours last year 6.1 Firm-wide Average Hours per Attorney last year Percent of associates participating last year 99 Percent of partners participating last year 98 Percent of other lawyers participating last year 99 Professional Development Evaluations Does your organization use upward reviews to evaluate and provide feedback to supervising lawyers? Rotation for junior associates between departments/practice groups? Does your organization have a dedicated professional development staff? Does your organization have a coaching/mentoring program Does your organization give billable hours credit for training time? Semi-annual No Partner/Member Associates Counsel Non-traditional Track/Staff Attorneys Summer Associates Men Women Total Hispanic/Latino Men UNK White Men UNK Women UNK Black/African American Men UNK Women UNK Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander Men UNK Asian Men UNK Women UNK American Indian/Alaska Native Men UNK 2 or more races Men UNK Disabled Men UNK UNK UNK UNK UNK Women UNK UNK UNK UNK UNK Openly LGBT Men UNK For more details, visit NALP Copyright 2015

2 Dechert LLP ( General Practice Areas GENERAL PRACTICE AREAS EMPLOYER'S PRACTICE GROUP NAME PARTNERS/MEMBERS COUNSEL ASSOCIATES Banking, Finance Financial Services Intellectual PropertyLitigation Intellectual Property Litigation Litigation Litigation Antitrust Litigation Labor Bankruptcy Business Restructuring and Reorganization Business, Corporate Corporate & Securities Banking, Finance Finance & Real Estate International and Domestic Trusts and Estates Private Client Employee Benefits NON-TRADITIONAL TRACK/STAFF ATTORNEYS HIRING & RECRUITMENT Began Work In LAWYERS 2013 Prior Summer Associates 2014 Prior Summer Associates 2015 Laterals UNK UNK 5 0 TBD Laterals (non-traditional track) UNK UNK 0 0 TBD Post-Clerkship UNK UNK Entry-level UNK UNK Entry-level (non-traditional track) UNK UNK 0 0 TBD LL.M.s (U.S.) UNK UNK 0 0 TBD LL.M.s (non-u.s.) UNK UNK 0 0 TBD SUMMER Post-3Ls UNK UNK 0 0 TBD 2Ls Ls 3 UNK Number of 2014 Summer 2Ls considered for associate offers Number of offers made to summer 2L associates 12 General Hiring Criteria Diversity & Inclusion Diversity Contact: Ms. Chantel Moore Diversity Website/URL: Organization Narrative 12 Expected Strong academic background and other factors indicating high likelihood of success as an attorney at the firm. THE FIRM: With 27 fully integrated offices in the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, Dechert offers attractive locations in which to live and work. A global specialist law firm focused on sectors with the greatest complexities, legal intricacies and highest regulatory demands, Dechert excels in delivering practical commercial judgment and deep legal expertise for high-stakes matters. Dechert's strength is world-class expertise in our core areas of practice and key industries. Our growth and success have resulted from building the Firm with exceptional lawyers: smart people with a passion for excellence who love the challenge of sophisticated legal work that demands skill, thought and creativity. We foster our associates' professional growth and ensure that each associate is pursuing an individually appropriate career path. Through hands-on training and formal instructional programs, Dechert associates gain new skills and knowledge, ever-higher levels of responsibility and increased exposure to clients. Dechert has a long tradition of democratic management. An Associates Committee serves as a liaison to the Firm's governing committee and senior associates make up a significant proportion of our hiring and summer associate program committees. Associates also have the opportunity to evaluate the quality of the training and mentoring they receive from individual partners through our annual Upward Feedback Program. Our U.S. summer associate program enables law students to experience life as a Dechert lawyer and to get to know the Firm and its people.

3 to get to know the Firm and its people. Our summer associates are entrusted with real responsibility on important and challenging matters; they accompany our lawyers to closings, depositions, hearings and other proceedings for a full and realistic experience. Numerous training programs facilitate the transition from student to lawyer and social and recreational events help our summer associates get to know each other, the Firm's lawyers and the cities in which they spend their summer. PHILADELPHIA: Founded in Philadelphia in 1875, Dechert has grown to become not only the premier law firm in Pennsylvania no firm has more Chambers-rated lawyers in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania but a leading advisor and advocate worldwide. Our Philadelphia lawyers provide practical commercial judgment and deep legal expertise to corporations and industries across the country and around the world on complex, high-stakes matters. Areas of Focus Complex Commercial Litigation We represent a range of industries in commercial agreements, consumer fraud, insurance and banking, false advertising, corporate governance and M&A-related claims. Recognized for our multi-jurisdictional capabilities and deep expertise, we devise litigation strategy, manage virtual law firms, facilitate pre-trial resolutions to commercial disputes, defeat class certification, manage e-discovery, obtain summary judgments or voluntary dismissal of claims, negotiate favorable settlements and prevail at trial. Securities Litigation and Enforcement One of the few firms with a longstanding securities practice, Dechert is recognized as one of the foremost defenders against complex, high-stakes litigation in the country. Our experienced lawyers, many of whom have held senior positions at the SEC, DOJ and other agencies, bring an invaluable perspective and credibility that comes from being in the shoes of government decision makers. We represent public and private corporations, private equity funds, officers and directors, special committees and professional service firms in securities litigation, securities enforcement matters, corporate governance, fiduciary, mergers and acquisitions, and banking and financial institution litigation. White Collar and Investigations Dechert s acclaimed white collar lawyers defend clients facing allegations of financial and business crimes and related civil and class action litigation. We handle all phases of an investigation, and when litigation is unavoidable, implement a comprehensive strategy of relentless advocacy to secure the interests and well-being of our clients. Our internal investigations team has an impressive track record of resolving these difficult and sensitive matters discreetly and favorably without prosecution. We advise boards of directors, special committees and senior executives on critical decisions involving white collar and related matters. Our experienced team includes former Assistant U.S. Attorneys for the Criminal Division, Major Frauds Section, Securities and Commodities Fraud Unit, and various U.S. Attorneys Offices and task forces of the Department of Justice. Financial Services and Investment Management Litigation and Enforcement Dechert s litigation and enforcement team has the multi-jurisdictional capabilities, experience, legal expertise and commercial judgment to assist clients with regulatory and litigation disputes anywhere in the world. Our fund litigators are involved in all of the strategic legal issues currently affecting the industry, representing many leading fund complexes and boards, hedge funds and banking institutions as well as working closely with industry organizations. Leveraged Finance Our experienced team provides comprehensive, practical commercial guidance to clients around the world on leveraged finance transactions and debt restructurings. We advise borrowers, lenders, issuers, equity investors, sponsors, financial advisors and agents in all layers of the capital structure. Our extensive experience includes senior credit facilities, first lien/second lien financings, subordinated/mezzanine debt, structured equity, workouts/restructurings, recapitalizations, and rule 144A and regulation S offerings. Product Liability and Mass Torts Dechert s well-established product liability and mass torts group helps clients avoid exposure and defends them when litigation occurs. Our work is particularly focused on prescription drugs and devices, biologics, chemicals, toxic substances emissions, consumer products and durable goods. We also handle cases involving latent injuries and complex issues of medical causation. Antitrust/Competition Our antitrust lawyers bring a strategic focus to high-stakes litigation, securing timely government agency review of complex business combinations, defending against sensitive criminal investigations and resolving government antitrust investigations. We provide pragmatic business solutions by our deep understanding of the markets in which our clients operate. Dechert is consistently ranked one of the top antitrust practices in the nation by Chambers, The Legal 500 and Benchmark Litigation. Our reputation for handling multi-jurisdictional cases is enhanced by the firm s growing antitrust/competition practice in Europe. Cybersecurity and Data Protection Dechert helps clients comply with the many, often inconsistent, rules and regulations established to protect the privacy of customer and employee information while minimizing the cost and time for compliance. We have particular expertise advising clients on cybersecurity and data protection in the financial services, consumer marketing, healthcare and life sciences sectors. ediscovery and Data Management We guide clients through every aspect and phase of electronic discovery. We help design and implement cost-effective and efficient records management and litigation readiness programs to reduce the burden, cost and risk of future ediscovery. Our legal and strategic experience, combined with our technical expertise, makes us effective client advocates and advisers in both the courtroom and the boardroom. Private Equity Our global private equity group advises on all phases of the investment life cycle. Ranked among the most active law firms for fund formation and fund investments by Private Equity Analyst, Dechert focuses on accomplishing successful exits, structuring funds for efficiency and good governance, executing fund investments that maximize value and handling transactions that enhance portfolio companies.

4 In Philadelphia, we represent institutional investors, including private and charitable foundations, pension trusts, and corporate venture funds in connection with their numerous investments in private equity funds. Our cross-functional team understands issues unique to our clients, such as auction strategies, club deal arrangements and deal terms, and is committed to helping fund sponsor clients maximize their investments. We also assist portfolio companies with add-on acquisitions, joint ventures and public and private financings. Mergers and Acquisitions Our M&A team advises buyers, sellers and advisers in complex commercial transactions. We focus on structuring successful deals, ensuring speed-to-market execution and protecting our clients interests in all phases of a transaction. Consistently recognized as a leading adviser among M&A law firms by Mergerstat, Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters and mergermarket, Dechert combines extensive industry knowledge with the deep expertise of the firm s antitrust, tax, environmental, bankruptcy and employee benefits lawyers. We also handle private and public, domestic and cross-border, negotiated and hostile transactions worldwide. Corporate Finance and Capital Markets We structure and implement complex financial transactions worldwide, including in the United States, Europe, the CIS region, the Middle East and North Africa, Latin America and Asia. We represent corporate and sovereign issuers, underwriters, financial sponsors, investors and selling shareholders in all types of public and private debt, equity, equity-linked and other securities offerings, and advise a wide range of industries. Finance and Real Estate Our finance lawyers represent major industry players in structuring, securitizing, managing and servicing complex and highly structured and securitized commercial real estate debt assets. We advise bankers and other capital sources on the acquisition, structuring, financing, sale and syndication or securitization of large complex loans and loan pools. We advise on CLOs and in offerings of both traditional and esoteric asset-backed securities. Our real estate lawyers advise funds and other institutional investors on the acquisition, disposition and financing of major real estate projects and work closely with our finance lawyers on all aspects of their work. Life Sciences We provide comprehensive, cost-effective legal services to clients involved in all aspects of the life sciences industry, including biotechnology, bio-informatics, drug discovery, genomics, biopharmaceutical, diagnostic and medical device companies. We advise on the complex commercial, legal and regulatory issues facing life sciences companies at all stages of growth, as well as on the development and commercialization of new technologies. Private Funds We represent private funds and their managers on a variety of transactions, from advising start-up managers operating a limited number of strategies to publicly traded global financial institutions and their affiliates. We also help managers develop strategies within more retail-based vehicles, including exchange-traded funds and UCITS. Financial Services and Investment Management Dechert is a leading advisor to asset managers, investment funds and other financial services firms, representing most of the world s largest asset managers as well as smaller and emerging managers. We are the only firm with lawyers in all of the EU s leading investment fund jurisdictions as well as numerous others throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Our lawyers advise on fund formation across the full range of asset classes, management company issues, regulatory and compliance matters, fund and management company transactional matters, commodities and derivatives law, and financial institutions regulation. Labor and Employment Dechert represents clients around the world in labor and employment matters. We defend major employers against individual claims and class actions, and represent them before state and federal agencies. Our labor lawyers also review and develop policies to minimize risk and prevent employment disputes from arising in the first place. Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Dechert advises on employee benefits, executive compensation and retirement plans. We handle every stage of benefits-related disputes, including litigation, with the IRS and Department of Labor. Our Philadelphia lawyers help design cost-efficient 401(k), ESOP and defined benefit plans; employee stock purchase plans; health, life and disability insurance plans; and severance plans. We advise on the implications of executive compensation plans, and assist with the handling of liabilities, welfare plans, COBRA coverage and other issues for clients engaged in change-in-control mergers and acquisitions. Intellectual Property Hailed as a go-to law firm for intellectual property by Corporate Counsel, Dechert focuses on litigation, counseling and transactional IP matters. Decades of IP experience, combined with training in science, technology, engineering, medicine and business, gives our lawyers a level of fluency on sophisticated matters that is vital in the courtroom and at the negotiating table. We defend our clients rights around the world in patent, trade secret, copyright, trademark, privacy, data protection and IP-antitrust disputes, and provide trademark and copyright counseling and prosecution services. We also negotiate licensing, development, joint venture, outsourcing, consulting and other transactions, and handle strategic patent counseling and patent cross-licensing to help maximize the value of our clients products and patents. Bankruptcy, Business Restructuring and Reorganization Dechert represents distressed companies, buyers of distressed assets, investors in debt, equity holders and creditors in every phase of the insolvency and corporate recovery lifecycle. We focus on achieving our clients financial and business goals in the most expedient manner possible, including advocating relentlessly on their behalf when necessary. Appellate We routinely represent clients before the Supreme Court of the United States, the U.S. Courts of Appeals and state appellate courts. Our experienced team includes a former Assistant Solicitor General of the United States, a former Assistant Attorney General for the U.S. Department of Justice s Office of Legal Counsel, and a former Chief of the Appellate Unit for the U.S. Attorney s Office the Southern District of New York. Many of our lawyers have clerked for federal and state appellate judges, including the Supreme Court. Dechert s Philadelphia tax team combines in-depth knowledge of our country s tax regimes with an understanding of the business tax systems of the major trading nations and how international transactions and structures work.

5 We help structure, negotiate and execute taxable and tax-free transactions, including domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, liquidations, restructurings, bankruptcies and workouts, international financings and recapitalizations. We also advise on the tax aspects of securitizations, real estate finance, project finance, mutual funds and offshore funds. Private Client We advise on personal estate, financial and tax planning to high net worth individuals as well as the corporate and individual trustees, executors, personal representatives and others who serve them. Our lawyers handle tax and property issues, family settlement agreements, will contests, charitable contributions, establishment of trusts and surcharge actions. Health Our health law team handles business transactions and general corporate matters, tax-exemption and fundraising issues, regulatory and fraud and abuse issues, government investigation and compliance matters, and litigation. Our clients includes health care systems, hospitals, assisted-living facilities, pharmaceutical companies, and medical equipment and supply manufacturers. Environmental Law Dechert s environmental law group advises corporate clients, industrial facilities, real estate developers, lenders and trade associations, hospitals, universities and nonprofit organizations, and units of local government on domestic and international corporate transactions, compliance advice, regulatory and government coordination activities, and administrative, civil and criminal litigation. Energy Dechert provides comprehensive legal services to companies doing business nationally and internationally in the clean tech, renewable energy and oil and gas sectors. We handle a full range of transactional and regulatory matters, including debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, energy regulation, investment, tax credits and structuring, environmental compliance, intellectual property, real estate and dispute resolution. Our lawyers also advise public and private corporations and institutions that provide capital, equipment and services to the energy sector. NALP is committed to helping make the legal profession accessible to all individuals on a non-discriminatory basis. NALP is opposed to discrimination based upon actual or perceived gender, age, race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, parental, marital, domestic partner, civil union, military, or veteran status. For more details, visit NALP Copyright 2015