Another Leading Banking and Financial Services Partner Joins Morrison & Foerster

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Morrison & Foerster LLP announced today that Dwight C. Smith, III has joined the firm's Financial Services group as a partner in its Washington, D.C. office.  Mr. Smith represents domestic and global financial services firms of all sizes on regulatory matters, including those affecting their organization, structure, governance, management and operations.  He has extensive experience advising financial institutions on transactional matters, including offerings and acquisitions.  This is the second recent announcement by the firm in this important and growing practice, having named Charles Horn a partner in late January.

Oliver Ireland, Co-Chair of the Financial Services group, said, "We are very pleased to add Dwight's expertise to our well-rounded and growing bank regulatory group.  His vast experience and background is a welcome addition and will prove useful to our clients."  Rick Fischer, Co-Chair of the Financial Services Group, added, "Dwight's appointment adds to our formidable ability to advise clients on the full range of bank regulatory matters, both consumer and wholesale, and domestic and international."

Before joining Morrison & Foerster, Mr. Smith was a partner of Alston & Bird LLP.  Prior to that, he served as Deputy Chief Counsel for Business Transactions at the Office of Thrift Supervision in which capacity he oversaw all applications to enter the thrift industry, all mutual-to-stock conversions and significant mergers, acquisitions and offerings.  Mr. Smith has also been recognized by the Chambers guide as a leading financial services regulatory lawyer.

Mr. Smith said, "It is an honor to join Morrison & Forester's highly regarded financial services practice.  I greatly respect the work they have done and look forward to contributing to the firm and this group going forward."

"Growing our strong financial services regulatory practice is a key element to our overall firm strategy.  The addition of Dwight Smith, on the heels of our recent addition of Charles Horn, reflects that belief," said Keith Wetmore, Chair of the firm.

Mr. Smith earned his J.D. from Yale Law School and his B.A. from Yale College.  He is a member of both the New York and Washington, D.C. Bar.

About Morrison & Foerster

Morrison & Foerster is a global firm with over 1000 lawyers in key technology and financial centers in the U.S., Europe and Asia.  Our attorneys share high standards and a commitment to excellence.  Our dedication to serving client needs has resulted in enduring relationships and a record of high achievement.

• Ranked by Chambers USA 2010 as one of the leading financial services firms
• Ranked by IFLR1000 as a leading firm for financial services regulation
• PLC Which lawyer? Global Portrait observes "regarded as one of the US' innovative finance teams, Morrison & Foerster has a comprehensive banking and finance practice"
• U.S. News-Best Lawyers Best Law Firms 2010 ranks the firm as one of the leading Banking and Finance firms nationally

SOURCE Morrison & Foerster LLP

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