Dear Clients and Friends,

What sets Arent Fox apart from other law firms? We think it is several things — our people, our philosophy and our commitment.

It starts with our lawyers. We seek the best legal talent, but not at the expense of rigid thinking. Over the 60-plus years we've been in business, we have learned the benefit of hiring lawyers who are independent-minded, creative and inquisitive. These kinds of legal minds keep a law firm alive, alert and in touch with our clients' concerns.

It is also our way of doing business. The Arent Fox style is one part lawyerly acumen, one part social awareness and one part enthusiasm for the work. This mixture produces high-quality legal counsel, grounded in knowledge and honed by conscience and creativity.

Additionally, Arent Fox is set apart by our commitment. We owe our clients the most informed advice and the most reliable and responsive service. We hold ourselves to the highest professional standards. And in the fields in which we work, we strive not to be just specialists, but early-warning detectors who understand our clients' business and the legal issues they face in that business context.

I invite you to roam our new Web site. It says a lot about us. We hope you find it useful, informative and easy to navigate.

As we continue to grow and evolve as a firm, we hope one thing stays exactly the same: our dedication to offering the best legal service, delivered by people you relate to as well as respect. We want to be the kind of people who keep your goals in the forefront, striving to be Smart in Your World.

Sincerely,
Marc L. Fleischaker
Chairman

(from http://www.arentfox.com/firm/index.cfm?fa=chairman)