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Bass, Berry & Sims Named Best Corporate Law Firm in Nashville


Nashville, Tenn., May 21, 2009 – Bass, Berry & Sims PLC has been named the best corporate law firm in Nashville for the eighth consecutive year by Corporate Board Member magazine. The magazine’s annual “America’s Best Corporate Law Firms” identifies the top corporate law firm in 25 major metropolitan areas, as well as the top 20 national corporate firms, according to a survey of general counsel and directors serving on boards of publicly traded companies.

Todd Rolapp, chair of the Corporate and Securities Department, and David Rue, managing director of the department, expressed their appreciation for this distinction. "We are honored and continue to strive everyday to deliver excellence to the companies and boards we serve,” stated Rolapp.

The complete national and metropolitan rankings appear in Corporate Board Member’s second-quarter 2009 issue.

About Bass, Berry & Sims 
With more than 225 attorneys representing numerous publicly-traded companies and Fortune 500 businesses, Bass, Berry & Sims has been involved in some of the largest and most significant business transactions and litigation matters in the country. For more information, visit www.bassberry.com.

About Corporate Board Member Magazine
Corporate Board Member magazine is an information resource for senior officers and directors of publicly traded corporations, top private companies, and Global 1000 firms. Published quarterly, each issue provides readers with decision-making tools to help them deal with the challenges confronting their boards. Topics include corporate governance, board trends and best practices, director compensation, director liability, board education, board size and make-up issues, management succession, recruiting directors, board advisors, shareholder activism, audit committee issues, and much more..

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