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KENNETH G. HUTCHESON JOINS TROUTMAN SANDERS’ PUBLIC AFFAIRS GROUP LLC

RICHMOND, Va. - November 27, 2006 - Troutman Sanders Public Affairs Group LLC (“TSPAG”) is pleased to announce the addition of Kenneth G. Hutcheson as Senior Vice President - Virginia. TSPAG is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Troutman Sanders LLP. Hutcheson will manage strategic matters for clients, including legislative, regulatory and grassroots issues.

Prior to joining Troutman Sanders, Hutcheson worked in numerous political capacities, including campaign manager for former gubernatorial candidate Jerry Kilgore. He also served as an advisor to the reelection campaigns of Senator John Warner and President George W. Bush. In addition, Hutcheson has served in various political roles for past Virginia governors and numerous state legislators. Other political clients he has served in various capacities over the past 11 years have been Virginia Senate Majority Leader Walter Stosch, Senate Floor Leader Tommy Norment, Senate Courts of Justice Chairman Ken Stolle and Senate Finance Chairman John Chichester.

Immediately before joining Troutman Sanders, Hutcheson operated Old Dominion Strategies, LLC, where he managed political, government relations and grass roots strategic matters. His client list included major businesses, political candidates and associations.

"Ken’s experience leading campaigns for numerous political leaders has provided him with innumerable long-term relationships giving him a unique insight into navigating the channels of government,” said Clark H. Lewis - president, Virginia Troutman Sanders Public Affairs Group. “This experience coupled with his work for corporate clients of many sizes on significant grassroots and public affairs projects will be an asset to clients.”

"We are thrilled to have Ken join our team,” said Pete Robinson – chairman, CEO of Troutman Sanders Public Affairs Group. “His political knowledge and campaign management experience will be invaluable to our clients as we work to build better partnerships between government and business."

Hutcheson received a Bachelor of Arts from Hampden-Sydney College in 1994, with majors in political science and history. In 2003, he graduated from the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership.

About Troutman Sanders’ Public Affairs Group:
Troutman Sanders Public Affairs Group LLC (TSPAG) is a full-service government relations and issue management firm with offices in Richmond, Atlanta and Washington, D.C. The Group advocates its clients' public policy issues and needs at the federal, state and local levels.

About Troutman Sanders:
Troutman Sanders LLP, founded in 1897, is an international law firm with over 600 attorneys serving clients from offices in Atlanta, Hong Kong, London, New York, Newark, Norfolk, Raleigh, Richmond, Tysons Corner, Virginia Beach and Washington, D.C. The full-service firm provides advice and counsel in over 30 legal practice areas and is committed to delivering professional service throughout all its locations.