FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 7, 2009
REINHART WELCOMES FORMER AMBASSADOR RICHARD W. GRABER BACK TO THE FIRM
MILWAUKEE – Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. is pleased to welcome Richard W. Graber, who recently completed his tenure as U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic, back to the firm. Graber served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Reinhart from 2004 until 2006 when he accepted his appointment from former President George W. Bush to the post in Prague.
"We are pleased that Rick is rejoining Reinhart, where he had been for 25 years prior to serving our country as Ambassador," said Jerome M. Janzer, Reinhart's Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. "Rick's extensive legal and government experience, combined with the many relationships he developed while in the Czech Republic provide a unique perspective, and one that not many others can offer, and his insights on global affairs and the market economics in Central Europe are a major asset to the firm and its clients," Janzer said.
Among his many accomplishments while Ambassador, Graber helped remove the requirement that Czech citizens must have a visa to travel to the United States. The change helped improve bilateral relations with the countries of Central Europe and advanced inbound and outbound business initiatives. He worked extensively on judicial reform and other issues to improve the business environment in the Czech Republic. Graber also worked extensively on missile defense treaties and the surrounding issues.
"While it was difficult to say farewell to the Czech Republic, I can say that I am happy to be home – both in the U.S. and with Reinhart," says Graber. "I am honored to have served our country and look forward to continue doing so in other ways in the future. I also am honored to be able to again serve clients of the firm."
As a member of Reinhart's Business Law and International Practices, Graber will assist U.S. clients who wish to do business in Europe as well as foreign companies who wish to expand their trade with the U.S. He will handle cross-border transactions, address regulatory and political requirements, advise on tax matters, assist in due diligence and advise in cross-border risk analysis and capturing investment opportunities.
Graber's other experience includes serving as Chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin from 1999 to 2006, and sitting on the Republican National Committee. He believes in giving back to the community; his volunteer work has included membership on the Board of Trustees of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee, membership on the Greater Milwaukee Committee and Co-Chairmanship of the Alexis de Toqueville Society for United Way. He also previously served on the Board of Trustees of the Medical College of Wisconsin and on the Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago.
About Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. is a full-service, business-oriented law firm with offices in Milwaukee, Waukesha and Madison, Wisconsin and Rockford, Illinois. With more than 200 lawyers, the firm serves clients throughout the U.S. and internationally with a combination of legal intelligence, industry understanding and superior client service.
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