Thompson Hine's Marketing Department Ranks Ninth in National Review.

CLEVELAND -- Thompson Hine LLP's marketing and communications program has been ranked ninth best in the country in The Second Annual MLF 50--The Top 50 Law Firms in Marketing and Communications. The rankings were announced in a recent issue of the American Lawyer Media publication Marketing the Law Firm. Thompson Hine is the only Ohio firm listed in the top 10.

In its annual review of the marketing programs of over 150 firms, MLF researches a variety of criteria including client service programs, marketing strategy, results, marketing staff, communications/public relations and outreach activities (e.g., pro bono, diversity programs). Many firms apply for consideration, but Thompson Hine did not; the firm was selected by MLF after conducting its own independent research.

"Thompson Hine has developed a number of leading-edge programs in marketing and sales that are gaining national attention," explains Elizabeth Anne "Betiayn" Tursi, Editor-in-Chief of Marketing the Law Firm magazine. "Their client service team program is very impressive, as is their firm-wide service excellence initiative. In addition, the firm's Women's Initiative set a high standard for women in law programs and deserved recognition. Many firms create women in law programs as part of their overall marketing strategy, but few make the commitment that Thompson Hine has demonstrated."

"It's really an honor to be selected," says Alvidas Jasin, who has served as Thompson Hine's Director of Business Development for nearly six years. "I am fortunate to be working in a firm that truly understands and embraces client service and marketing."

"I am very proud of our success," says David Hooker, Thompson Hine's Managing Partner. "Alvidas and his team have helped the firm launch some very important marketing and service excellence programs. I congratulate them on receiving this much deserved recognition in this national publication."

About Thompson Hine LLP: Established in 1911, Thompson Hine today is among the largest business law firms in the United States. For the last several years, the firm has been named one of the Best Corporate Law Firms in America (in an annual survey of corporate directors conducted by Corporate Board Member magazine). With more than 380 lawyers, Thompson Hine serves premier businesses worldwide. The firm has offices in Atlanta, Brussels, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, New York, and Washington, D.C. For more information, go to www.ThompsonHine.com.