Gordon & Rees proudly congratulates Michael Lucey, a partner in the San Francisco office, on his election into the leadership of the prestigious Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC). This unique honor reflects Mr. Lucey's dedication and commitment to FDCC, having served on the board of directors and leading various FDCC committees.

Mr. Lucey was elected Secretary-Treasurer of the FDCC and will serve in that capacity in 2008 . He will serve as Vice President in 2009, and as President in 2010. The FDCC is an international organization with over 1400 members from United States, Australia, Canada, Europe and Puerto Rico. FDCC members consist of experienced attorneys in private practice as well as general counsel and insurance claims executives from throughout the world. The FDCC was founded in 1936 and is an international organization established to further the principles of knowledge, justice and fellowship. For more information about the FDCC, please visit their website at www.thefederation.org.