Morgan Stanley Names Richards Kibbe & Orbe Winning Law Firm for Commitment to Diversity

December 11, 2007

New York, NY – Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP is pleased to announce its recent selection by its client, Morgan Stanley, as one of this year's law firms winning special recognition as a firm that demonstrates an overall commitment to diversity. The Firm was honored by Morgan Stanley at a dinner event on November 12, 2007, at its New York City headquarters during which Morgan Stanley’s General Counsel, Gary G. Lynch, presented the award.

RK&O is extremely pleased with having been given this recognition. It has always been the Firm’s hope that by respecting our clients, our attorneys, and our staff it will foster a community that values the diverse contributions, talents and backgrounds of all of our people.

About Richards Kibbe & Orbe
Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP is a dynamic and entrepreneurial firm with in-depth experience and relationships in the financial markets and business community. With more than 75 lawyers in New York, Washington, D.C. and London, we understand the business dimension – whether in a transaction, litigation or regulatory matter – and believe that it must serve as a foundation for thoughtful, innovative and practical legal counsel. RK&O’s hallmark is our ability to find creative solutions to difficult problems that meet the business needs and objectives of our clients. We seek to provide precisely the high quality, focused and efficient service that we would seek as a client.