Dorsey & Whitney Names Roderick N. Dolan Chief Financial Officer

MINNEAPOLIS (August 18, 2008) – The international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP today announced that Roderick N. Dolan has joined the firm as its Chief Financial Officer.

Dolan joins Dorsey from Piper Jaffray, where he most recently served as Managing Director, Acquisitions. He joined Piper Jaffray in 1994 as a Vice President, Investment Banking and later served in a number of leadership roles, including Managing Director and Chief Administrative Officer for Investment Banking, Managing Director and Chief Administrative Officer for Corporate and Institutional Services and Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer for Investment Banking.

“Rod brings us broad and deep experience in multiple areas key to the long-term growth and profitability of our law firm,” said Marianne Short, Dorsey & Whitney Managing Partner. “He has demonstrated abilities in financial management, strategic planning and accounting processes and controls. His background in finance and corporate administration will enhance our effectiveness in providing quality legal service. We are pleased to welcome Rod to the firm.”

Dolan holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Brown University, a master’s degree from Oregon State University, and he is a certified public accountant. He serves on the advisory board of the United Labor Center Building and Granite Global Ventures, and is a member of the Paintings Council at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.