FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Former Congressman Stenholm Joins OFW Law,
Enhances Firm's Government Affairs Practice

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- OFW Law, a leading Washington, D.C. law and lobbying firm in the fields of agriculture, food, drugs, medical devices and health care policy, today announced that former Representative Charlie Stenholm (D-Texas) has joined the firm. Mr. Stenholm will serve as a Senior Government Affairs Advisor.

Mr. Stenholm said, "For twenty-six years I worked in Congress for bipartisan solutions to advance economic opportunities, especially for people working in food and agriculture. I look forward to continuing that work on behalf of clients at OFW Law."

Mr. Stenholm was a member of the House Committee on Agriculture throughout his 26-year House career, serving as the committee's ranking Democrat for the last eight years. He earned a reputation for building bipartisan alliances in areas as diverse as agriculture, resource conservation, food safety, Social Security, energy, health care and budget. Mr. Stenholm was co-chair of the Blue Dog Coalition, the Public Pension Reform Caucus, the Sound Dollar Caucus, and the U.S.-Mexico Business Caucus.

Phil Olsson, co-founder of OFW Law, said, "We are delighted to welcome Congressman Stenholm. His insight, experience and reputation will enable him to advise clients and advocate for their interests."

The other individuals involved in the firm's public policy practice are:

• John R. Block, Secretary of Agriculture under President Ronald Reagan, 1981 to 1985.
• Marshall L. Matz, former Democratic Special Counsel to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
• Sally S. Donner, former Director, Government Affairs, Kraft Foods and Altria Corporate Services.
• Stephen L. Lacey, former Democratic staff member to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Rep. Stenholm, Secretary Block, Ms. Donner are Senior Government Affairs Advisors at OFW Law. They are not attorneys.

OFW Law, is a growing Washington, D.C. law and lobbying firm that has become a leader in the fields of agriculture, food, drug, medical device, and health care policy since its founding in 1979. The firm specializes in developing and implementing creative solutions to clients' needs. Clientele include major corporations and a distinguished group of trade associations, as well as many smaller successful companies and individuals.